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Jon Rahm will be free to leave LIV and pursue other opportunities under separation agreement

Jon Rahm will be free to leave LIV and pursue other opportunities under separation agreement

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 10:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jon Rahm will be able to leave LIV Golf and pursue other opportunities under a separation agreement filed in a New Jersey bankruptcy court.
Miami freshman golfer Kai Trump, President Trump's granddaughter, says she had wrist surgery

Miami freshman golfer Kai Trump, President Trump's granddaughter, says she had wrist surgery

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 12:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kai Trump's freshman season on Miami's golf team has hit a snag.
Rory McIlroy arrives in India with a new fashion style and renewed hope in Race to Dubai finale

Rory McIlroy arrives in India with a new fashion style and renewed hope in Race to Dubai finale

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 14 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Since completing the career Grand Slam, Rory McIlroy has been constantly looking for new ways to inject some freshness and spark into his golf.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26

Gary Fields, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 13 - 8:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt work on a historic D.C. golf course until Oct. 26, pending more court action. The golf course has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the order Tuesday, one day after a tense three-hour hearing in which she harshly criticized the government for having deceived her with its actions over the holiday weekend. The co-counsel in the case, Democracy Forward, thanked Reyes for stepping in and halting what the group called the "mad rush" to turn the public recreation space into a high-end golf course.
European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuits

European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuits

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 9:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

The European tour has delivered an ultimatum to players contemplating the new version of LIV Golf, saying anyone who joins will not be allowed to be European tour members.
Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign

Park service could remove more than 500 trees at historic golf course Trump wants to redesign

Matthew Daly, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 4:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Park Service has begun a new round of tree-cutting at a historic golf course near the White House as the Trump administration proceeds with a plan to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level course. The National Park Service said in a court filing Friday that more than 500 trees will be removed as part of the rehabilitation project. No cherry trees will be removed as part of the project, the agency said. The tree removals come as President Donald Trump has moved to turn the course into a world-class golf venue, part of his grand vision to remake Washington, D.C.
Adam Scott, Justin Thomas move into contention at the PGA Tour's Japan event

Adam Scott, Justin Thomas move into contention at the PGA Tour's Japan event

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 9:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Adam Scott and Justin Thomas moved into contention at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan on Saturday, one stroke off the lead after three rounds at the Yokohama Country Club.
Keith Mitchell shoots a 6-under 65 to share the PGA Tour lead with Jacob Bridgeman in Japan

Keith Mitchell shoots a 6-under 65 to share the PGA Tour lead with Jacob Bridgeman in Japan

The Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 9 - 1:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Keith Mitchell shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to share the top of the leaderboard at the PGA's Baycurrent Classic with first-round leader Jacob Bridgeman.
Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in Japan

Jacob Bridgeman goes from Presidents Cup to a 63 to lead the PGA Tour stop in Japan

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 8 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fresh off making the clinching putt in another U.S. victory at the Presidents Cup, Jacob Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes Thursday for an 8-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Smith in the Baycurrent Classic.
Jon Rahm says he won't be part of the next version of LIV Golf

Jon Rahm says he won't be part of the next version of LIV Golf

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 7 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spanish star Jon Rahm won't be part of the next version of LIV Golf, dealing a setback to the beleaguered circuit as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy and forge a new path without the financial muscle of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
Jim Furyk says it will be 'great' if Patrick Reed is part of his Ryder Cup team again

Jim Furyk says it will be 'great' if Patrick Reed is part of his Ryder Cup team again

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. captain Jim Furyk said Tuesday it would be "great" if Patrick Reed were among the 12 best Americans for the Ryder Cup next year in Ireland, even though Reed criticized Furyk's first captaincy after the 2018 loss in Paris.
Reed proud his 'clubs do the talking' and says it's the 'only way' back to the PGA Tour

Reed proud his 'clubs do the talking' and says it's the 'only way' back to the PGA Tour

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

There were many unknowns when Patrick Reed decided not to renew his contract with LIV Golf and start the long road back to the PGA Tour.
LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

LIV Golf in line to get initial investment as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

BC Partners Credit on Monday announced an initial investment in LIV Golf, part of a targeted $300 million in cumulative financing to help the beleaguered circuit emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a team-focused golf league with players as equity owners.
South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games

South Korean golfer Tom Kim receives a military exemption with a gold medal at the Asian Games

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 3 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Korean golfer Tom Kim got what he came for by winning the men's singles on Saturday at the Asian Games: a gold medal and an exemption from military service back home.
Casey Jarvis makes late birdie to take the lead at Dunhill Links Championship

Casey Jarvis makes late birdie to take the lead at Dunhill Links Championship

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 2 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Casey Jarvis of South Africa, already a two-time winner on the European tour this year, two-putted for birdie on his final hole at Kingsbarns for a 5-under 67 to take a one-shot lead Friday in the Dunhill Links Championship.
Zach Bauchou has career-low 62 and leads in Utah

Zach Bauchou has career-low 62 and leads in Utah

The Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 1 - 7:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zach Bauchou had a great finish to his lowest round on the PGA Tour. Bauchou finished birdie-birdie at Black Desert for 62. That gives him a one-shot lead over nine players on a day of low scoring in southern Utah. The average score was hovering around 68 on a course with a couple of reachable par 4s. Sudarshan Yellamaraju was the first of the nine players at 63. Presidents Cup teammates Nick Taylor and Christiaan Bezuidenhout were at 64. Jackson Koivun got back to his Presidents Cup form late. He made four birdies in his last five holes for 69.
Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

Trump's golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has attended the Presidents Cup for the second time. Sunday's appearance was the fourth time this year for Trump to be at a golf tournament. He says the PGA Tour was nice enough to name him honorary chairman. It's a traditional role offered to every head of state in the country hosting the match-play event. Trump attended the Presidents Cup at Liberty National in New Jersey in 2017 during his first term. This time he was on the first tee for the start of all 12 matches. He also participated in the closing ceremony, helping with the presentation of the trophy to the winning U.S. team.
Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time

Americans rally in singles to win the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 27 - 6:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Americans have won the Presidents Cup for the 11th straight time with another turnaround at Medinah. President Donald Trump was on the first tee for the start of the 12 singles matches. The Americans leaned on their strength in singles to rally from a three-point deficit. One of the key matches in the turnaround came from 21-year-old Jackson Koivun. He rallied from 2 down on the back nine to beat Si Woo Kim. The Americans got early wins from Cameron Young and Justin Thomas and a key win from Collin Morikawa.
Internationals finish strong to lead Presidents Cup. Now they have to find a way to close it out

Internationals finish strong to lead Presidents Cup. Now they have to find a way to close it out

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 6:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International team showed it knows how to finish matches. It rallied from deficits in every match, morning and afternoon, on Saturday at Medinah to build a three-point lead going into the final day at the Presidents Cup.
Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record by opening with 9 straight birdies en route to career-best 61

Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record by opening with 9 straight birdies en route to career-best 61

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 26 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lauren Coughlin became the first player in LPGA history to open a round with nine straight birdies, running the table through nine holes at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Saturday.