Padraig Harrington
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Aug. 5-11

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Aug. 9 1936 — Jesse Owens becomes the first American to win four Olympic gold medals as the United States sets a world record in the 4x100 relay at the...

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

Team USA's Dustin Johnson, Team Europe's Paul Casey and Team USA's Xander Schauffele putt on the third hole during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Fleetwood moves on after breakup of 'Moliwood'

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

Francesco Molinari hits a chip shot during the first round of the Italian Open golf tournament, in Guidonia, in the outskirts of Rome, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Molinari, the 2018 hero, says he'll miss upcoming Ryder Cup

By Andrew Dampf Sep. 05, 2021 03:06 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...

Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds the champions trophy for photographers after 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)
PGA Tour to end COVID-19 testing after 50 official events

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Rickie Fowler hits to the ninth green during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oosthuizen retirement plans start with a ranch in Florida

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 08, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Rickie Fowler watches his putt on the first hole during the final round of the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fowler faces uphill chase on long day of US Open qualifying

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 07, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Phil Mickelson walks up the 18th fairway during the final round at the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. Mickelson won the match. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
British Open hopeful for 75% capacity, without chaos of PGA

By Doug Ferguson May. 25, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Phil Mickelson celebrates with his caddie and brother Tim after winning the final round at the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
One more thrill: Phil Mickelson wins at 50 in raucous PGA

By Ben Nuckols May. 24, 2021 02:44 AM EDT

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...

Abraham Ancer hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during a practice round for the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament Monday, March 22, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Match Play returns with last chance to secure Masters invite

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2021 10:40 AM EDT

PGA Tour gets early Florida start, Sorenstam back on LPGA

By The Associated Press Feb. 23, 2021 11:46 AM EST
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PGA TOURS WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS-WORKDAY CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Bradenton, Florida. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates after a catch for a touchdown during the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2021 08:20 AM EST

Matthew NeSmith, Mark Hubbard share Phoenix Open lead

By John Nicholson Feb. 04, 2021 08:30 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Co-leader Matthew NeSmith nearly made a hole-in-one on the par-3 16th — and barely got a reaction from the few fans. Xander Schauffele...

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)
Golf governing bodies start to reveal plans to curb distance

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 02, 2021 02:59 PM EST

Xander Schauffele tees off during the final round of the CJ Cup golf tournament at Shadow Creek Golf Course, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Clarke wins and he's off to the bar, this time not by choice

By Doug Ferguson Nov. 03, 2020 01:42 PM EST

Malnati birdies half of holes to take 1-shot lead in Bermuda

Oct. 29, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Peter Malnati saw his infant son at a PGA Tour event for the first time since the pandemic, which brought a smile to his face and...

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