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TaylorMade releases statement over Garcia comments
Having sponsored Sergio Garcia since 2002, TaylorMade Golf released an official statement Wednesday in light of the Spaniard's controversial comments. Read More
Clark: 'Not going to roll over and accept' anchor ban
As expected, Tuesday’s news that the USGA and R&A would ban anchoring was followed by word that the new rule’s fate may be decided in a courtroom not on a golf course. Read More
Garcia apologizes to Woods, calls comment 'stupid'
Acknowledging Wednesday that his remark was 'stupid and out of place,' Sergio Garcia again apologized to Tiger Woods. Read More

Tiger Woods at the 2013 Players Championship

Tiger: Sergio remark 'wrong, hurtful, inappropriate'

by Ryan Lavner | May 22, 2013 8:50 AM ET

Tiger Woods has responded to the racially insensitive remark made by Sergio Garcia on Tuesday night. Read More

Webb Simpson at the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship

Simpson takes to Twitter, calls for bifurcation

by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 9:42 PM ET

Reigning U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson took to Twitter Tuesday to voice his arguments against the ban on anchored putting strokes. Read More

Garcia apologizes for Woods 'fried chicken' remark

by Golf Channel Digital | May 21, 2013 7:50 PM ET

Sergio Garcia couldn’t resist taking another shot at Tiger Woods during Tuesday’s European Tour awards dinner in London. Read More

Top-ranked USC, San Jose St. lead women's NCAAs

by Golf Channel Digital | May 21, 2013 6:00 PM ET

Top-ranked USC has some surprising company atop the standings after the first round of the NCAA Women's Championship. Read More

Peterson to donate to Okla. tornado victims

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 4:49 PM ET

With relatives who live in Moore, Okla., John Peterson was watching Monday’s tornado devastation with plenty of concern – and vowed to help the cause afterward. Read More

Woods expands on relationship with Garcia

by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 4:43 PM ET

In an interview with CSN Washington, Tiger Woods expands on his frosty relationship with Sergio Garcia in the wake of their duel at TPC Sawgrass. Read More

Pettersson declines comment on ban for 'a few days'

by Rex Hoggard | May 21, 2013 4:22 PM ET

Carl Pettersson had just completed his breakfast deep within the confines of the Colonial clubhouse early Tuesday when a large television to his right flashed the news everyone had been waiting to hea... Read More

Pavin understands anchor ruling, doesn't agree

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 4:15 PM ET

Corey Pavin said Tuesday he understands why anchored strokes will be deemed against the rules beginning in 2016, even if he doesn’t necessarily agree with them. Read More

Zach Johnson, Dufner reunited at Crowne Plaza

by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 3:21 PM ET

After dueling at Colonial for 36 holes last year, Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner will be grouped for the first two rounds this year at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. Read More

Fowler wins Red Bull Off Course event

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 1:11 PM ET

Rickie Fowler is getting pretty adept at these inner-city trick shots. Read More

Washington's Williams wins Ben Hogan Award

by Ryan Lavner | May 21, 2013 12:27 PM ET

Chris Williams, a senior at Washington, won the Ben Hogan Award as the top player in college and amateur golf. Read More

Guan withdraws from U.S. Open qualifying

by Will Gray | May 21, 2013 11:20 AM ET

After accepting a sponsor exemption to next week's Memorial Tournament, 14-year-old Guan Tianlang has formally withdrawn from his U.S. Open sectional qualifier on June 3. Read More

LPGA releases statement on anchoring ban

by Golf Channel Digital | May 21, 2013 10:33 AM ET

The LPGA released a statement Tuesday, indicating it will comply with the USGA's implementation of Rule 14-1b in January of 2016 that will ban anchored strokes. Read More

Players show empathy for others affected by ban

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 10:07 AM ET

Even those PGA Tour members who are in favor of the USGA and R&A’s newest rule to ban the anchored stroke maintain they can feel some level of empathy for fellow players who will be most affected. Read More

Tom Lehman at the 2012 Regions Tradition

Lehman sides with PGA over R&A in anchor ban

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 10:01 AM ET

Former Ryder Cup captain and Open Championship winner Tom Lehman sided with the PGA of America after the announced anchor ban. Read More

Steele: Expect a player to sue USGA, R&A

by Jason Sobel | May 21, 2013 9:47 AM ET

Brendan Steele, a longtime user of the anchored-putting stroke, said Tuesday morning that he believes one or more PGA Tour members will soon take legal recourse. Read More