Pierceson Coody’s bid to become the first grandson of a Masters champion to play in the event hit a snag Friday.
Lydia Ko started her opening round at Wild Horse Pass with four straight birdies, propelling her to a career-low 60. Ko, with the help of a dozen birdies, flirted with a sub-60 score. Despite the strong performance, she carries just a stroke lead over Hyo Joo Kim (61) entering Friday’s second round.
John Pak shot a bogey-free, 11-under 61 during the opening round at The Landings Golf and Athletic Club in Savannah. The strong performance was almost matched by fellow American Ian Gilligan, who also finished with 11 birdies on the day. The difference? A bogey on the par-4 seventh hole for Gilligan, who sits in solo second after finishing with a 62.
Gary Woodland is sitting solo second at the Houston Open after shooting a 6-under 64 on Thursday at Memorial Park. The 2019 U.S. Open winner told reporters that a change in iron shafts has let to more speed off the tee and regained confidence in his game.
Brooks Koepka’s first round woes returned on Thursday in Houston. The five-time major winner shot a 5-over 75 at Memorial Park, an opening round that included a four-hole stretch where Koepka recorded three double bogeys.
Tony Finau , Adam Scott and Gary Woodland were among the players providing highlight-worthy shots off the tee and around the greens during Thursday’s opening round at Memorial Park.
Lydia Ko made 12 birdies in shooting 60 in the opening round of the Ford Championship. She talked with the media Thursday after nearly becoming the second player in LPGA history to shoot 59.
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Rory McIlroy spoke about the ongoing eligibility situation with Europe’s Ryder Cup team after his round at Bay Hill Club on Wednesday. McIlroy believes two extra events on the European tour to retain membership - and stay eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup - “isn’t a heavy lift” and a considerably lighter accommodation than what the PGA Tour enacted earlier this year with its Returning Member Program.
Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee believes the United States next Ryder Cup captain will need to be extraordinary at understanding data, group dynamics and team building. Chamblee floated the name Justin Leonard as someone to consider, and said 2027 might not be the right time for Tiger Woods to lead the American team.
DP World Tour player Andrea Pavan has been released from a South African hospital after suffering severe shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae, among other injuries. He had emergency surgery on his right shoulder and back last Wednesday night.
The Texas sophomore arrives for his PGA Tour debut at Bay Hill ready to see how he stacks up against the best players in the world, while knowing he’s overcome far bigger challenges.
Rory McIlroy believes the deal that grants conditional release for players to compete on both the DP World Tour and LIV Golf is softer than the penalty Brooks Koepka took to rejoin the PGA Tour.
Luke Donald was named one of two captains of the 2027 European Ryder Cup team on Wednesday. Shane Lowry and Justin Rose shared their thoughts on the news with Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis ahead of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
John Daly II spoke with Golf Channel ahead of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open. Daly II, who followed his father’s footsteps to attend the University of Arkansas, is set to graduate this spring.
Explained in detail a couple weeks ago by fellow pro Ryan Gerard, Scheffler has mastered the off-speed shot that doesn’t sacrifice height or spin.
Alistair Docherty won the 119 Visa Argentina Open last week to qualify for the 2026 The Open Championship. Docherty earned a one-stroke victory over Chris Korte and S.Y. Noh for his first Korn Ferry Tour title by birdying the final hole of the tournament.
Luke Donald talks to Golf Channel’s Damon Hack on what has made Europe so dominant at the Ryder Cup after being named captain again for the 2027 edition at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland.