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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)
Thomas, Rahm open with 63s to share lead at Liberty National

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 19, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Straka leads Olympic golf on day of low scoring, surprises

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 29, 2021 06:53 AM 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)
Rahm watching Olympics from home and still doesn't know why

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 29, 2021 12:36 AM EDT

Chile's Mito Pereira, left, speaks with his teammate Joaquin Niemann during a practice round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan, (AP Photo/Matt York)
Olympic golf: A team feel turns back into individual quest

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 28, 2021 08:48 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

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

FILE - In this June 18, 2021, file photo, Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, watches his shot during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. Matsuyama spent 10 days recovering from the coronavirus leading up to the Olympics in his native Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Happy to be playing, Matsuyama tries to cap year with gold

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 27, 2021 04:20 AM 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' Dustin Johnson looks at the line of his putt on the 18th green during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Majors over and attention turns to Olympics, FedEx Cup

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 20, 2021 04:37 PM EDT

Oosthuizen, Dustin Johnson go from England to Twin Cities

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2021 10:17 AM EDT
PGA TOUR 3M Open Site: Blaine, Minnesota Course: TPC Twin Cities. Yardage: 7,431. Par: 71. ...

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)
The Open Championship

Jul. 15, 2021 05:40 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

Zach Johnson hits off the second tee during the final round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament, Sunday, July 11, 2021, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Zach Johnson tests positive, list of British Open WDs grows

Jul. 12, 2021 10:38 AM EDT

FILE - Tony Jacklin, left, and Jack Nicklaus talk during the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn., in this Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, file photo. The Ryder Cup has named an award after them for a player on each team that embodies the spirit of the matches. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Trophy for Ryder Cup winner, award for 1 player on each team

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 06, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Australia's Herbert completes wire-to-wire win at Irish Open

Jul. 04, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
THOMASTOWN, Ireland (AP) — Australian golfer Lucas Herbert completed a wire-to-wire victory at the Irish Open on Sunday, shooting 4-under 68 in the final round...

South Korean qualifiers choose Olympics over British Open

Jul. 02, 2021 02:08 PM EDT
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Sungjae Im and Siwoo Kim have withdrawn from the British Open so they can focus on preparations for the Tokyo Olympics at the end...

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

British Open to allow attendance of 32,000 fans each day

Jun. 19, 2021 09:15 AM EDT
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The British Open will admit up to 32,000 fans each day for next month's tournament at Royal St. George's, the R&A said...

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