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Scottie Scheffler arrives at PGA as understated world No. 1
Scottie Scheffler arrives at PGA as understated world No. 1

Scottie Scheffler has earned the right to strut onto the first tee at Southern Hills and puff out his chest, an unintended yet unmistakable consequence of winning the Masters, ripping off three more victories and rising to No. 1 in the world. "The thing I love so much about Scottie is that he's just a good dude," said his childhood friend and rival Will Zalatoris, "and it tastes like vinegar coming out of my mouth considering the amount of golf we've played together." You see, Scheffler doesn't strut so much as amble, and if he's puffing out his chest, he's probably out of breath.

Column: Best to never win major label starting much earlier
Column: Best to never win major label starting much earlier

Jerry Barber holds a distinct place in history at the PGA Championship. Viktor Hovland already is being asked about winning his first major. One big distinction, of course, is that Barber was rarely on anyone's radar at the majors.

Tiger rips
Tiger rips 'polarizing' Mickelson over LIV Golf

Absence has not made Tiger Woods' heart grow fonder for Phil Mickelson.

Watch: Steve Scott breaks down two key holes at Southern Hills for 2022 PGA Championship
Watch: Steve Scott breaks down two key holes at Southern Hills for 2022 PGA Championship

Golfweek's Director of Instruction Steve Scott takes a closer look at the second and 12th holes.

Watch: Steve Scott breaks down two key holes at Southern Hills for 2022 PGA Championship
Watch: Steve Scott breaks down two key holes at Southern Hills for 2022 PGA Championship

Golfweek's Director of Instruction Steve Scott takes a closer look at the second and 12th holes.

'I'll be ready': Tiger Woods says he can win his fifth PGA Championship this week at Southern Hills

Woods said he's had to alter his swing and practice sessions, but he knows he will "continue to improve."

2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills featured groups, Thursday tee times
2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills featured groups, Thursday tee times

Tiger, Rory, Jordan? Yes, please.

Tiger Woods denounces Phil Mickelson
Tiger Woods denounces Phil Mickelson's views on professional golf, plants his flag firmly behind PGA Tour

When asked about Phil Mickelson's absence from the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods expressed his disappointment.

2022 PGA Championship odds, field notes, best bets, and PGA Tour picks
2022 PGA Championship odds, field notes, best bets, and PGA Tour picks

Don't be surprised if this week's winner comes from the Irish olympian duo.

Tiger Woods takes aim at Phil Mickelson for siding with golf
Tiger Woods takes aim at Phil Mickelson for siding with golf's Saudi-backed rebel series

Tiger Woods expressed his "disappointment" that Phil Mickelson is not in Texas at Southern Hills to defend his US PGA crown this week, but only after tearing into his rival for siding with the Saudis and putting his own interests above that of the PGA Tour.

Tiger Woods makes equipment change since Masters for 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills
Tiger Woods makes equipment change since Masters for 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills

The 15-time major champ made a subtle change to his bag.

Stronger Tiger says he can win PGA if he can walk the walk
Stronger Tiger says he can win PGA if he can walk the walk

Tiger Woods, continuing his comeback 15 months after suffering severe leg injuries, says he can win this week's PGA Championship if he can take the strain of walking 72 holes.

Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy will play together at PGA Championship
Tiger, Spieth and McIlroy will play together at PGA Championship

Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy were grouped together for the opening two rounds of the PGA Championship, the PGA of America announced Tuesday.

McIlroy
McIlroy 'presumptuous' over LIV Golf demise, now sees it shaping future

Rory McIlroy, who wrote off the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series as "dead in the water" in February, said Tuesday it instead will "shape the future of professional golf."

PGA Championship Edge Driver: Luck with Lowry
PGA Championship Edge Driver: Luck with Lowry

Our Edge Driver measures golfer performance based on customizable filters for course makeup, a part of our exclusive EDGE+ Betting Tools. (Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)

Rory McIlroy feeling comfortable for PGA Championship at Southern Hills as he tries to win first major in eight years
Rory McIlroy feeling comfortable for PGA Championship at Southern Hills as he tries to win first major in eight years

"I think you're going to see a lot of different strategies this week ... It's a really good track."

Dream pairing? See who Tiger Woods will play with for the first two days at the PGA Championship
Dream pairing? See who Tiger Woods will play with for the first two days at the PGA Championship

The group he's going to play the first two rounds with would have been must-watch TV - even without him.

Brooks Koepka was late for his Tuesday PGA Championship press conference because he locked his keys in his car
Brooks Koepka was late for his Tuesday PGA Championship press conference because he locked his keys in his car

After a month of R&R, Brooks Koepka's return to the golf world took a little bit longer than normal Tuesday.

'It's going to shape the future of professional golf one way or another': Rory McIlroy gives latest take on Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Invitational

"I'm just so sick of talking about it," Rory McIlroy said Tuesday at the PGA Championship.

Ignorance is bliss for McIlroy at PGA Championship
Ignorance is bliss for McIlroy at PGA Championship

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says ignorance is bliss when it comes to being unfamiliar with Southern Hills, where the 104th PGA Championship tees off on Thursday.

Amundi Evian Championship increases prize fund to $6.5 million, winner set to receive $1 million
Amundi Evian Championship increases prize fund to $6.5 million, winner set to receive $1 million

The 2022 event will be held at the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club from July 21-24 in Évian-les-Bains, France.

One year ago: After charges by Brooks Koepka and others, Phil Mickelson shocked the world at the 103rd PGA Championship
One year ago: After charges by Brooks Koepka and others, Phil Mickelson shocked the world at the 103rd PGA Championship

There was much about the 103rd playing of the PGA Championship that felt familiar.

Fowler back home in Oklahoma still trying to find his form

Rickie Fowler stood for nearly 20 minutes answering still more questions about his game and how can he get it back to where it used to be when he was a force in golf and notably in the majors. Fowler's last win was in 2019.

Bryson DeChambeau shows up at Southern Hills, still day-to-day on whether he plays 2022 PGA Championship
Bryson DeChambeau shows up at Southern Hills, still day-to-day on whether he plays 2022 PGA Championship

"Everybody's going to say I'm coming back too early, but I'm being very careful."

PGA shaping up as much different from previous 4 in Tulsa

Inside the clubhouse at Southern Hills is a sign that proudly signals its heritage with the phrase, "First to Five." No other course has hosted the PGA Championship as many times. This PGA Championship already feels so different from the previous four.

NCAA men
NCAA men's golf regionals: Davidson leads group of surprise teams to join the mix after Monday's first rounds

Quick first-round recaps from all six regional sites around the country.

Rickie Fowler undecided about LIV Golf, working with mental coach to get him back on track
Rickie Fowler undecided about LIV Golf, working with mental coach to get him back on track

Said Fowler: "do I currently think that the PGA Tour is the best place to play? I do. Do I think it can be better? Yes."

Tiger buzz builds as rivals see threat at PGA Championship
Tiger buzz builds as rivals see threat at PGA Championship

Tiger Woods excited spectators and rivals alike with a back-nine practice round on Monday at Southern Hills, continuing his comeback from severe leg injuries before this week's PGA Championship.

Nicklaus turned down
Nicklaus turned down '$100mln' offer from Saudi-backed tour

Golfing icon Jack Nicklaus said he turned down an offer worth more than $100 million to act as one of the faces of the new Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf International Series, US reports said Monday.

2022 PGA Championship: Equipment spotted at Southern Hills
2022 PGA Championship: Equipment spotted at Southern Hills

See what golf clubs and gear the top players at Southern Hills are using to win the 2022 PGA Championship.

Bailey Davis, Lucy Li, Alexa Pano and Gabriela Ruffels among notables who advanced through U.S. Women
Bailey Davis, Lucy Li, Alexa Pano and Gabriela Ruffels among notables who advanced through U.S. Women's Open qualifying

Take a look at some notables qualifiers who played their way to the U.S. Women's Open.

Jack Nicklaus reveals he turned down two offers in excess of $100m to be face of Saudi rebel tour
Jack Nicklaus reveals he turned down two offers in excess of $100m to be face of Saudi rebel tour

Jack Nicklaus has revealed he twice shunned Saudi offers of more than $100 million to be the face of the rebel circuit, before the Kingdom turned to Greg Norman.

Could the 104th PGA Championship be decided on Friday? History at Southern Hills says
Could the 104th PGA Championship be decided on Friday? History at Southern Hills says 'yes!'

Leading after 36 holes is the place to be in a major at Southern Hills.

Tiger Woods plays back nine at Southern Hills as PGA Championship prep continues
Tiger Woods plays back nine at Southern Hills as PGA Championship prep continues

Tiger Woods played the back nine at Southern Hills Monday morning in preparation for the PGA Championship.

2022 PGA Championship Preview
2022 PGA Championship Preview

The 2022 PGA Championship will take place this week in Tulsa at Southern Hills Country Club. (Danielle Parhizkaran-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)

PGA Championship: Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner return Southern Hills to Perry Maxwell greatness
PGA Championship: Gil Hanse, Jim Wagner return Southern Hills to Perry Maxwell greatness

The modern design duo focused on restoring the classic features of Southern Hills.

Check the yardage book: Southern Hills for the 2022 PGA Championship
Check the yardage book: Southern Hills for the 2022 PGA Championship

Take a closer look at this week's major championship host thanks to StrackaLine's hole-by-hole maps.

First as a Father: Papa Tiger Woods got the better of the oppressive heat, Southern Hills to win 2007 PGA Championship
First as a Father: Papa Tiger Woods got the better of the oppressive heat, Southern Hills to win 2007 PGA Championship

"I've exceeded my own expectations and I'm certainly not against that," said Woods of his 13th major title in 2007.

Simplicity of Golf: Smartphone apps that make golf easier
Simplicity of Golf: Smartphone apps that make golf easier

Golfweek senior writer David Dusek explains how new smartphone apps can make any round of golf easier.

ANNIKA Award: Final watch list for 2021-22 women
ANNIKA Award: Final watch list for 2021-22 women's college golf season

Check out who's in the running for player of the year in women's college golf.

'It was difficult to say no': Matt Fitzpatrick proud of brother rejecting Saudi rebel series

Matt Fitzpatrick sounded the proud older brother when revealing that Alex, four years his junior, has turned down at least $2million from the Saudis to turn professional on their breakaway circuit.

Timeline: Key events involving LIV Golf Invitational Series and Phil Mickelson
Timeline: Key events involving LIV Golf Invitational Series and Phil Mickelson

Key events that have transpired in relation to both the LIV Golf and Phil Mickelson.

Expecting DP tour to deny releases, too, Greg Norman sends letter to players
Expecting DP tour to deny releases, too, Greg Norman sends letter to players

LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said he expects the DP World Tour to deny player releases as well.

Tiger Woods feeling
Tiger Woods feeling 'a lot stronger' ahead of US PGA Championship return

Tiger Woods has revealed how "awful" his body felt the day after last month's Masters but that he is feeling a lot stronger physically ahead of returning to action at this week's US PGA Championship.

Jordan Spieth comes his closest to winning hometown event at AT&T Bryson Nelson and why he may be ready to claim career Grand Slam
Jordan Spieth comes his closest to winning hometown event at AT&T Bryson Nelson and why he may be ready to claim career Grand Slam

After a solo second at the 2022 AT&T Bryson Nelson, Jordan Spieth says he likes where his game is at.

Woods practices at Southern Hills in PGA Championship prep
Woods practices at Southern Hills in PGA Championship prep

Tiger Woods practiced at Southern Hills ahead of the PGA Championship on Sunday, where he said he was "a lot stronger" than he was in his return from severe leg injuries at the Masters, Sports Illustrated reported.

Augusta National champ Anna Davis plays the weekend for a second time on the LPGA, gears up for major debut
Augusta National champ Anna Davis plays the weekend for a second time on the LPGA, gears up for major debut

Amateur Anna Davis is now 2-for-2 in playing the weekend on the LPGA.

Winner
Winner's Bag: K.H. Lee, AT&T Byron Nelson

A complete list of the golf equipment K.H. Lee used to earn his second PGA Tour win.

Lee holds off Spieth for second straight Byron Nelson crown
Lee holds off Spieth for second straight Byron Nelson crown

Lee Kyoung-hoon fired a career-low nine-underßpar 63 on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour Byron Nelson tournament for a second straight year at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

'I've gotten a lot stronger': Tiger Woods in better place physically as he preps for 104th PGA Championship

About 12 players got in some work at Southern Hills on Sunday. Tiger Woods was one of them.

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