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Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record by opening round with 9 straight birdies in Arkansas

Lauren Coughlin sets LPGA record by opening round with 9 straight birdies in Arkansas

The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 26 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story

Lauren Coughlin became the first player in LPGA history to open a round with nine straight birdies, running the table through nine holes at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Saturday.

Americans made a small dent in Internationals lead at the Presidents Cup

Americans made a small dent in Internationals lead at the Presidents Cup

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 26 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story

The Americans filled the leaderboard with their red numbers Saturday morning, and then had to rely on Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns rallying late in their fourballs match to at least make a dent in the International lead at the Presidents Cup.

International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

International sweep puts Team USA in a 7-3 hole at the Presidents Cup

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 25 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story

Nick Taylor got his team into a mess with a bad drive and there was only one way to get out of it. The Canadian took stock of the wind and his adrenaline, took a little off a 9-iron from 151 yards and delivered a clutch shot a foot from the hole that led to a full point Friday in the Presidents Cup.

Ryan Gerard in contention at French Open as Matt Fitzpatrick leads

Ryan Gerard in contention at French Open as Matt Fitzpatrick leads

The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 25 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story

Ryan Gerard might have been representing the United States in the Presidents Cup this week.

Scheffler and Burns finally win together and stake Americans to 3-2 lead in Presidents Cup

Scheffler and Burns finally win together and stake Americans to 3-2 lead in Presidents Cup

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 24 - 6:29 p.m. | Save Story

Best of friends in golf, winless as partners in team play, Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns looked like that dubious drought might continue Thursday in the Presidents Cup.

Jackson Koivun goes from NCAA title to Presidents Cup debut in 112 days

Jackson Koivun goes from NCAA title to Presidents Cup debut in 112 days

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 23 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story

Only four years ago, Jackson Koivun played in the Junior Presidents Cup as a high school senior and wandered around Quail Hollow Club a little star struck being around the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas.

Adam Scott is playing in his 12th straight Presidents Cup and desperate to be on a winning team

Adam Scott is playing in his 12th straight Presidents Cup and desperate to be on a winning team

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 23 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story

Adam Scott was a fresh face at age 23 and getting feisty under the darkening sky in South Africa. The Presidents Cup was tied. Ernie Els and Tiger Woods were in a tense playoff when the captains agreed to a tie, meaning the Americans would keep the cup as defending champions.

Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter

Scottie Scheffler is the dominant player in golf. The Cups have been another matter

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 22 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story

Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournament worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the last five years.

Snedeker wants Americans to feel they're starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

Snedeker wants Americans to feel they're starting over in a Presidents Cup they always win

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 21 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story

The Americans broke into three groups on a light day of practice Monday at Medinah, all of them looking comfortable and trading occasional barbs. The Presidents Cup always seems to feel like a happy occasion, and for good reason: They almost never lose.

J.J. Spaun wins Europe's flagship event after being left off US Presidents Cup team

J.J. Spaun wins Europe's flagship event after being left off US Presidents Cup team

The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 20 - 2:55 p.m. | Save Story

J.J. Spaun responded to his disappointment of being left off the U.S. Presidents Cup team by winning the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday, making four birdies on the last five holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot victory in his debut at the European tour's flagship event.

McIlroy produces big finish with eagle at No. 18 to move into contention at BMW PGA Championship

McIlroy produces big finish with eagle at No. 18 to move into contention at BMW PGA Championship

The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 19 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story

Rory McIlroy hit a 4-iron from 230 yards to inside 2 feet and holed the eagle putt to finish off a 3-under 69 on Saturday and move into contention to win the BMW PGA Championship for the second time.

Gerard leads by 2 at Wentworth after big finish as Rahm, Reed and Fleetwood miss cut

Gerard leads by 2 at Wentworth after big finish as Rahm, Reed and Fleetwood miss cut

The Associated Press | Updated Sept. 18 - 1:57 p.m. | Save Story

Ryan Gerard finished eagle-birdie to shoot a 7-under 65 on Friday and take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the BMW PGA Championship, which will not feature Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood or Jon Rahm over the weekend.

Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump's takeover of East Potomac golf course

Park Service quietly awards contracts to work on Trump's takeover of East Potomac golf course

Matthew Daly, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 16 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story

The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump's planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee said Wednesday.

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 15 - 10:18 a.m. | Save Story

the top level.

PGA Tour not contemplating path back for LIV players similar to Brooks Koepka

PGA Tour not contemplating path back for LIV players similar to Brooks Koepka

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 15 - 9:30 a.m. | Save Story

CEO Brian Rolapp said Tuesday the PGA Tour is not considering a path back for LIV Golf players like the program it offered Brooks Koepka and three other top players at the start of the year.

Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros

Trump loves the game of golf and takes pride in his relationships with some of the pros

Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story

President Donald Trump has presented Irishman Shane Lowry, winner of the Irish Open, with the championship trophy. The tournament was played at the golf resort Trump owns in Ireland. Trump is an avid golfer and isn't shy about his friendships with the pros. And the Republican president may now add Lowry to the lineup. Trump speaks of friendships with South African golfers Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Gary Player, and Americans Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau, among others. The president spent the weekend at his golf resort in Doonbeg, Ireland, to watch the competition.

Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup

Team captain Angela Stanford rues missed putts by Americans and slow greens at the Solheim Cup

Mike Corder, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 13 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story

For Team USA, this Solheim Cup might best be remembered for two extraordinary putts.

Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory

Vamos! Team Europe regains Solheim Cup from the United States as Ciganda and Woad seal victory

Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 13 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story

sealed it.

Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish

Two huge putts from Kupcho give US renewed hope in remarkable Solheim Cup finish

Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated Sept. 12 - 2:13 p.m. | Save Story

Jennifer Kupcho first shushed the Europeans with her finger against her lips. Then she did it with her putter.

Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open

Shane Lowry one-putts every green on back nine and builds 4-shot lead in Irish Open

The Associated Press | Posted Sept. 12 - 1:54 p.m. | Save Story

Shane Lowry thrilled his home crowd Saturday in the Irish Open, which included a visit by President Donald Trump, by one-putting every green on the back nine for a 5-under 65, and a four-shot lead going into the final round.