Garcia gives fan his wish after 206-day Twitter campaign

Garcia gives fan his wish after 206-day Twitter campaign DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — For more than 200 days, Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia was the subject of a relentless Twitter campaign from one of his big fans. Mark Johnson, a 40-year-old Englishman, just wanted one thing: To be Garcia's caddie for a day. Using the hashtag "Letmecaddieforyou" on each occasion, Johnson sent Garcia a daily tweet — some funny, some informative, some desperate — from July 9 but got no response the first 205 times. Eventually, on Day 206, Garcia relented.
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Brittany Lincicome wins LPGA Tour opener in playoff

Brittany Lincicome wins LPGA Tour opener in playoff PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Brittany Lincicome won the LPGA Tour's season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic on Sunday in wind and some late rain, beating U.S. Solheim Cup teammate Lexi Thompson with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff. Playing a group ahead of Thompson, Lincicome birdied the par-5 18th — after dropping strokes on 14 and 17 — for a 5-under 68 and 26-under 266 total — one off the tour record for relation to par to by Annika Sorenstam on a par-72 course in the 2001 Standard Register Ping.
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Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Leading Scores

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Leading Scores Sunday At Doha Golf Club Doha, Qatar Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 7,400; Par: 72 Final Wang Jeunghun, South Korea 69-67-65-71—272 Joakim Lagergren, Sweden 67-72-67-66—272 Jaco van Zyl, South Africa 67-69-68-68—272 Thomas Aiken, South Africa 68-68-69-68—273 Mike Lorenzo-Vera, France 69-69-69-66—273 Rafa Cabrera Bello, Sp
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Sky Sports Golf Podcast: Henni Zuel and Van Phillips both feature

Henni Zuel and Van Phillips feature in this week’s Sky Sports Golf podcast, bringing you the latest news and analysis from the world of golf.
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Jon Rahm, 22, Conquers Torrey Pines for His First PGA Tour Victory

Rahm became the youngest winner of the Farmers Insurance Open with a three-stroke victory over Charles Howell III and Cheng Tsung Pan.
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Jon Rahms drains a title-winning putt for eagle at Torrey Pines

The par-five 18th hole on the South Course at Torrey Pines has seen many memorable moments over the years, and Jon Rahm added to the highlight reel with a stunning putt for eagle.
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Jon Rahm eagles the final hole to secure first PGA Tour win at Torrey Pines

Jon Rahm produced an astonishing finish to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title with a three-shot victory at the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Farmers Insurance Open: Spain's John Rahm wins maiden PGA Tour title

Spain's John Rahm wins the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by three shots to claim his maiden PGA Tour title.
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Why the iconic 16th at Scottsdale has a Super Bowl atmosphere

It is rare that any golfing experience can be compared to the Super Bowl, but there's no doubting the atmosphere at Scottsdale's 16th hole has similarities to the NFL showpiece.
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Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead

Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson share LPGA Tour lead PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Stacy Lewis had two back-nine eagles Saturday in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic to put herself in position again to end a long winless streak. Lewis shot a 10-under 63 at Ocean Club to match Lexi Thompson atop the leaderboard at 23-under 196, one off the tour 54-hole record for relation to par set by Annika Sorenstam in the 2003 Mizuno Classic.
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Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey

Brandt Snedeker, Patrick Rodgers tied for lead at Torrey SAN DIEGO — Already a two-time winner at Torrey Pines, having a share of the lead is exactly where Brandt Snedeker wanted to be Saturday. It's just not all that familiar to him. Snedeker won last year in the Farmers Insurance Open by rallying from six shots behind in the final round that was stretched over two days because of high wind. His other victory at Torrey was in 2012, when he was seven shots behind and won in a playoff over Kyle Stanley, who made triple bogey on the last hole.
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Wang wins Qatar Masters after three-man playoff

Wang wins Qatar Masters after three-man playoff DOHA, Qatar — South Korea's Jeunghun Wang rolled in a 3-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to win the Qatar Masters after a three-way playoff on Sunday, clinching his third title on the European Tour. The 21-year-old Wang, who took a three-stroke lead into the final round, shot a 1-under 71 and was joined in the playoff by South Africa's Jaco van Zyl (68) and Sweden's Joakim Lagergren (66). The trio finished on a 16-under 272 total.
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Wang takes 3-shot lead at Qatar Masters

Wang takes 3-shot lead at Qatar Masters DOHA, Qatar — Jeunghun Wang broke through a crowded leaderboard with a 7-under 65 in Saturday's third round to open a three-shot lead at the Qatar Masters. The 21-year-old South Korean, who is 15-under 201 overall, made three birdies around the turn to grab the lead, and never relinquished it with two birdies in his last three holes. It was the best round on another windy day in Doha. Spain's Nacho Elvira and South African Jaco van Zyl both shot 4-under 68s to tie for second place at 12 under.
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Qatar Masters: Wang Jeunghun of South Korea wins third European Tour title

South Korea's Wang Jeunghun wins the Qatar Masters after a three-way play-off to claim his third European Tour title.
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Paul Casey experiments with new Sky Cart at Farmers Insurance Open

Paul Casey was keen to take a closer look at the new Sky Cart after his third round at the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Brandt Snedeker and Patrick Rodgers tie for lead at Torrey Pines as Rose slips back

England's Justin Rose will start the final round at the Farmer Insurance Open two shots behind leaders Brandt Snedeker and Patrick Rodgers.
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Brandt Snedeker and Patrick Rodgers share Farmers Insurance Open lead

Defending champion Brandt Snedeker and Patrick Rodgers grabbed a share of the lead heading in to the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Golf Pro Aims to Revolutionize an Industry With One-Size-Fits-All Irons

Bryson DeChambeau sees single-length irons as a game changer, eliminating the need to make swing and stance adjustments for each club.
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Qatar Masters: Wang Jeunghun three shots clear after third round

South Korea's Wang Jeunghun holds a three-shot advantage going into the final round of the Qatar Masters.
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Tiger leaves Torrey Pines early, and he wasn't alone

Tiger leaves Torrey Pines early, and he wasn't alone SAN DIEGO — At least Tiger Woods was in good company at Torrey Pines. More surprising than Woods missing the cut in his return to the PGA Tour after 17 months away was that Jason Day and Dustin Johnson joined him. Day is the No. 1 player in the world coming off two weeks of intense practice in Palm Springs. Johnson is the PGA Tour player of the year, though perhaps a case could be made that he was still ragged from playing in Abu Dhabi last week. But it wasn't just missing the cut.
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Lincicome, Thompson lead US breakaway in LPGA Tour opener

Lincicome, Thompson lead US breakaway in LPGA Tour opener PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — Brittany Lincicome and Lexi Thompson led a U.S. Solheim Cup breakaway Friday in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Pure Silk Bahamas Classic. Lincicome shot an 8-under 65 to reach 17-under 129 at Ocean Club Golf Course, and Thompson had a career-best 61 to pull within a stroke.
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A short return and a missed cut for Tiger Woods

A short return and a missed cut for Tiger Woods SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour after 17 months and lasted only two days. Woods never got anything going after starting with a birdie Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open and didn't come close to making the cut. He missed a 12-foot birdie putt on his final hole on the North Course for an even-par 72 and missed the cut at Torrey Pines for the first time in his career. "I just didn't make enough birdies," Woods said.
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Rose takes the lead as Tiger leaves early

Rose takes the lead as Tiger leaves early SAN DIEGO — Justin Rose already achieved what he wanted Friday in the Farmers Insurance Open. One last birdie for the lead made the day a little bit better Spooked by the bumpy greens late in the day at Torrey Pines that cost him two bogeys, Rose rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 closing hole on the South Course for a 1-under 71 that gave him a one-shot lead going into a weekend that no longer has as much star power.
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Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Leading Scores

Commercial Bank Qatar Masters Leading Scores Friday At Doha Golf Club Doha, Qatar Purse: $2.5 million Yardage: 7,400; Par: 72 Second Round Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand 66-70—136 Wan Jeunghun, South Korea 69-67—136 Jaco van Zyl, South Africa 67-69—136 Andy Sullivan, England 68-68—136 Thomas Aiken, South Africa 68-68—136 Nacho Elvira, Spain 67-69—136
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Record 9-way tie for lead halfway through Qatar Masters

Record 9-way tie for lead halfway through Qatar Masters DOHA, Qatar — Welsh golfer Bradley Dredge still led the Qatar Masters after the renowned gusts returned for the second round on Friday, but he had company. Eight others caught him to create a nine-way tie for the lead, a European Tour record. The last time nine players were tied on top was after the first round of the 1997 Wales Open, but this was the first time in Tour history so many led after 36 holes. Dredge was the only one of the nine not to finish under par. His par-72 gave him an 8-under total of 136.
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Tiger Woods happy with improvement on comeback despite missing the cut at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods remains confident he can shake off the rust as he took the positives out of his curtailed return to PGA Tour action at the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Justin Rose leads at Torrey Pines as Tiger Woods and Jason Day miss cut

Justin Rose will take a one-stroke lead into the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open, after carding a one-over-par 71 on the South course at Torrey Pines.
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Tigers Woods misses cut as Justin Rose leads at the Farmers Insurance Open

Tiger Woods misses the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open, as England's Justin Rose maintains a one-shot lead.
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In His Place of Serenity, Tiger Woods Watches His Comeback Fall Short

Woods shot a 72 during the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, but his 36-hole total of four over par meant that he missed the cut.
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Qatar Masters: Bradley Dredge & Andy Sullivan part of record nine-way tie

British duo Bradley Dredge & Andy Sullivan are among a record nine players in a share of the lead after two rounds of the Qatar Masters.
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Tiger Woods stumbles home to a 76 in return at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods stumbles home to a 76 in return at Torrey Pines SAN DIEGO — The return of Tiger Woods felt more like a celebration Thursday at Torrey Pines. Hundreds of fans lined up against the railing behind the 18th grandstand to watch Woods walk onto the first tee for his first PGA Tour event in 17 months. Thousands more stood behind every inch of rope from tee-to-green, and they were six-deep in spots around the green. As he made the turn, workers filled three balconies at the Scripps Clinic. No other player brings this much energy to a golf course. Now he just has to bring his game.
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The Latest: Tiger Woods stumbles home to a 76

The Latest: Tiger Woods stumbles home to a 76 SAN DIEGO — The Latest on the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines (all times local): 4 p.m. Tiger Woods stumbled to the finish in the Farmers Insurance Open. Coming off back-to-back birdies to reach 1-under par, Woods followed with three straight bogeys, and then a double bogey when he hooked his tee shot into a ravine. A birdie on his final hole gave him a 4-over 76 in his first PGA Tour competition in 17 months. Woods was 11 shots behind Justin Rose, who shot 65 on the easier North Course.
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Dredge posts 64 to open Qatar Masters with one-shot lead

Dredge posts 64 to open Qatar Masters with one-shot lead DOHA, Qatar — With the usual gusty winds absent from Doha Golf Club, Bradley Dredge fired a bogey-free 8-under-par 64 to open up a one-shot lead in the Qatar Masters on Thursday. In unusually benign conditions, 84 players broke par in the first round. Mikko Kornohen of Finland, who has two top-10s this season, came in bogey free as well with a 65.
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Tiger Woods toils in PGA Tour comeback

The wheels fell off for Tiger Woods as he suffered a back-nine breakdown in his first competitive round of 2017.
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Tiger Woods takes positives from opening-round 76 at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods insisted he could take positives from a frustrating return to competitive action at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday, despite carding the worst season-opening round of his career.
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Tiger Woods Cards a 76 at Torrey Pines in Tour Return

Woods faltered with a 39 on the back nine as he began his PGA Tour comeback playing beside Dustin Johnson (72) and Jason Day (73).
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Phil Mickelson shows off his remarkable short-game prowess at Torrey Pines

Phil Mickelson has compiled a lengthy highlights reel of incredible shots from around the green over his stellar career, and he added to it with an unlikely par-saving flop-shot at Torrey Pines.
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Justin Rose makes two late eagles to take the lead at Torrey Pines

Justin Rose eagled two of his last five holes to claim the outright lead after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open in California.
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Tiger Woods struggles as Justin Rose leads in San Diego

Tiger Woods struggles with a round of 76 at his first full-field event for almost 18 months, as Justin Rose leads the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Tiger Woods fires erratic 76 on return to PGA Tour at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods faces a tough task to make the halfway cut at the Farmers Insurance Open after marking his first PGA Tour start for 17 months with a four-over 76.
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Danny Willett looking forward to teeing up with Tiger Woods in Dubai

Danny Willett has welcomed the return of Tiger Woods and is relishing the chance to do battle with the former world No 1 in Dubai next week.
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Qatar Masters: Bradley Dredge shots 64 to lead after first round

Bradley Dredge cards an eight-under-par 64 in the opening round to lead the Qatar Masters by a shot over Mikko Korhonen.
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Who Is Bernhard Langer?

Before being thrust into the spotlight by President Trump, Mr. Langer was known mostly to golf fans as a two-time Masters champion and periodic sufferer of the “yips.”
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Sky Sports Xtra | Watch TV & Video Live Online | Sky Sports

Sign in to watch live featured group coverage from the Farmers Insurance Open, where Justin Rose features. Also live on SS4 red button.
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Jason Day's 'perfect day'

Even the best athletes need a little down time — just ask world No. 1 golfer Jason Day.
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Tiger Woods at Torrey, no longer the favorite

Tiger Woods at Torrey, no longer the favorite SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods was walking up the middle of the 18th fairway when he noticed someone walking briskly toward him, causing Woods to stop suddenly. And then he smiled. It was Billy Horschel, arms outstretched to embrace Woods. "It's good to have you back," Horschel said. Oddly enough, they were together at the Farmers Insurance Open the last time Woods was at Torrey Pines, under much different circumstances.
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Tiger Woods returns with more curiosity than expectations

Tiger Woods returns with more curiosity than expectations SAN DIEGO — With the Pacific Ocean behind him, Tiger Woods drew back his driver and sent it soaring across the blue sky Wednesday at Torrey Pines. Watching from 50 yards away was Jay Monahan, the new commissioner of the PGA Tour. "That's a nice sight, isn't it? Monahan said. He wasn't referring to the sun shining down on the rugged coastline. His eyes were fixed on Woods, in perfect balance on the 17th tee of the North Course.
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Tiger Woods ready to test his physical and mental prowess

Tiger Woods says the reason for having a punishing schedule, on his return to top level golf, is so he can analyse his physical and mental fitness.
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Tiger Woods, Returning to Tour, Looks to Stay Focused, and Warm

Woods is making his first competitive start in a full-field event since August 2015. The last time he was at Torrey Pines, his back tightened up in the cool air.
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Trump’s Voter Fraud Example? A Troubled Tale With Bernhard Langer

The president told lawmakers the pro golfer had seen suspicious people voting while in line to cast his ballot, according to people there. One problem: Mr. Langer, a German, can’t vote.
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Andrew Johnston looking forward to first event of 2017 at Torrey Pines

Andrew Johnston is intent on playing a more balanced schedule this year after admitting his 2016 commitments were a "juggling act".
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Graeme McDowell targets 2018 Ryder Cup return in France

Graeme McDowell says he is "super motivated" to make Europe's Ryder Cup team in 2018 after missing out on last year's event.
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Tiger Woods reveals new TaylorMade club deal

Tiger Woods will have some new weapons in his arsenal as he continues his comeback from injury.
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Rory McIlroy aiming to return from injury at WGC-Mexico in March

Rory McIlroy aiming to return from injury at WGC-Mexico in March Rory McIlroy is targeting the Mexico Championship in March as his return to tournament action from injury. McIlroy aggravated a rib stress fracture while finishing runner-up at the SA Open in Gauteng two weekends ago. Those injuries typically take about six weeks to heal, and he believes he'll be ready to play again in the first World Golf Championship of the year, from March 2-5.
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Tiger Woods announces new equipment deal with TaylorMade

Tiger Woods has announced that he will be using TaylorMade clubs after "several months" of testing.
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Qatar Masters: Scott Jamieson bids for second European Tour title

Scott Jamieson is heartened by Tommy Fleetwood's success as the Scotsman bids for a second European Tour title in Qatar.
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Jason Day tells Tiger Woods: 'I don't want to be walking around with a cane when I'm 40'

World No 1 Jason Day says he has no intention of risking his long-term health in the pursuit of golfing perfection.
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Tiger Woods at Farmers Insurance Open: Ways to watch on Sky Sports

Tiger Woods makes his first appearance of 2017 this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, with extended coverage live on Sky Sports.
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Muirfield to hold new vote on allowing women members

Details of a new ballot on whether Muirfield should admit women members are expected within the next two weeks.
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Rory McIlroy says he will not return to competitive golf until March

Rory McIlroy hopes to make his comeback from injury at the WGC event in Mexico at the beginning of March.
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Tiger Woods' Torrey Pines record: A look back at his nine career victories

Tiger Woods returns to a familiar hunting ground this week when he begins his year at Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Rory McIlroy: World number two targets March return in Mexico

Rory McIlroy will miss next month's Genesis Open and Honda Classic and hopes to make his comeback at the WGC event in Mexico in March.
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Tiger Woods: Fourteen-time major champion has concerns over heavy schedule

Tiger Woods admits he has concerns over the physical challenge of stepping up his return from long-term injury.
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Despite Country Club Members’ Rift, Obama Gets an Invitation

Members of Woodmont Country Club, a mostly Jewish club near Washington, have been entangled in a dispute over whether to exclude former President Barack Obama because of his policies toward Israel.
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Tiger Woods sets his sights on Masters return in April

Tiger Woods is confident he will be in the line-up for the Masters in April as he continues his measured comeback from injury.
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Rory McIlroy: Rib injury forces world number two to pull out of Dubai Desert Classic

World number two Rory McIlroy will miss next week's Dubai Desert Classic as he continues to recover from a rib injury.
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Top shots from CareerBuilder Challenge and Abu Dhabi Championship

From a near-ace to hole-out gains and a history-making putt, we look back at the shots of the week from the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship and the CareerBuilder Challenge.
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China swings back at golf, shutting down 111 courses

China swings back at golf, shutting down 111 courses BEIJING — China has launched a renewed crackdown on golf, closing 111 courses in an effort to conserve water and land, and telling members of the ruling Communist Party to stay off the links. The state-run Xinhua News Agency said Sunday the courses were closed for improperly using groundwater, arable land or protected land within nature reserves. It said authorities have imposed restrictions on 65 more courses. China banned the development of new golf courses in 2004, when it had fewer than 200. Since that time, the number of courses has more than tripled.
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Abu Dhabi win caps career turnaround for Tommy Fleetwood

Abu Dhabi win caps career turnaround for Tommy Fleetwood ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — It was the summer of 2015 and Tommy Fleetwood had climbed inside the world's top 50 for the first time in his career when he tried to change is swing. "I thought it would make me a world-class golfer," Fleetwood recalled of his "naive" vision.
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Hudson Swafford wins CareerBuilder for 1st PGA Tour title

Hudson Swafford wins CareerBuilder for 1st PGA Tour title LA QUINTA, Calif. — A day after making a mess of the 16th and 17th holes on PGA West's Stadium Course, Hudson Swafford birdied them Sunday to take control in the fittingly named CareerBuilder Challenge. A few minutes later, with rain approaching the desert over the snow-capped mountains, the 29-year-old former Georgia player celebrated his breakthrough first PGA Tour title and first Masters spot.
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Canadian Adam Hadwin shoots 13-under 59 in CareerBuilder

Canadian Adam Hadwin shoots 13-under 59 in CareerBuilder LA QUINTA, Calif. — The temperature barely climbed into the 60s on a spectacular, clear afternoon in the desert after two rainy days. Adam Hadwin stopped counting at 59 — 13-under 59, that is. The 29-year-old Canadian shot the ninth sub-60 round in PGA Tour history and the second in 10 days to take the third-round lead Saturday in the CareerBuilder Challenge.
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Adam Hadwin's hole-by-hole description of his 13-under 59

Adam Hadwin's hole-by-hole description of his 13-under 59 LA QUINTA, Calif. — Adam Hadwin's hole-by-hole description of his 13-under 59 on Saturday at La Quinta Country Club in the CareerBuilder Challenge: No. 1, 382-yard par 4 — par — I hit driver left. I had to chip underneath the tree. Hit a 6-iron over the back right of the green. Chipped it up to a couple feet and made par. No. 2, 434-yard par 4 — birdie — Hit driver left on 2 as well. Was lucky to have a shot went up and over the trees with a 9-iron. 30 feet. Left of the pin. Made that.
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Langer wins at Hualalai after wind cuts tournament short

Langer wins at Hualalai after wind cuts tournament short KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Bernhard Langer was declared the winner of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship after strong winds blowing across the Hualalai golf course halted the tournament on Saturday. "I know a lot of people are disappointed, but I'm not," Langer said.
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Leading Scores

Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship Leading Scores Sunday At Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Purse: $2.7 million Yardage: 7,583; Par: 72 Final Tommy Fleetwood, England 67-67-70-67—271 Dustin Johnson, United States 72-68-64-68—272 Pablo Larrazabal, Spain 68-67-69-68—272 Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand 66-68-70-69—273 Martin Kaymer, Germany 66-66-72-69—273
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PGA Tour's 59 club: Adam Hadwin the latest to shoot sub-60 round

After Adam Hadwin became the second player in as many events to card a 59 on the PGA Tour, we look back at the others to have shot sub-60.
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Phil Mickelson encouraged by start to 2017 at CareerBuilder Challenge

Phil Mickelson feels his game is showing signs of progress after an encouraging start to the year at the CareerBuilder Challenge.
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Amateur David Colby wins car with hole-in-one at CareerBuilder

A day on from Adam Hadwin making history at the CareerBuilder Challenge, an amateur golfer had a round to remember at the Stadium Course.
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Hudson Swafford claims one-shot victory at CareerBuilder Challenge

Hudson Swafford birdied three of his final four holes to claim his maiden PGA Tour title at the CareerBuilder Challenge.
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Hudson Swafford wins in La Quinta for maiden PGA title

Hudson Swafford wins his first PGA title with a one shot victory at the CareerBuilder Challenge in La Quinta.
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Tyrrell Hatton takes one-shot lead

Tyrrell Hatton will go into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship with a one-shot lead after a four-under-par 68 on Saturday.
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Willett struggling to rediscover game before Masters defense

Willett struggling to rediscover game before Masters defense ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Danny Willett has 2½ months to rediscover his game before making a pressure-filled return to Augusta National as the defending Masters champion. Odds are that won't be long enough. Willett finished 2016 in a rut after dealing with fresh levels of attention for being a major winner as well as a mid-season swing change. Following a short off-season when he sacrificed practice to enjoy a break from golf and his first Christmas as a father, his start to 2017 is hardly encouraging.
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Kaymer takes familiar position as leader in Abu Dhabi

Kaymer takes familiar position as leader in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — New year, same old story for Martin Kaymer at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The two-time major winner from Germany set up another chance for a fourth victory at his regular year-opening tournament, shooting a second straight 6-under 66 Friday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round. "My favorite golf course," Kaymer said after tapping in a birdie on the par-5 18th to nudge ahead of Rafa Cabrera Bello with a 12-under 132 total.
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Hudson Swafford leads at halfway stage in CareerBuilder Challenge

Hudson Swafford posted a second straight 65 to grab a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.
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Hudson Swafford leads at halfway stage in California desert

Hudson Swafford posted a second straight 65 to grab a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the CareerBuilder Challenge in California.
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Bryson DeChambeau's putting technique is the talk of the PGA Tour

Bryson DeChambeau is renowned for his unusual approach to the game, and his new putting technique continues to be the talk of the PGA Tour.
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Martin Kaymer on course for fourth title

German Martin Kaymer produces a round of six-under 66 to lead the Abu Dhabi Championship by a stroke going into the third round.
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Abu Dhabi Championship Leading Scores

Abu Dhabi Championship Leading Scores Thursday At Abu Dhabi Golf Club Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Purse: $2.7 million Yardage: 7,583; Par: 72 First Round Henrik Stenson, Sweden 64 Martin Kaymer, Germany 66 Oliver Fisher, England 66 Kiradech Aphibarnrat, Thailand 66 Marc Warren, Scotland 66 Julien Quesne, France 67 Rafael Cabrera-Bello, Spain 67
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No practice, no problem: Henrik Stenson leads in Abu Dhabi with 64

No practice, no problem: Henrik Stenson leads in Abu Dhabi with 64 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Henrik Stenson had just chipped in from 30 yards for a fourth birdie in his first five holes of 2017 when he turned to his caddie and delivered another example of his renowned dry humor. "Must be all that short-game practice I didn't do," the No. 2-ranked Swede said, deadpan as ever. The British Open champion spent more time on the ski slopes in Utah than hitting golf balls during his short offseason, not that it showed at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Thursday.
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Needing a part-time caddie, Lee Westwood calls on familiar face

Needing a part-time caddie, Lee Westwood calls on familiar face ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Lee Westwood needed someone to carry his bag for him at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship this week when his long-time caddie dropped out following the death of his father. With his options limited at such short notice, the former No. 1 called on someone close to home. His girlfriend, Helen Storey, has wanted to try out the job for a while and was happy to help out, especially since she had the week off from her day job as a personal trainer.
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Paul Casey three shots behind Dominic Bozzelli after first round of CareerBuilder Challenge

Paul Casey was just three shots off the pace at the CareerBuilder Challenge as American rookie Dominic Bozzelli claimed the first-round lead in La Quinta.
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Big wins for Justin Thomas, proud moments for his father

Big wins for Justin Thomas, proud moments for his father HONOLULU — Justin Thomas used to call his father when he arrived at junior tournaments, and the conversation almost always started the same way. "What's the number?" The father wasn't asking what score it would take to win, the length of the course or even the entry fee. The number in question was how many greens his son would be able to reach in regulation, and not just on the par 4s. "I was guaranteed to hit driver into at least one par 3," Thomas said.
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Sam Saunders Cherishes Arnold Palmer’s Lessons on Golf, and Life

Saunders, who once felt burdened by the legacy of Palmer, his grandfather, now embraces it. He will try to claim his first PGA Tour win this weekend outside Palm Springs, Calif.
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Europe announces changes to Ryder Cup qualifying system

Europe announces changes to Ryder Cup qualifying system ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Europe's team for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France will have an extra captain's pick and is set to contain more in-form players following a revamp of the qualifying system in the wake of a big loss to the United States last year. The aim is clear: To give captain Thomas Bjorn the best possible team to regain the cup.
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Chile amateur goes from no big victories to Masters

Chile amateur goes from no big victories to Masters HONOLULU — Toto Gana hit what he described as the "best shot I've hit in my whole life," a wedge to 3 feet for a birdie to win the Latin America Amateur Championship and earn a trip to the Masters in April. His best shot produced his biggest trophy. Asked what his greatest achievement in golf was before his victory in Panama, the 19-year-old from Chile said: "I didn't have any achievements, to be honest. I had won a couple of tournaments at home when I was really, really young."
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Jason Dufner escapes from 'Alcatraz' at the CareerBuilder Challenge

Jason Dufner returns to this week's CareerBuilder Challenge as defending champion, a year on from producing to a moment of magic to claim a dramatic win.
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Richard Bland: Hampshire golfer looking to 'push on' through 2017

Richard Bland believes he has the game to "push on" from his most successful year on the European Tour.
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Ryder Cup 2018: Europe to increase wildcards from three to four

Europe's Ryder Cup team will feature four wildcards in 2018, and players will need to play only four tournaments to retain membership.
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McIlroy withdraws from Abu Dhabi because of rib injury.

McIlroy withdraws from Abu Dhabi because of rib injury. VIRGINIA WATER, England — Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Abu Dhabi Championship this week because of a rib injury. The European Tour released a statement on Monday saying the second-ranked McIlroy underwent tests after he was injured during the SA Open and they revealed a stress fracture. McIlroy said it was "bitterly disappointing" and "really quite annoying" to miss the tournament, which has the best field of the season on the European Tour. He said "in situations like this, you simply have to listen to the experts."
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Justin Thomas leaves Hawaii riding a big wave

Justin Thomas leaves Hawaii riding a big wave HONOLULU — Winning never gets old, even for the young. That's why Justin Thomas was mildly annoyed when one of the perks from his victory at the Sony Open vanished before his eyes. Fresh off his sweep of Hawaii, he looked up from his phone and said to his father, "320." The number wasn't at all related to any of the scoring records he set at Waialae Country Club. It was the number of text messages that mysteriously got wiped out before he could even read them. It's a safe bet they all read the same way.
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Rory McIlroy 'bitterly disappointed' by injury blow

Rory McIlroy's hopes of regaining golf's No. 1 ranking have been hit by an injury setback -- and he's not happy about it.
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Injured Rory McIlroy pulls out of Abu Dhabi Championship

World number two Rory McIlroy pulls out of the Abu Dhabi Championship because of a stress fracture rib injury.
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PGA Tour's 59 club: Justin Thomas the latest to shoot sub-60 round

After Justin Thomas became the youngest player to card a 59 on the PGA Tour, we look back at the others to have shot sub-60.
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Disappointed Rory McIlroy loses South Africa play-off

Rory McIlroy admits he needed a "little bit more" after losing to Graeme Storm in a play-off at the South Africa Open.
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Five of the best shots of the week from the Sony Open in Hawaii

Shots of the week comes to you from the Sony Open and looks back at five of the best efforts from Justin Thomas' win in Hawaii.
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Thomas breaks scoring records in winning Sony Open

Thomas breaks scoring records in winning Sony Open HONOLULU — One of the gifts Justin Thomas received from winning the Sony Open was a 106-pound book that was said to be the largest in the world. Contrary to the whispers going around the room at Waialae Country Club, it was not filled with the scoring records he set this week. This was "Equation of Time," a collection of landscape photography by Australian artist Peter Lik. Thomas put together his own masterpiece.
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Woody Austin, Mark Mulder win Diamond Resorts Invitational

Woody Austin, Mark Mulder win Diamond Resorts Invitational ORLANDO, Fla. — Woody Austin completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational and former pitcher Mark Mulder took the celebrity title. Austin closed with a 6-under 66 on the Four Seasons Resort's Tranquilo course, earning 31 points in the modified Stableford scoring system to finish the three-round event at 104 — eight points ahead of second-place Joe Durant. Austin opened with an 11-under 59.
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Gana wins Latin America Amateur, earns spot in Masters

Gana wins Latin America Amateur, earns spot in Masters PANAMA CITY — Toto Gana of Chile atoned for a bogey on the final hole by making a short birdie putt to win a three-man playoff Sunday in the Latin America Amateur Championship and earn a spot in the Masters. Gana thought he had it won in regulation at the Golf Club of Panama until his 15-foot par putt on the 18th hole caught the right edge of the cup. He closed with a 1-over 71 and slipped into a three-man playoff with his best friend, Joaquin Niemann of Chile, and Alvaro Ortiz of Mexico.
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McIlroy to have tests on his injured back

McIlroy to have tests on his injured back JOHANNESBURG — One tournament into the new year, Rory McIlroy is going for tests on his back Monday to make sure he is fit enough to play Abu Dhabi without further damage. McIlroy felt pain in his back before the second round of the South African Open, and it lingered throughout the final round, where he closed with a 67 and lost in a playoff to Graeme Storm. McIlroy was flying to Dubai on Sunday and said he would have an MRI "just to see what's up with this joint in my back."
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Storm beats McIlroy on 3rd playoff hole to win SA Open

Storm beats McIlroy on 3rd playoff hole to win SA Open JOHANNESBURG — Graeme Storm beat Rory McIlroy on the third playoff hole to win the SA Open on Sunday, earning the Englishman a second European Tour title 80 days after losing his card by 100 euros. After the 251st-ranked Storm tapped in for a par, McIlroy slid his par putt wide from 7 feet on their fourth visit to the 18th hole at the Glendower Golf Club.
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Perfect storm in gorgeous weather for low scores at Waialae

Perfect storm in gorgeous weather for low scores at Waialae HONOLULU — The way Justin Thomas is playing the Sony Open, someone might have to shoot 59 to catch him on Sunday. The way Waialae Country Club is playing, someone could.
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Justin Thomas sets 72-hole record to win Sony Open in Hawaii

Justin Thomas ended his record-breaking week in style as he bettered the previous best 72-hole score on the PGA Tour to claim a seven-shot victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Ewen Murray looks ahead to a big schedule of star-studded golf on Sky Sports

While Britain shivers in winter weather, Sky Sports Golf are ready to warm you up with several big-name tournaments on both the European and PGA Tours. Ewen Murray is looking forward to the action ...
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Hawaii Open: Justin Thomas sets new 72-hole PGA Tour record in win

American Justin Thomas sets a new record for the lowest 72-hole score in PGA Tour history as he won the Hawaii Open.
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A Golf Prodigy Collects Wins and Waits for His Chance to Catch Up

Thomas, 23, is one of the rising stars on the PGA Tour, having completed his second victory in two weeks and become the youngest player in tour history to shoot a 59.
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Kevin Kisner comes agonisingly close to joining the 59 club in Hawaii

Kevin Kisner spurned a glorious opportunity to fire the second 59 in the space of two days in the third round of the Sony Open.
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Rory loses out as Storm's dream comes true

Rory McIlroy's hopes of starting 2017 with a notable victory were thwarted by a golfer whose career was in ruins just two short months ago.
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South African Open: Graeme Storm beats Rory McIlroy in play-off to win title

Graeme Storm beats Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the South African Open to claim his first European Tour title since 2007.
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Thomas stretches lead to 7 at the Sony Open

Thomas stretches lead to 7 at the Sony Open HONOLULU — Justin Thomas has turned the first full-field event of the year into a blowout. With three birdies over the last five holes Saturday in the Sony Open — the last for another entry into the PGA Tour record book — Thomas played bogey-free and shot a 5-under 65 to stretch his lead to seven shots going into the final round at vulnerable Waialae Country Club. No one has ever lost on the PGA Tour when leading by seven shots after 54 holes, which was brought to his attention. "I'm more excited about the seven-shot lead than what you just said," Thomas replied.
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Kisner a fraction away from another 59 at Sony Open

Kisner a fraction away from another 59 at Sony Open HONOLULU — Kevin Kisner came within a fraction on an inch of another 59 at the Sony Open. Needing an eagle on the par-5 ninth hole Saturday, Kisner hit an 8-iron to 9 feet below the hole for his chance at the ninth sub-60 round in PGA Tour history, and the second this week. Justin Thomas shot 59 in the opening round with an eagle on the ninth hole. Kisner narrowly missed the putt. Jordan Spieth, who played with Thomas during his Thursday round of 59, had finished his round and came over to the ninth green to watch.
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Ray Allen, Woody Austin lead Diamond Resorts Invitational

Ray Allen, Woody Austin lead Diamond Resorts Invitational ORLANDO, Fla. — Former NBA star Ray Allen took the celebrity lead Saturday in the Diamond Resorts Invitational, and PGA Tour Champions player Woody Austin remained on top in the professional competition. Allen shot a 4-under 67 on the Four Seasons Resort's Tranquilo course, scoring 30 points under the modified Stableford scoring system to push his two-day total 50. Allen had eight birdies and four bogeys, with a birdie worth three points, a par one point and a bogey zero points. "Just to be here and be in contention, I'm already winning," Allen said. "The rest is cake."
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Storm stays calm to lead McIlroy by 3 shots at SA Open

Storm stays calm to lead McIlroy by 3 shots at SA Open JOHANNESBURG — Graeme Storm will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the SA Open as he bids for his first European Tour title in 10 years. The Englishman turned in a third-round 67, the same as Rory McIlroy, who moved into second to set up an intriguing fight on Sunday. "I'd like to be a few shots better or at least a few shots closer to the lead," McIlroy said. "But hopefully, I can get off to a good start tomorrow and put a bit of pressure on Graeme and make it interesting."
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SA Open Leading Scores

SA Open Leading Scores Saturday At Glendower Golf Club Johannesburg Purse: $1.1 million Yardage: 7,594. Par: 72 Third Round Graeme Storm, England 69-63-67—199 Rory McIlroy, N.
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Justin Thomas ties 54-hole record on PGA tour to take seven-shot lead in Hawaii

Justin Thomas tied the 54-hole record on the PGA Tour as he stretched his lead in the Sony Open in Hawaii to seven shots with a blemish-free five under par 65 on Saturday.
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Justin Thomas equals 54-hole PGA Tour record at Sony Open to extend his lead in Hawaii

American Justin Thomas equals the PGA Tour record with a score of 188 after 54 holes to extend his lead at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Rory McIlroy stays in contention in South African Open despite back pain

Rory McIlroy will head into the final round of the South African Open three behind leader Graeme Storm, despite continuing to suffer back pain.
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South African Open: Rory McIlroy three off Graeme Storm

Rory McIlroy will go into the final round of the South African Open three shots behind leader Graeme Storm, despite a back injury.
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Justin Thomas sets 36-hole record and leads by 5

Justin Thomas sets 36-hole record and leads by 5 HONOLULU — Justin Thomas finished with another eagle and put himself in the PGA Tour record book again Friday in the Sony Open. One day after his 59 made him only the seventh player in PGA Tour history break 60, Thomas made an 8-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole at Waialae for a 6-under 64 to set the 36-hole scoring record on the PGA Tour. Thomas was at 17-under 123 and had a five-shot lead over Gary Woodland. The previous mark was 124, last matched at the 2015 BMW Championship by Jason Day at Conway Farm.
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PGA European-SA Open Leading Scores

PGA European-SA Open Leading Scores Friday At Glendower Golf Club Johannesburg Purse: $1.1 million Yardage: 7,594.
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2-time Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs dies at 91

2-time Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs dies at 91 VIRGINIA WATER, England — John Jacobs, the captain of the first European Ryder Cup team and a tour official on the continent, has died. He was 91. The European Tour announced the death of its "founding father" on Friday. A cause was not provided. Jacobs played for Britain at the 1955 Ryder Cup in California and was instrumental in later bringing together Europe and Britain. In 1979, Jacobs was captain of the first Ryder Cup team that included players from continental Europe, including Seve Ballesteros.
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McIlroy hurts his back, finishes round at SA Open

McIlroy hurts his back, finishes round at SA Open JOHANNESBURG — Rory McIlroy stayed close to the leaders at the SA Open on Friday despite hurting his back. The second-ranked McIlroy (68) made five birdies on the first six holes of the back nine but bogeyed the final two to finish in a five-way tie for fifth after two rounds.
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Justin Thomas makes PGA Tour history in Hawaii

Justin Thomas created history on Friday by setting a PGA Tour record for the lowest 36-hole total.
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Justin Thomas posts lowest 36-hole score in PGA history in Hawaii

American Justin Thomas sets a record for the lowest 36-hole total on the PGA Tour to lead on 17 under par at the Sony Open.
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Jordan Spieth and Smylie Kaufman fall into Pacific Ocean at Sony Open

Jordan Spieth and Smylie Kaufman got themselves into bother during a fishing trip after the opening round of the Sony Open.
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Rory McIlroy trails leader Graeme Storm by three shots at South African Open

Rory McIlroy lies three shots behind leader Graeme Storm after the second round of the South African Open.
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Justin Thomas posts final-hole eagle to card 59 round at Sony Open

Justin Thomas made history by shooting a historic ‘59’ at the Sony Open, signing off his round in impressive style.
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Justin Thomas becomes youngest player to shoot 59

He is the hottest player on the PGA Tour, and now Justin Thomas has made history by becoming the youngest player to break 60.
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Justin Thomas will take his 59, and a trophy would be a bonus

Justin Thomas will take his 59, and a trophy would be a bonus HONOLULU — Two islands, two big moments to celebrate, and Justin Thomas had to think about which meant more to him. He won at Kapalua, but that won't put him in the record book. Winning a PGA Tour event happens 47 weeks out of the year. And then on Thursday in the Sony Open, he made a 15-foot eagle putt on the final hole to shoot 59 . That gets him in the record book with the eighth sub-70 round in PGA Tour history. But he still hasn't won the tournament.
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John Jacobs: Former Ryder Cup captain and European Tour founder dies

Former Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs and founding father of the European Tour dies aged 91.
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Justin Thomas youngest to card 59 as he achieves feat at Sony Open

In-form Justin Thomas became only the seventh player to break 60 on the PGA Tour, and the youngest in that elite club, with a stunning opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Justin Thomas makes PGA Tour history with first-round 59 in Hawaii

American Justin Thomas becomes the youngest man to break 60 on the PGA Tour, shooting an 11-under 59 in the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Rory McIlroy gets strong start to 2017 with opening 67 at SA Open

Rory McIlroy gets strong start to 2017 with opening 67 at SA Open JOHANNESBURG — Rory McIlroy made an impressive start to 2017 with a new set of clubs, shooting a 5-under 67 in the first round at the SA Open on Thursday. Making his first appearance at the tournament since 2008, McIlroy rolled in seven birdies — including four straight from Nos. 14-17 after starting at the 10th — to put himself a shot off the lead held by Trevor Fisher Jr. after the morning starters.
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When losing hurts more than winning feels good

When losing hurts more than winning feels good HONOLULU — Brandt Snedeker won in his next start after losing the Sony Open in a playoff last year. Emotions remain stronger over the loss. Such is the nature of golf. Of the top five players in the world, Jordan Spieth has the highest winning percentage worldwide at 9.3 percent, mainly because he's so young. That doesn't ease the sting of losing.
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Furyk appointed next US Ryder Cup captain

Furyk appointed next US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk was appointed Wednesday as the U.S. captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France, where his team will try to win on European soil for the first time in 25 years. Furyk was a unanimous choice by the Ryder Cup committee last month. The former U.S. Open champion, and the only player in history to twice post rounds in the 50s, brings more playing experience than any other U.S. captain. Furyk played on nine consecutive teams starting in 1997, and he was an assistant captain to Davis Love III last year at Hazeltine. Love will be one of his assistants in France.
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Rory McIlroy makes good start in South Africa

World number two Rory McIlroy cards a five-under-par 67 in his first round of 2017 at the South Africa Open.
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Jordan Spieth wants to 'have more fun' and 'smile more' in 2017

Jordan Spieth plans to take a more positive outlook with his game as he looks to add to his tally of majors in 2017.
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Jim Furyk named as United States Ryder Cup captain for 2018

Jim Furyk is named as the United States captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris.
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Ryder Cup 2018: Jim Furyk named US captain

He has played on nine US Ryder Cup teams and been an assistant to Davis Love, but now Jim Furyk will get his chance to lead the Americans against Europe in France in 2018.
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Rory McIlroy: Northern Irishman says he can be world number one again by end of January

Rory McIlroy says he can regain the world number one spot from Jason Day before the end of this month.
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Rory McIlroy: Northern Irishman aims to be number one again by end of January

Rory McIlroy believes he can regain the world number one spot from Jason Day before the end of January.
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One million people watch 500ft snooker trick shot - BBC News

More than one million people have watched a snooker trick shot set up across a bar in Bristol, after it was shared on social media.
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Rory McIlroy 'unlikely' to play at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

World number two Rory McIlroy says he probably will not compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Jordan Spieth set high expectations for youth around him

Jordan Spieth set high expectations for youth around him KAPALUA, Hawaii — Jordan Spieth made it tough on everyone in his age group, including Justin Thomas. The high school class of 2011 features Spieth and Thomas, along with Daniel Berger, Patrick Rodgers, Ollie Schniederjans and Emiliano Grillo. Another of their friends from junior golf, Smylie Kaufman, was one year ahead of them. They all were top players with bright futures. None proved it quicker than Spieth, which only raised the bar for everyone else.
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Rory McIlroy says he resents Olympics for making him choose sides

Rory McIlroy says he resents Olympics for making him choose sides DUBLIN — Rory McIlroy says he resented how the Olympics forced him to decide whether he would represent Ireland or Britain and that it reached a point that it "wasn't worth the hassle" to compete in Rio de Janeiro. In an interview with the Sunday Independent in Ireland, McIlroy explained why he was so critical of golf's return to the Olympics during a press conference at last summer's British Open. McIlroy, the four-time major champion from Northern Ireland, cited concerns over the Zika virus as his reason not to go to Rio.
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Golf in 2017: An Asian No.1 and Tiger Woods comeback?

New year, new plotlines in the world of golf -- and 2017 could offer plenty of twists and blockbuster chapters.
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Ryan Moore, Ryder Cup Standout, Finally Makes Most of His Promise

Moore was a captain’s pick to the American team after a successful 2016. He accounted for the winning points to defeat the Europeans, and his run continued at the Tournament of Champions.
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Justin Thomas holds on to beat Matsuyama at Kapalua

Justin Thomas holds on to beat Matsuyama at Kapalua KAPALUA, Hawaii — Justin Thomas knew he was playing well enough to start the year with a victory in the SBS Tournament of Champions. He just didn't expect to have to play so many good shots in the end to win. Even on Maui, life can move pretty fast. Thomas had a five-shot lead with five holes to play when he holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole. Three holes later, he stood on the edge of the 16th green and watched Hideki Matsuyama stand over a 10-foot birdie putt that would have tied him for the lead.
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Thomas takes 2-shot lead over Matsuyama in Kapalua

Thomas takes 2-shot lead over Matsuyama in Kapalua KAPALUA, Hawaii — Justin Thomas, who as a skinny kid in Kentucky had to hit driver to reach a par 3 in junior golf, stood on the 14th tee at Kapalua trying to decide if 3-wood would be enough to drive the green on a par that was playing 287 yards up the hill. His caddie thought driver was the club, and Thomas took it from there. "It needs to be something hot to run up there," he said. "And I just nuked it, and hit it low and just enough to scoot up the ridge."
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Tournament of Champions: Justin Thomas claims third PGA Tour win

Justin Thomas fends off a challenge from Japan's Hideki Matsuyama to win his third PGA Tour title at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Hideki Matsuyama holes out for eagle at Tournament of Champions

Hideki Matsuyama missed out on a fifth worldwide win in six starts at the Tournament of Champions, despite producing a moment of brilliance during the final round.
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Justin Thomas wins Tournament of Champions ahead of Hideki Matsuyama

Justin Thomas survived a final-round tussle with Hideki Matsuyama to claim a three-shot victory at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Rory McIlroy: Northern Irishman 'resents' Olympic Games

World number two Rory McIlroy says he "resents" the Olympics for forcing him to choose between Great Britain and Ireland.
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New PGA Tour commissioner looking for broader audience

New PGA Tour commissioner looking for broader audience KAPALUA, Hawaii — A week into his job as the fourth PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan is looking to broaden golf's appeal. Whether that means a new schedule is too early to tell. Monahan said Saturday he was awake from 2 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. thinking about various challenges facing golf, though that was more a product of jet lag after getting to Hawaii for the PGA Tour's opening two events of the year.
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Spieth makes 9 birdies and has 2 bad holes at Kapalua

Spieth makes 9 birdies and has 2 bad holes at Kapalua KAPALUA, Hawaii — Jordan Spieth made nine birdies Friday with the kind of round that should have put him in contention at the SBS Tournament of Champions. Except for two holes, he might have been. Instead, Spieth left Kapalua thinking more about a high finish than a title defense. He made a double bogey on the par-3 eighth when his ball caught a wicked lie in the bunker and his next shot buried in deep rough. What really irritated him was a bad drive on the 17th, compounded by not getting the right yardage and laying up into a hazard, leading to triple bogey.
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Moore, Thomas share lead at Kapalua

Moore, Thomas share lead at Kapalua KAPALUA, Hawaii — The surf, the sun and endless views of island paradise can make the SBS Tournament of Champions feel like a working vacation. Ryan Moore and Justin Thomas were among those putting the emphasis on work at Kapalua. Thomas prepared more diligently than he did a year ago, particularly on straightening out his driver. He has made 13 birdies in two rounds, making seven of them Friday for a 6-under 67. That was enough to share the lead with Moore, who birdied four of his last five holes for a 67.
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Ryder Cup the latest moment to define Ryan Moore

Ryder Cup the latest moment to define Ryan Moore KAPALUA, Hawaii — Ryan Moore was reminded of how much the Ryder Cup helped shape his career after he stuffed two wedges for tap-in birdies, shot a 67 and shared the lead with Justin Thomas going into the weekend at the SBS Tournament of Champions. Only it really had nothing to do with his score or anything he did Friday at Kapalua. One question into his interview after the second round, he was asked about the Ryder Cup. "I'm leading a golf tournament, and that's all you guys are asking about," Moore said.
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Tournament of Champions: Justin Thomas takes lead after third round

American Justin Thomas shoots 67 to take a two-shot lead over Hideki Matsuyama at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Justin Thomas holds two-shot lead at the Tournament of Champions

Justin Thomas fired a six-under 67 for the third day running to take a narrow lead in to the final round of the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Justin Thomas holds ???shot lead at the Tournament of Champions

Justin Thomas fired a six-under 67 for the third day running to take a narrow lead in to the final round of the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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The 'other' 3 Australian golfers on Maui besides Day

The 'other' 3 Australian golfers on Maui besides Day KAPALUA, Hawaii — The winners-only field at Kapalua features four Australians, which is not unusual. It's who they are. "Yeah, Jason, I'm surprised he's in here," Rod Pampling said with a laugh. Jason Day, the No. 1 player in the world, might be the only Aussie in the SBS Tournament of Champions that anyone recognizes.
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Walker enjoys the views and his game, takes lead at Kapalua

Walker enjoys the views and his game, takes lead at Kapalua KAPALUA, Hawaii — With a chance to take the lead at Kapalua, Jimmy Walker missed in the one spot he was trying to avoid. The way he was hitting his wedges Thursday, it really didn't matter. Walker hit a tough pitch to a tight pin on the elevated green to 3 feet for birdie on the par-5 15th, and he nearly holed a lob wedge from 78 yards on the final hole for an 8-under 65 that gave him a two-shot lead in the SBS Tournament of Champions.
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Tournament of Champions: Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore share lead in Hawaii

Americans Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore share the lead after two days of the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore lead the way at Tournament of Champions

Justin Thomas and Ryan Moore share the lead heading into the weekend of the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii after both shot 67 on day two.
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Tiger says he was impressed by Trump's golf game

Tiger Woods says President-elect Donald Trump is a pretty good golfer for a 70-year-old.
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Woods adds Dubai to complete busy start to the year

Woods adds Dubai to complete busy start to the year KAPALUA, Hawaii — After playing one tournament in 15 months, Tiger Woods feels good enough to schedule four events in five weeks that cover opposite sides of the country and the world. Woods filled out the rest of his early schedule Thursday by saying he would return to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. He had not played since August 2015 while recovering from two back surgeries, returning last month in the Bahamas at the Hero World Challenge. Woods made 24 birdies in 72 holes, but he finished 15th in a 17-man field.
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Twitter swings PGA Tour live-streaming deal

Twitter swings PGA Tour live-streaming deal
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Joran Spieth gets his revenge on 12th at Augusta 8 months later

Joran Spieth gets his revenge on 12th at Augusta 8 months later KAPALUA, Hawaii — Jordan Spieth hit 8-iron over the bunker on the 12th hole at Augusta National. He watched his 15-foot birdie putt tumble into the cup on the last turn, and he raised his arms in celebration. Too bad this was December. Eight months earlier, that birdie most likely would have led to another green jacket at the Masters.
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Tiger Woods to start new year at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods to start new year at Torrey Pines SAN DIEGO — Tiger Woods is starting the new year at a familiar place — Torrey Pines, where he has won eight times as a pro. The Farmers Insurance Open announced Wednesday that Woods has committed to playing Jan. 26-29. It will be his first official PGA Tour event since he tied for 10th in the Wyndham Championship in August 2015. Woods also committed to the Honda Classic, which is near his home in Florida.
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A clean slate and a fresh start for Jordan Spieth

A clean slate and a fresh start for Jordan Spieth KAPALUA, Hawaii — Three victories around the world. A chance to win another major. A Ryder Cup victory. Jordan Spieth had every reason to celebrate his year. Part of him, however, couldn't wait for it to end. "I was happy when the ball touched down and 2017 started," Spieth said Wednesday.
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Tournament of Champions: Jimmy Walker leads after first round in Hawaii

America's Jimmy Walker shoots an eight under par 65 to take a two shot lead at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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Jimmy Walker holds two-shot lead at SBS Tournament of Champions

Jimmy Walker fired a bogey-free 65 to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
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PGA Tour announces live coverage on Twitter

Not near a TV and want to watch live PGA Tour action? In two weeks, Twitter will be an option.
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The future of golf in 2017 - CNN Video

CNN's Shane O'Donoghue heads to Ponte Vedra, Florida, to study the state of the game at the HSBC Golf Business Forum.
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Behind the doors of the PGA Tour's Headquarters - CNN Video

CNN's Shane O'Donoghue attempts the infamous 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass in Florida before speaking to legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus.
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Inside the World Golf Hall of Fame - CNN Video

CNN's Shane O'Donoghue heads to the World Golf Hall of Fame where the sport's top players and contributors are honored.
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Tiger Woods joins Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson at Dubai Desert Classic

Tiger Woods has confirmed he will play his first regular-season European Tour event for three years at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic early next month.
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Tiger Woods ramps up 2017 schedule

He has made his comeback, now Tiger Woods is ramping up his schedule for 2017.
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Dustin Johnson puts great year behind him, ready to move on

Dustin Johnson puts great year behind him, ready to move on KAPALUA, Hawaii — For all his power and athleticism, Dustin Johnson doesn't get enough credit for his remarkable ability to quickly forget the past. That goes for the good times, too. The day after he lost a chance to win the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits by grounding his club in sand without realizing it was a bunker, Johnson was on a boat in the Atlantic throwing down a few beers with his buddies. "Just kickin'," he said that day on the phone.
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Jason Day looks to shorten his swing and help his back

Jason Day looks to shorten his swing and help his back KAPALUA, Hawaii — Jason Day would love nothing more than a long year, and that might start with a shorter swing. Day is coming off a longest break of his career, and while he arrived on Maui for the SBS Tournament of Champions as the No. 1 player in the world, he didn't bring much momentum with him. He last played on Sept. 23 at the Tour Championship, withdrawing from the second round with a back injury. Two weeks earlier, he withdrew from the final round of the BMW Championship with back pain.
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Hideki Matsuyama hopes to extend his hot streak

Hideki Matsuyama hopes to extend his hot streak KAPALUA, Hawaii — Unbeatable at the end of the year, Hideki Matsuyama went home to Japan and nearly met his match. His father. "It was close," Matsuyama said, laughing as the translation was given in English. No score was revealed, though none was necessary.
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Tiger Woods to play Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines

Tiger Woods will make his long-awaited PGA Tour return at this month's Farmers Insurance Open, live on Sky Sports.
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Rory McIlroy among players to experiment with new equipment

Rory McIlroy and Jason Day are among the players to have changed their equipment or clothing ahead of the new campaign.
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Jason Day returns from injury at SBS Tournament of Champions

Jason Day is “cautiously optimistic” about avoiding a repeat of his injury-plagued 2016 when he returns to action at this week’s SBS Tournament of Champions.
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Watson goes pink, with more colors to follow

Watson goes pink, with more colors to follow KAPALUA, Hawaii — Bubba Watson gazed toward the blue Pacific on the first tee at Kapalua and unleashed a big drive with his pink golf ball. Next up likely will be a lime green ball. The two-time Masters champion is even thinking of a two-tone ball. "If we're going to challenge ourselves, let's challenge ourselves to make something that's really off the wall, that's still playable," Watson said. "Companies I want to be with are ones that let me have an influence and let me in on the decision-making."
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SBS Tournament of Champions: First event of 2017 live on Sky Sports

The 2017 golfing calendar begins this week at the SBS Tournament of Champions. We take a closer look at the first PGA Tour event of the year.
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Andrew Johnston says he was told: 'Your beard is bad for golf'

English golfer Andrew Johnston reveals on BBC Radio 4's Today programme that his beard was not favourably received.
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