While the USGA and LPGA continue to get questions about taking this year’s U.S. Women’s Open to a Donald Trump-owned golf course, it appears the European Tour will avoid that headache
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The British Open produces the oldest winners by a large margin. Why?
As golf turns its attention to the Open Championship, many are revisiting last year’s instant-classic duel at Troon between Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson.
Michelle Wie withdraws from U.S. Women’s Open due to neck injury
Michelle Wie withdrew from the U.S. Women’s Open on Friday morning due to an ongoing injury to her neck. After shooting a one-over 73 during Thursday’s first round, Wie teed off for her second round on the 10th hole, but withdrew one hole later.
LPGA alerts players that a stricter dress code is coming
Professional golf has become increasingly progressive when it comes to all-things fashion. Rickie Fowler regularly wears joggers with high tops; Nike started making polos without collars; and the European Tour allows its golfers to wear shorts during practice rounds.
Feng takes 1-shot lead at U.S. Women’s Open
Shanshan Feng had her best round in the U.S. Women’s Open, and the first-round lead.
Wie battles neck issue again, opens with 73
Michelle Wie has withdrawn from the U.S. Women’s Open with neck pain Friday after the lingering issue flared up again during the first two rounds.
Howell, Schniederjans tied atop John Deere
Howell, Schniederjans tied atop John Deere SILVIS, Ill. — Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans each shot 8-under 63 in perfect morning conditions Thursday to share the first-round lead in the John Deere Classic. Howell birdied seven his first nine holes and added a birdie on No. 7 at rain-softened TPC Deere Run. The two-time […]
Michelle Wie, battling neck pain, says she’s lucky she even played the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open
Michelle Wie has been dealing with shoulder issues at the U.S. Women’s Open at Trump Bedminster in N.J. BEDMINSTER, N.J. — It has been evident since Tuesday at Trump National Bedminster that Michelle Wie has been dealing with neck and shoulder pain. She has tape on her upper back and shoulder, she’s moving around stiffly, […]
Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans take first-round lead at John Deere Classic
Charles Howell III and Ollie Schniederjans are each in very different spots in their careers, but both have had plenty of success in 2017.
Nine-birdie round gives Mize Sr. Players lead
Larry Mize had such a good day, even his flubbed shots ended up being effective. Mize birdied half the holes and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead over Bernhard Langer, Corey Pavin and Steve Flesch after the opening round of the Senior Players Championship.