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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 […]

'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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

Thomas grouped with Perez, Moore in Malaysia

Among them, they’ve won this tournament each of the past five years, and this week in Malaysia they’ll share a single tee time. Here’s a look at some of the marquee, early-round tee times for the CIMB Classic in Malaysia, where defending champ Pat Perez, former world No. 1 Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore headline […]

Notes: Thomas wins second straight money title

Tiger Woods finished off the PGA Tour season by tapping in for par to win the Tour Championship, a moment that ended any doubts that he could win again after four surgeries on his lower back. And then the moment was gone. Hours later, Woods and 17 other players were headed to France for the […]