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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. […]

Fantasyland: The women's golf oasis that is Korea

INCHEON, South Korea – The best women in golf believe they deserve better. From prize money to endorsement deals and media coverage, they believe they are undervalued. That’s what makes back-to-back weeks in South Korea so exhilarating for players outside Korea. They are getting the red carpet treatment at the KEB Hana Bank Championship, after […]

Cut Line: Stick to the (new) schedule

For those who may have blinked and missed the PGA Tour’s offseason, the circuit was back at it again last week in Napa, Calif. The 2018-19 season will feature a dramatic makeover of the Tour’s schedule, and to get you ready for the new calendar, we offer this week’s Cut Line. Made Cut Elephants in […]

Report: Tour closing in on site for Curry-hosted event

The PGA Tour appears to be closing in on a potential host site for a new event held next fall that would be hosted by NBA superstar and avid golfer Steph Curry. According to a report from the San Francisco Chronicle, “several” Tour executives, including an agronomist, visited the newly-renovated South Course at Corica Park […]