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Golf roundup: Jon Rahm is No. 1 again with fifth win in past nine starts

Jon Rahm is playing at such a high level, he felt he didn't need the Official World Golf Ranking to tell him he was No. 1.

By The Associated Press February 19, 2023

AP photo by Ryan Kang / Jon Rahm high-fives a young fan at Riviera County Club after winning the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Jon Rahm takes command at Riviera with chance to return to No. 1 in world

Jon Rahm has a game for wherever he plays, from his native Spain to Dubai, Hawaii or California.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press February 18, 2023

AP photo by Ryan Kang / Jon Rahm tees off on the fourth hole at Riviera Country Club during the third round of the Genesis Invitational on Saturday in Los Angeles.

Keith Mitchell tied for second as Baylor grads contend at Genesis Invitational

Keith Mitchell might very well have to battle a fellow Baylor School graduate this weekend in the bid for his second PGA Tour victory.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press February 17, 2023

AP photo by Ryan Kang / Keith Mitchell acknowledges the gallery on the 17th green at Riviera Country Club during the second round of the Genesis Invitational on Friday in Los Angeles.

Baylor grad Keith Mitchell shares lead at Riviera with all eyes on Tiger Woods

The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world's best golfers.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press February 16, 2023

AP photo by Ryan Kang / Tiger Woods acknowledges the gallery on the ninth hole at Riviera Country Club during the first round of the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational on Thursday in Los Angeles.

Tiger Woods returns to golf with the same belief he can win

Tiger Woods feels good enough to play at Riviera, his first tournament with a cut and without a cart since the British Open last July. He already is looking ahead to the Masters. And yes, he thinks he can win.

By Doug Ferguson February 14, 2023

FILE - Tiger Woods hits out of a greenside bunker on the 17th hole during the final round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Woods is back at Riviera, this time with more on his plate than handing out the trophy in the Genesis Invitational. He returns to the PGA Tour for the first time since July. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

Golf roundup: Scottie Scheffler repeats in Phoenix, rises to No. 1 in world again

Scottie Scheffler is No. 1 again, both on the leaderboard at TPC Scottsdale and in the Official World Golf Ranking.

By The Associated Press February 12, 2023

AP photo by Darryl Webb / Scottie Scheffler pumps his fist after making par on the 16th hole during the final round of the Phoenix Open on Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Golf roundup: Justin Rose leads heading to Monday finish at Pebble Beach

The fading light was enough for Justin Rose to see his final shot find the 10th fairway, and that was enough for him to call it a day at Pebble Beach.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press February 5, 2023

AP photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez / Justin Rose follows through on his putt on the fourth green Sunday during the final round of the PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Chattanooga native Keith Mitchell contends at wind-halted Pebble Beach Pro-Am

A strong wind was more than just a menace Saturday at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press February 4, 2023

AP photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez / Chattanooga native Keith Mitchell tees off on the seventh hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links on Saturday. Mitchell was tied for second and two shots off the lead when the third round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am was halted due to severe wind.

Baylor golf coach Gary Partrick earns national recognition

Honor precedes Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame induction next month

By Stephen Hargis February 2, 2023

Staff photo by Robin Rudd / Baylor golf coach Gary Partrick, left, discusses the match with McCallie counterpart Rob Riddle in September 2015 at Lookout Mountain Golf Club. Partrick will be inducted into the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame next month.

Ferguson: LIV v. PGA is the only rivalry in golf

Jon Rahm began his year by winning two in a row on the PGA Tour. Rory McIlroy began his year with birdies on the last two holes to win in Dubai.

By Doug Ferguson January 31, 2023

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