Tony Finau
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

Ian Poulter, of England, hits out of the bunker on the 15th fairway during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Friday, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
In hybrid year for British Open, only a few spots remaining

By Doug Ferguson May. 04, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

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

Gary Player, center, and Jack Nicklaus applaud as Lee Elder, left, waves before the ceremonial first tee shot at the Masters golf tournament on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Jason Day on bubble for US Open exemption with month left

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 20, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

LPGA opens major season in the desert, amateurs to Augusta

By The Associated Press Mar. 30, 2021 10:04 AM EDT
LPGA TOUR ANA INSPIRATION Site: Rancho Mirage, California. Course: Mission Hills CC. Yardage: 6,763...

Collin Morikawa tees off on the 18th hole in front of cardboard cutout fans during the Genesis Invitational pro-am golf event at Riviera Country Club, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
West Coast behind, more fans about to show up on PGA Tour

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 23, 2021 09:44 PM EST

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...

Phil Mickelson hits from a bunker off the 18th fairway during the first round of The American Express golf tournament on the Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Love appointed captain again, this time for Presidents Cup

By Doug Ferguson Jan. 26, 2021 08:57 AM EST

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...

Graeme McDowell, of Northern Ireland, and Shane Lowry, of Ireland, walk down the 18th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Column: A Masters unlike any other — and one we didn't need

By Paul Newberry Nov. 11, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Fans wearing protective face masks watch the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Higgs tests positive, bows out of Houston Open

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 10:14 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
The Latest: Red Wings' Yzerman to spend draft in isolation

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2020 04:30 AM EDT

Tiger Woods watches his tee shot during a practice round Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, for the BMW Championship golf tournament at the Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Woods faces a new, stern test to get to FedEx Cup finale

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 26, 2020 05:16 PM EDT

Collin Morikawa hits from the tress on the sixth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Morikawa quickly goes from college grad to major champion

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 10, 2020 11:39 AM EDT

Paul Casey of England, smiles on the ninth hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Morikawa delivers great shot in quiet moment to win PGA

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 09, 2020 10:13 PM EDT

Adam Long tees on the 10th hole during the final round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Sunday, July 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)
Michael Thompson wins 3M Open by 2 strokes in Minnesota

By Dave Campbell Jul. 26, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

Xinjun Zhang putts on the ninth hole during the first round of the 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine, Minn., Thursday, July 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)
Richy Werenski leads 3M Open; Dustin Johnson WDs after 78

By Dave Campbell Jul. 23, 2020 06:45 PM EDT

Brooks Koepka hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Paul Casey tuned in for more than golf in PGA Tour's return

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 23, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

With no spectators in attendance, Daniel Berger is presented with the championship trophy in front of a small group of media after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament after a playoff round at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, June 14, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Berger a winner at Colonial, and PGA Tour feels like it, too

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 15, 2020 03:07 AM EDT

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, and Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walk down the seventh fairway during practice for the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, June 10, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
McIlroy lobbies for more consolidation in wake of shutdown

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 10, 2020 07:39 PM EDT