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Thomas builds 1-shot lead in Mexico as Rahm makes his move

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 22, 2020

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Justin Thomas has done just about everything at the Mexico Championship except win.Even with a one-shot lead going into the final round, Saturday was enough of a reminder that no lead is safe at Chapultepec Golf Club and nothing comes...

Viktor Hovland shoots 64 to take Puerto Rico Open lead

February 22, 2020

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Viktor Hovland shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the windy Puerto Rico Open.“Hopefully, I just continue doing what I have been doing the first three days,”...

Bryson DeChambeau birdies his way to 1-shot lead in Mexico

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 21, 2020

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau kept making so many birdies in the Mexico Championship that when he rolled in his ninth one from 45 feet, all he could do was throw his hands in the air in pure wonder.He wasn't alone Friday in making birdies, although...

McIlroy roars out to a 2-shot lead in Mexico Championship

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 20, 2020

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rory McIlroy switched back to his old putter for the Mexico Championship and it made a world of difference. It helps that he's still hitting the ball like the No. 1 player in the world.McIlroy ripped a 4-iron from 275 yards into the...

Adam Scott wins at Riviera, and this time it counts

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 16, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Scott contemplated the safe shot to get him out of his mess on the 15th hole at Riviera, knowing it would probably cost him his two-shot lead but not yet the tournament.On a Sunday filled with big blunders and untimely mistakes,...

McIlroy, Scott, Kuchar share lead at Riviera; Woods falters

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 15, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Put together the best field of the year on a course players regard as one of the ultimate tests, and the result is a final round at Riviera loaded with possibilities.Rory McIlroy kept patient through some missed opportunities by making...

Kuchar leads by 2 at Riviera as Woods falls 9 shots behind

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 14, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Kuchar made a mess of the easiest hole at Riviera. He couldn't find the fairway and felt he was on the defensive all afternoon Friday in the Genesis Invitational.He was good enough with the short irons that Kuchar still managed...

Kuchar shoots 64 to lead Riviera; Tiger wastes strong start

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods began with an unknowing tribute to Kobe Bryant by making an eagle putt that optical cameras measured at 24 feet, 8 inches. He ended his opening round with a reminder that getting around Riviera unscathed is no small task.That's...

Taylor handles the wind, Mickelson to win at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 9, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nick Taylor knew the odds were not in his favor Sunday at Pebble Beach.Already nervous about facing Phil Mickelson for the first time with only a one-shot lead, Taylor found himself watching Lefty's short-game highlight show...

Taylor takes 1-shot lead over Mickelson at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 8, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — For his final act on a day filled with short-game magic, Phil Mickelson hit a full-swing flop shot over a bunker that landed in just the right spot on the 18th green at Pebble Beach that it rolled out to 4 feet from the cup.Somehow,...

Jason Day climbs within 2 of the lead at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON | February 7, 2020

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Jason Day received a warm reminder Friday at Pebble Beach how good it feels to hit shots the way he wants, make a bunch of putts and see his name high on the leaderboard.Day made two long birdie putts across the green, holed...

Sagstrom has 1-stroke lead after 2 rounds at LPGA’s Vic Open

February 7, 2020

BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — First-round leader Madelene Sagstrom held a one-stroke lead over American rival Ally McDonald after two rounds of the LPGA's Vic Open.The tournament features male and female professionals playing in alternate groups over...