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Wenyi Ding wins the Asia-Pacific Amateur and might turn down spots in the Masters and British Open

Oct. 06, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

SHIZUOKA, Japan (AP) — Wenyi Ding capped off a marathon Sunday with a 3-under 67 that carried the 19-year-old from China to a one-shot victory in the Asia-Pacific Amateur and earned him an invitation to the Masters and the British Open next year. The majors might have to wait. Golf...

Hojgaard birdies last 3 holes to win the Irish Open and hand McIlroy more heartache

Sep. 15, 2024 15:57 PM EDT

NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) — Rasmus Hojgaard birdied his last three holes Sunday for a 6-under 65 to win the Irish Open and hand Rory McIlroy another dose of disappointment before a raucous gallery at Royal County Down. McIlroy had a two-shot lead on the back nine until...

Jordan Spieth has wrist surgery and is eager to hit the reset button on his career

Aug. 31, 2024 13:22 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Spieth was in Colorado last week, just like he expected, only he wasn't there for the FedEx Cup playoffs. He had surgery on his left wrist that he believes will eliminate issues that might have bothered him longer than just the last 15 months. Spieth had...