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Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic

Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday.
Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Women's British Open on second playoff hole

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Women's British Open on second playoff hole

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 2 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women's British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title.
Davis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit

Davis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Davis Riley has put himself in a position to win on the PGA Tour for the first time in more than two years and to earn a postseason bid.
Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women's British Open

Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryu's late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Women's British Open

The Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yealimi Noh took advantage of a surprising collapse by Haeran Ryu and found her rhythm at just the right time Saturday, with four birdies over the last 10 holes for a 2-under 69 that gave her a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Women's British Open.
Daniel Summerhays survives cut, 6 other locals not so lucky at 35th Utah Championship

Daniel Summerhays survives cut, 6 other locals not so lucky at 35th Utah Championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 31 - 10:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former BYU golfer Daniel Summerhays shot 7-under-par 63 to slide into a tie for 25th at 9-under Friday at Ogden Golf and Country Club.
Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61

Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted July 31 - 5:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cameron Young birdied seven of his first eight holes in the second round of the Rocket Classic and thought he had a shot at the lowest score in PGA Tour history.
Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit

Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Posted July 30 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peter Malnati has missed more cuts than he has made on the PGA Tour this season, filling his head with doubts about his game.
Ogden natives Connor Howe, Mitchell Schow take aim at 35th Utah Championship

Ogden natives Connor Howe, Mitchell Schow take aim at 35th Utah Championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 2:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden natives Connor Howe and Mitchell Schow are among the locals that will tee it up Thursday through Sunday in the Utah Championship at Ogden Golf and Country Club.
Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler by 3 strokes

Jackson Koivun wins the 3M Open in his 3rd pro start, holding off Scottie Scheffler by 3 strokes

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated July 26 - 6:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jackson Koivun felt the nerves but never flinched, securing his first PGA Tour win in the face of a strong finish by the world's top-ranked player and clear fan favorite in Scottie Scheffler.
Jenny Shin claims her first LPGA win in more than a decade at Women's Scottish Open

Jenny Shin claims her first LPGA win in more than a decade at Women's Scottish Open

The Associated Press  |  Updated July 26 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Korean golfer Jenny Shin has ended a decade-long wait for a second LPGA victory with a win at the Women's Scottish Open. She finished with a two-shot victory, more than 10 years after her first win. Shin, who won the Texas Shootout in May 2016, carded a 3-over 75 on the Dundonald Links. A Lim Kim finished second with a 4-under 68, while Pajaree Anannarukarn was third on Sunday. The Women's Scottish Open is part of a European swing between the Evian Championship and the Women's British Open.
Koivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9

Koivun moves 3 strokes up at the 3M Open with a 3rd-round 61 and tournament-record back 9

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated July 25 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par, setting a tournament record with a 28 on the back nine at the TPC Twin Cities.
Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, 15th in PGA Tour history

Michael Kim shoots 59 at 3M Open, 15th in PGA Tour history

Mike Cook, Associated Press  |  Updated July 24 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Kim shot the 15th 59 in PGA Tour history Friday, making a 24-foot putt for birdie on the 18th hole at the 3M Open.
British Open winner Ryan Fox arrives back in New Zealand, hankering for sleep and a pie

British Open winner Ryan Fox arrives back in New Zealand, hankering for sleep and a pie

Steve Mcmorran, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 9:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Fox arrived back in New Zealand on Friday after carrying the British Open championship -winner's claret jug from one side of the world to the other, hankering for some sleep and a gourmet pie.
Kohles shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the 3M Open. Scheffler 3 shots back

Kohles shoots 62 to take the 1st-round lead in the 3M Open. Scheffler 3 shots back

Mike Cook, Associated Press  |  Posted July 23 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ben Kohles eagled the final hole for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead Thursday after the first round of the 3M Open, leaving top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three shots back.
Utah women's state amateur: Westminster's Ashley Lam holds off 6-time champ Kelsey Chugg for title

Utah women's state amateur: Westminster's Ashley Lam holds off 6-time champ Kelsey Chugg for title

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rising junior at Westminster pitched her approach shot 104 yards within 5 feet of the hole to clinch her first Utah women's state amateur championship, 1 up over six-time champion Kelsey Chugg at Oakridge Country Club.
LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours

LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining new alliance with European and PGA tours

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 21 - 6:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

LIV Golf suffered a potential setback Tuesday when the PGA Tour, European tour and Asian Tour announced a strategic alliance aimed at global collaboration that is likely to affect the partnership the Asian Tour had with LIV.
Weber State's Bayer earns medalist honors, setting up match play at 120th Utah women's state amateur

Weber State's Bayer earns medalist honors, setting up match play at 120th Utah women's state amateur

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The rising junior at Weber State shot 1-under-par 71 to take medalist honors Monday at Oakridge Country Club, carding three birdies and an eagle to clinch the No. 1 seed for match play beginning Tuesday.
Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors

Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 19 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year.
Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

Ryan Fox wins the British Open with a birdie on the final hole

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated July 19 - 2:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Fox capped off an amazing week at the British Open with a finish he won't forget. The 39-year-old from New Zealand made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 68 to capture his first major championship. It was only the fifth birdie on the tough closing hole at Royal Birkdale on Sunday. It gave Fox a one-shot victory over hard-luck Cameron Young. The American shot a 64 and waited more than two hours to see if it would hold up. It almost did until Fox kept bouncing back from bogeys and finished with a birdie.
Cameron Young waited and waited some more. Then another British Open slipped from his grasp

Cameron Young waited and waited some more. Then another British Open slipped from his grasp

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted July 19 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cameron Young was waiting on the range at Royal Birkdale, driver in hand, when a huge roar came that he didn't want to hear.