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At Tour Championship, Scottie Scheffler knows not to rest on head start

Scottie Scheffler already has one small piece of history at the Tour Championship.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 23, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Scottie Scheffler reacts after missing a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the BMW Championship on Sunday in Olympia Fields, Ill.

Golf Roundup: Viktor Hovland’s pristine 61 wins BMW Championship

Viktor Hovland won for the second time this year and now has five victories on the PGA Tour. The latest was secured with his best round ever.

By The Associated Press August 20, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Viktor Hovland, right, hugs his caddie Shay Knight after closing out a course-record 61 and a victory Sunday in the PGA Tour's BMW Championship in Olympia Fields, Ill.

BMW Championship leaderboard tight at top going into final round

The top 10 players are separated by four shots going into the final round of the BMW Championship, but that's not the only way to keep score Sunday.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 19, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Scottie Scheffler watches his tee shot on the first hole during the third round of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship on Saturday in Olympia Fields, Ill.

Max Homa sets course record, takes lead at BMW Championship

Max Homa was aware of the course record at Olympia Fields Country Club, and not just because of how well he was playing Friday.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 18, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Max Homa reacts as he misses a birdie attempt on the 18th green during Friday's second round of the BMW Championship in Olympia Fields, Ill.

Rory McIlroy’s rough plan nets share of lead at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy didn't mind being in the rough at rain-soaked Olympia Fields, except for having trees and a bunker between him and the 17th green.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 17, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the first green during the opening round of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship on Thursday in Olympia Fields, Ill.

Chattanooga’s Stephan Jaeger already eyeing next season after leading PGA Tour in made cuts

Stephan Jaeger didn't advance to the second event of the PGA Tour playoffs, but the former Baylor and UTC star is hardly in a complaining mood.

By David Paschall August 16, 2023

AP photo by Carlos Osorio / Stephan Jaeger tracks one of his drives during the third round of the PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 1 at Detroit Country Club. Length off the tee was one of the areas where the former Baylor School and UTC standout's golf game improved this season, when he earned more than $2.31 million.

Ryder Cup on PGA Tour players’ minds at BMW Championship

Even as the FedEx Cup gets closer to being decided, so does the U.S. team for next month's Ryder Cup in Europe.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 16, 2023

AP photo by Charles Rex Arbogast / Keegan Bradley watches his shot out of a bunker on the eighth green during Wednesday's pro-am competition ahead of the PGA Tour's BMW Championship in Olympia Fields, Ill. The second event of the postseason will have an impact on the standings for both the FedEx Cup and the Ryder Cup.

McCallie’s Whitfield earning national respect on the golf course

McCallie senior Thad Whitfield has something in common with PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler, who is currently ranked first in the Official World Golf Rankings.

By Patrick MacCoon August 15, 2023

Staff photo by Patrick MacCoon / McCallie senior golfer Thad Whitfield looks to carry over a great summer into his final prep season for the Blue Tornado this fall.

Golf roundup: Lucas Glover wins PGA Tour postseason opener in playoff for second straight victory

And so the amazing run continues for Lucas Glover, whose season is taking on an entirely different feel than just a couple of weeks ago.

By The Associated Press August 13, 2023

AP photo by George Walker IV / Lucas Glover, right, shakes hands with Patrick Cantlay on the 18th green at TPC Southwind after Glover won the FedEx St. Jude Championship in a playoff Sunday in Memphis. It was the opening event of the PGA Tour's postseason and Glover's second straight victory.

Lucas Glover still leads at St. Jude Championship but laments missed chances

Lucas Glover shot a 4-under-par 66. He has the 54-hole lead in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He has made only two bogeys so far.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press August 12, 2023

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