Golf
Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy
Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn’t go as far for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend.
Sports on TV for December 11 - 17
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Monday, December 11
6 p.m.
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Monday, December 11
6 p.m.
PGA Tour and LPGA come together for mixed-team tournament in Florida
The PGA Tour and LPGA Tour are getting together for the Grant Thornton Invitational. The mixed-team event features players from each tour.
Burmester wins South African Open Championship by three shots for second straight win on home soil
Dean Burmester has shot a 4-under 68 in the final round of the South African Open Championship to secure back-to-back wins on home soil.
Niemann beats Hoshino in playoff to win Australian Open. Buhai defends women’s title
Joaquin Niemann of Chile beat Japan’s Rikuya Hoshino on the second playoff hole to win the Australian Open men’s title on a wild final day.
Scottie Scheffler builds a 3-shot lead in the Bahamas. Tiger Woods is happy with his recovery
Scottie Scheffler gets another chance to win the Hero APChallenge. Tiger Woods has to settle with being happy about the way he feels.
Sports on TV for Sunday, December 3
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Sunday, December 3
2 p.m.
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Sunday, December 3
2 p.m.
Min Woo Lee and Rikuya Hoshino share lead after contrasting 3rd rounds at Australian Open
Min Woo Lee made a dramatic birdie on the 18th hole to keep his bid of winning back-to-back titles on track despite a challenging day in the third round of the Australia Open.
Tiger Woods putts into a bunker and loses ground. Spieth and Scheffler share lead in Bahamas
Tiger Woods looked better in the Hero APChallenge. It’s just the finishing stretch that keeps holding him back. Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth share the lead.
Nick Taylor’s historic eagle now part of 2024 Canadian Open logo
Nick Taylor’s epic eagle putt to win the Canadian Open is now part of the tournament’s logo for 2024.
Jesper Svensson leads South African Open by 1 stroke after second round
Swedish golfer Jesper Svensson will take a one-stroke lead into the weekend at the South African Open Championship after shooting a 5-under 67.
Sports on TV for December 2 - 3
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Saturday, December 2
9:35 p.m.
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Saturday, December 2
9:35 p.m.
Lee leads the Australian Open by 3 shots, moves into a prime position for back-to-back titles
Min Woo Lee has moved into a strong position to win back-to-back titles by taking a three-shot lead halfway through the Australian Open just five days after clinching the Australian PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods has a sloppy finish for a 75 in his return in the Bahamas
Tiger Woods made a solid return to golf until he limped home in the Bahamas. That was more about his golf than his fused right ankle.
Jason Dufner and Kevin Chappell among 73 players in LIV Golf Promotions qualifier
Former PGA champion Jason Dufner and Kevin Chappell are among 73 players who are signed up for the LIV Golf Promotions qualifier next week in Abu Dhabi.
Joakim Lagergren leads South African Open Championship after first-round 65
Swedish golfer Joakim Lagergren has shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the South African Open Championship.
Sports on TV for Friday, December 1
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Friday, December 1
BTN — Maryland at Indiana
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Friday, December 1
BTN — Maryland at Indiana
Teenage amateur golfer Rachel Lee tied for the lead in the Australian Open women’s field
Teenage amateur Rachel Lee has finished the first round of the Australian Open in a tie for the lead with American Jenny Shin.
Sports on TV for Thursday, November 30
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Thursday, November 30
7 p.m.
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Thursday, November 30
7 p.m.
Sports on TV for December 4 - 10
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Monday, December 4
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Final, Cary, N.C.
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Monday, December 4
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: TBD, Final, Cary, N.C.
Luke Donald stays on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for 2025 after overwhelming backing of players
Luke Donald is staying on as Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for its title defense in 2025 at Bethpage Black.
Tiger Woods sounds more optimistic about his game than a Saudi deal getting done on time
Tiger Woods sounds more optimistic about his golf schedule than the PGA Tour getting a deal finalized with Saudi Arabia on time.
Russell Knox has conditional status on the PGA Tour. What that means is still unclear
Russell Knox is coming off his worst year in golf at a bad time. He finished 147th in the FedEx Cup.
Column: The rich new PGA Tour is not about the haves and have nots. It’s the haves and have more
There’s a two-tier system in the PGA Tour. The top 50 in the FedEx Cup are guaranteed to play in eight signature events with their $20 million purses.
Tiger Woods returns to play in the Bahamas. European tour splits time in Australia and South Africa
Tiger Woods is back after nearly eight months. He is playing in his Hero APChallenge in the Bahamas.
Japanese golfer Ryo Hisatsune voted rookie of the year on the European tour
Ryo Hisatsune has been voted as the European tour’s top rookie this season after a memorable year that saw the 21-year-old Japanese player win the French Open and earn dual membership with the PGA Tour.
Min Woo Lee wins Australian PGA. Burmester wins Joburg Open to earn British Open place
BRISBANE, Australia (Â鶹´«Ã½app) — Min Woo Lee won the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday, closing with a 3-under 68 for a three-shot victory at Royal Queensland.
Min Woo Lee serves up a victory at the Australian PGA Championship
Min Woo Lee has won the Australian PGA Championship by three shots from Riyuka Hoshino of Japan. The 25-year-old from Western Australia closed with a 3-under 68 to finish at 20 under.
Thriston Lawrence leads Joburg Open by 3 shots before final round
South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence will take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Joburg Open as he tries to reclaim the title he won two years ago.
Lee leads the Australian PGA Championship by 3 shots from Hoshino of Japan
Min Woo Lee has extended his lead to three shots at the Australian PGA Championship after a 5-under 66 to move to 17 under after three rounds.
Nikhil Rama, a South African who is ranked No. 1,214, leads the Joburg Open after the second round
South African golfer Nikhil Rama rose to the top of the leaderboard at the Joburg Open after hitting an 8-under 62 in the second round.