Daniel Berger
This combo of file photos shows the 2020 United States Ryder Cup golf team. Top row, from left, Daniel Berger, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, Tony Finau and Dustin Johnson. Bottom row, from left, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. The pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup returns the United States next week at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. (AP Photo/File)
RYDER CUP '21: A capsule look at the American team

By Doug Ferguson Sep. 17, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Justin Thomas trying to break out of slump at TPC Southwind

By Phil Stukenborg Aug. 04, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defending champion Justin Thomas is trying to break out of a bit of a slump at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Xander Schauffele is...

PGA Tour returns to Texas as LPGA heads to Las Vegas

By The Associated Press May. 25, 2021 10:44 AM EDT
PGA TOUR CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Course: Colonial CC. Yardage: 7,209. Par...

Waugh leaves no room for misinterpretation on super league

By Doug Ferguson May. 18, 2021 07:23 PM EDT
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The PGA of America joined with other organizations with statements of support for the PGA Tour and European Tour in response to a...

Brandon Hagy hits from the sand on the third hole during the third round of the Honda Classic golf tournament, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Oh, baby! Rahm says he'll leave at once for birth of child

By Doug Ferguson Mar. 23, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Kamaiu Johnson hits from the 10th tee of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
McIlroy to become 1st international player on PGA Tour board

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 16, 2021 05:17 PM EST

California News Digest

Feb. 15, 2021 03:53 PM EST
Hello! Here’s a look at how AP’s general news coverage is shaping up in California. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP...

Daniel Berger, second from left, is greeted by playing partners Patrick Cantlay, second from right, and Russell Knox, third from right, on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links after finishing the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Berger won the tournament. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Analysis: Pebble win makes Berger feel he belongs among best

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 15, 2021 03:15 AM EST

Daniel Berger poses with his trophy on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Daniel Berger has the final say and wins at Pebble Beach

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 14, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Jordan Spieth tees off on the fifth hole during the final round of a PGA golf tournament on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Pebble Beach holding tournament without fans, celebs, buzz

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 10, 2021 01:49 PM EST

Golf's biggest party goes on at subdued TPC Scottsdale

By John Nicholson Feb. 03, 2021 04:33 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Thomas knew what to expect when he drove up to TPC Scottsdale for the first time this week. He was still a bit surprised just...

FILE - Rickie Fowler hits on the second fairway during the third round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., in this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, file photo. When the year ended, Fowler was among those who had not secured a spot in the 2021 Masters. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Masters field at 84 players heading into the final 3 months

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 29, 2020 11:01 AM EST

US Women's Open final major of a strange year in golf

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2020 10:11 AM EST
UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Site: Houston. Course: Champions GC. Cypress Creek...

Dustin Johnson holds the trophy after being presented with his first green jacket after winning the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Column: Majors summed up by the young, the bold, the best

By Doug Ferguson Nov. 17, 2020 02:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Harris English, of the United States, plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the US Open Golf Championship in Mamaroneck, N.Y. English has met three criteria for the Masters, but not until next year. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Column: Left out of Masters a time to appreciate a good year

By Doug Ferguson Nov. 03, 2020 06:04 PM EST

FILE - In this April 10, 2019, file photo, Dustin Johnson and son Tatum stand on the ninth green during the par-3 golf tournament at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. The Par 3 Contest is out at the spectator-free Masters in November. ESPN's “College GameDay” is in. Augusta National announced Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, more changes to a Masters tournament that will be unlike any of the previous 83. The most unusual of all is ESPN's popular college football pregame show taking place on a stage that overlooks Ike's Pond and the ninth green of the Par 3 course. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Par 3 Contest out, 'College GameDay' in at different Masters

By Doug Ferguson Oct. 27, 2020 11:50 AM EDT

Equipment is picked up off the practice green as rain falls at the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Koepka says knee is improving, eager to defend WGC title

By Teresa M. Walker Jul. 29, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 18, 2006, file photo, Phil Mickelson, of the United States, waits to putt on the 18th green in the final round of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Mickelson lost to Geoff Ogilvy of Australia. Mickelson is now exempt to return to Winged Foot for the U.S. Open in September. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Mickelson added to field in a US Open without qualifying

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 25, 2020 09:36 AM EDT

Webb Simpson waves as the sun disappears on the 18th green, on a course with no fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Sunday, June 21, 2020, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Simpson celebrates a Father's Day win at Harbour Town

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 21, 2020 08:58 PM EDT

Abraham Ancer of Mexico hits off the second tee during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
4-way tie for lead at Heritage as another wild finish looms

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 20, 2020 06:34 PM EDT