Fred Couples
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 12-18

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 12 1876 — Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada’s Countess of Dufferin to defend the America’s Cup. 1936 — Rosalind, driven...

Webb Simpson drives from the 9th tee during the first round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shanshan Feng got everything from golf but a proper farewell

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 02, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

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

PGA Tour starts postseason, LPGA Tour ends majors season

By The Associated Press Aug. 17, 2021 01:47 PM EDT
THE NORTHERN TRUST Site: Jersey City, New Jersey. Course: Liberty National. Yardage: 7,410. Par: 71. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Aug. 05, 2021 11:35 AM EDT
Aug. 10 1900 — The first Davis Cup is held with the United States beating Britain, 3-0. 1949 — Ezzard Charles knocks...

PGA makes 3rd stop in South Carolina, LPGA stays by the bay

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 10:46 AM EDT
PGA TOUR PALMETTO CHAMPIONSHIP AT CONGAREE Site: Ridgeland, South Carolina. Course: Congaree GC....

One of several holes appears at the Cabo Del Sol’s Ocean Course along the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on Feb. 22, 2020. Cabo Del Sol and the other 17 courses at the tip of Baja California are coming back to life as the coronavirus pandemic begins to lessen. (AP Photo/John Marshall)
Cabo's world-class golf scene revving back up after pandemic

By John Marshall May. 19, 2021 08:14 AM EDT

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

Dustin Johnson, right, and Matt Kuchar look over a shot on the second hole during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Green jackets fight back: Masters course 'where we want it.'

By Jim Litke Apr. 08, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, hits out of the rough on the 14th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 07, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz is seen after NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019 in Atlanta. Jim Nantz's familiar introduction of “Hello friends” will continue to be heard on CBS for many years to come. Nantz and CBS Sports reached agreement on a new deal Thursday, March 25, 2021. The deal was first reported by the “Sports Business Journal”(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, file)
Houston's run to Final Four special for CBS's Nantz

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2021 08:15 PM EDT

Phil Mickelson follows his approach shot to the 10th green 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)
Phil Mickelson returns to seniors with appearance in Arizona

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 19, 2021 06:46 PM EST

Phil Mickelson hits from a bunker off the 18th fairway during the first round of The American Express golf tournament on the Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Love appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup

By Doug Ferguson Jan. 26, 2021 08:57 AM EST

Goydos, Jobe share lead in Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Nov. 06, 2020 07:02 PM EST
PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goydos and Brandt Jobe each shot 7-under 64 in calm, overcast conditions Friday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions'...

Houston Open a week before the Masters, just like old times

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:12 PM EST
PGA TOUR HOUSTON OPEN Site: Houston. Course: Memorial Park. Yardage: 7,021. Par: 71. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2020, file photo, Justin Thomas hits from the tee on the third hole during the third round of play in the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Thomas is a leading contender for the U.S. Open, which starts Sept. 17, 2020, at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Another trophy for Dustin Johnson, this one without the cash

By Doug Ferguson Sep. 15, 2020 07:41 PM EDT

Miguel Angel Jimenez wins Champions event in South Dakota

Sep. 13, 2020 08:09 PM EDT
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Sanford International, the PGA Tour Champions' first event with...

LPGA heats up with major in desert, PGA starts a new season

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 10:19 AM EDT
LPGA TOUR ANA INSPIRATION Site: Rancho Mirage, California. Course: Mission Hills CC (Dinah Shore...

England's Lee Westwood during day four of the British Masters golf tournament at Close House Golf Club, Newcastle, England, Saturday July 25, 2020. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
PGA Tour modifies guidelines for positive coronavirus tests

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 28, 2020 06:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 13, 1986, file photo, Jack Nicklaus watches his shot go for a birdie, giving him the lead and the title on the 17th hole at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. There is no Masters this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time there is no golf at Augusta National the first full week in April since the end of World War II in 1945. (AP Photo/Joe Benton, File)
Defining moments that make the Masters unlike other majors

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 09, 2020 04:13 PM EDT