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Wednesday, May 22

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Schauffele admits first major win has got rid of the chip on his shoulder

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When Xander Schauffele carded a record-equalling 62 in the opening round of the 106th US PGA Championship, the jokes soon followed. “Schauffele staking his claim for 2nd place” read a typical post on social media, one of many variations on…

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Teenage amateur Kris Kim set for Belfry homecoming

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English teenager Kris Kim will make his debut on the DP World Tour in August at the British Masters. The 16-year-old amateur, the son of former LPGA player Ji-Hyun Suh, became the youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour in 11 years…

Monday, May 20

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Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment date rescheduled to June 3

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Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment date has been postponed by almost two weeks until Monday, June 3. The world number one had been due to be arraigned on Tuesday following his arrest during the US PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in…

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SCHAUFFELE MAKES MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH AT THE PGA

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Xander Schauffele finally added a major trophy to his Olympic gold medal and seven PGA Tour titles after winning the 108th PGA Championship

NELLY MAKES IT SIX FROM SEVEN

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Nelly Korda held off Hannah Green at the Mizuho Americas Open to claim her sixth win in her last seven starts on the LPGA Tour. The world number one, who had won on five consecutive victories before last week’s Cognizant Founders Cup,…

Xander Schauffele hails ‘awesome’ birdie that clinched first major title

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Xander Schauffele hailed his “hectic and awesome” winning birdie after securing his maiden major title in the US PGA Championship. Schauffele carded a final round of 65 at Valhalla to hold off the challenges of Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor…

Saturday, May 18

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Scheffler moves into PGA contention after putting arrest behind him

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In what will go down as one of the more unusual days in Major championship history, world no.1 Scottie Scheffler was released from jail just in time for his second-round tee time and fired a five-under-par 66 to sit just three shots off…

Wednesday, May 15

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: TEE TIMES FOR ROUNDS 1 & 2

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The tee times for the opening two rounds of the 2024 PGA Championship have been announced, with the season's second major at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky featuring a two-tee start.

Tuesday, May 14

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Poulter and McDowell among LIV Golf stars signed up for International Series London

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Former Ryder Cup stars Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell will be among the players on show at the International Series England, an Asian Tour event that is being held Foxhills Club & Resort in Surrey from August 8-11.

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France seals victory over England at Moortown

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An exceptional France side managed to hold their nerve on the final day at Moortown Golf Club in West Yorkshire to secure a 13.5-10.5 win in the biennial International Match with England.

Monday, May 13

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McIlroy storms to Wells Fargo victory ahead of next major bid

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Rory McIlroy claimed back-to-back PGA Tour titles as he overhauled Xander Schauffele with a stunning back-nine display at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Sunday, May 12

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Rory McIlroy denies Tiger Woods rift

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Rory McIlroy admitted he and Tiger Woods have differing views on the direction of men’s golf but denied suggestions of a rift with the 15-time major champion. The pair, plus 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott, are part of a newly-formed seven…

Friday, May 10

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Rory McIlroy involved in talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf

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Rory McIlroy said he has been “some way” involved with discussions with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. McIlroy has long been one of the most vocal critics of LIV Golf, insisting in July last year that he would rather retire than play on the…

Thursday, May 9

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Motocaddy extends sponsorship of Clutch Pro Tour

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Following a successful first season, electric trolley brand Motocaddy has extended its partnership as the Official Golf Trolley Partner of the Clutch Pro Tour and its associated Amateur and Junior Tours into the 2024 season. Motocaddy will…

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Foxhills to offer six spots in Asian Tour event to local qualifiers

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Professional golfers and elite amateurs in the UK can compete for the chance to play against some of the biggest names in golf at the International Series England, the Asian Tour sanctioned tournament being held at Foxhills Club & Resort…

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LIV Golf opens mid-season transfer window

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LIV Golf is bidding to shake up its format still further with the launch of its first ever mid-season trading window, which will enable team captains to switch up their teams during the middle of the 14-event schedule.

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King Charles accepts patronage of The R&A

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The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has announced that His Majesty, King Charles III has accepted the patronage of the club.

Wednesday, May 8

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Sixteen LIV golfers set to tee it up at PGA Championship

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Defending champion Brooks Koepka, past winners Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and world No.1 Scottie Scheffler will headline the 156-man field at the second major of year, the US PGA Championship.

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The Buckinghamshire unveils stylish £10m clubhouse renovation

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The Buckinghamshire Golf Club welcomed VIP guests and members to the grand reopening of its 17th century house on May 3 following an investment of more than £10 million.

Sunday, May 5

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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: WHO WILL WIN IN VALHALLA?

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The US PGA Championship is being held at Vahalla Golf Club in Kentucky for the first time since Rory McIlroy’s victory in 2014. But can a return to happy hunting grounds provide the ingredients for the Northern Irishman to enjoy a long…

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Otaegui weathers the storm to win Volvo China Open

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Adrian Otaegui overturned a five-shot deficit to secure his fifth DP World Tour title at the Volvo China Open and earn a spot in the US PGA Championship later this month.

Thursday, May 2

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PETER OOSTERHUIS – 1948-2024

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Peter Oosterhuis, winner of four consecutive order of merit titles on the European Tour from 1971-74, and winner of 20 tournaments during his 25-year professional career, has died at the age of 75

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Golf GameBook signs Sami Välimäki as brand ambassador

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Golf GameBook, a leading golf app with over 1.5 million users worldwide, has signed of Finnish PGA Tour player Sami Välimäki as its new global ambassador.

Wednesday, May 1

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Golf Foundation’s ‘Play in May’ campaign gets under way

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The Golf Foundation’s new Play In May campaign kicked off today (May 1), with every golfer in GB&I being asked to support ‘Unleash Your Drive in Schools’ via a special competition.

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Peters family claim fifth Mothers & Daughters’ title

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Defending champions Ann and Alex Peters from Shifnal Golf Club in Shropshire retained the Mothers and Daughters’ title with a one-shot victory at Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club

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Jay Bothroyd hoping new project shows that ‘golf can be fun’

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Former England striker Jay Bothroyd hopes swapping the penalty area for a new project on the fairway can help offer improved access to golf for young players and increase diversity participation levels. Bothroyd started his football career…

Monday, Apr 29

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Landgraf wins R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship

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Louise Landgraf held her nerve in a play-off to become the first French winner of the R&A Girls’ U16 Amateur Championship at The Berkshire.

Sunday, Apr 28

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Reynolds reflects on five decades at Royal Cinque Ports

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A new era will dawn at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club this autumn when Andrews Reynolds, the Kent venue’s longstanding Head PGA Professional, hands over the reins after almost five decades in the job. Filling Reynolds’ big shoes is 31-year…

DP World Tour boss insists no loophole needed for LIV stars to play Ryder Cup

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DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings insists Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton will not be exploiting a “loophole” to remain eligible for the Ryder Cup. Rory McIlroy’s immediate reaction to Rahm joining LIV Golf in December was to call for…

Friday, Apr 26

Clutch Pro Tour events to receive official world ranking points

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The Official World Golf ranking has announced that it is to begin awarding ranking points to the Clutch Pro Tour, whose events, like LIV Golf, comprise just 54 holes.