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Trump says Saudi-funded LIV Golf creates ‘gold rush’ for players

Donald Trump played another round at his home course Thursday, this one different from so many others.

By The Associated Press July 28, 2022

AP photo by Seth Wenig / Former U.S. President Donald Trump plays during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament Thursday in Bedminster, NJ.

Tony Finau atop the leaderboard at PGA Tour event again

Tony Finau sent an approach shot from 250 yards soaring over trees and onto the seventh green at Detroit Golf Club, going for the reward and ignoring the risk with a difficult shot.

By LARRY LAGE / The Associated Press July 28, 2022

AP photo by Carlos Osorio / Tony Finau drives from the ninth tee during the first round of the PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic on Thursday in Detroit.

Rocket Mortgage Classic gives players a shot before playoffs

The Rocket Mortgage Classic, nestled between the British Open and FedEx Cup playoffs, could have been a tournament to skip for all of the world's best players.

By LARRY LAGE / AP Sports Writer July 27, 2022

FILE - Patrick Cantlay plays from the third tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Saturday July 16, 2022. The Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit features five of the top 20 players, a field that appears to be stronger than the one at the Golf series this week in New Jersey. Cantlay (No. 4) leads five players from the top 20 in the world. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

Saudi-funded LIV Golf announces 14-event schedule for 2023

The Saudi-funded LIV Golf series announced a 14-tournament schedule for next year with 12 established team franchises and a chance for players to either be promoted or relegated through its series of Asian Tour events.

By Associated Press July 27, 2022

Fans await the final grouping at the 18th hole during the third round of the Portland Invitational LIV Golf tournament in North Plains, Ore., Saturday, July 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Ferguson: Disruption now the norm until end of PGA Tour season

It's already been a good week for Jason Day and Rickie Fowler before they even hit a shot at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

By Doug Ferguson July 26, 2022

Rickie Fowler watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Scott Piercy shoots 64, takes 3-shot lead in 3M Open

Scott Piercy shot a 7-under 64 on Friday at TPC Twin Cities to take a three-stroke lead in the 3M Open.

By PAUL HODOWANIC / AP Sports Writer July 22, 2022

Scott Piercy, right, and his caddie walk up onto the 14th green during the second round of the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn., Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

3M lead shared by Im, smooth-putting Piercy after 1st round

Scott Piercy shot a 6-under 65 to share the 3M Open lead with Sungjae Im after a windy first round Thursday.

By DAVE CAMPBELL / AP Sports Writer July 21, 2022

Scott Piercy hits the ball at the 18th hole during the opening round of the 3M Open golf tournament at the Tournament Players Club in Blaine, Minn., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (Erica Dischino/Star Tribune via AP)

Cameron Smith a British Open champion and man for any course

Cameron Smith made eight birdies on the final day of the British Open. His 8-under 64 was the lowest closing round at St. Andrews by the champion golfer of the year. His name on the claret jug includes his score of 268, the best ever on the Old Course.

By Doug Ferguson July 18, 2022

Cameron Smith, of Australia, kisses the claret jug trophy as he poses for photographers on the 18th green after winning the British Open golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Sunday July 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

British Open: Cameron Smith outstanding in final round for first major title

The stage at St. Andrews was all set for Rory McIlroy. The closing act belonged to Cameron Smith.

By DOUG FERGUSON / The Associated Press July 17, 2022

AP photo by Alastair Grant/ Cameron Smith looks at the claret jug trophy during the champion's news conference Sunday at the British Open. Smith closed with an 8-under-par 64 on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, for a one-stroke win at 20 under.

Chez Reavie wins Barracuda Championship for third PGA Tour victory

Chez Reavie won the Barracuda Championship on Sunday, holding on in the breezy final round of the PGA Tour's lone modified Stableford scoring event for his third title on golf's top circuit.

By The Associated Press July 17, 2022

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