Henrik Stenson
FILE - Europe's Luke Donald reacts after hitting out of a sand trap on the 17th hole during a singles match at the Ryder Cup golf matches on Sept. 30, 2012, at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill. Donald has been selected Ryder Cup captain for Europe, taking over for Henrik Stenson after the Swede was stripped of the job for signing on with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
PGA TOUR-Ryder Cup 9/27/2012

Aug. 02, 2022 04:32 PM EDT

Tyrrell Hatton, of England, watches his shot on the second tee on day three of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Players with Saudi releases have to decide if it's worth it

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 21, 2021 01:26 PM EST

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. ...

Cheng Pan of Taiwan is congratulated by his caddie after winning the bronze medal during the final round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Column: Good start in Rio, Olympic golf hits stride in Tokyo

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 10, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, swims in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

By Jay Cohen Jul. 31, 2021 04:35 AM EDT

Shane Lowry of Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the 9th hole during the third round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Schauffele clings to lead as 3 medals up for grabs in golf

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 30, 2021 08:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 20, 2021, file photo, Xander Schauffele watches his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Schauffele was No. 427 in the world when the Olympics last were held. Now he's part of the U.S. team in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Column: For American golfers, getting to Olympics hard work

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 27, 2021 06:02 AM EDT

Most of the top men no longer ducking shot at Olympic gold

The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2021 12:27 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Inbee Park of South Korea had not faced top competition in two months because of a thumb injury and was under pressure to give up her spot...

Xander Schauffele watches his shot from the fifth tee during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Top-heavy field for Olympic golf still missing some stars

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 22, 2021 03:07 PM EDT

Xander Schauffele reads the lie on the 18th green during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Separated by pandemic, Molinari brothers unite at US Open

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 17, 2021 09:07 PM EDT

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....

Tony Finau watches his his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Friday, April 23, 2021. (Max Becherer/The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
Finau-Champ, Hovland-Ventura share 2nd-round lead at Zurich

By Brett Martel Apr. 23, 2021 07:34 PM EDT

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

Dustin Johnson watches a shot during the second round of the Tournament of Champions golf event Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (Matthew Thayer/The Maui News via AP)
Cognizant sets standard with marketing money in PGA and LPGA

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 09, 2021 03:26 PM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, July 21, 2019, Ireland's Shane Lowry holds the Claret Jug trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. The R&A announced Monday Dec. 7, 2020, that the British Open will be played at Royal Liverpool in 2023 and at Royal Troon in 2024, after the 2020 Championships were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, FILE)
British Open venues confirmed for 2023 and 2024

Dec. 07, 2020 07:15 AM EST

Jon Rahm, of Spain, reacts to his missed putt on the 10th green during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Fowler among those still not a lock for Masters invitation

By Doug Ferguson Nov. 17, 2020 06:20 PM EST

Patrick Cantlay watches his shot from the 18th fairway during the final round of the Zozo Championship golf tournament Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
PGA Tour goes from West Coast to middle of Atlantic Ocean

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2020 09:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Tiger Woods celebrates after making a chip into the 17th hole during a golf match against Phil Mickelson at Shadow Creek golf course in Las Vegas. Shadow Creek is back in the spotlight this week as it hosts the CJ Cup, typically played in South Korea. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Long drive champ Berkshire looking to compete in tournaments

By Doug Ferguson Oct. 20, 2020 07:41 PM EDT

Jimmy Walker, right, fist bumps with his caddie following the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship golf tournament in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Munoz picks up where he left off, shares lead in Mississippi

Oct. 01, 2020 08:16 PM EDT

PGA Tour in Mississippi, Europe starts Rolex Series swing

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2020 10:25 AM EDT
PGA TOUR SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Jackson, Mississippi. Course: Country Club of Jackson....