Patrick Cantlay
Justin Thomas watches his second shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Riviera has a new president and big events headed its way

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 22, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Colin Morikawa of the U.S. plays a shot on the 13th hole during second round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Morikawa the latest to express no interest in Saudi league

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 15, 2022 03:22 PM EST

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Japan's Iwata takes 1st-round lead at Zozo Championship

Oct. 21, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

This combo of file photos shows the 2020 United States Ryder Cup golf team. Top row, from left, Daniel Berger, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, Tony Finau and Dustin Johnson. Bottom row, from left, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. The pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup returns the United States next week at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. (AP Photo/File)
RYDER CUP '21: A capsule look at the American team

By Doug Ferguson Sep. 17, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Justin Thomas watches his shot off the ninth tee in the first round of play at the Northern Trust golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
THE NORTHERN TRUST

Aug. 19, 2021 07:36 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

FILE - In this June 20, 2021, file photo, Jon Rahm, of Spain, waves after his putt on the first green during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Rahm has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in two months and the Spaniard has been knocked out of the Olympics only a few hours after American golfer Bryson DeChambeau met the same fate. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Positive virus tests knock Rahm, DeChambeau out of Olympics

By Eddie Pells Jul. 25, 2021 01:40 AM EDT

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

Defending champion Dustin Johnson hits onto the eighth green during professional-amateur team play ahead of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 23, 2021, in Cromwell, Conn. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Travelers Championship

Jun. 23, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

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

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....

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

A sign sits along the 16th hole during a practice round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship Monday, June 14, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
US Open returns to Torrey Pines and to prime time

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 10:56 AM 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....

Jon Rahm talks with his caddie as he waits to hit on the 14th tee during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Dublin, Ohio. Rahm was later notified he tested positive for the coronavirus, knocking him out of the tournament. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Cantlay wins a playoff at Memorial on Sunday without Rahm

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 06, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Jon Rahm chips to the 14th green during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Dublin, Ohio. Rahm was later notified he tested positive for the coronavirus, knocking him out of the tournament. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Coronavirus knocks Rahm out of Memorial after 6-shot lead

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 05, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

FILE - Jordan Spieth looks through a range finder following his four ball match at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea, in Incheon, South Korea, in this Friday, Oct. 9, 2015, file photo. Players will be allowed to use the measuring devices at the PGA Championship next week, the first time that's been allowed at a major. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
Momentum for McIlroy, few others going into PGA Championship

By Doug Ferguson May. 13, 2021 01:55 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