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Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late

Nico Echavarria wins the Cognizant Classic with a flawless weekend after Shane Lowry melts down late

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated March 1 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nico Echavarria didn't make a bogey all weekend. Shane Lowry was on his way to doing the same, until the very end.
Casey Jarvis wins South African Open. That gets him into the Masters and British Open

Casey Jarvis wins South African Open. That gets him into the Masters and British Open

The Associated Press  |  Posted March 1 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Casey Jarvis seized control with three birdies in his opening five holes and closed with a 3-under 67 to win the South African Open on Sunday, earning the 22-year-old South African a spot in the Masters and the British Open this year.
Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under

Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 1:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shane Lowry has yet another chance to win at PGA National.
Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore

Australians Green and Lee move into the lead after 3 rounds of LPGA Singapore

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 28 - 2:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee moved to the top of the leaderboard Saturday to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women's World Championship.
Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic

Smotherman still leads, Koepka makes the cut at PGA National after second round of Cognizant Classic

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 27 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brooks Koepka doesn't aspire to simply make the weekends. Ben Silverman was merely hoping to play, period.
3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64

3-time major winner Minjee Lee moves up the LPGA Singapore leaderboard with a 64

The Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 27 - 2:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three-time major winner Minjee Lee improved on her first-round score by eight strokes Friday for an 8-under 64 to move into a tie for second place at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs

Opening round at the Cognizant Classic features bird feathers, shots from the mud and hole-outs

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 7:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Gerard appeared to clip a bird with a tee shot. David Ford spent a few minutes in the mud, then went about an hour without using his putter.
Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62

Austin Smotherman leads the Cognizant Classic, making 6 straight birdies in a first-round 62

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 5:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Austin Smotherman's one previous PGA Tour appearance at the tournament now known as the Cognizant Classic was in 2022 and it was unmemorable: He shot 70 in the first round, 76 in the second and missed the cut by four shots.
Reports: Italian golfer Pavan badly injured from fall down elevator shaft when car was not there

Reports: Italian golfer Pavan badly injured from fall down elevator shaft when car was not there

The Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan was badly injured from a fall down an elevator shaft when the doors opened and he was unaware the car wasn't there, according to multiple reports.
No 1 Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore led by Kim

No 1 Thitikul struggles in the first round of the LPGA Singapore led by Kim

The Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 2:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women's World Championship on Thursday, shooting a 1-over 73 to trail the leader by seven strokes.
Brooks Koepka returns to the Cognizant Classic for his first start there since 2022

Brooks Koepka returns to the Cognizant Classic for his first start there since 2022

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

There are countless comforts of home for Brooks Koepka this week when he plays the Cognizant Classic. That doesn't mean everything is necessarily comfortable.
Jim Furyk to dip toes in the TV waters. He will be in Golf Channel booth at Bay Hill and Sawgrass

Jim Furyk to dip toes in the TV waters. He will be in Golf Channel booth at Bay Hill and Sawgrass

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 25 - 6:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Former U.S. Open champion Jim Furyk is testing the television waters as the lead analyst in the booth for Golf Channel during its weekday coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and The Players Championship.
Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain

Tiger Woods nearing decisions on whether to play in the Masters and be Ryder Cup captain

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 24 - 11:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tiger Woods is on the clock.
Jacob Bridgeman holds on at Riviera for first PGA Tour title

Jacob Bridgeman holds on at Riviera for first PGA Tour title

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 22 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Bridgeman allowed himself to imagine winning the Genesis Invitational, the massive crowd filling the amphitheater around the 18th green at Riviera, the trophy presentation with Tiger Woods. Almost all of it came true Sunday except for one small detail.
Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul wins home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time

Lerpong Amsa-ngiam, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 22 - 2:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after edging Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time.
Bridgeman delivers brilliant performance at Riviera to build a 6-shot lead over McIlroy

Bridgeman delivers brilliant performance at Riviera to build a 6-shot lead over McIlroy

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated Feb. 21 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jacob Bridgeman felt great about his game and his swing, and it wasn't long before everyone at Riviera took notice Saturday at the Genesis Invitational.
Jon Rahm rejects European tour compromise for LIV golfers. His Ryder Cup status now in question

Jon Rahm rejects European tour compromise for LIV golfers. His Ryder Cup status now in question

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two-time major champion Jon Rahm has turned down a deal from the European tour that would have allowed him to compete on LIV Golf events without penalty provided he pay his previous fines, play in stipulated European tour events and drop his appeal.
Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul takes 3rd-round lead at her home LPGA Thailand tournament

Lerpong Amsa-ngiam, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 21 - 2:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul birdied her final three holes Saturday for a 6-under 66 and a two-stroke lead going into the final round of her home LPGA Thailand tournament.
Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis with McIlroy on their heels

Riviera newcomers Penge and Bridgeman share lead at Genesis with McIlroy on their heels

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 20 - 7:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman had superb finishes at Riviera on Friday, each with a 7-under 64 that left them tied for the lead at the Genesis Invitational with Rory McIlroy right on their heels.
Rory McIlroy handles the rain and then wind to share clubhouse lead at Riviera

Rory McIlroy handles the rain and then wind to share clubhouse lead at Riviera

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 19 - 7:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy would have preferred playing in the rain compared with the wind that followed Thursday at Riviera. He handled both well enough for a 5-under 66 to share the clubhouse lead with Jacob Bridgeman in the Genesis Invitational.