Long outduels Mickelson for Desert Classic win

By Brentley Romine January 20, 2019 at 4:58 PM

In just his sixth career PGA Tour start, Adam Long held off Phil Mickelson and Adam Hadwin to win the Desert Classic with birdie on his 72nd hole.

Golf Central

Watch: Phil juuuust misses birdie on 72nd hole, but Long does not

By Golf Channel Digital January 20, 2019 at 6:53 PM

Phil Mickelson and Adam Long both had birdie putts on the 72nd hole at the Desert Classic. Mickelson missed, Long made, and Long won.

Golf Central

'Terrible putting day' dooms Mickelson on Sunday at Desert Classic

By Ryan Lavner January 20, 2019 at 7:15 PM

Phil Mickelson’s putter went cold at the worst possible time and it cost him a shot at his 44th career PGA Tour title on Sunday.

Equipment Insider

What's in the bag: Desert Classic winner Long

By Golf Channel Digital January 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Adam Long, in just his sixth career PGA Tour start, won the Desert Classic on Sunday in La Quinta, Calif. Here's a look inside of his bag.

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Desert Classic payout: Long collects more than $1.06 million

By Brentley Romine January 20, 2019 at 7:54 PM

Adam Long notched his first PGA Tour victory in just his sixth career start Sunday at the Desert Classic, collecting more than $1.06 million in the process.

Golf Central

‘Long shot’ beats out Mickelson, Hadwin at Desert Classic

Golf Central

Who is Adam Long? Well, glad you asked ...

PGA Tour

Mickelson (69): 'I had a terrible putting day'

News & Opinion

LPGA rings in the new year with a party and Ji enjoys the spoils

By Randall Mell January 20, 2019 at 6:30 PM

The LPGA's season-opener was unlike anything the tour has seen, with celebs and a party atmosphere. All seemed to enjoy the week, but none more so than Eun-Hee Ji.

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MLB Hall of Famer Smoltz closes again, this time for golf title

By Randall Mell January 20, 2019 at 6:56 PM

John Smoltz, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, takes the celebrity title at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions.

Golf Central

Ko (77) falters on back nine Sunday at Diamond Resorts TOC

By Randall Mell January 20, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Lydia Ko took a share of the lead to the back nine Sunday at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions, but a couple of untimely hooks into heavy wind derailed her.

Golf Central

Ji survives cold and wind to win LPGA tour opener

By Associated Press January 20, 2019 at 5:24 PM

Eun-Hee Ji secures her fifth LPGA tour title at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions at Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando.

LPGA

Ji, Smoltz winners at Diamond Resorts TOC

Golf Central

Highlights: Ji holds off Henderson and Co. at Diamond Resorts TOC

LPGA

Larry the Cable Guy admits to cracking under pressure

Golf Central

Ortiz's emotional LAAC ride ends in victory

By Nick Menta January 20, 2019 at 5:37 PM

Alvaro Ortiz fired a final-round 66 on Sunday to win the Latin America Amateur and earn an invite to this year’s Masters.

News & Opinion

After volcano's devastation, what will become of La Reunión?

By Nick Menta January 19, 2019 at 9:30 AM

On June 3rd, 2018, the Volcán de Fuego began a sudden volcanic eruption that officially claimed the lives of at least 194 people in Southern Guatemala. "People lost their lives, and others lost their way of life. ... Mother Nature was cruel."

Golf Central

Mexico's Ortiz wins Latin America Amateur, earns Masters invite

By Nick Menta January 20, 2019 at 12:36 PM

On the strength of a back-nine 31 and a final-round of 6-under 66, Mexico's Alvaro Ortiz won the Latin America Amateur Championship by two Sunday over Costa Rica's Luis Gagne.

Golf Central

Lone mistake costs Costa Rica's Gagne Latin America Amateur

By Nick Menta January 20, 2019 at 2:55 PM

Luis Gagne couldn’t have summed it up any more succinctly Sunday after the Latin America Amateur Championship: “You can’t lay up into a bunker.”

Photos

Best of: Wins and wives on tour

A look at players winning tour events and celebrating the moment with their wives.

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2018-19 PGA Tour winners

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Top Photos: Jan. 20, 2019

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Best of: Phil and Amy Mickelson

News & Opinion

Kuchar-caddie controversy not black or white or anyone's business

By Brandel Chamblee January 20, 2019 at 1:41 PM

The Matt Kuchar-caddie controversy that erupted over Twitter last week didn't paint a full picture and, really, shouldn't have been brought to public light.

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Quotes of the Week: Twitter spats are the best golf spats

A good, old-fashioned Twitter feud, Stacy Lewis' daughter provides a reality check, and Lee Westwood and his girlfriend/caddie continue to work well together.

News & Opinion

Rosaforte Report: Fitzgerald aces Seminole's 13th but can't beat Obama

By Tim Rosaforte January 18, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Larry Fitzgerald had the honor of hosting Barack Obama Friday at Seminole Golf Club, and then treated the former President to a hole-in-one.

Golf Central

Glover and wife embrace 'new beginning'

By Rex Hoggard January 20, 2019 at 1:15 PM

Lucas Glover said that he and his wife are ready to move forward following the aftermath of last year's domestic battery arrest.

Golf Central

First-round play suspended after windy day in Bahamas

By Brentley Romine January 20, 2019 at 8:23 PM

Wade Binfield's 68 holds the clubhouse lead, but first-round play was suspended after a windy day at the Web.com Tour's Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.

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Janewattananond wins in Singapore, among four who qualify for The Open

By Associated Press January 20, 2019 at 8:55 AM

Jazz Janewattananond shot a final-round 65 on Sunday to win the Singapore Open and qualify for this year's Open Championship.

PGA Tour Champions

Lehman: 'I played about as well as I could've played'

Tom Lehman reflects on his final round where he pulled past David Toms to win the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai.

News & Opinion

Lehman tracks down Toms to win PGA Tour Champions opener

By Associated Press January 19, 2019 at 10:18 PM

Tom Lehman rallied to win the PGA Tour Champions' season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Saturday.

Golf Central

Watch: Kelly gets incredibly lucky break off lava to set up eagle

By Brentley Romine January 19, 2019 at 8:30 PM

There are lucky breaks and then there is this one that Jerry Kelly got Saturday at the PGA Tour Champions' season opener.

Morning Drive

Highlights: Lowry up, down, birdies last to win in Abu Dhabi

Shane Lowry battled Richard Sterne down the final stretch and held on to secure a victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

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Lowry birdies final hole to win Abu Dhabi, end lengthy winless drought

By Associated Press January 19, 2019 at 9:18 AM

Shane Lowry won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after being taken to the final hole on Saturday, ending a 3 1/2-year winless drought.

Morning Drive

Lowry after roller-coaster win: 'I didn't think I had that in me today'

Shane Lowry gets emotional when talking about what he's endured to get back in the winner's circle.

Morning Drive

The physique of Lowry helps power his swing

Shane Lowry's strong build has proven to be the foundation of his winning game.

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Social Snapshots: January 2019

Players celebrate the new year and enjoy the offseason in this edition of Social Snapshots.

News & Opinion

The Social: Kuchar saga shows ugly side of Twitter

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Matt Kuchar becomes the villain and Zac Efron gives Tiger Woods a run for his money. These and more in this week's edition of The Social.

Grill Room

Kid writes adorable thank you note after DeChambeau gives him tickets

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 7:35 PM

Bryson DeChambeau has proven there's a method to his madness on the course. On Tuesday, he shared a note he recently received, proving that his work away from the course is paying off as well.

Grill Room

Watch: Stenson chooses 3-wood over wife ... wait, what?

By Jason Crook January 15, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Henrik Stenson has long been one of the funniest guys in professional golf, but there's one person who may not find his latest joke very funny ... his wife.