Articles filed under Golf
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Chicago-area sports radio journalist Rory Spears dies at 65Apr 04, 2025 6:08 pm - Rory Spears, a fixture in Chicago sports radio with deep roots in the local golf scene, died Wednesday at his home in Arlington Heights. He was 65.
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Sam Ryder takes only 21 putts for a 63 and leads Texas OpenApr 03, 2025 9:14 pm - Sam Ryder's neck was bothering him and he wasn't sure he could swing. He could definitely putt. Ryder took only 21 putts at the Valero Texas Open and shot a 63. That gives his a one-shot lead over Keith Mitchell. Former British Open champion Brian Harman was another shot behind.
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Brooke Henderson wins in another rout and Nelly Korda hangs on in LPGA Match PlayApr 03, 2025 9:09 pm - Brooke Henderson is having an easy time in the T-Mobile Match Play at Shadow Creek. The Canadian has needed only 27 holes to win two matches. The latest was a 5-and-4 victory over Gabriela Ruffels. But she still has one more match to reach the weekend. Friday determines who advances from each of the 16 groups.
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Kim’s comeback earns him a trip to the MastersApr 01, 2025 12:35 am - Michael Kim has revived his golf game enough to earn him a spot in this year’s Masters tournament.
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Hyo Joo Kim rallies with 64 and beats Lilia Vu in an LPGA playoff in ArizonaMar 30, 2025 9:19 pm - CHANDLER, Ariz. — Hyo Joo Kim rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday with an 8-under 64 to force a playoff, defeating Lilia Vu on the first extra hole with a 6-foot bird...
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Min Woo Lee holds off Scheffler and Woodland to win Houston Open for first PGA Tour titleMar 30, 2025 5:49 pm - HOUSTON — Min Woo Lee kept his calm amid tremendous charges by Scottie Scheffler and Gary Woodland, winning the Houston Open on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title with t...
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Scottie Scheffler ties his own course record with 62 for the lead in the Houston OpenMar 28, 2025 6:50 pm - Scottie Scheffler has the early lead at the Houston Open after tying the course record that he set in 2021. Scheffler opened with two straight birdies and was on his way to a 62. That gives him a one-shot lead over Taylor Pendrith among the early starters.
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Scottie Scheffler 2 back of a 4-way tie for the lead at Houston Open. Rory McIlroy 5 behindMar 27, 2025 8:29 pm - Ryan Gerard and Keith Mitchell are part of a four-way tie for the lead at the rainy and windy Houston Open. They each shot 65. Scottie Scheffler is two behind after a bogey-free 67, while Rory McIlroy was never too far away from his umbrella and shot a 70.
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Illinois golfers eye Masters spotsMar 25, 2025 3:28 pm - University of Illinois alums Thomas Detry and Brian Campbell will be playing in this year’s Masters golf tournament.
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Hovland back on top with victory at Valspar ChampionshipMar 23, 2025 6:22 pm - Viktor Hovland is back on top after Sunday’s PGA Tour victory at the Valspar Championship.