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Americans don't win one match as Europe strikes back in Ryder Cup, ties record for largest lead
Sep 29, 2023 3:55 PM - Europe swept the opening session of the Ryder Cup for the first time in its history, a beating so thorough that none of the foursomes matches reached the 18th hole. And then somehow it got even worse for the Americans. Right when they were on the verge of escaping Friday with a manageable deficit, Europe delivered one punch after another on the 18th hole at Marco Simone. It left the Americans without a single win on opening day for the first time in Ryder Cup history, -
Why doesn't golf's BMW Championship stay in the Chicago area? Money.
Aug 22, 2023 6:45 AM - Hopefully the BMW Championship returns to the Chicago area in 2028, but that's not a given. A look at why this legendary tournament -- once known as the Western Open -- has been bouncing all over the country. -
Victor Hovland rides greatest round of season to victory at BMW Championship
Aug 20, 2023 7:17 PM - Viktor Hovland fires a mind-blowing 9-under-par 61 to capture the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields on Sunday. -
Fitzpatrick's escape acts have him tied with Scheffler for lead at BMW Championship
Aug 19, 2023 8:37 PM - Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick produced a pair of jaw-dropping escape acts en route to a 4-under 66 that left him tied for the lead with Scottie Scheffler after the third round of the BMW Championship. -
Images of Rosemont arena's history to grace new mural
Aug 17, 2023 6:00 AM - From the circus and concerts, to DePaul basketball and the Chicago Wolves, images of the big shows and sporting events through the history of the Allstate Arena will soon grace a building mural across the street. -
"Don't yell 'You Da Man!'": 8 ways to be a good fan at this weekend's BMW Classic
Aug 16, 2023 8:46 AM - The 2023 BMW Championship, which as the Western Open debuted in 1899 in Glenview, hits Olympia Fields Country Club through Aug. 20. Course marshall John Hamilton chairman offers gallery etiquette tips. First up: Don't yell "You Da Man!" -
Women's World Cup security heightened ahead of opening match following deadly shooting in Auckland
Jul 20, 2023 7:30 AM - Security was heightened ahead of Thursday night's opening Women's World Cup game after a gunman killed two people at a downtown construction site in Auckland, roughly 12 hours ahead of co-host New Zealand's match against Norway.
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The PGA Tour will remove cut in elevated events next year. Is it the right call?
Jul 11, 2023 7:57 PM - When the BMW Championship comes to Olympia Fields Country Club in August, those 50 golfers will be automatically qualified to play in seven-to-eight "elevated events" on the PGA Tour next year. It's a controversial change that John Dietz takes a look at. -
BMW Championship golf tournament seeks volunteersNov 30, 2022 10:34 AM - The BMW Championship golf tournament, whose proceeds benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation of the Glenview-based Western Golf Association, is seeking volunteers for its event Aug. 15-20, 2023, at Olympia Fields Country Club.
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AEW stars to play charity softball game Thursday in RosemontAug 30, 2022 1:14 PM - The stars of All Elite Wrestling will play in a charity softball game Thursday in Rosemont to benefit My Block My Hood My City, a nonprofit organization to empower and inspire the youth of Chicago.
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