The USGA considered moving this week’s U.S. Women’s Open from the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey two years ago as Donald Trump’s bid to run for president began to materialize.

FRENCH LICK, Ind. — Trish Johnson shot a 5-under 67 in windy conditions Monday to take a four-stroke lead in the Senior LPGA Championship, the first major championship for senior women.

The USGA and LPGA players are hoping to depoliticize this week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. That ambition is off to a rough start thanks to a USA Today report that says Donald Trump threatened the USGA with legal action if the governing body moved this week’s championship from his New Jersey venue.

ClubCorp, a Dallas-based firm that owns or operates more than 200 private clubs worldwide including Firestone, Mission Hills and TPC Michigan, announced Sunday that it had agreed to be acquired by Apollo Global Management LLC for approximately $1.1 billion in cash.

The golf world fell in love with a 17-year-old Justin Rose at the 1998 British Open.

Cleveland Golf today introduced its new line of Smart Sole 3 S and C wedges with one goal in mind: make it as easy as possible for players to hit adequate shots out of the sand and around the green.

Rejoice, TV fans! Your favorite curmudgeon — and the most golf-friendly sitcom ever — is officially returning this fall.
On Monday, HBO finally announced the premier date for a ninth season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” After a six-year layoff, Larry David’s popular series will return on Oct. 1.

The head of a golf ball retrieval company was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to playing a role in the diving death of an employee.

Back to work for Koepka and DJ, Munoz’s putting intervention and another caddie eyes the broadcast booth. After a trip to Las Vegas and attending a July 4 celebration together in Tequesta, Fla., it’s time for Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson to focus once more on golf.

With a dominant performance at the Irish Open, Jon Rahm now has the second-best British Open betting odds. Rahm is listed at 12/1, the same odds given to Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy by Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.