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Hayden Springer’s 59 at John Deere Classic is 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history

Hayden Springer shot a 59 on Thursday to tie the course record at TPC Deere Run. All that got the 27-year-old rookie was a two-shot lead.

By The Associated Press July 4, 2024

AP file photo by Paul Sancya / PGA Tour rookie Hayden Springer shot a 12-under-par 59 for a two-stroke lead after the first round of the John Deere Classic on Thursday at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill.

Justin Rose qualifies for British Open; Sergio Garcia misses again

Justin Rose went to great lengths to secure a spot at Royal Troon Golf Club later this month, and it paid off Tuesday.

By The Associated Press July 2, 2024

AP photo by Mike Stewart / Justin Rose waves after making a putt on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 14 in Pinehurst, N.C.

Bland wins rain-delayed U.S. Senior Open on 4th playoff hole for his second straight senior major

Richard Bland shot a 4-under 66 in the final round of the U.S. Senior Open, catching leader Hiroyuki Fujita after rain postponed the finish to Monday morning and then banging a chip shot off the pin to beat him on the fourth playoff hole and win his second straight senior major.

By The Associated Press July 1, 2024

The clubhouse at the Newport Country Club is visible Friday, June 28, 2024, behind a sign for the U.S. Senior Open which is being played June 27-30 in Newport, R.I. (AP Photo/Jimmy Golen)

Analysis: Bryson DeChambeau had his chances to make the Olympics

Bryson DeChambeau is a U.S. Open champion, and for now that will have to do.

By Doug Ferguson June 25, 2024

Captain Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC signs autographs for fans before the second round of LIV Golf Nashville at The Grove on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in College Grove, Tenn. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via AP)

Golf roundup: Scottie Scheffler wins playoff for sixth PGA Tour victory of year

Scottie Scheffler had to wait out a climate protest on the 18th green and Tom Kim's tying birdie on the last hole of regulation.

By The Associated Press June 23, 2024

AP photo by Seth Wenig / Scottie Scheffler, right, shakes hands with Tom Kim after winning the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on the first extra hole on Sunday at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.

Cameron Young shoots PGA Tour’s first sub-60 round in four years

Cameron Young made a par putt from just inside 10 feet for an 11-under 59 on Saturday in the third round of the Travelers Championship.

By The Associated Press June 22, 2024

AP photo by Seth Wenig / Cameron Young lines up a putts on the 12th green at TPC River Highlands during the third round of the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship on Saturday in Cromwell, Conn.

Bryson DeChambeau goes from petulant pro to man of the people during his US Open triumph

It was late on Saturday night at the U.S. Open when Bryson DeChambeau, having hit a few last balls on the practice range in preparation for one of the biggest rounds of his life, could have headed home and gotten some much-needed rest.

By DAVE SKRETTA / AP Sports Writer June 17, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau holds the trophy in the bunker after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

US Open: Bryson DeChambeau clutch as Rory McIlroy falters late

Bryson DeChambeau climbed back into the most famous bunker at Pinehurst No. 2, this time with the U.S. Open trophy instead of his sand wedge.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press June 16, 2024

AP photo by Frank Franklin II / Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with fans and the trophy after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday in Pinehurst, N.C. DeChambeau closed with a 1-over-par 71 at Pinehurst Resort's No. 2 course to finish the 72-hole tournament at 6-under 274 and win by one stroke over Rory McIlroy.

Lilia Vu wins Meijer LPGA Classic in three-hole playoff

Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday, spoiling Lexi Thompson's bid for her first victory in five years.

By The Associated Press June 16, 2024

AP photo by Al Goldis / Lilia Vu watches her tee shot on the fourth hole at Blythefield Country Club during a playoff at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday in Belmont, Mich. Vu beat Grace Kim and Lexi Thompson with a birdie on the third extra hole after all three players made birdies on the first two.

Bryson DeChambeau tames Pinehurst, takes control at US Open

Bryson DeChambeau delivered power, birdies and endless entertainment Saturday at the U.S. Open. His reward was a three-shot lead at Pinehurst.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press June 15, 2024

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