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Akshay Bhatia leads in Memphis as PGA Tour postseason begins

Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start Thursday in the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind.

By The Associated Press August 7, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Akshay Bhatia hits out of a bunker on the second hole at TPC Southwind during Thursday's opening round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. It's the first of three tournaments in the PGA Tour postseason, and Bhatia had a one-shot lead after opening with an 8-under-par 62.

Scottie Scheffler rested and ready for start of FedEx Cup playoffs

As far as Scottie Scheffler is concerned, this is no time to still be grinding on the practice range.

By The Associated Press August 6, 2025

AP photo by George Walker IV / Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference after a practice round Wednesday at TPC Southwind in Memphis ahead of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the opening event of the PGA Tour postseason that tees off Thursday.

Golf roundup: Cameron Young dominant in PGA Tour breakthrough

Cameron Young finally got his first PGA Tour victory Sunday after seven runner-up finishes, and he made it look easy.

By The Associated Press August 3, 2025

AP photo by Chuck Burton / Cameron Young, right, hugs his caddie on the 18th hole at Sedgefield Country Club after winning the PGA Tour's Wyndham Championship on Sunday in Greensboro, N.C.

Golf roundup: Kurt Kitayama’s big weekend nets PGA Tour win

Kurt Kitayama finished a sizzling weekend with another bundle of birdies Sunday and secured the second win of his PGA Tour career.

By The Associated Press July 27, 2025

AP photo by Abbie Parr / Kurt Kitayama picks up his golf ball and acknowledges the gallery Sunday during the final round of the PGA Tour's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.

Newest US Junior Amateur winner hails from Augusta, Georgia

Hamilton Coleman made a 15-foot birdie on the 35th hole to hold on for a 2-and-1 victory Saturday over Minh Nguyen in the U.S. Junior Amateur.

By The Associated Press July 26, 2025

AP photo by Paul Battaglia / Hamilton Coleman, a 17-year-old from Augusta, Ga., won the U.S. Junior Amateur on Saturday at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.

British Open champion Scottie Scheffler says comparisons to Tiger Woods ‘a bit silly’

Another comparison between Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler surfaced during the final round of the British Open.

By Doug Ferguson July 21, 2025

Scottie Scheffler of the United States speak at a press conference after winning the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open

Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt. The umbrella was out when he walked off the first green.

By Doug Ferguson July 18, 2025

Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits his tee shot on the 8th hole during the second round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Friday, July 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

British Open has 5-way tie for the lead in fickle weather with Scottie Scheffler in the mix

British Open has 5 tied for lead, Scheffler one behind

By Doug Ferguson July 17, 2025

Harris English of the United States hands his club to his caddie Ramon Bescansa on the 11th green during the first round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

The British Open, golf’s oldest major, is always a new experience

The crowds following Rory McIlroy for three days at Royal Portrush have been enormous, a reminder of the expectations.

By Doug Ferguson July 16, 2025

Justin Thomas of the United States walks off the 12th green during a practice round for the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Scottie Scheffler is chasing the claret jug at the British Open and searching for what it all means

Scottie Scheffler has won more tournaments and majors than anyone over the last three years.

By Doug Ferguson July 15, 2025

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