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National

Who is Ryan Routh? What to know about the suspect in the Trump golf course incident

11:52am September 16, 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh's digital footprint paints a picture of a disillusioned former Trump supporter who took up an impassioned defense of Ukraine. Here's what else we know about the 58-year-old suspect.

National

Trump was targeted in apparent 'attempted assassination,' the FBI says

3:58pm September 15, 2024

Former President Trump was the target of what the FBI said “appears to be an attempted assassination” at his West Palm Beach golf club. President Biden said he was briefed and a person has been detained.

Sports

'Chi Chi' Rodriguez, a Hall of Fame golfer who livened up the sport, dies at 88

11:28am August 09, 2024

by The Associated Press

Juan “Chi Chi” Rodriguez, whose antics on the greens and inspiring life story made him among the sport’s most popular players during a long professional career, died Thursday.

National

Scottie Scheffler wins Olympic gold after a comeback victory

4:29pm August 04, 2024

by Luke Garrett

Scheffler ties course record at France's Le Golf National to win gold for the United States

Criminal charges are dropped against top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler

3:10pm May 29, 2024

by Associated Press

Scheffler was charged with assaulting a police officer with his vehicle in Louisville, Ky., during the PGA Championship. The golfer has said he misunderstood the commands coming from traffic officers.

Scottie Scheffler reacts before teeing off Friday on during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Scheffler was arrested and charged after an interaction early Friday morning with a police officer directing traffic into to the club.

Scottie Scheffler is arrested outside PGA Championship after interaction with police

5:12pm May 17, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Scheffler, who won the Masters last month, was arrested and charged after an interaction Friday morning with a police officer directing traffic into to the golf club where the PGA event is being held.

Patrick Cantlay finishes the first round at Torrey Pines, at the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament in San Diego on Jan. 24. He is a member of the PGA Tour board, which unanimously approved a $3 billion deal with an investment group.

Sports

PGA Tour strikes a $3 billion deal with a sports owners investment group

12:40pm January 31, 2024

by The Associated Press

The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises.

Jack Burke Jr. is helped by Cary Middlecoff as he puts on the traditional coat after winning the 20th Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Ga., on April 8, 1956. Burke, the oldest living Masters champion, died Friday in Houston. He was 100.

Sports

Jack Burke Jr., who was the oldest living Masters champion, dies at age 100

1:25pm January 19, 2024

by The Associated Press

In 1956, Burke staged the greatest comeback ever at Augusta National. He was a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, won the PGA Championship and was equally skilled as a teacher.

Tiger Woods celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia.

Sports

Tiger Woods' partnership with Nike is over. Here are 5 iconic ads we'll never forget

11:18am January 09, 2024

by Diba Mohtasham

The golf legend's famous partnership with Nike Golf has ended after nearly three decades. Here are some of the most iconic advertisements from their time together.

PGA Tour Chief Operating Officer Ron Price, left, and PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne are sworn in before testifying at a Senate hearing on the proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf partnership on July 11.

Politics & Government

Senate hearing scrutinizes PGA-LIV golf merger

3:10pm July 11, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

PGA Tour leaders argued a deal would allow expensive legal fights and fracturing player and fan base to end. But lawmakers caution against too much involvement with the Saudi government.