VIKTOR HOVLAND

This PGA Championship already feels so different from the previous four. He said he didn't care if it succeeded as long as it gave him leverage to make changes on the PGA Tour, and accused the PGA Tour of “obnoxious greed” while he played the Saudi International. Hovland knows the restored Southern Hills as well as anyone, not so much from his time at Oklahoma State but the fact the Norwegian star chose to make Stillwater home. Talor Gooch, Oklahoma born and bred, figures he has played Southern Hills a dozen times, but only once since the restoration. And there remains the prospect of a looming battle between the new Saudi league and the PGA Tour, which has denied releases for its members to play outside London in three weeks.

Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with the new swing he's working on with instructor Chris Como.

Harris English has been a forgotten figure in golf the last few months.

As tradition dictates, there is now very bad news to report about Canadian golfers Mike Weir and Mackenzie Hughes.

Golf has a bright future and isn't quite ready to let go of Tiger Woods.

It’s been 25 years since Tiger Woods famously won the first of his five Masters titles, so it would seem only natural that other players seek his advice on how to play Augusta National.

This is the final year the LPGA Tour's first major is at Mission Hills in California.

Sixteen players have made it to the weekend in the Dell Technologies Match Play.

As if the Dell Technologies Match Play isn't fickle enough.

Maverick McNealy was the last man to get into the Dell Technologies Match Play.

Match Play Golf Viktor Hovland putts on the sixth green in the first round of the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez)AUSTIN, Texas — (AP) — The Latest on the Dell Match Play (all times local):3 p.m. Wiesberger was the first alternate at the Dell Technologies Match Play. He made the 33-hour trip to the Gulf coast of Florida and tied for 33rd, then hoped for the best at the Match Play. All that mattered is he won his opening match against Keegan Bradley in the Dell Technologies Match Play.

Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are playing the Valspar Championship.

Scottie Scheffler didn't win the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler didn't win the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Horschel was buried in deep rough behind the 18th green and facing a fast chip down the hill. From the collar, he was able to use putter and his 30-foot putt trickled into the cup. “To make that putt on 18, to shoot 1 under on a really tough day is really satisfying,” he said. Jones, meanwhile, hit a brilliant approach on the 11th hole to 8 feet only to have the putt slide off line. A year ago on Saturday at Bay Hill, Homa was playing with Jazz Janewattananond when the Thai made a hole-in-one on the 14th hole.

Billy Horschel and Talor Gooch lead the group of survivors at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

This time, he has a good idea what to expect on the weekend at Bay Hill. Tied for the lead, McIlroy missed a 4-foot par putt, putts from 8 feet on the next two holes for birdie and par, and he finished off his 72 by missing a good birdie chance from 15 feet. Hovland was two shots out of the lead going into the weekend last year when he closed with rounds of 77-78 and wound up 15 shots behind. “Those are the sort of greens you expect to see late on a Sunday, not late on a Friday,” McIlroy said. McIlroy, who had 30 putts, was told that Hovland needed only 23 putts and Hatton only 22.

Viktor Hovland took advantage of an early start with a 66 to lead the Arnold Palmer Invitational by two shots at Bay Hill.

Joaquin Niemann has another scoring record at Riviera and is one step closer to winning the Genesis Invitational.

Joaquin Niemann returned from his best day of golf at Riviera and had another round just like it.

Scottie Scheffler outlasted Ryder Cup teammate Patrick Cantlay on the third hole of a playoff in the WM Phoenix Open for his first PGA Tour victory, making a 25-foot birdie putt that had just enough momentum to tumble in.

Sahith Theegala crashed golf’s biggest party.

Top-ranked Jon Rahm starred at Arizona State and lives in the Valley of the Sun.

Dubai Desert Classic Golf Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 2nd hole during final round of the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) (Kamran Jebreili)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Viktor Hovland beat Richard Bland in a playoff to capture the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday after Rory McIlroy missed a chance to win the title in regulation by bogeying the last hole. Hovland claimed his third victory in five events by making birdie from inside 3 feet at the first playoff hole — the 18th — at Emirates Golf Club. Hovland shot 6-under 66 after finishing birdie-eagle-birdie, while Bland birdied the last for a 68. McIlroy, who shot 71, was looking to win the event for the third time — 13 years after the first.

Viktor Hovland has beaten Richard Bland in a playoff to capture the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday after Rory McIlroy missed a chance to win the title in regulation by bogeying the last hole.

Collin Morikawa has had plenty of thinking to do ahead of this week's Dubai Desert Classic.

The PGA Tour begins the new year in the idyllic setting of Kapalua that makes it feel like a working vacation.

Tiger Woods now has everyone guessing.

(AP Photo/Fernando Llano) (Fernando Llano)NASSAU, Bahamas — (AP) — Viktor Hovland made consecutive eagles and closed with consecutive bogeys while overcoming a six-shot deficit to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday and keep Collin Morikawa from reaching No. “I didn't think a win was going to be very possible,” Hovland said. First it was Sam Burns, a two-time winner this year who was tied for the lead when he put his tee shot just right of the green. Next came Hovland, hitting his tee shot into a bunker. On the par-5 15th, Hovland hit his second shot with a breeze at his back to 20 feet and holed that for another eagle.

Viktor Hovland is the winner of the Hero World Challenge and even he couldn't believe it.

Collin Morikawa is one round away from reaching No. 1 in the world.

A holiday exhibition in the Bahamas suddenly is shaping up to be a lot more.

Talor Gooch is one round away from his first PGA Tour victory.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — (AP) — Viktor Hovland won again on the PGA Tour, this time without a clutch finish. Hovland won last year with a birdie putt on the final hole for a one-shot victory. Hovland answered with a 35-foot birdie putt on No. Hovland made an 18-foot birdie putt on the 11th moments later. Hovland is the fifth consecutive foreign-born winner on the PGA Tour, a streak that began with Sungjae Im of South Korea winning in Las Vegas.

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — (AP) — Viktor Hovland was hitting it so well he had no trouble taking on a big risk, and it paid off Saturday with a big finish for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. That gave him a two-shot lead over fellow Oklahoma State alum Talor Gooch (63), and he was three clear of Justin Thomas (64). Hovland went with driver and it landed about 15 feet beyond the pin and rolled just off the edge. Gooch had a birdie putt that spun out of the cup on the 18th. He did his best work earlier on the back nine, rolling in a 30-foot birdie putt on No.

Players were expecting low scores at The Summit Club and Robert Streb led the way.

Sang Kang was doing everything right except putting his tee shots in play.

A young and hungry U.S. squad didn't just take back the Ryder Cup.

In the post-defeat dissection that’s sure to come for Europe's Ryder Cup team, certainly the disappearing act by Rory McIlroy will be one of the top talking points.

The United States has won the Ryder Cup, and now it's just a matter of by how much. The U.S. wrapped up two singles matches in the span of 90 seconds to edge closer to the Ryder Cup. ___2:40 p.m.Rory McIlroy has put the first point of Sunday’s singles matches on the board for the European team at the Ryder Cup. ___11:10 a.m.Ryder Cup singles matches have kicked off with Xander Schauffele of the U.S. taking on Europe's Rory McIlroy in Sunday's opener. Garcia teamed up with Jon Rahm to go 3-0 this week and surpass Nick Faldo with the most wins in Ryder Cup history.

The U.S. closed out Saturday's fourball matches with an 11-5 lead in the Ryder Cup for its biggest two-day advantage since 1975. ___5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. The lead is the biggest either team has held after three sessions in the modern version of the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

___5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau makes a putt during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):5:05 p.m.Europe is making a desperate push to get back in contention in the Ryder Cup. They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

They used the time to celebrate the U.S. team's 9-3 lead in the Ryder Cup by downing beers while celebrating with fans. The lead is the biggest either team has held after three sessions in the modern version of the Ryder Cup. It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

All the drama Saturday at the Ryder Cup was to see if Europe could make a game of it.

It was Garcia's record 24th career victory at the Ryder Cup, breaking a tie with Nick Faldo. ___11:25 a.m.Sergio Garcia has surpassed Nick Faldo for the most wins in Ryder Cup history. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

The Americans have grabbed the lead in a third match in Saturday morning's foursomes matches and are threatening to turn the Ryder Cup into a runaway. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. It's more of the same for America at the Ryder Cup. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Jordan Spieth reacts after making a putt on the ninth hole during a foursomes match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) (Charlie Neibergall)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):10:08 a.m.Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have erased a three-hole deficit to draw even with Viktor Hovland and Bernd Wiesberger after 10 holes at the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy is sitting for the first time in his Ryder Cup career after going 0-2 on opening day. It's more of the same for America at the Ryder Cup. The second day of the Ryder Cup is underway with the United States trying to expand on its historic 6-2 lead. Rory McIlory is sitting out of a session for the first time in his Ryder Cup career.

Europe closed out two matches in rapid succession, then the U.S. closed out another to give the Americans a 10-5 lead with one match left on the course Saturday.

Europe trails the Ryder Cup 6-2 after an opening day that saw Rory McIlroy lose twice and the entire team post only one victory.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):6:40 p.m. The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):6:10 p.m.Tyrell Hatton made a 7-foot putt on the 18th green to make birdie and salvage a half-point for the struggling European team late on opening day at the Ryder Cup. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. ___11 a.m.Europe has captured the first point in the Ryder Cup, but trails in the remaining three matches on the course. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):5:20 p.m. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Capsules from the opening day at Whistling Straits in the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf Team USA's Bryson DeChambeau hits a drive on the second hole during a four-ball match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (Jeff Roberson)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):2:30 p.m. ___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The two will take on Jon Rahm, coming off a win in his morning match, and Tyrell Hatton. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

Youth is being served for this U.S. team in the Ryder Cup.

___11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. It was Garcia's 23rd Ryder Cup victory, matching Nick Faldo for the overall record. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):11:50 a.m.Bryson DeChambeau will make his debut at this Ryder Cup in the afternoon fourball matches, paired with Scottie Scheffler. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):11:30 a.m. The U.S. has raced out to a 3-1 lead after the opening matches in the Ryder Cup. The morning foursomes are shaping up nicely for a U.S. team trying to regain the Ryder Cup at home. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter.

It was Garcia's 23rd Ryder Cup victory, matching Nick Faldo for the overall record. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The most lopsided foursome matches in Ryder Cup history finished 7 and 6. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia smiles with teammate Team Europe's Jon Rahm during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):10 a.m. The opening Ryder Cup matches have all moved to the back nine, with the U.S. ahead in three and Europe leading in one. The most lopsided foursome matches in Ryder Cup history finished 7 and 6. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. ______8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Golf Team Europe's Sergio Garcia hits on the fifth hole during a foursome match the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):___9:10 a.m.John Rahm's putter is still hot. The star of the show early on Day 1 at the Ryder Cup is Jon Rahm’s putter. ______8 a.m.All four matches are on the course on a chilly opening morning at the Ryder Cup. The Ryder Cup is underway on a chilly morning at Whistling Straits. Europe has won the Ryder Cup in nine of the last 12 meetings.

The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

No team in sports embraces the underdog label like Europe's Ryder Cup squads.

The Ryder Cup will kick off Friday morning with Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas taking on the latest version of the Spanish Armada, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia, in the day's first foursomes match. McIlroy and Poulter are 2-1-1 together over their Ryder Cup careers. Rahm and Garcia have never played together in the Ryder Cup. This is the latest iteration of Spanish pairings, the most famous of which was Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal, who were dubbed the Spanish Armada. ___2:10 p.m.Hand the Europeans another win in the Ryder Cup social media battles.

Their latest entry is called Out of Context, an animated video that pairs audio from players and TV announcers with off-kilter cartoons of things that weren't really happening when those words were said. It's cheeky and clever, in fitting in with most of the Team Europe productions at the Ryder Cup. It's stocking-cap weather at Whistling Straits, where the European team is on the course for its final practice before the Ryder Cup begins. The pairing's for Friday morning's opening alternate-shot matches will be revealed at Thursday evening's opening ceremony. Some possible good news: The rough on the course is being kept lower than at the average tour stop: "Fairly similar to what you’d find on your local golf course,” according to the head of maintenance, Chris Zugel.

The Ryder Cup will kick off Friday morning with Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas taking on the latest version of the Spanish Armada, Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia.

Bryson DeChambeau is determined to be a team player in the Ryder Cup and he is wasting no time proving it.

Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry have been picked by European captain Padraig Harrington to fill out the team for the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.

Billy Horschel became the second American after Arnold Palmer to win the BMW PGA Championship following a dramatic final round.

Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith are tied for the lead at The Northern Trust.

Henley had to settle for a tie for the early lead with 48-year-old Richard Bland of England. He withdrew after taking a double bogey on the first hole, his 10th of the second round at Torrey Pines. ___12:03 p.m.Richard Bland has taken the lead in the second round of the U.S. Open. Bland opened with a 1-under 70 and reeled off six birdies to shoot 67 under a marine layer in the second round. He's at 5 under and leads by one over Russell Henley, who shared the first-round lead with Louis Oosthuizen.

8, his 17th hole, when he ran his 15-footer for birdie past the hole on No. He withdrew after taking a double bogey on the first hole, his 10th of the second round at Torrey Pines. He followed that with an 82 on Friday with three double bogeys and six bogeys, and he was on his way home. ___12:03 p.m.Richard Bland has taken the lead in the second round of the U.S. Open. Bland opened with a 1-under 70 and reeled off six birdies to shoot 67 under a marine layer in the second round.

He withdrew after taking a double bogey on the first hole, his 10th of the second round at Torrey Pines. ___12:03 p.m.Richard Bland has taken the lead in the second round of the U.S. Open. The 48-year-old Englishman became the European Tour's oldest first-time winner last month and continued his good play at Torrey Pines. Bland opened with a 1-under 70 and reeled off six birdies to shoot 67 under a marine layer in the second round. He ran that 8 feet by and holed the par putt.

US Open Golf Viktor Hovland, of Norway, right, fist bumps his caddy on the second green during the first round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) (Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO — (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):7:40 p.m.Viktor Hovland of Norway is out of the U.S. Open with sand in his eye. He withdrew after taking a double bogey on the first hole, his 10th of the second round at Torrey Pines. ___12:03 p.m.Richard Bland has taken the lead in the second round of the U.S. Open. Bland opened with a 1-under 70 and reeled off six birdies to shoot 67 under a marine layer in the second round.

Russell Henley and England’s Richard Bland share the lead going into the weekend at the U.S. Open.

Corey Conners made it look stress-free amid the wind and havoc of Kiawah Island.

Rory McIlroy is a winner again after 18 long months.

Sam Burns finally finished atop the leaderboard on the right day of the week — Sunday.

Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel birdied six of their final eight holes Saturday to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic.

Brooks Koepka’s surgically repaired knee wasn’t the problem in the opening round of the Masters.