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Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter

Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournament worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years.
Snedeker wants Americans to feel they're starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

Snedeker wants Americans to feel they're starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 21 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Americans broke into three groups on a light day of practice Monday at Medinah, all of them looking comfortable and trading occasional barbs. The Presidents Cup always seems to feel like a happy occasion, and for good reason: They almost never lose.
J.J. Spaun wins Europe's flagship event after being left off US Presidents Cup team

J.J. Spaun wins Europe's flagship event after being left off US Presidents Cup team

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 2:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

J.J. Spaun responded to his disappointment of being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team by winning the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday, making four birdies on the last five holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot victory in his debut at the European tour's flagship event.
McIlroy produces big finish with eagle at No. 18 to move into contention at BMW PGA Championship

McIlroy produces big finish with eagle at No. 18 to move into contention at BMW PGA Championship

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy hit a 4-iron from 230 yards to inside 2 feet and holed the eagle putt to finish off a 3-under 69 on Saturday and move into contention to win the BMW PGA Championship for the second time.
Gerard leads by 2 at Wentworth after big finish as Rahm, Reed and Fleetwood miss cut

Gerard leads by 2 at Wentworth after big finish as Rahm, Reed and Fleetwood miss cut

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 18 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Gerard finished eagle-birdie to shoot a 7-under 65 on Friday and take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the BMW PGA Championship, which will not feature Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood or Jon Rahm over the weekend.
Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump's takeover of East Potomac golf course

Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump's takeover of East Potomac golf course

Matthew Daly, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 16 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump's planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee said Wednesday.
PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 10:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

the top level.
PGA Tour not contemplating path back for LIV players similar to Brooks Koepka

PGA Tour not contemplating path back for LIV players similar to Brooks Koepka

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 15 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

CEO Brian Rolapp said Tuesday the PGA Tour is not considering a path back for LIV Golf players like the program it offered Brooks Koepka and three other top players at the start of the year.
Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros

Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros

Darlene Superville, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump has presented Irishman Shane Lowry, winner of the Irish Open, with the championship trophy. The tournament was played at the golf resort Trump owns in Ireland. Trump is an avid golfer and isn't shy about his friendships with the pros. And the Republican president may now add Lowry to the lineup. Trump speaks of friendships with South African golfers Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Gary Player, and Americans Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, among others. The president spent the weekend at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, to watch the competition.
Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup

Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup

Mike Corder, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 13 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Team USA, this Solheim Cup might best be remembered for two extraordinary putts.
Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory

Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 13 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

sealed it.
Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish

Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Kupcho first shushed the Europeans with her finger against her lips. Then she did it with her putter.
Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open

Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 12 - 1:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shane Lowry thrilled his home crowd Saturday in the Irish Open, which included a visit by President Donald Trump, by one-putting every green on the back nine for a 5-under 65, and a four-shot lead going into the final round.
Korda sits out the four-balls and will only play 4 matches at the Solheim Cup. It's a trend

Korda sits out the four-balls and will only play 4 matches at the Solheim Cup. It's a trend

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 12 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Nelly Korda was hitting balls on the range as eight of her U.S. teammates went out in the afternoon four-balls at Bernardus Golf on Saturday.
Solheim Cup: Europe and the US at 4-4 after last-hole heroics from Ciganda

Solheim Cup: Europe and the US at 4-4 after last-hole heroics from Ciganda

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 11 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The opening day of the Solheim Cup started with smoke blowers and party music blasting out of a boisterous first tee just after dawn. It ended in late-evening silence on No. 18 as veteran European player Carlota Ciganda stood over a 12-foot putt to tie the match against the Americans.
Lowry sets the course record with a 62 at Doonbeg and builds a 3-shot lead in the Irish Open

Lowry sets the course record with a 62 at Doonbeg and builds a 3-shot lead in the Irish Open

The Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shane Lowry finally had a great day with the putter and made the most of it Friday by setting the course record with an 8-under 62 at Trump International Ireland to build a three-shot lead going into the weekend at the Irish Open.
A golf ball found in the World Trade Center rubble became a symbol of incomprehensible loss

A golf ball found in the World Trade Center rubble became a symbol of incomprehensible loss

Howie Rumberg, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 11 - 9:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

I stood amid the rubble of the World Trade Center, passing buckets of debris down a line of volunteers and first responders. It was hours after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. A little white object poking out of the gray ash caught my attention.
Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now she's good to go

Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now she's good to go

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 9 - 11:39 a.m.  |  Save Story

Angel Yin believes she's ready to play the Solheim Cup.
Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria

Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 10:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. team is changing qualifying criteria for the Ryder Cup for the third straight time, announcing Wednesday a system based entirely on points that can only be earned during the year leading up to the 2027 matches in Ireland.
McIlroy says Trump's Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel

McIlroy says Trump's Irish Open visit will bring tight security and a different feel

The Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 9 - 8:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy says the expected visit of President Donald Trump at this week's Irish Open poses logistical challenges, and that the atmosphere will be different.