BRANDEN GRACE

Dustin Johnson has finished his LIV Golf season with nearly $36 million in earnings and the team title.

He's a sports agent.

Dustin Johnson already is assured of a $30 million year with Saudi-funded LIV Golf.

BANGKOK, Thailand — (AP) — Richard Bland, Branden Grace and Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra upstaged their more-illustrious opponents on Friday to shoot 7-under 65s and share the lead after the first round of the LIV Golf Invitational-Bangkok. British Open champion Cameron Smith, who won the last LIV event in Chicago in mid-September, shot 72. It's the first time LIV Golf is being played outside the United States since its inaugural event in early June near London. Before the start of play, players learned that they still won't accrue ranking points on the LIV series. “We certainly believe that there’s enough that are in the top 50, and we deserve to be getting world ranking points.

Richard Bland, Branden Grace and Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra upstaged their more-illustrious opponents to shoot 7-under 65s and take the lead after the first round of the LIV Golf Invitational-Bangkok.

Former President Donald Trump says the Saudi-funded LIV Golf circuit has created a “gold rush” for players.

The British Open returns to the Old Course at St. Andrews amid typical concerns.

Tiger Woods considers the British Open at St. Andrews to be a historic occasion.

Grace closed with a 7-under 65 on Saturday to finish at 13 under in the 54-hole tournament at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The fledgling LIV series, fronted by CEO Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, aims to challenge the PGA Tour.

The outcry that marked the start of the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf series’ first American stop quieted a bit on Friday, putting the focus on the play at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club.

The PGA Tour says members who are playing in the Saudi-funded league in London are no longer eligible to play tour events.

Phil Mickelson is ending his 4-month hiatus from competitive golf and is joining the Saudi-funded rival league.

Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele played the back nine in 8-under 28 and shot a 12-under 60 in best-ball play Saturday to shatter the Zurich Classic three-round record at 29 under and stretch their lead to five strokes.

The Florida swing on the PGA Tour resumes with the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

Kevin Kisner made birdie on the second extra hole to win a record-tying six-man playoff at the Wyndham Championship.

Russell Henley shot a 1-under 69 to take a three-stroke lead after three rounds of the Wyndham Championship on Saturday and move a step closer to his first PGA Tour in four years.

Schaake also was medalist at his local qualifying and will be making his Open debut. “I need to get ready for Torrey,” Schaake said. He played poorly while trying to qualify for the PGA Tour event this week at Congaree in South Carolina. He was an alternate for the U.S. Open qualifier at Long Cove Club in Hilton Head and thought about not even showing up. One spot is reserved in case a player were to win a second PGA Tour event since last June.

One of the longest days in golf just got a little longer.

So much about the Memorial felt as though golf was back to normal.

PGA Championship Golf Branden Grace, of South Africa, left, and Brooks Koepka speak on the 18th green during the third round at the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) (Chris Carlson)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):2:55 p.m. It took just one hole for Brooks Koepka to take the lead away from Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship. Koepka is seeking his third PGA Championship win in the past four seasons. ___1:20 p.m.Abraham Ancer posted the lowest score of the PGA Championship with his 65 in the final round. ___noonOn the fourth and final day, it's a new look at Kiawah Island for the PGA Championship.

Phil Mickelson survived a wild ride Saturday at the PGA Championship.

Phil Mickelson doesn’t need to be reminded of his age at the PGA Championship.

PGA Championship Golf Brooks Koepka tips his ball to the crowd on the first hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Friday, May 21, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):6 p.m.Major champions Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama and Bryson DeChambeau have all come alive at the PGA Championship. ___5:25 p.m.Louis Oosthuizen has moved in front at the PGA Championship on Friday. ___4:20 p.m.Cameron Tringale is the latest contender at the PGA Championship stung by the Ocean Course. The wait is on for top-ranked Dustin Johnson at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

PGA Championship Golf Louis Oosthuizen, of South Africa, misses a birdie putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Friday, May 21, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):5:25 p.m.Louis Oosthuizen has moved in front at the PGA Championship on Friday. ___4:20 p.m.Cameron Tringale is the latest contender at the PGA Championship stung by the Ocean Course. The wait is on for top-ranked Dustin Johnson at the PGA Championship. ___10:15 p.m.Corey Conners' wild first nine is finally over at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

Phil Mickelson is looking like the Mickelson of old at the PGA Championship.

PGA Championship Golf Cameron Tringale hits his tee shot on the ninth tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):___4:20 p.m.Cameron Tringale is the latest contender at the PGA Championship stung by the Ocean Course. Tringale was at 3-under par and just two shots off the lead early in his second round. The wait is on for top-ranked Dustin Johnson at the PGA Championship. ___10:15 p.m.Corey Conners' wild first nine is finally over at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

“You kind of knew that final stretch was going to play tough. I want to say, even with that bad couple of holes, I still got the most out of my round,” Grace said. I'll take it.”It was a victory of sorts for Grace to have a tee time in the PGA Championship. He has four top-five finishes in majors, including third in another PGA at a Pete Dye-designed golf course, Whistling Straits in 2015. Grace wasn't the only one to fall back after threatening to post the best round of the day.

Branden Grace was the only player ahead of Phil Mickelson at the PGA Championship when he finished double bogey-bogey to end two shots out of the lead through 36 holes.

PGA Championship Golf Dustin Johnson chips up to the sixth green on during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Friday, May 21, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) (Chris Carlson)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):___3 p.m. The wait is on for top-ranked Dustin Johnson at the PGA Championship. Yang, the 2009 PGA Championship winner, was disqualified from this year's event for signing an incorrect scorecard after the second round at the Ocean Course. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead. A double bogey to close out his opening round gave Johnson a 4-over 76, leaving him outside the top 70 and ties going into the second round.

PGA Championship Golf Y.E. Yang, the 2009 PGA Championship winner, was disqualified from this year's event for signing an incorrect scorecard after the second round at the Ocean Course. ___1:30 p.m.Lefty is on top at the PGA Championship. ___8:45 a.m.Corey Conners made one bogey in his opening-round 67 at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

PGA Championship Golf Phil Mickelson walks off the green after saving par on the 14th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Friday, May 21, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):___1:30 p.m.Lefty is on top at the PGA Championship. Mickelson is seeking his second career PGA Championship title and his first major since the 2013 British Open. ___10:15 p.m.Corey Conners' wild first nine is finally over at the PGA Championship. ___8:45 a.m.Corey Conners made one bogey in his opening-round 67 at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

Horsfield's second round included eight bogeys and a double-bogey 6 on the sixth hole. ___12:25 p.m.Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter are making waves at the Ocean Course at Kaiwah Island. ___10:15 p.m.Corey Conners' wild first nine is finally over at the PGA Championship. ___8:45 a.m.Corey Conners made one bogey in his opening-round 67 at the PGA Championship. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead.

APTOPIX PGA Championship Golf Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the seventh hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course Friday, May 21, 2021, in Kiawah Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) (Chris Carlson)KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — (AP) — The Latest on the PGA Championship (all times local):___12:25 p.m.Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter are making waves at the Ocean Course at Kaiwah Island. He got within two shots of 2012 PGA Championship winner Rory McIlroy on this course in the final round before fading to a tie for third. The Canadian who led by two shots after Thursday's opening round at the Ocean Course, started his first seven holes without a par. ___8:20 a.m.Corey Conners started the second round of the PGA Championship with a bogey and a birdie to maintain his two-shot lead. A double bogey to close out his opening round gave Johnson a 4-over 76, leaving him outside the top 70 and ties going into the second round.

Major champions in Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama and Bryson DeChambeau have come alive at the PGA Championship.

Trevor Simsby took that to another level last week at the Workday Championship. Simsby finished his college career at Washington and tried the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour Latinoamerica without any success. However, a few hours before Collin Morikawa won the Workday Championship, Branden Grace won the Puerto Rico Open. ... International players had won five consecutive PGA Tour events in Florida until Collin Morikawa won the World Golf Championship at The Concession. STAT OF THE WEEKAmericans have won nine of the last 11 majors and 10 of the last 11 World Golf Championships.

Tiger Woods walks on the 16th hold during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)SAN FRANCISCO Harding Park is a public golf course with a history of elite champions. The San Francisco Open finally came to Harding Park in 1944. The rough is thick, even more because of the dampness from a marine layer expected to shroud Harding Park all week. All of them would fit the profile of great champions at Harding Park.

(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)FORT WORTH, Texas The quiet of Colonial made Xander Schauffele feel as though he were back home in San Diego playing with his friends. Colonial is the first of five tournaments in the return to golf that doesn't allow spectators. He was one off the lead, and his tie for second is his best 54-hole position since the Colonial last year. He shot 72 in the final round and tied for eighth. Harold Varner III, still looking for his first PGA Tour victory, started with a one-shot lead and birdied the opening hole.