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Neither injury nor illness keep golf's greats from playing in the Masters

Apr. 10, 2024 16:04 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Min Woo Lee stared at the 20-pound dumbbell sitting in the corner of the gym with unbridled contempt. Just days earlier, while performing the last rep in a series of side glute bridges, the Australian had thrown it down and somehow clipped his finger. Bad luck...

Sergio Garcia has 2-shot lead and goes after 1st LIV win

Apr. 06, 2024 19:07 PM EDT

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Sergio Garcia birdied his final hole Saturday for a 4-under 68, giving him a two-shot lead in LIV Golf Miami as he goes after his first title in the Saudi-funded circuit. Garcia has lost in two playoffs during his three years with LIV, including one to Joaquin...

MASTERS '24: A trivia quiz on all things Masters and Augusta

Apr. 06, 2024 06:06 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — How well do you know the Masters? Try this 18-hole quiz: 1. Who is the youngest Masters champion? a. Tiger Woods b. Jordan Spieth c. Gene Sarazen 2. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the Masters?...

MASTERS '24: A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National

Apr. 05, 2024 12:11 PM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — A hole-by-hole look at Augusta National, site of the 88th Masters that starts Thursday. Included are famous shots at each hole, and the 2023 average score and its ranking: No. 1, 445 yards, par 4 (Tea Olive): This slight dogleg right plays uphill and has a deep...

Rory McIlroy has a lot of birdies, a little drama and a share of The Players lead

Mar. 14, 2024 20:14 PM EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Rory McIlroy had a lot of birdies and a little drama Thursday in The Players Championship. All that mattered to him was having a share of the lead at the TPC Sawgrass. McIlroy tied The Players Championship record with 10 birdies, offset by two tee...

Monahan confident in his job and hopeful PGA Tour can strike a deal with Saudis

Mar. 12, 2024 15:35 PM EDT

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was short on details but overflowing with confidence Tuesday about the future of the PGA Tour, repairing the fractured landscape of golf and his ability to lead the way. “I am the right person to lead us forward. I...

Abraham Ancer beats Cameron Smith, Paul Casey in playoff to win LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong

Mar. 10, 2024 06:41 AM EDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Abraham Ancer regained just enough of the composure that helped him pull out to a five-stroke lead after two rounds to beat Cameron Smith and Paul Casey in a playoff and win the inaugural LIV Golf tournament in Hong Kong on Sunday. Ancer's comfortable lead at the...