Articles filed under PGA
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Why Northbrook golfer Nick Hardy's game is on the upswingJul 10, 2023 1:00 am - Beset by wrist problems, Nick Hardy's rookie season on the PGA Tour didn't go too well. To retain his playing privileges for this season he had to perform well in the se...
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Will Alex Smalley add his name to first-time PGA winners after hot Saturday round at JDC?Jul 08, 2023 1:00 am - By Len Ziehm SILVIS, Ill. - Every year a prominent storyline at the John Deere Classic is who will be the next first-time winner on the PGA Tour. This year is no except...
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Wheaton's Streelman helps his FedEx chances by shooting 63 in Friday's second round of the JDCJul 07, 2023 1:00 am - SILVIS, Ill. - Wheaton's Kevin Streelman has been Chicago's best PGA Tour player for years, but this season hasn't been one of his best. Qualifying for the FedEx Cup Pla...
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Blixt gets hot on back 9 at John Deere Classic, takes first-round lead with 62Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - By Len Ziehm A golfer from Sweden was expected to contend in the John Deere Classic this week, but it wasn't Jonas Blixt in Thursday's opening round. Blixt, a 39-year ol...
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Ziehm: John Deere Classic has some new features, familiar namesJul 03, 2023 1:00 am - The John Deere Classic tees off for the 52nd time on Thursday with a new tournament director, a pro-am with a celebrity participant whose fame comes in basketball, a pai...
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Ziehm: John Deere Classic gets a celebrity glow-up with Rucker, SheltonJun 26, 2023 1:00 am - The John Deere Classic, Illinois' only annual PGA Tour event, has never had a staging like the one coming up in two weeks. Professional golf has changed dramatically thi...
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Ziehm: Illinois State Women's Am had thrilling finish - but its future is in jeopardyJun 19, 2023 1:00 am - Last week the Illinois State Women's Amateur celebrated its 90th anniversary with one of its most interesting tournaments. Two past champions decided the title in sudden...
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Fowler, Clark share the US Open lead with major champs chasing themJun 17, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rickie Fowler only had 3 1/2 feet left for par on what should have been his last shot Saturday in a U.S. Open round filled with far bigger moments. At...
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Fowler, Schauffele break US Open record with 62s at Los Angeles Country ClubJun 15, 2023 1:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele became part of U.S. Open history on Thursday in a most unfathomable manner. No one had ever shot 62 in the previous 12...
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Lincicome: PGA-LIV merger reminds us selfishness, golf have always been companionsJun 11, 2023 5:30 am - Professional golf, at its happiest, was fronted by singers, comedians and airlines, all of whom are now defunct, National Airlines missed less than Jackie Gleason. Mone...