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3 months, 1 week ago

Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017

GAINESVILLE, Va. — Lilia Vu’s teammates ran onto the 18th green after her kick-in of a birdie putt gave the United States the half-point it needed to beat Europe, and U.S. captain Stacy Lewis scooped up her 5-year-old daughter, Chesnee, for a bear hug. “Luckily, I have the best team around me.” The final score: United States 15 1/2, Europe …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Buchanan finally gets a breather and advances to US Amateur semifinals

Associated Press

CHASKA, Minn. — Illinois senior Jackson Buchanan finally got a breather Friday in the U.S. The semifinals feature a pair of Americans — Buchanan will face Iowa senior Noah Kent — and two Spaniards after Jose Luis Ballester and Luis Masaveu won their quarterfinal matches. That’s it, really.” Buchanan won the first hole with a birdie and never trailed the …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole

Associated Press

DETROIT — Cam Davis was preparing for a playoff when Akshay Bhatia’s 4-foot putt started left, went right, touched the edge of the cup and rolled away. Davis won the Rocket Mortgage Classic for the second time, closing with a 2-under 70 on Sunday that gave him a one-shot victory when Bhatia three-putted from 32 feet on the final hole. …

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6 months ago

Scottie Scheffler outlasts protest on 18th green, Tom Kim to win Travelers for 6th victory of year

Associated Press

CROMWELL, Conn. — 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. “When something like that happens, you don’t really know what’s happening, So it can kind of rattle you a little bit,” Scheffler said. “But I’m happy for him, and after I tapped out, …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Patrick Cantlay’s putting derails his quest to win his first major championship at the US Open

Associated Press

PINEHURST, N.C. — Patrick Cantlay has spent the majority of the past five years ranked in the top 10 in the world but has had few realistic chances to win a major championship. But he ultimately couldn’t take advantage and shot 70 on Sunday, finishing at 4-under 276 and tying for third, two shots behind winner Bryson DeChambeau and one …

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7 months ago

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele might have to watch the replay of his 6-foot putt to see how it dipped into the left side of the hole and looked as though it might spin out. “When it lipped in — I don’t really remember it lipping in,” Schauffele said Sunday at Valhalla, a course named for the heaven of Norse …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since World War II

Associated Press

SAN DIEGO — Oui! Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since World War II when he made an 8-foot putt on No. “I still can’t believe it,” said Pavon, who grew up playing soccer — his dad was a professional player — before switching to golf. “It feels like there …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Matthieu Pavon makes PGA Tour history in dramatic win at Torrey Pines

LA Times

Matthieu Pavon celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Saturday. Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since World War II when he made an eight-foot putt on No. “I still can’t believe it,” said Pavon, who grew up playing soccer — his …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Dunki First Song Lutt Putt Gaya Out: Shah Rukh Khan Dances In Love For Taapsee Pannu

ABP News

New Delhi: After teasing fans with Drop 1, makers of Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Dunki’ have released the first song of the film titled ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’. The song features Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu. Dunki features an ensemble cast, with colorful characters portrayed by Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, alongwith Shah Rukh Khan. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Rahm sparks European romp on opening day of Ryder Cup

The Hindu

An inspired Europe made a lightning-fast start to the Ryder Cup as it romped into an early lead against a stunned American side on the opening morning foursomes on Friday. Spain’s Jon Rahm and partner Tyrrell Hatton lit the blue touchpaper with a 4&3 victory over world number one Scottie Scheffler and rookie Sam Burns. After the first two matches …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Aberg makes it look easy and leads by 2 at Wentworth as he pursues another win

Associated Press

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Ludvig Aberg of Sweden closed in on his second straight victory on Saturday when he posted a 6-under 66 at Wentworth for a two-shot lead over Connor Syme and Ryder Cup teammate Tommy Fleetwood in the BMW PGA Championship. “I feel like I’m striking the ball quite well, and I’m just trying to take advantage of …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hovland delivers clutch putts and wins Memorial in playoff

The Hindu

Viktor Hovland was happy with his three PGA Tour victories, even if they were at resort courses that were soft and susceptible to firing at flags. Two shots behind and facing the three hardest holes at Muirfield Village, Hovland set his sights on a score instead of the leader, Denny McCarthy, and then delivered his best stuff of the day. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hovland delivers clutch putts and wins Memorial in playoff

Associated Press

DUBLIN, Ohio — Viktor Hovland was happy with his three PGA Tour victories, even if they were at resort courses that were soft and susceptible to firing at flags. Two shots behind and facing the three hardest holes at Muirfield Village, Hovland set his sights on a score instead of the leader, Denny McCarthy, and then delivered his best stuff …

Memorial Mccarthy Win Playoff Shot Pga Tour Hovland

1 year, 7 months ago

PGA Championship: Young gets two-shot penalty for playing from wrong spot

The Hindu

World number 15 Cameron Young was given a two-stroke penalty in Friday’s second round of the PGA Championship after making a tap-in putt from an incorrect spot. The 26-year-old American, last year’s British Open runner-up, made a ball-marking blunder on the 16th green at Oak Hill playing alongside Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama and England’s Tommy Fleetwood. Young, the 2022 PGA Tour …

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2 years ago

Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth beat Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy 3&2 in The Match

News 18

Americans Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth dominated Tiger Woods and top-ranked Rory McIlroy on Saturday for a 3&2 victory in The Match, a made-for-television night event. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot “The joy of getting this does not match the …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut

Associated Press

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Henrik Stenson’s decision that cost him the European Ryder Cup captaincy paid large and immediate dividends Sunday when he won the LIV Golf Invitational at Bedminster and picked up more than $4 million for three days’ work. The big payoff — not including a signing bonus reported to be about $50 million — comes less than two …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Scottie Scheffler wins WGC Match Play to take World No 1 ranking

Firstpost

In another milestone for Scheffler this year, the 25-year-old American eased past Kevin Kisner to complete a 4&3 victory at Austin Country Club. Austin, Texas: Scottie Scheffler powered to victory in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play on Sunday to claim the world number one ranking from Spanish ace Jon Rahm. Scheffler’s third PGA Tour victory of the year following wins …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer

Associated Press

HONOLULU — Not long after Hideki Matsuyama delivered the best shot he never saw to cap off his improbable comeback in the Sony Open, his phone buzzed with a text from Shigeki Maruyama to remind him of a conversation long ago. “That was always the goal,” Matsuyama said through his interpreter, the winner’s lei still draped around his neck. He …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Thrilled Matsuyama claims Zozo Championship with back nine charge

The Hindu

A blistering back nine saw Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama hold off a determined challenge from Cameron Tringale to win the Zozo Championship by five shots in front of his adoring Japanese supporters on Sunday. With the gallery restricted to 5,000 fans, Matsuyama’s final round 65 earned him the title at the Narashino Country Club in Chiba as Tringale's challenge faltered …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Mexico's Abraham Ancer wins St. Jude Invitational

The Hindu

Abraham Ancer of Mexico won the St. Jude Invitational on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns with a 6-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole of a playoff. “I felt I left so many shots out there on the back nine, but you never know.” Ancer, who finished second at …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Dream season for Nelly Korda now includes Olympic gold medal

Associated Press

KAWAGOE, Japan — Her parents used to call her a lion when Nelly Korda was young because she was relentless in everything she played, from gymnastics to ice skating to golf. “I’m sure this is the start of many more majors and many more wins for Nelly.” There was nothing easy about this final round for Korda, even starting with …

Olympics Medal Gold Olympic Jessica Nelly Putt

3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics, golf - Aditi Ashok after fourth-place finish: I think I gave it my 100 per cent

The Hindu

Aditi Ashok, ranked 200th in the world, fell agonisingly short of a historic podium finish after four rounds of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics women's golf on Saturday. "I think today I didn't really drive the ball very good, and then it's hard to get birdie putts or hit greens when you're not in the fairway. 200 went toe-to-toe with the …

Olympics Fourth Putt

3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Nelly Korda wins women's golf gold, Aditi Ashok finishes fourth

The Hindu

Aditi Ashok came within touching distance of a historic Olympic medal but ended up a hugely creditable fourth. Ranked 200 in the world, Aditi gave her higher-ranked and more celebrated opponents, Korda and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, a run for their money. Aditi’s bogey in the 11th saw her slip to the second spot, which she shared with Ko and …

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3 years, 4 months ago

American Schauffele wins Olympics golf gold

Deccan Chronicle

Kagawoe: Xander Schauffele won the Olympic men's golf tournament on Sunday by one shot from surprise silver medallist Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia. The American world number five finished on 18-under par 266 after carding a 67 while veteran Sabbatini, 45, shot a stunning, course-record 10-under par final round of 61. The South African-born Sabbatini came into the Olympics ranked 204 …

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Lilia Vu puts away Europe with closing birdie, US wins its first Solheim Cup since 2017

Buchanan finally gets a breather and advances to US Amateur semifinals

Cam Davis wins Rocket Mortgage Classic for 2nd time after Akshay Bhatia 3-putts 18th hole

Scottie Scheffler outlasts protest on 18th green, Tom Kim to win Travelers for 6th victory of year

Patrick Cantlay’s putting derails his quest to win his first major championship at the US Open

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship

Oui! Matthieu Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since World War II

Matthieu Pavon makes PGA Tour history in dramatic win at Torrey Pines

Dunki First Song Lutt Putt Gaya Out: Shah Rukh Khan Dances In Love For Taapsee Pannu

Rahm sparks European romp on opening day of Ryder Cup

Aberg makes it look easy and leads by 2 at Wentworth as he pursues another win

Hovland delivers clutch putts and wins Memorial in playoff

Hovland delivers clutch putts and wins Memorial in playoff

PGA Championship: Young gets two-shot penalty for playing from wrong spot

Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth beat Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy 3&2 in The Match

Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut

Scottie Scheffler wins WGC Match Play to take World No 1 ranking

Matsuyama nears goal of most prolific Asian-born PGA golfer

Thrilled Matsuyama claims Zozo Championship with back nine charge

Mexico's Abraham Ancer wins St. Jude Invitational

Dream season for Nelly Korda now includes Olympic gold medal

Tokyo Olympics, golf - Aditi Ashok after fourth-place finish: I think I gave it my 100 per cent

Tokyo Olympics: Nelly Korda wins women's golf gold, Aditi Ashok finishes fourth

American Schauffele wins Olympics golf gold