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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

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

Brooks Koepka plays his shot from the second tee during a practice round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

DeChambeau-Koepka spat overshadowing tough US Open course

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 15, 2021 06:11 PM EDT

Alex Cejka, of Germany, reacts after defeating Steve Stricker on the first hole of a playoff after the final round of the Regions Tradition PGA Tour Champions golf tournament Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Thanks to COVID, Spieth gets a longer break than he wanted

By Doug Ferguson May. 11, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

California allows fans for US Opens if vaccinated or tested

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 19, 2021 04:08 PM EDT
A limited number of spectators will be allowed at the U.S. Women's Open in San Francisco and the U.S. Open in San Diego in June provided they are vaccinated or...

Storm clouds pass over as play resumes and Jordan Spieth tees off on the ninth hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Post-Masters working vacation on peaceful Hilton Head Island

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, hits out of the rough on the 14th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 07, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

Bryson DeChambeau hits a shot from the third tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament Sunday, March 7, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Unfinished work at a Players Championship that didn't start

By Doug Ferguson Mar. 10, 2021 04:00 PM 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...

Golf's biggest party goes on at subdued TPC Scottsdale

By John Nicholson Feb. 03, 2021 04:33 PM EST
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Thomas knew what to expect when he drove up to TPC Scottsdale for the first time this week. He was still a bit surprised just...