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McIlroy, on new committee, to be in Saudi talks

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Rory McIlroy will be involved in negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as a member of the newly formed transaction committee.

Schauffele seizes lead, Rory in mix at Wells Fargo

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Rory McIlroy positioned himself for a run at a record fourth Wells Fargo Championship title Thursday, opening with a 4-under 67 that left him three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele.

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Korda 6 shots back in quest for record win streak

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Nelly Korda carded a 3-under 69 at the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday, putting her six shots back of leader Rose Zhang after first-round play.

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Hossler, MacIntyre tied for lead in Myrtle Beach

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Beau Hossler and Robert MacIntyre share the first-round lead at the PGA Tour's inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic.

Thursday, May 9

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Matsuyama out of Wells Fargo with back injury

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Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship before the start of Thursday's first round with a back injury.

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Tiger has peek at Valhalla for PGA Championship

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With the PGA Championship set for next week in Louisville, Tiger Woods got an early look at Valhalla Golf Club during a practice round on Wednesday.

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Tiger lone player in PGA Tour's talks with Saudis

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Tiger Woods will be part of the "transaction subcommittee" on the board of the PGA Tour Enterprises that will handle day-to-day negotiations as PIF seeks to become a minority investor.

Wednesday, May 8

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Wyndham Clark looks to defend his title and Nelly Korda tries to continue her win streak

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A final stop before the PGA Championship for Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Justin Thomas & Co., Nelly Korda shines on the course (and the red carpet), and more from the golf world.

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Busy Korda: 'Not thought' about pursuit of record

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Nelly Korda, who is seeking to set the LPGA record with wins in six consecutive starts, said she has kept her mind off the pursuit by staying busy off the course.

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How to watch 2024 LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup: ESPN schedule

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It's time for the 2024 LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup! Will Nelly Korda defend her 2023 title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.

How to watch 2024 PGA Wells Fargo Championship: ESPN schedule

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It's time for the 2024 PGA Wells Fargo Championship! Will Wyndham Clark successfully defend his title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.

Making moves: LIV allows teams to trade players

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In a first for LIV, the 13 teams can negotiate trades through June 9 in an effort to improve their teams but without altering the contracts of players.

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Wells Fargo 1st round delayed with rain forecast

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With rain in the forecast, the opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Thursday was delayed by a few hours.

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Rory: Other players balked over return to board

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Rory McIlroy will no longer replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board and the board of directors of PGA Tour Enterprises, saying there were some on the board "that were maybe uncomfortable with me coming back on for some reason."

Tuesday, May 7

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Seven LIV golfers invited to PGA Championship

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The PGA Championship officially has Tiger Woods in a field released Tuesday that also includes invitations to seven players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf.

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Path to Paris: Aditi Ashok has form and experience, can she shake off big-event bogey?

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Aditi Ashok finished 41st at the 2016 Olympics and just fell short of a medal at Tokyo. Can she make it count at Paris?

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Aberg elects to skip Quail Hollow with 'knee issue'

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Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg, who finished second in his Masters debut last month, withdrew on Monday from this week's PGA Tour event, in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a knee issue but, he expects to return in time for next week's PGA…

Monday, May 6

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Gooch gets special invite to PGA Championship

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Talor Gooch of LIV Golf announced Monday on social media that he received an invitation to play in the PGA Championship next week.

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NBA star-backed TGL entry boasts Aberg, Clark

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The TGL's Bay Golf Club team, owned by Mark Lowry and partners Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala, will be composed of Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry and Min Woo Lee.

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Pendrith wins Byron Nelson, his 1st PGA Tour title

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Taylor Pendrith, the third-round leader who two-putted for birdie on the 18th hole, took advantage of Ben Kohles' final-hole meltdown to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday in McKinney, Texas, for his first PGA Tour title.

Sunday, May 5

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Dunlap wins in Texas after final-round rainout

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Scott Dunlap won his first PGA Tour Champions title in nearly 10 years after being declared the 36-hole winner of the Insperity Invitational when rain washed out the final round.

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Otaegui wins China Open, into PGA Championship

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Adrian Otaegui shot 7-under 65 in his final round to win the China Open by one shot and earn a spot in the PGA Championship later this month.

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Koepka wins in Singapore to claim fourth LIV title

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Brooks Koepka shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the LIV Golf tournament in Singapore, his fourth victory on the circuit.

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Pendrith, eyeing 1st Tour win, atop Byron Nelson

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Taylor Pendrith, vying for his first PGA Tour victory, had an 8-under 63 on Saturday for a 1-shot lead over second-round leader Jake Knapp.

Saturday, May 4

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Koepka fires 7-under 64 to lead LIV Singapore

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Brooks Koepka, looking for his fourth victory on the LIV Golf circuit, shot a 7-under 64 on Saturday to lead by three strokes after the second round in Singapore.

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16-year-old youngest to make Tour cut in 11 years

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Kris Kim, a 16-year-old English amateur playing on a sponsor exemption at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, became the youngest player in 11 years to make the cut in a PGA Tour event.

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Scheffler not in field at Wells Fargo Championship

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Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world golf rankings, is not in the field for next week's Wells Fargo Championship as he and his wife await the birth of their first child.

Friday, May 3

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Muñoz shoots 6-under 65 to lead LIV Singapore

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Sebastián Muñoz shot a 6-under 65 on Friday to lead after the first round of the LIV Golf tournament in Singapore.

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Wallace on rebound, up by 1 at Byron Nelson

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Matt Wallace shot an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead over seven players in the first round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday. Local favorite Jordan Spieth was at 3 under.

Thursday, May 2

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Cowan leaving Furyk's bag for PGA Tour return

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Caddie Mike "Fluff" Cowan and Jim Furyk have parted ways amicably after 25 years together.