McIlroy fielded zero questions earlier this week related to LIV Golf and the recent news that the league was losing its Saudi-backed funding. After his second round Friday, the world No. 2 faced questions primarily centered around the topic.
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Rory McIlroy fielded several LIV-related questions after his second round at Quail Hollow. He told reporters that the PGA Tour has the most competitive golf and that if a player doesn't want to play "that [it] says something about you."
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A look at all the players who have won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur including 2026 champ Maria Jose Marin.
The par-3 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club proved to be the turning point in the seventh edition of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Michelle Wie West joined Golf Channel’s “Live From Augusta National Women’s Amateur” and discussed the impact of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur and LPGA mentorship.
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Jordan Spieth joins “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” to discuss the meaning of playing -- and winning -- in his home state of Texas.
Jordan Spieth joins “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” at the Valero Texas Open.
Lauren Coughlin continued her strong play at Shadow Creek even in windy conditions Friday that played havoc with the second-round scores at the Aramco Championship to shoot a 3-under 69 and open a five-shot lead.
Lauren Coughlin was excellent again in Las Vegas, gaining separation on the field entering the week with a 3-under 39 and preparing for a wire-to-wire win at Shadow Creek. Here’s what she did and who else performed well during Friday’s second round.
Brentley Romine offers news and notes for the three primary contenders entering the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Tony Finau is dreaming of Augusta National tonight after a walk-off eagle on the par-5 18th hole of TPC San Antonio. Finau is five shots off the lead and tied for third at the Valero Texas Open.