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Rory McIlroy shares lead with two others at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy had a lot of birdies and a little drama Thursday at The Players Championship. All that mattered to him was having a share of the lead.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press March 14, 2024

AP photo by Lynne Sladky / Rory McIlroy follows through on his tee shot for the 15th hole of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass during the first round of The Players Championship on Thursday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Players Championship gives Scottie Scheffler a shot at history

Tiger Woods never did it. Neither did Jack Nicklaus, even before The Players Championship found its home at TPC Sawgrass.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press March 13, 2024

AP photo by Eric Gay / Scottie Scheffler hits from the 17th tee of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass during the final round of The Players Championship on March 12, 2023, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Scheffler will attempt to become the first repeat champion in the event's history when the 50th edition of the tournament tees off Thursday.

Golf roundup: Scottie Scheffler gets putter going to rout field at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scottie Scheffler figured the simple solution to his putting struggles was to quit trying so hard.

By The Associated Press March 10, 2024

AP photo by John Raoux / Scottie Scheffler celebrates after a birdie putt on the 15th green at Bay Hill Club during the final round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday in Orlando, Fla.

British Open reduces age limit for future champions

The British Open is reducing its age limit to 55 years old for winners of the claret jug this year and beyond.

By The Associated Press March 6, 2024

LIV Golf photo by Doug DeFelice via AP / Phil Mickelson hits from the 12th tee at Las Vegas Country Club during the final round of an LIV Golf League event on Feb. 10.

Austin Eckroat gets his 1st PGA Tour win by prevailing at Cognizant Classic

Austin Eckroat waited a long time to become a winner on the PGA Tour. Another day didn’t hurt.

By Times Free Press Staff March 4, 2024

Austin Eckroat hits from the seventh tee during the final round of the Cognizant Classic golf tournament, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Golf roundup: Joaquin Niemann stays hot, posts second win in past three LIV starts

Joaquin Niemann's success rate is rapidly improving.

By The Associated Press March 3, 2024

LIV Golf photo by Charles Laberge via AP / Joaquin Niemann hits a shot on the 13th hole at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club during the final round of the LIV Golf Jeddah tournament Sunday in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia.

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Former Baylor golfers filling up PGA leaderboards like never before

Turn on a PGA Tour event these days, and chances are there will be at least one Baylor School alum on the leaderboard.

By David Paschall February 26, 2024

AP Photo/Fernando Llano / Stephan Jaeger finished tied for third this past weekend at the Mexico Open, continuing an impressive run of finishes by former Baylor School golfers.

Alvaro Ortiz goes for a big win at home. He shares the lead in Mexico Open

Alvaro Ortiz got off to a strong start and did just enough right at the end for a 7-under 64, giving him a share of the lead Friday in the Mexico Open as he goes for yet another victory in his home country.

By Times Free Press Staff February 23, 2024

Alvaro Ortiz, of Mexico, watches his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Erik van Rooyen opens with a 63 in bid to win again in Mexico

Erik van Rooyen made two eagles Thursday on his way to an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead in the Mexico Open at Vidanta, a strong start in his bid to win a second PGA Tour title in Mexico in the last four months.

By Jamie Poole February 22, 2024

Erik van Rooyen, of South Africa, studies his third shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Mexico Open golf tournament in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Tiger Woods’ son shoots 86 in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event

The PGA Tour will have to wait for the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods. In a pre-qualifier for the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, Charlie Woods took a 12 on one hole and shot 86.

By The Associated Press February 22, 2024

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