Golf
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John Rahm says golf rankings are not a ‘good system’ after LIV pulls out
Mar 6, 2024After LIV Golf formally withdrew its bid to join, Masters winner John Rahm stated on Wednesday that the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) was not “a good system”. Commissioner of LIV Golf Greg Norman informed players... -
Sweden’s Norrman beats Kimsey in playoff for PGA Barbasol title
Jul 18, 2023The US PGA Tour Barbasol Championship was won by Sweden’s Vincent Norrman, who defeated England’s Nathan Kimsey in a playoff with a par on the first extra hole on Sunday. The 25-year-old Swedish player hit a... -
Siddikur wins Paragon Professional Golf Tournament
Oct 11, 2022Siddikur Rahman, a top golfer from Bangladesh, won the 7th Paragon Professional Golf Tournament on Tuesday at Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka. He earned a prize check for Tk. 1,30,000. Siddikur won the competition with a... -
Embattled Haney hails US Open champ Lee6
Jun 3, 2019Veteran golf coach Hank Haney, suspended from his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show for remarks about the US Women’s Open field, said Lee6 Jeong-eun’s victory Sunday in fact backed him up. Haney, best known for his... -
Koepka challenge inspiring rivals like Tiger once did
May 19, 2019Record-smashing PGA Championship leader Brooks Koepka says his secrets to success are simpler than people think while rivals are being inspired like Tiger Woods once motivated them. Three-time major winner Koepka fired a level-par 70 Saturday... -
Tiger Woods wins Masters to claim first major in 11 years
Apr 15, 2019Tiger Woods completed one of sport’s greatest comebacks to end an 11-year major title drought at the Masters on Sunday by claiming a fifth Green Jacket. A gritty two-under 70 clinched a one-shot victory over Dustin... -
Playing golf associated with lower risk of heart disease and a longer life
Oct 20, 2018Playing golf is associated with better strength and balance, a sharper mind, a lower risk of heart disease and a longer life, according to public health experts who say more people should take up the sport.... -
Tiger Woods blames fatigue for Ryder Cup flop
Oct 18, 2018Tiger Woods on Wednesday blamed his dismal Ryder Cup form on tiredness, citing a lack of physical preparation after a demanding comeback from injury. Woods lost all four of his Ryder Cup matches in Paris last... -
Mickelson back in action as US PGA Tour begins
Oct 4, 2018With Europe’s Ryder Cup celebrations still in full swing and Americans dissecting a devastating defeat, the US PGA Tour officially launches its 2018-19 season Thursday at the Safeway Open in Napa, California. The world’s best —... -
Park returns to world No. 1 with LPGA Indy playoff win
Aug 21, 2018Park Sung-hyun is headed back to the world number one spot after a birdie at the first playoff hole lifted her to a US LPGA victory over Lizette Salas in Indianapolis. South Korean Park’s third victory...
