Golf

Rory McIlroy watches his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Olympia Fields, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) **FILE**

Rory McIlroy, Brian Harman share BMW Championship lead on a soft Olympia Fields

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rory McIlroy didn’t mind being in the rough at rain-soaked Olympia Fields, except for having trees and a bunker between him and the 17th green. And even that didn’t matter Thursday in the BMW Championship.

Lexi Thompson of the US chips onto the 6th green on day one of the 2023 AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath, in Surrey, England, Thursday Aug. 10, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Lexi Thompson is in a slump that could cost her LPGA Tour status, but not a Solheim Cup spot

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Rickie Fowler missed the PGA Tour postseason two years ago. Justin Thomas narrowly missed this year. It’s an example of slumps that can happen to anyone. And it’s nothing compared with Lexi Thompson.

Rory McIlroy walks on the first green during the final round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

European tour schedule has slight boost in money with some PGA Tour concepts

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Lucas Glover holds the winner's trophy after winning the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Glover makes it two in a row by winning FedEx Cup opener in a playoff over Cantlay

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Captain Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC waits on the 18th green during the final round of LIV Golf Bedminster at the Trump National Golf Club on Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/LIV Golf via AP)

Mickelson melts down as Smith records 7-shot win in LIV Golf

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Lilia Vu of the US plays a shot on the eleventh fairway during day four of the 2023 AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath, in Surrey, England, Sunday Aug. 13, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Deja Vu: American golfer Lilia Vu captures second major in 2023 at Women’s British Open

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Ally Ewing of the USA on the 18th fairway during day two of the 2023 AIG Women's Open at Walton Heath, in Surrey, England, Friday Aug. 11, 2023. (John Walton/PA via AP)

Ally Ewing delivering good impression of Brian Harman with strong start to Women’s British Open

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Collin Morikawa hits from the rough on the ninth green during the first round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

With roots in Lahaina, Morikawa pledges $1,000 per birdie for Hawaii fires relief

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Jordan Spieth walks off the 18th hole after finishing the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship golf tournament at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. (Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Jordan Spieth keeps a clean card in the mud for a 63 to lead the PGA Tour playoff opener

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

United States' Phil Mickelson plays his tee shot on the 4th hole during the second day of the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Friday, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Mickelson denies gambler’s book claim that he bet on Ryder Cup

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

France's Celine Boutier poses with her trophy after winning the Evian Championship women's golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)

Boutier and Zhang stand out as contenders for Women’s British Open at Walton Heath

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, in Cromwell, Conn., June 22, 2022. Back to full health, Monahan said Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, the PGA Tour is on the right path to finalize a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf and that whether he's the best person to lead the tour will depend on the results. Monahan spoke publicly for the first time since he returned to work July 17, having stepped away for three weeks with what he described as anxiety that had been building up over time. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

PGA Tour commissioner vows venture with Saudis will be rewarding for players, fans

By Doug Feguson - Associated Press