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News Articles: golf

Nelly Korda of Team USA plays her shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the Women's Individual Stroke Play on Saturday at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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U.S. Golfer Nelly Korda Wins Olympic Gold, Completing U.S. Golden Sweep

Korda finished 17 under par, overcoming the elements and multiple challengers. A rain delay, and a double bogey slowed her down

August 07, 2021
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  • Russell Lewis
USA's Xander Schauffele watches his drive from the 5th tee in the final round of the men's golf tournament during the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.

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U.S. Golfer Xander Schauffele Wins Gold At Tokyo Olympics

Schauffele won the men's golf competition by one stroke over Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini. Schauffele said he would deliver the gold medal to his father who once dreamed of being an Olympic decathlete.

August 01, 2021
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  • Tom Goldman
Kamaiu Johnson practices ahead of his PGA Tour debut on Thursday at legendary Pebble Beach. Johnson, 27, was discovered by a golf pro at age 13 after he had dropped out of school.

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A Golfer's Dream Delayed, But Finally Realized At The Game's Highest Level

When 27-year-old Kamaiu Johnson tees off in the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, it'll mark the culmination of an improbable journey.

February 11, 2021
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  • Tom Goldman
The PGA Championship in 2022 won't be held at Trump Bedminster in New Jersey after the PGA of America terminated the contract following last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol.

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PGA Cancels Plans To Hold 2022 Championship At Trump's New Jersey Golf Course

PGA of America said the decision to cancel plans to hold the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump Bedminster in New Jersey stems from a desire to protect the organization's brand.

January 11, 2021
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  • Jaclyn Diaz
Augusta National Golf Course

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Honorary Starters, Then Rain, As 1st Fall Masters Begins

Officials left the Augusta National Golf Course after play was suspended during the first round of the Masters golf due to rain.

November 12, 2020
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  • Associated Press
Tiger Woods tees off at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France. The biennial tournament, previously scheduled for this year, has been postponed to 2021.

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International Golf Events Ryder Cup And Presidents Cup Postponed Due To The Pandemic

Organizers announced on Wednesday that the Ryder Cup will be held in September 2021 instead of the initially scheduled 2020 date. It is the first postponement of the event since Sept. 11.

July 08, 2020
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  • Austin Horn
The Masters sets new fall dates for its annual tournament.

Augusta's Masters Rescheduled For Fall 2020

The prestigious Masters golf tournament has been rescheduled for early November, the Augusta National Golf Club announced Monday. This year’s tournament...

April 06, 2020
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  • Skylar Nicholson
Justin Thomas hits his second shot on the first hole during the final round of the BMW Championship golf tournament at Medinah Country Club, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, in Medinah, Ill.

PGA Tour Championship Underway At East Lake

The PGA Tour wanted a format that eliminated two winners on Sunday at East Lake — the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. The new system means whoever...

August 22, 2019
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  • Associated Press
Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters, one of the most important events in professional golf

The 2019 Masters Begins At Augusta National Golf Club

The Masters, one of golf's most prestigious events, tees off this morning at Augusta National Golf Club. Defending champion Patrick Reed will be looking...

April 17, 2019
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  • Taylor Gantt

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"On Second Thought" For Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Masters begins tomorrow at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It's among professional golf's most prestigious tournaments...

April 10, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 3 more

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Getting Women On The Green At Augusta National Golf Club

The Masters begins tomorrow at the legendary Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It's among professional golf's most prestigious tournaments...

April 10, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Jennifer Kupcho kisses the trophy after winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament in Augusta, Ga., Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Jennifer Kupcho Makes History As Winner Of First Women's Tournament At Augusta National

The first ever Augusta National Women’s Amateur Tournament ended this weekend with Wake Forest senior Jennifer Kupcho coming out on top. Kupcho bested...

April 09, 2019
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  • Taylor Gantt
Black Girls Golf founder Tiffany Fitzgerald started the organization in Atlanta in 2011.

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Black Girls Golf Founder Aims To Bring More Color To The Green

When Althea Gibson became the first black woman to play in the Ladies Professional Golf Association in 1963, she defied discriminatory norms....

March 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Planes lined up at Augusta's Daniel Field during the Masters

The Masters Means Big Changes At A Small Airport

The first week of April is Masters week in Augusta, bringing a steady stream of corporate jets and private planes to ferry golfers and guests in and out...

April 06, 2018
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  • Drew Dawson
Billy Payne, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, speaks during a press conference during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Augusta, Ga. He announced Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, that he is retiring.

Billy Payne Retiring As Masters, Augusta National Chairman

Billy Payne is retiring as chairman of Augusta National and the Masters, ending 11 years of substantial change that included the club having its first...

August 23, 2017
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  • Doug Ferguson and
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