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Phil Mickelson: Rankings debate unfolding 'just like we thought'
Several PGA Tour stars have openly questioned the value of the Official World Golf Ranking system without the inclusion of LIV Golf players....

Minjee Lee grabs Blue Bay lead with opening 65
Australia's Minjee Lee fired a 7-under 65 on Thursday to seize a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Blue Bay LPGA event in Hainan Island, China....

Hong Kong feeling like home for Cameron Tringale, Andy Ogletree
LIV Golf will be teeing off in China for the first time ever this week, but a handful of players on the Saudi-funded upstart tour will need no introduction....

Tiger Woods, Jay Monahan named to PGA Tour Enterprises board
Tiger Woods was named vice chairman of the new PGA Tour Enterprises as a 13-member board was announced Wednesday....

Stars come out in bid for Palmer Invitational's red cardigan, $20M purse
It may not be the same level as a green jacket from Augusta National, but PGA Tour players want to get their hands on a red cardigan when they come to Bay Hill Club & Lodge each year....

Viktor Hovland: No LIV players 'devalues' world ranking
The No. 4 golfer in the world doesn't think very highly of his ranking, not when there are a host of players excluded....

2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The Bay Hill & Lodge has long been one of the favorites stops on the PGA Tour, in part due to the legacy of Arnold Palmer....

Dustin Johnson likes course, his game in Hong Kong
Dustin Johnson will be seeking his second win of the young LIV Golf season in Hong Kong this weekend, and he said his game — and the Fanling Course at Hong Kong Golf Club — are in top form....

Jon Rahm fine with LIV moving on from OWGR
LIV Golf is done with trying to validate the league in the eyes of the Official World Golf Ranking, and Jon Rahm, one of the circuit's biggest stars, is OK with that....

Golf Glance: Bay Hill's $20M draws elite field; LPGA, LIV in Asia
The PGA Tour tees up its fourth signature event of 2024 this week, while tournaments will also be played in Puerto Rico, China and Hong Kong....

Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele eye win in season ruled by unknowns
Nine tournaments into the new PGA Tour season, the headlines haven't been dominated by a bunch of household names....

Will Zalatoris on OWGR: 'Is what it is right now'
Will Zalatoris credited the "very stiff" competition as the reason that the PGA Tour has featured nine different winners this season....

Report: LIV Golf abandons effort for OWGR recognition
LIV Golf abandoned the effort for accreditation for its memebers from the Official World Golf Ranking system, Sports Illustrated reported Tuesday....

Austin Eckroat wins first title at delayed Cognizant Classic
Austin Eckroat won the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic by three strokes Monday to capture his first career PGA Tour title in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla....

Austin Eckroat on top as Cognizant Classic heads for Monday finish
Ausin Eckroat will go to sleep with a one-stroke lead at the Cognizant Classic as the final round was suspended due to darkness following a 3 1/2-hour weather delay Sunday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla....

Anthony Kim 'very encouraged' despite last-place finish
Anthony Kim opted to take an optimistic view following his three-day performance at the LIV Golf Jeddah Invitational in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia....

Tiger Woods to compete in Seminole pro-member Monday
Tiger Woods is scheduled to play in Monday's Seminole pro-member tournament at the golf club in Juno Beach, Fla., per 5 Clubs Golf....

Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Jeddah by 4 strokes
Joaquin Niemann captured his second LIV Golf title in three outings on Sunday after cruising to a four-stroke victory at LIV Golf Jeddah Invitational in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia....

Hannah Green holes clutch putt to win in Singapore
Australian Hannah Green drained a 27-foot putt on the final hole to win the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore on Sunday, besting Celine Boutier of France by one stroke....

Trio tied atop leaderboard at Cognizant Classic
Ireland's Shane Lowry and England's David Skinns posted matching 66s and Austin Eckroat carded a 68 to ascend to the top of the leaderboard after three rounds of the Cognizant Classic on Saturday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla....