NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Augusta National has not said if it intends to keep the same criteria for its field, which includes the top 50 in the world at the end of the year. Sometimes no news is good news, especially for a small group of LIV Golf players.
earlier they have threatened disciplinary action. we've seen kevin na tell the pga tour he's quitting the tour and going full-in on this. there's lots of dollars involved. we know that dj, thustin johnso will leave. that's a big name and threat to the pga tour as we know it. >> it's one thing to hear phil mickelson say a few months ago the saudis are murderers and now he's saying i'm going to play for them. it really is -- it really is an eye-popping development. thank you so much for the "bleacher report." "new day" continues right now. i'm brianna keilar with john berman. a teacher who survived the uvalde school shooting speaks out describing what happened inside the classroom when the shooter opened fire on him. five members of the proud boys including the group's top leader, charged with seditious conspiracy for their roles in the capitol attack.
HONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley set a strong target Friday in the Sony Open when he was 6 under over his final six holes and closed with a 30-foot eagle putt for a 7-under 63 and a three-shot lead among the early starters at Waialae.
The first day of the Sony Open in Hawaii is in the books. And although a lot has changed--fans are back in attendance after COVID-19, some of the sports biggest
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na birdied 12 of their last 13 holes Sunday in fourballs and closed with a 12-under 60 to rally from at three-shot deficit and win the QBE Shootout. Kokrak and Na were five shots behind after a bogey on the par-3 fifth hole when they ran off nine straight birdies, seven of them by Na.
Golf really getting busy with four major tours in action
By The Associated PressJanuary 19, 2021 GMT
PGA TOUR
Site: La Quinta, California.
Courses: PGA West, Stadium Course (Yardage: 7,147. Par: 72) and Nicklaus Tournament (Yardage: 7,181. Par: 72).
Prize money: $6.7 million. Winner’s share: $1.134 million.
Television: Thursday-Sunday, 3-7 p.m. (Golf Channel).
Defending champion: Andrew Landry.
Last week: Kevin Na won the Sony Open.
Notes: For the first time since the tournament began in 1960, it will not feature a pro-am format during the competition. It also has been reduced to two golf courses instead of three. ... No spectators will be allowed. ... Brooks Koepka is playing the tournament for the first time. ... Phil Mickelson is the tournament host. ... Defending champion Andrew Landry is among nine players who competed in both Hawaii events. ... Patrick Cantlay is the only player from the top 10 in the world, though the field also includes Patrick Reed (No. 11) and Koepka (No. 12). ... Among those playing for the first time in 2021 are Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Francesco Molinari. ... Steve Stricker originally planned to play two weeks in Hawaii, first on the PGA Tour and then on the PGA Tour Champions. Instead, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain is playing in the desert. ... The American Express is one of six tournaments Tiger Woods has never played that were on the PGA Tour schedule when he turned pro.