Viktor Hovland

FILE - Yuka Saso, of the Philippines, celebrates her victory in the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at The Olympic Club, June 6, 2021, in San Francisco. Saso says the last two years from turning pro to winning the Women's Open have felt like a blur. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

A big year still a blur for US Women's Open champ Yuka Saso

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 28, 2021 11:02 AM EST

Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia watches his tee shot on the 18th hole 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/Matt York)

Silver for Sabbatini who now he tries to keep PGA Tour card

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 03, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

Norway's Viktor Hovland acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Norwegians have long memories and high hopes at Olympics

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 27, 2021 09:52 AM EDT

A man stands outside a venue for 3x3 basketball ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Tokyo. The pandemic-delayed games open on July 23 without spectators at most venues. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Women's PGA in Atlanta for 3rd major of LPGA Tour season

By The Associated Press Jun. 22, 2021 09:40 AM EDT
LPGA TOUR KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Johns Creek, Georgia. Course: Atlanta Athletic Club....

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

Xander Schauffele examines a ball with a rules official as Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches on the fifth hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

It's the 1 week of the year when PGA Tour is about 2 players

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2021 11:06 AM EDT

Corey Conners, of Canada, celebrates after a hole-in-one on the sixth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A steady diet of limited fans on PGA Tour though end of May

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 13, 2021 06:58 PM 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

Jordan Spieth hits from the bunker on the ninth hole during the first round of the The Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hovland's mother points out mistake that leads to penalty

By Doug Ferguson Mar. 12, 2021 07:13 PM EST

Viktor Hovland, of Norway, hits a shot from the cart path off the 16th fairway during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Hovland has an even-par score, uneven day with rulings

By Doug Ferguson Mar. 11, 2021 05:16 PM EST

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. ...

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

California News Digest

Jan. 30, 2021 04:18 PM EST
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After a short winter's nap, PGA Tour starts 2021 in Hawaii

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 09:37 AM EST
PGA TOUR SENTRY TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS Site: Kapalua, Hawaii. Course: Plantation Course at Kapalua...

FILE - Masters golf champion Dustin Johnson shows off his green jacket after his victory in Augusta, Ga., in this Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, file photo. Johnson was sure to send Phil Mickelson a text about his whereabouts next year the night of the champions dinner. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Column: Tales from the tour in a pandemic-shortened year

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 29, 2020 10:10 AM EST

Westwood is Europe's No 1 again after dramatic Dubai finish

By Steve Douglas Dec. 13, 2020 11:09 AM EST
As Matt Fitzpatrick lined up a short putt to win his second World Tour Championship, Lee Westwood was embracing his fiancée in the scoring tent in celebration...

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...

FILE - Collin Morikawa watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, in this Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, file photo. His shot was the best of the year with a driver. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Column: Year on PGA Tour reviewed by every club in the bag

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 01, 2020 11:09 AM 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