PGA TOUR AT COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB

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Finau leads Spieth by one at windy Colonial

BY Will Gray — May 23, 2019 at 6:15 PM

With winds swirling at Colonial, Tony Finau shot a 6-under 64 to take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth after the opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge.

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Claw grip propels Finau (64) to Schwab lead

BY Will Gray — May 23, 2019 at 2:20 PM

After switching to a claw putting grip, Tony Finau rolled in seven birdies en route to a 64 that gave him an early lead at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

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Watch: Spieth on birdie barrage at Colonial

BY Golf Channel Digital — May 23, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Jordan Spieth insisted at last week's PGA that he was no longer in a slump. For further proof, he went on a birdie barrage Thursday at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

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Winner, Contender, Pretender at the Charles Schwab Challenge

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The incredible ball striking of Ben Hogan

Ben Hogan was an amazing ball striker in this sneak peek of the newest Golf Films documentary, Hogan, June 17 and 18 only on Golf Channel.

TIGER BACK IN ACTION NEXT WEEK

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Woods commits to Memorial ahead of U.S. Open

BY Rex Hoggard — May 23, 2019 at 10:11 AM

Tiger Woods committed to next week’s Memorial Tournament on Thursday morning ending speculation that he might not play between the PGA Championship and U.S. Open.

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DUKE WINS NCAA WOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Duke digs deep to close curtain on Kupcho, Wake Forest in NCAA women’s final

BY Brentley Romine — May 22, 2019 at 11:20 PM

Jennifer Kupcho came back to school for this moment, but the Duke Blue Devils stole a victory away from the No. 1-ranked amateur and her Wake Forest teammates in an extra-hole thriller at the NCAAs.

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Carta: 'We have 2 more titles' than Duke hoops

BY Brentley Romine — May 22, 2019 at 10:59 PM

Duke's women's golf team won its seventh NCAA title on Wednesday and made sure to note that it has two more than the storied men's basketball program.

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Duke tops Wake for NCAA women's national title

BY Associated Press — May 22, 2019 at 8:41 PM

The longest day at rain-soaked Blessings Golf Club concluded with three of the five matches going extra holes and Duke edged Wake Forest 3-2 for its seventh NCAA title in women's golf.

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Highlights: Duke topples Wake Forest in extra holes

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Duke team comes together, has a lot of fun during national title run

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'No words to describe' loss: Kupcho looks ahead to pro career after NCAAs

GOLFPASS: INSIDE KUPCHO'S GAME

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'Playing Lessons' with Jennifer Kupcho

Amateur stalwart Jennifer Kupcho is getting ready to begin her professional career. Blair O'Neal gets insight into her game in 'Playing Lessons', exclusively on GolfPass.

MEN'S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS FRIDAY

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Georgia vs. Oklahoma State, 2009: The greatest title match that never was

BY Ryan Lavner — May 23, 2019 at 9:37 AM

In 2009, the top two men's programs met in the NCAA championships. Only, it was in the quarterfinals of match play. It was an epic match, but only for a mythical title.

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Oklahoma’s ‘Burly Boys’ ready for final ride

BY Brentley Romine — May 23, 2019 at 7:31 PM

Oklahoma's Quade Cummins, Blaine Hale and Brad Dalke will have one last go together at the NCAA Championship this week.

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Why Blessings could make OK State feel at home

BY Brentley Romine — May 23, 2019 at 8:15 PM

Last year, Oklahoma State made the most of its home-course advantage, winning the NCAA title in front of its fans. This year, the Cowboys aren’t at home, but in a way it kind of feels like it.

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NCAA Men's Championship: Wolff among players to watch

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NCAA Men's Championship: Predictions

NEWS AND OPINION

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Daly request for Open cart 'under consideration'

BY Will Gray — May 23, 2019 at 11:15 AM

After successfully petitioning the PGA of America for use of a cart last week at Bethpage, John Daly has made a similar request for The Open this summer.

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Thomas (wrist) expected to return at Memorial

BY Will Gray — May 21, 2019 at 2:38 PM

Out since the Masters with a wrist injury, world No. 5 Justin Thomas is expected to return to action next week at the Memorial Tournament.

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Weir among U.S. Open qualifiers in Dallas

BY Will Gray — May 21, 2019 at 9:01 AM

Having recently celebrated his 49th birthday, Mike Weir was among 10 players who qualified for next month's U.S. Open at a sectional Monday in Dallas.

SENIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

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Weather, Oak Hill combine for tough Senior PGA

BY Associated Press — May 22, 2019 at 9:22 PM

Oak Hill is notable for its narrow fairways, tiny greens and an unforgiving rough. Combine that with a wild weather forecast and the Senior PGA Championship is shaping up as a very tough test.

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Stricker wearing many hats as he preps for Senior PGA Championship

Steve Stricker reveals his strategy to address multiple responsibilities on PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, and as captain of the U.S. 2020 Ryder Cup team.

TOUR OF THE TOURS

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Wallace (67) one back at Made In Denmark

BY Associated Press — May 23, 2019 at 3:17 PM

Coming off his best finish at a major, Matt Wallace shot a 4-under 67 Thursday and was one stroke off the first-round lead at the start of his defense of the Made In Denmark.

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Law tied for R1 lead at Pure Silk Championship

BY Associated Press — May 23, 2019 at 7:57 PM

Bronte Law chipped in for eagle as part of a 6-under 65 on Thursday for a share of the lead in the Pure Silk Championship with Anna Nordqvist and Jennifer Song.

KOEPKA A MAJOR FORCE

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Should Koepka win more? Eh, he's doing fine

BY Rex Hoggard — May 20, 2019 at 3:51 PM

If the knock on Brooks Koepka is that he only wins majors, then we're searching for problems where none exist.

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Not overlooked, not disrespected, not overshadowed; he's King Koepka now

BY Ryan Lavner — May 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM

King Kong ain't got nothing on Brooks Koepka. He's the most dominant force in men's golf, when it comes to the biggest events. And everyone knows it.

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A closer look: Hard to appreciate Koepka's greatness in real time

BY Will Gray — May 20, 2019 at 7:40 PM

In just two short years, Brooks Koepka has gone from talented up-and-comer to one of the all-time greats. He's rewriting the record books so quickly it's hard to appreciate just how good he's been.

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Rosaforte Report: Recipe to Koepka's success

BY Tim Rosaforte — May 21, 2019 at 8:06 AM

Meet Michael Parker, a 50-year-old chef who helps fuel the likes of Brooks Koepka and other South Florida Tour players.

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Vegas sets O/U for Koepka career majors at 7.5

BY Will Gray — May 21, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Fresh off his PGA Championship win, Las Vegas bookmakers opened a prop on Brooks Koepka's career major haul and set the target at 7.5 titles.

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Koepka the betting favorite for Pebble Beach

BY Will Gray — May 20, 2019 at 1:39 PM

Brooks Koepka has been installed as the betting favorite for the U.S. Open as he looks to become the first player in more than a century to win three straight titles.