ASIAN SWING UNDERWAY IN KOREA

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Golf Central

Thomas (63) surges for 2-shot lead at CJ Cup

BY Carson Williams — October 18, 2019 at 1:56 AM

Justin Thomas took a solid opening-round 68 and built on it Friday at the CJ Cup with a bogey-free, 9-under 63 to take a two-shot lead over Danny Lee into the weekend in South Korea.

Golf Central

JT (63) sets 36-hole tournament scoring record

BY Carson Williams — October 18, 2019 at 4:11 AM

After shooting a 4-under 68 in Thursday's opening round, Justin Thomas erupted for a bogey-free, 9-under 63 on Friday at the CJ Cup, setting the 36-hole tournament scoring record.

Golf Central

Watch: Phil hits flagstick on 353-yard, par 4

BY Golf Channel Digital — October 18, 2019 at 7:23 AM

Phil Mickelson loves to hit bombs and one of his big drives nearly resulted in an ace in Round 2 of the CJ Cup.

Golf Central

Spieth (65) hoping to spurn costly weekend woes

BY Carson Williams — October 18, 2019 at 2:37 AM

As of late, Jordan Spieth isn't like most people when the idea of the weekend brings a sense of relief and relaxation. In fact, it's been quite the opposite for him. But he's hoping that changes this week.

Golf Central

Hovland extends Tour record of rounds in 60s

BY Carson Williams — October 18, 2019 at 5:04 AM

A day after setting a PGA Tour record with his 18th consecutive round in the 60s, Hovland extended the record to 19 straight during Friday's second round of the CJ Cup.

KOEPKA-MCILROY 'RIVALRY'

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Golf Central

Chamblee: Koepka's comments 'disrespectful' about rivalry with McIlroy

Brandel Chamblee breaks down Brooks Koepka's comments about the existence of a rivalry with Rory McIlroy.

Golf Central

Koepka: No Rory 'rivalry'; I have all the majors

BY Will Gray — October 16, 2019 at 8:59 AM

World No. 1 Brooks Koepka downplayed the notion that there is any sort of rivalry between him and reigning FedExCup champ Rory McIlroy.

Golf Central

Isenhour: Koepka, McIlroy can elevate everyone else

Tripp Isenhour and Tim Rosaforte react to Brooks Koepka's comments on having no rivalry with Rory McIlroy.

Morning Drive

Hack: Koepka 'is the closest thing to Tiger Woods'

Damon Hack thinks Brooks Koepka's presentation on and off the course is totally contrived.

LPGA TOUR IN SHANGHAI

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News & Opinion

Henderson makes hole-in-one, leads Shanghai

BY Associated Press — October 18, 2019 at 7:06 AM

Brooke Henderson made a hole-in-one and shot an 8-under 64 to take the lead in the second round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai on Friday.

Golf Central

Watch: Altomare sinks ace to win car in Shanghai

BY Golf Channel Digital — October 17, 2019 at 3:18 AM

Brittany Altomare needed a jolt of energy after she made the turn during the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and that's exactly what she got at the par-3 second hole.

LPGA

Highlights: Henderson grabs lead with ace, round of 64

LPGA

Brooke (64): 'Got a lot of breaks … including the hole-in-one'

LPGA

Highlights: Henderson leads in China; J. Korda two back

INSTRUCTION: TIPS FOR YOUR WEEKEND

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PGA Tour Champions Learning Center

Champions clinic: Chip it closer, courtesy Kelly

Learn short game secrets from Jerry Kelly, presented by Tour Edge Exotics. Watch PGA Tour Champions Learning Center Wednesdays at 7 PM ET.

PGA Tour Champions

McCarron, coach: How to build a championship swing

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Extra Credit: How to face a scary tee shot

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Coaches Series: How to choose the right club around the green

NEWS AND OPINION

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Golf Central

Molinari splits with caddie, tabs ex-Rose looper

BY Will Gray — October 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM

Former Open champ Francesco Molinari has split with caddie Pello Iguaran and will turn to veteran looper Mark Fulcher beginning in 2020.

News & Opinion

A look back: 25 moments as Els turns 50

BY Rex Hoggard — October 16, 2019 at 8:15 AM

“The Big Easy” turns 50 years old on Thursday, and whether it was his smooth swing or his South African candor, there are no shortage of signature moments for Els.

Golf Central

Brooks (68) shares LPGA Q-School medalist honors

BY Randall Mell — October 17, 2019 at 10:04 PM

While studying for a history exam, University of Florida senior Sierra Brooks closed with a 4-under 68 Thursday to share medalist honors at the second stage of Q-School.

Golf Central

'True partnership' on horizon between LPGA/LET

BY Randall Mell — October 16, 2019 at 6:16 PM

The LPGA and Ladies European Tour have renewed talks that could lead to “a true partnership” between the two organizations.

College Central

College notes: Kicking around match-play ideas

BY Brentley Romine — October 16, 2019 at 4:00 AM

This week's college golf notebook takes a look at how the sport can add more match play to its season, plus is Texas Tech the best team in the men's game?

Golf Central

Woods announces plans for memoir 'Back'

BY Rex Hoggard — October 15, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Add a new title to Tiger Woods’ resume following an announcement Tuesday that he will author a memoir with HarperCollins Publishers.

AT LE GOLF NATIONAL

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Golf Central

Another rules fiasco: Siem docked 10 shots, DQs

BY Ryan Lavner — October 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Marcel Siem disqualified himself from the French Open on Thursday after he thought that preferred lies were in place for the opening round.

News & Opinion

Coetzee, Fox share lead at French Open

BY Associated Press — October 17, 2019 at 2:48 PM

George Coetzee and Ryan Fox both signed for 6-under 65 Thursday to take the Day 1 lead the Open de France.

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS ALL-ACCESS

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PGA Tour Champions

At home with the McCarrons: Grilling and chilling

Scott McCarron and his wife discuss their passion for cooking, as Scott demonstrates one of his favorite foods to grill on his smoker.

PGA Tour Champions

All-access: Kelly's got some surprises in Madison, Wisc.

Six-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jerry Kelly takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of his hometown of Madison, WI.

PGA Tour Champions

Mediate returns to his roots: At home course with first coach

Four-time PGA Tour Champions winner Rocco Mediate shows how he learned to play the game from longtime coach and two-time PGA Tour Champions winner Jim Ferree at Westmoreland CC in Western Pennsylvania.

GRILL ROOM

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Social Snapshots: October 2019

The best social media images from players' lives outside the ropes in Social Snapshots.

News & Opinion

The Social: Stokke'd for marriage and Wie celebrates 30 in Vegas

BY Jason Crook — October 15, 2019 at 12:40 PM

Rickie Fowler officially ties the knot in the most Rickie Fowler way possible and Michelle Wie celebrates her 30th birthday in Las Vegas (duh!).

Grill Room

Fowler, Stokke tie the knot in beach wedding

BY Grill Room Team — October 11, 2019 at 1:32 PM

Congratulations go out to Rickie Fowler and Allison Stokke, who revealed on Friday that they got married on Oct. 5.

Grill Room

Cardinals pitching coach Maddux cards two aces

BY Carson Williams — October 14, 2019 at 7:18 PM

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux struck gold Monday, carding two aces in the same round prior to his team's pivotal NLCS Game 3 matchup against the Washington Nationals.