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Exclusive: Eight players ask PGA Tour permission to play controversial Saudi event
Exclusive: Eight players ask PGA Tour permission to play controversial Saudi event

The PGA Tour previously said that it would deny waivers for its members to take part in the controversial event.

Florida company buys Old Corkscrew Golf Club, names national golf president
Florida company buys Old Corkscrew Golf Club, names national golf president

The Jack Nicklaus gem is one of the best you can play in Florida.

Hee Jeong Lim, Na Rin An set scoring record with 36-hole co-lead at BMW Ladies Championship
Hee Jeong Lim, Na Rin An set scoring record with 36-hole co-lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Co-leaders Hee Jeong Lim and Na Rin An, both winners on the KLPGA, are tied at 11-under 133 after 36 holes at the BMW Ladies Championship.

Cut Line: The Tour avoided many pandemic issues, but
Cut Line: The Tour avoided many pandemic issues, but 'Long Socks' shows not all

We celebrate a new tournament with a twist, suggest a new future for Lefty and ponder a secret program's place in the game.

Zozo Championship third-round tee times, TV info
Zozo Championship third-round tee times, TV info

We head to the weekend at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Japan.

Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Hideki Matsuyama takes the lead; big names fizzle
Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Hideki Matsuyama takes the lead; big names fizzle

The PGA Tour is in Hideki Matsuyama's territory this week, and the reigning Masters champ leads.

Embracing the home-like weather in Japan, England
Embracing the home-like weather in Japan, England's Matt Wallace two back at Zozo

It was cold and wet on Friday at the Zozo Championship. England's Matt Wallace said, "Well, I like it." He's tied for third after two rounds.

Danielle Kang one back in South Korea after chatting with
Danielle Kang one back in South Korea after chatting with 'fairy godfather' Butch Harmon

Something was bothering Danielle Kang so she reached out to her "fairy godfather," who came up with a magic fix.

Matsuyama warms to task with 68 to grab Zozo Championship lead
Matsuyama warms to task with 68 to grab Zozo Championship lead

Hideki Matsuyama ground his way into the lead in cold and wet conditions at the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship Friday on a day to forget for Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele.

Masters champion Matsuyama takes 2nd-round lead at Zozo
Masters champion Matsuyama takes 2nd-round lead at Zozo

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama overcame cold temperatures and often steady rain showers to shoot a 2-under 68 Friday and take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship. Matsuyama, who trailed by a stroke after the first round following a 64 on the par-70, 7,041-yard Narashino Country Club course, had a two-round total of 8-under 132. Cameron Tringale birdied his final hole for a 66 and was in second place.

For Tehran golfers 13th hole is lucky, but for how long?
For Tehran golfers 13th hole is lucky, but for how long?

With his polo shirt, white cap and sunglasses, Khashayar Tamadon is dressed for a sport which Iran is not known for: golf. Even more unusual is the Tehran course that he plays on.

How Jim Furyk realized the PGA Tour Champions was
How Jim Furyk realized the PGA Tour Champions was 'where I wanted to be'

"It's not as mentally and physically taxing, yet it's still extremely competitive."

Who
Who's that moonlighting in the Golf Channel booth at Zozo Championship? Why, yes, it was Rickie Fowler, and he won't be the only one

At the PGA Tour stop in Japan, some pros are heading to the broadcast booth after their rounds.

Ahead of his PGA Tour Champions title defense, Phil Mickelson says driving accuracy is irrelevant:
Ahead of his PGA Tour Champions title defense, Phil Mickelson says driving accuracy is irrelevant: 'I look at longest'

"If you want to look at stuff that's irrelevant, have at it."

John "Johnny Long Socks" McLaren has caddied his last tournament in the United States after 31 year career
John "Johnny Long Socks" McLaren has caddied his last tournament in the United States after 31 year career

Jordan 1s, crazy socks and an unbelievable resume.

Dwyane Wade gets pointers for his golf game from Tony Finau at Utah Jazz game
Dwyane Wade gets pointers for his golf game from Tony Finau at Utah Jazz game

The camera caught the two discussing golf and it appears Finau was giving Wade advice on his grip and follow-through technique.

Watch: Tony Finau offers NBA legend Dwyane Wade some swing advice while courtside
Watch: Tony Finau offers NBA legend Dwyane Wade some swing advice while courtside

Dwyane Wade has officially caught the golf bug.

Florida
Florida's LPGA corridor is flourishing as multiple projects are being added around the golf course

Two new neighborhoods are coming to Daytona Beach's LPGA corridor, adding 463 single-family homes nestled within the golf course.

Phil Mickelson in PGA Tour Champions playoffs, but isn
Phil Mickelson in PGA Tour Champions playoffs, but isn't all in yet on senior tour

Phil Mickelson said he isn't going all-in yet in a quest to become the G.O.A.T. on the PGA Tour Champions.

21,281 counterfeit clubs, components and pieces of apparel seized in raids in China
21,281 counterfeit clubs, components and pieces of apparel seized in raids in China

Six raids at assembly plants and warehouses in China seized fake Callaway, Ping, PXG, Scotty Cameron, TaylorMade, Titleist and Xxio equipment.

Zozo Championship: Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama says his game is currently a 1 out of 10 but proceeds to shoot 64
Zozo Championship: Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama says his game is currently a 1 out of 10 but proceeds to shoot 64

Native son Hideki Matsuyama gave his countrymen plenty to cheer about during the opening round of the Zozo Championship in Japan.

Trump National Golf Club Westchester is under investigation: Here
Trump National Golf Club Westchester is under investigation: Here's what we know so far.

The club is under investigation for how it valued its property in a longstanding fight to reduce its taxes.

Jin Young Ko
Jin Young Ko's streak in the 60s comes to an end at BMW, where she looks to clinch 200th LPGA title for South Korean players

Na Rin An paces the field after an 8-under 64, tying the record set by Danielle Kang in 2019 at LPGA International Busan.

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's recent realization could be first step in returning to the top of the golf world

"For the last few months I was maybe trying to be someone else to try and get better, and I sort of realized that being me is enough."

Zozo Championship second-round tee times, TV info
Zozo Championship second-round tee times, TV info

The live golf coverage is on late each night, as there is a 13-hour time difference between East Coast and Japan.

Five Zozo Championship storylines that played out overnight: Japan
Five Zozo Championship storylines that played out overnight: Japan's Hiroshi Iwata leads and eagles land

The PGA Tour landed on the other side of the world this week as the Zozo Championship returned to Japan. Here's how things started.

Motivated by early-week diss, Hiroshi Iwata attracts attention with Zozo lead
Motivated by early-week diss, Hiroshi Iwata attracts attention with Zozo lead

As the 161st-ranked player in the world, Hiroshi Iwata is not a recognizable figure or a household name - even in his homeland.

Na Rin An looks to avoid LPGA Q-Series with win at BMW Ladies Championship
Na Rin An looks to avoid LPGA Q-Series with win at BMW Ladies Championship

Na Rin An has long dreamed of playing professionally on the LPGA Tour. And it's all right with her if she skips Q-School to do so.

After fast Zozo start, Xander Schauffele falters, looks to figure out what went wrong
After fast Zozo start, Xander Schauffele falters, looks to figure out what went wrong

Xander Schauffele was 3 under through his first 5 holes in the Zozo, before finishing with an even-par 70.

Hideki Matsuyama opens again in 6 under, but can he now buck the trend?
Hideki Matsuyama opens again in 6 under, but can he now buck the trend?

After shooting another 6-under score to open an event, Hideki Matsuyama would now like to start a new trend.

Japan
Japan's Hiroshi Iwata leads Zozo Championship; Hideki Matsuyama 1 back

Japan's Hiroshi Iwata shot a 7-under 63 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship.

Notre Dame steals the show at inaugural Jackson T. Stephens Cup; LSU women take down South Carolina for title
Notre Dame steals the show at inaugural Jackson T. Stephens Cup; LSU women take down South Carolina for title

College golf landed at the ultra-exclusive Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas, this week and Notre Dame stole the show.

As the PGA Tour Champions grows, Bernhard Langer dishes on competing with the
As the PGA Tour Champions grows, Bernhard Langer dishes on competing with the 'young' guns

Langer has run the senior circuit for a decade and a half, and he knows how to compete against the younger crop of players.

Check the yardage book: Accordia Golf Narashino for the Zozo Championship
Check the yardage book: Accordia Golf Narashino for the Zozo Championship

The PGA Tour moves to Japan for the Zozo Championship this week at Accordia Golf Narashino, a 36-hole facility near Tokyo.

Gabriela Ruffels talks Nelly Korda, the loneliness of tour life and following her brother
Gabriela Ruffels talks Nelly Korda, the loneliness of tour life and following her brother's lead on eve of LPGA Q-School

"I feel like loneliness is something that people don't really talk about when you turn pro."

How a former Texas football star and energy magnate has built the perfect amateur golf event
How a former Texas football star and energy magnate has built the perfect amateur golf event

How a stunning piece of East Texas property became one of the country's best golf venues has more to do with camaraderie than course design.

More titles are on the line for Jin Young Ko at the BMW Ladies Championship
More titles are on the line for Jin Young Ko at the BMW Ladies Championship

World No. 2 Jin Young Ko in her native South Korea looking to make more history on home soil at the BMW Ladies Championship.

Miami Valley
Miami Valley 'punches above its weight' when it comes to amateur stars like Marissa Wenzler, Austin Greaser

A small golf market like Miami Valley can have its challenges but as executive director Steve Jurick says, "we punch way above our weight."

After
After 'big step' in Las Vegas, Rickie Fowler takes his next step in Japan

Rickie Fowler saw some success in Las Vegas. He now looks to improve upon that at this week's Zozo Championship.

Collin Morikawa loves to show
Collin Morikawa loves to show 'game can travel' as he eyes win in Japan

Collin Morikawa is an Open champion and loves the opportunity to play outside of the U.S. to show his game is well-rounded.

Xander Schauffele looking for Japanese double at Zozo Championship
Xander Schauffele looking for Japanese double at Zozo Championship

More than two months after taking home the gold medal at the Olympic Games, Xander Schauffele is back in Japan.

Reason 3,172 why Collin Morikawa is a stone-cold killer:
Reason 3,172 why Collin Morikawa is a stone-cold killer: 'I was more nervous on the Walker Cup tee shot … than my Ryder Cup tee shot'

The first tee shot at the Ryder Cup makes grown men shake, quiver and sweat, but not Collin Morikawa.

Emory men and women make it a sweep at Golfweek DIII Fall Invitational at Sandestin
Emory men and women make it a sweep at Golfweek DIII Fall Invitational at Sandestin

While the women mounted a comeback on Centre College, the men won wire to wire.

LPGA Q-School
LPGA Q-School's second stage loaded with college - and soon-to-be pro? - talent

Duke's Gina Kim is one of 14 current college players teeing it up at this week's LPGA Q-School second stage, where advancing could make the decision to return to school tougher.

Alexa Pano is one of three players competing in LPGA Q-School too young to advance
Alexa Pano is one of three players competing in LPGA Q-School too young to advance

There are three players in the field who will not be eligible to compete in Q-Series.

Will Zalatoris has one last goal to achieve for 2021: winning.
Will Zalatoris has one last goal to achieve for 2021: winning.

"Most of the time I don't really reach my goals in the timeline that I'd like just because I set them so high."

Geoff Ogilvy
Geoff Ogilvy's new Sandbelt Invitational in Australia to be held at group of world-class courses

Ogilvy has big plans for his new event in Australia.

Zozo Championship first round tee times, TV info
Zozo Championship first round tee times, TV info

Here's everything you need to know for the first round from Japan.

Column: Rory McIlroy rediscovers the art of winning
Column: Rory McIlroy rediscovers the art of winning

The company Rory McIlroy keeps is more elite than it is exclusive. Winning 20 times on the PGA Tour, especially in this generation of increasing depth, is a big milestone. Tiger Woods was 24 when he picked up his 20th career PGA Tour title with a 15-shot victory in the U.S. Open, another reminder that Woods was in a league of his own.

Take a closer look at Rickie Fowler
Take a closer look at Rickie Fowler's new prototype putter, the Cobra Sport 45

During two events in Las Vegas Fowler used a new Cobra putter that is very different from the 3D Printed putters released in May.

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