Danielle Kang
Kevin Kisner celebrates after making a birdie putt on the second playoff hole on the 18th green to win the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Other players, background, in the playoff look on. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Matthew Wolff making progress on his happiness and outlook

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 17, 2021 07:29 PM EDT

Hyojoo Kim, of South Korea, stands under an umbrella on the 16th hole during the first round of the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Madelene Sagstrom beats the heat, takes Olympic golf lead

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 04, 2021 03:54 AM EDT

Maha Haddioui, of Morocco, marks her golf ball during a practice round prior to the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Women take their shots at Olympic medals at Kasumigaseki

By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2021 01:48 AM EDT

Sydney Mclaughlin, of the United States, competes in a semifinal of the women's 400-meter hurdles at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Biles set to return to competition for balance beam final

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 02, 2021 12:24 PM EDT

Korda sisters team for share of LPGA Tour lead in Midland

Jul. 14, 2021 08:02 PM EDT
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Nelly and Jessica Korda teamed to shoot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play Wednesday for a share of the first-round lead in the Dow...

United States' Adam Long plays off the 3rd tee during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The Open starts Thursday, July, 15. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Final major of year at British Open with plenty of fans, WDs

By The Associated Press Jul. 13, 2021 10:13 AM EDT

Dustin Johnson reacts to a missed put on the fourth green during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Column: Olympic golf a bigger stage, priority for women

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2021 06:36 PM EDT

Lexi Thompson lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. Thursday, June 24, 2021. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Korda sisters lead 4 Americans to Japan for Olympics

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Kang takes 1-stroke lead in LPGA Tour event at Lake Merced

Jun. 11, 2021 10:32 PM EDT
DALY CITY, Calif (AP) — Danielle Kang birdied the par-5 18th hole for a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship, the tour’s...

Justin Thomas tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
PGA Tour heads to Quail Hollow, Champions gets first major

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 09:55 AM EDT

Lydia Ko watches her shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the LPGA's Hugel-Air Premia LA Open golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Inbee Park takes 1-stroke lead at LPGA event in Singapore

Apr. 29, 2021 03:07 AM EDT

Lydia Ko watches her shot from the 11th tee during the second round of the LPGA's Hugel-Air Premia LA Open golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Uihlein trying to decide best path to return to PGA Tour

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 27, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Tampa Bay event moves to late April date, LPGA goes to Asia

By The Associated Press Apr. 27, 2021 12:06 PM EDT
PGA TOUR VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Palm Harbor, Florida. Course: Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead)....

Patty Tavatanakit, of Thailand, smiles while holding the trophy after winning the LPGA's ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club on Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Rancho Mirage, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
LPGA Tour returns to Singapore, Thailand for 2 events

By Dennis Passa Apr. 26, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

Saso, Altomare lead LPGA's Lotte Championship in Hawaii

By Ann Miller Apr. 15, 2021 12:56 AM EDT
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — Fast finishes put Yuka Saso and Brittany Altomare at the top of the Lotte Championship leaderboard Wednesday morning with rounds of 8...

LPGA to have Match Play event at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 18, 2021 12:17 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shadow Creek opened its course to the PGA Tour in the fall, and now it’s the LPGA Tour’s turn. The LPGA announced...

Kang tops Korda sisters, takes lead in LPGA Tour opener

By Jeff Babineau Jan. 21, 2021 05:08 PM EST
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Danielle Kang managed to steal some of the spotlight from the Korda sisters on Thursday as the LPGA Tour opened its 71st season...

Golf really getting busy with four major tours in action

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 12:36 PM EST
PGA TOUR THE AMERICAN EXPRESS Site: La Quinta, California. Courses: PGA West, Stadium Course ...

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

Ko wins LPGA's season-ending CME Group title in a flourish

Dec. 20, 2020 03:17 PM EST
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jin Young Ko missed most of the LPGA Tour season and still won the yearlong money title. That’s what a $1.1 million...