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Aldrich Potgieter hangs on to 1-shot lead in Mexico OpenFeb 22, 2025 7:04 pm - Aldrich Potgieter has a one-shot lead in the Mexico Open. He had reason to hope for a larger margin going for his first PGA Tour victory. The big hitter from South Africa led by three shots for so much of the back nine until a bogey from the bushes on the 17th hole and having to scramble for par after hitting 7-iron for his second shot on the par-5 18th.
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Big things on tap at next weekend’s Chicago Golf Show in RosemontFeb 21, 2025 2:55 pm - The Chicago Golf Show, the unofficial start to the Chicago golf season, kicks off its 40th anniversary season on Feb. 28 at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
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Ludvig Aberg rallies down the stretch at Torrey Pines to win the Genesis InvitationalFeb 16, 2025 5:59 pm - SAN DIEGO — Ludvig Aberg returned to Torrey Pines in far better health and showed it Sunday when he birdied four of the last six holes, including a 7-foot birdie on the 1...
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Patrick Rodgers takes the lead at Torrey Pines as Scheffler and McIlroy falterFeb 15, 2025 7:24 pm - Patrick Rodgers has a chance for his first PGA Tour victory after a wild day at the Genesis Invitational. Rodgers was at his best on the back nine and shot 68. That includes a bogey on the 18th hole when a wedge found the water. He's one shot ahead of Denny McCarthy, another player who has never won on tour.
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Davis Thompson leads by 1 over Scottie Scheffler with Rory McIlroy lurking at Torrey PinesFeb 14, 2025 8:56 pm - Davis Thompson has the lead at the Genesis Invitational thanks to a birdie on the final hole for a 66. He's one shot ahead of Scottie Scheffler. The world's No. 1 player only hit five fairways and still managed a bogey-free 67 at Torrey Pines.
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McCarthy’s big finish gives him the lead in the cold rain and brutal test of Torrey PinesFeb 13, 2025 8:23 pm - Denny McCarthy is leading the Genesis Invitational thanks to two holes to close out an otherwise tough and miserable day of weather. McCarthy finished birdie-eagle for a 68. That gives him a one-shot lead over Seamus Power and Patrick Rodgers.
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Quick return to Torrey Pines brings familiar setting with a lot more of golf’s best playersFeb 12, 2025 6:03 pm - So much about Torrey Pines looks just like it did three weeks ago. Only it's a new tournament with a far stronger field. The Genesis Invitational typically is held at venerable Riviera. But the LA wildfires burned up so much of the Pacific Palisades community that organizers were forced to relocate.
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Monahan says bringing LIV players back into the fold is a top priority for golfFeb 12, 2025 5:39 pm - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan says the White House meeting with President Donald Trump last week gets golf closer to reunification. The tour is negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf to become a minority investor.
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Yealimi Noh gets first LPGA win by 4 shots over Jin Young Ko at the Founders CupFeb 09, 2025 6:58 pm - BRADENTON, Fla. — Yealimi Noh turned a one-shot deficit into a three-shot lead over Jin Young Ko in the span of two holes on the back nine on Sunday and cruised from ther...
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Thomas Detry gets his first PGA Tour victory, a 7-shot romp at the Phoenix OpenFeb 09, 2025 6:19 pm - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Being in contention had always put Thomas Detry on fast-forward. His heart raced and his mind looked ahead instead of focusing on the moment. Knowing ...