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USGA: 'Not a race' for U.S. Open to match Masters prize money
The U.S. Open has yet to decide if it will give the Masters a run for its proverbial money on payouts, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Front Office Sports.,The 2026 Masters increased its prize money by $1.5 million to a record purse of $22.5 million, with Rory McIlroy pocketing a record-setting winner's che...
Another Masters in the bag, Rory McIlroy determined to extend major success
Rory McIlroy reflected on his second career Masters victory before arriving at the Truist Championship and came away with one lasting emotion. ,"I feel like if anything I'm more motivated after what happened at Augusta this year than I've ever been," McIlroy said Wednesday at Quail Hollow, site of t...
Quail Hollow doesn't hold fondest memories for Sepp Straka
In most cases, the champion of a PGA Tour event is one of the favorites the following year when he comes back to defend. He finds the course favorable and has wonderful memories of the week and holding a trophy aloft.,But that's not the case for Austria's Sepp Straka this week as he prepares to defe...
Dustin Johnson, Max Homa make PGA Championship field; no Tiger, Phil
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play the PGA Championship, the second straight major in 2026 that two of the greatest golfers of all time won't be present.,The PGA of America released its field list Tuesday for the major championship slated for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philad...
Matt Fitzpatrick advising brother as he brings win streak to Truist
Two weeks ago, Matt Fitzpatrick helped his brother Alex earn his PGA Tour card through 2028 with their dual victory at the Zurich Classic pairs event.,‘,This week at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, they'll play alongside each other as full-time PGA competitors for the first time at Quail Hollo...
Golf Glance: Rory McIlroy returns ahead of major; LIV Golf in Virginia
The PGA Tour sees Rory McIlroy return to action for a signature event ahead of next week's PGA Championship, while LIV Golf is in Virginia and the LPGA Tour makes its annual stop in New Jersey.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Charlotte, May 7-10,Course: Quail Hollow Club (Par 71, 7,583 Yard...
Who Is the Best Golfer Without a Major? Breaking Down the Top Contenders
Cameron Young and Tommy Fleetwood headline the debate for best golfer without a major title. Full breakdown here....
USGA CEO would be 'surprised' if Tiger Woods plays U.S. Open
Tiger Woods is not expected to compete at next month's U.S. Open or the U.S. Senior Open in July, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Sports Illustrated in a report released Monday.,"I'd be super surprised," Whan said in response to whether he thought Woods would play at the U.S. Open this year. "It would be wo...
Collin Morikawa withdraws from Truist Championship
World No. 6 Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from this week's Truist Championship, the PGA Tour said Monday.,Andrew Putnam takes his place in the field for the Signature Event at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.,No reason was provided. Morikawa, 29, has been dealing with a back issue since his firs...
Cameron Young finishes off stellar performance to win Cadillac Championship
Cameron Young shot a 4-under-par 68 in the final round of the Cadillac Championship and was never threatened on the way to a six-stroke victory Sunday at Miami.,Young finished as the wire-to-wire winner at 19-under 269 at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course, where President Trump was in atten...
Cadillac Championship final round moved up due to forecast
The final round of the Cadillac Championship was moved up to a 7:30 a.m. ET start with groups teeing off from the Nos. 1 and 10 holes due to Sunday's forecast in Miami calling for heavy thunderstorms and rain.,Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix also moved up the start of its race from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m.,Cam...
Cameron Young holds six-shot lead after three rounds in Miami
Cameron Young shot 2-under-par 70 on Saturday to remain in control through three rounds of Cadillac Championship at Miami.,Young is up six strokes on a group of three golfers, including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, at windy Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course.,Young, who's at 15-under 201, ...
Cameron Young in driver's seat halfway through Cadillac Championship
Cameron Young built a five-shot advantage at the Cadillac Championship by posting a 5-under-par 67 on Friday at Trump National Doral outside Miami.,Young rocketed up to 13-under 131 while Alex Smalley (second-round 71) found the water on No. 18 for a bogey that dropped him into a tie at 8 under with...
Scottie Scheffler to skip Truist Championship in run-up to PGA
The field list for the Truist Championship is out and, once again, Scottie Scheffler is not on it.,The World No. 1 opted not to compete at the $20 million signature event one week before the second major of the season, the PGA Championship.,The rest of the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking a...
Cameron Young leads Cadillac with Jordan Spieth right behind
Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami.,The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed "Blue Monster" for the first time since 2016. The event is a $20 ...
Jake Knapp (thumb) WDs from Cadillac Championship
Jake Knapp withdrew prior to Thursday's first round at the Cadillac Championship with a left thumb strain.,Norway's Kristoffer Reitan replaced him in the field at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course in Miami.,Knapp, 31, currently ranks No. 36 in the world and 13th in the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup ...
PGA returns to Doral after decade absence for Cadillac Championship
The Blue Monster returns to the PGA Tour this week with the introduction -- or rather, reintroduction -- of the Cadillac Championship, beginning Thursday at Trump National Doral outside Miami., ,Doral hosted a tournament annually from 1962 through 2016; it was a World Golf Championship event for the...
Brooks Koepka commits to alternate-field event ahead of PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka continues to prove his willingness to play in second-tier events as he grinds to stay in good form ahead of the final three 2026 majors.,As part of his immediate return to the PGA Tour through the hastily-created Returning Player Program after Koepka parted with LIV Golf, he is ineligi...
Charlie Woods one shot shy, eliminated from U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying.,He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf ...
Scottie Scheffler in driver's seat for Cadillac Championship
Scottie Scheffler revved up for this week's Cadillac Championship by playing in a pro-am group with Formula 1 drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio "Checo" Perez.,"It was fun. I got to talk with Checo a little bit about some different stuff, and kind of how they prepare for events," Scheffler said. "I'...