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Molinari battled bad back during 5-0 Ryder Cup

Francesco Molinari was in rough shape the Monday after the Ryder Cup – and not because of a post-victory hangover. Molinari revealed to reporters at the British Masters that he was dealing with a back injury during the Ryder Cup. He got through the event with anti-inflammatories, but the day after he completed his perfect […]

Fast start, strong finish fuel Thomas to 66

Justin Thomas will take the result, even if only the opening and closing acts were up to his standard. Thomas got off to a fast start, with birdies on three of his first four holes to open the CIMB Classic in Malaysia, and he closed with four birdies over his final five holes. While the […]

PGA of America agrees to 11-year deal with CBS, ESPN

The PGA Championship will remain with CBS Sports and pick up ESPN for weekday rounds as part of an 11-year agreement in which the networks will combine to deliver 175 hours of coverage across broadcast, cable and digital platforms. Financial terms of the deal announced Wednesday were not disclosed, though it was clear the PGA […]

'Moliwood' set for reunion at British Masters

After a brief hiatus, Moliwood is set for a return. Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood took the Ryder Cup by storm, teaming to win four straight matches to spark a decisive European victory. Molinari became just the second player ever to go 5-0, while Fleetwood became the centerpiece of several celebrations at Le Golf National. […]

Goosen's inclusion highlights Hall of Fame shortfalls

The best thing about each new World Golf Hall of Fame class is the inevitable debates. You know the deal: you are what your record says you are, and either your resume is worthy of a locker in St. Augustine, Fla., or it’s not. For most rational people this is simple math. There are exceptions. […]

What's in the bag: Safeway Open winner Tway

Kevin Tway earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2018-19 season-opening Safeway Open. Take a look inside his bag. Driver: TaylorMade M2 2017 (9 degrees), with Mitsubishi Rayon Tensei CK White 70TX shaft Fairway wood: TaylorMade M2 2017 (15 degrees), with Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana W Series 80X shaft Irons: Mizuno MP-H5 (2), with UST Mamiya Recoil prototype shaft; JPX 919 Forged (3, […]

Goosen, Payne, Stephenson headline '19 HOF class

The World Golf Hall of Fame announced Wednesday its newest inductees for the Class of 2019. Retief Goosen, Peggy Kirk Bell, Billy Payne, Dennis Walters and Jan Stephenson will be enshrined at the induction ceremony at Pebble Beach next June. Those five (of the 15 finalists) received at least 75 percent of the selection committee’s […]

Got your back, Cap: JT knew Spieth pairing 'in advance'

Justin Thomas has backed up the claims of U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk. Thomas was inadvertently thrown into the Patrick Reed controversy after the Ryder Cup, after Reed told The New York Times that he was “blindsided” by Furyk’s decision to split up him and Jordan Spieth, who were 8-1-3 together as partners. Spieth […]

Harrington 'very much the favorite' for 2020 captaincy

The question of who will captain the 2020 European Ryder Cup team already seems to be answered. After receiving the support of such players as Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose over the past week, Padraig Harrington has emerged as the clear favorite to be the captain for the away game at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. […]