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Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag

Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 9 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

to Shinnecock Hills next week.
Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth

Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 8 - 10:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The former BYU golfer who grew up in Plain City fired a 36-hole total of 8-under-par 132 Monday to finish tied for first in the final qualifying round at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio.
Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start

Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 8 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nelly Korda already had established herself as the best in women's golf without argument.
Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women's Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major

Nelly Korda wins U.S. Women's Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her 2nd straight major

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated June 7 - 8:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

Although Nelly Korda is deep in one of the most dominant seasons in recent golf history, her first U.S. Women's Open title still hung on the rim of the 18th hole at Riviera for one heart-stopping moment.
J.T. Poston loses a 4-shot lead and comes up clutch to win Memorial in a playoff

J.T. Poston loses a 4-shot lead and comes up clutch to win Memorial in a playoff

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 7 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

J.T. Poston says he is not a quitter and it was time to prove it Sunday at the Memorial.
Nelly Korda seizes share of 3rd-round lead at US Women's Open with late birdie spree

Nelly Korda seizes share of 3rd-round lead at US Women's Open with late birdie spree

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated June 6 - 9:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

After Nelly Korda went winless last year, she endeavored to change her mindset. Instead of dwelling on the inevitable mistakes of golf, she focused on staying positive and playing freely. She's even traveling with Post-it Notes so she can write weekly affirmations to herself and stick them on her bathroom mirror.
Bad weather halts 3rd round of Memorial with J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard still in front

Bad weather halts 3rd round of Memorial with J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard still in front

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 6 - 4:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard were tied for the lead Saturday at the Memorial when a second round of bad weather arrived and wiped out the rest of the third round before it had time to take shape.
Alison Lee, Ruoning Yin surge atop Riviera leaderboard after 2 rounds at U.S. Women's Open

Alison Lee, Ruoning Yin surge atop Riviera leaderboard after 2 rounds at U.S. Women's Open

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated June 5 - 10:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alison Lee seized a share of the lead at the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Friday with a second-round 68 in her native Los Angeles area, joining Ruoning Yin at 4-under 138 atop a crowded leaderboard at Riviera.
J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead

J.T. Poston handles the wind at Memorial for low round of tournament and the lead

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 5 - 5:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

J.T. Poston stepped onto the putting green Friday at the Memorial just in time to feel the first gust of wind, knowing a tough course was about to get even harder. Part of him was eager to see how a new golf ball to help with the wind was going to perform. It's safe to say he was pleased.
Jennifer Kupcho grabs early lead in US Women's Open with a confident 66 at Riviera

Jennifer Kupcho grabs early lead in US Women's Open with a confident 66 at Riviera

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated June 4 - 9:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Thursday.
PGA Tour CEO Rolapp says new model would expand fields at elite events and restore 36-hole cut

PGA Tour CEO Rolapp says new model would expand fields at elite events and restore 36-hole cut

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 3 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

The PGA Tour is making what CEO Brian Rolapp called substantial progress on a revamped model that would restore 36-hole cuts to all the top tournaments.
Shinnecock scouting report: Scheffler and McIlroy say wide fairways and big rough for US Open

Shinnecock scouting report: Scheffler and McIlroy say wide fairways and big rough for US Open

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 3 - 10:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler took a detour to Shinnecock Hills on their way to the Memorial and saw fairways a lot wider than what they have come to expect at a U.S. Open.
Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Sentry to take over as title sponsor of PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted June 1 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wisconsin-based Sentry Insurance is the new title sponsor at Torrey Pines, taking over another tournament with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean after eight years at Kapalua.
Celine Boutier rallies from 4 down to win ShopRite LPGA

Celine Boutier rallies from 4 down to win ShopRite LPGA

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 31 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Celine Boutier rallied from a four-shot deficit Sunday, making three birdies around the turn on her way to a 5-under 66 for a one-shot victory over Arpichaya Yubol in the ShopRite LPGA.
Eric Cole gets a shot at his 1st PGA Tour win after 63 in 3rd round at Colonial

Eric Cole gets a shot at his 1st PGA Tour win after 63 in 3rd round at Colonial

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated May 30 - 5:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eric Cole put himself in position for a shot at his first PGA Tour victory, starting fast and finishing with a season-best round for his first 54-hole lead.
Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA

Alex Smalley back in position to win at Colonial after runner-up finish at PGA

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Updated May 28 - 10:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Alex Smalley was right back in a position to win at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial two weeks after the third-round leader at the PGA Championship settled for second place.
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 19 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.
Adam Scott officially set for 100th consecutive major at US Open as field starts to fill

Adam Scott officially set for 100th consecutive major at US Open as field starts to fill

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 18 - 6:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Adam Scott officially is set for his 100th consecutive major next month in the U.S. Open, which added 24 players to the field from the world ranking on Monday. Sixteen players also earned spots at qualifiers in England and Dallas.
Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion

Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 18 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

winner of the PGA Championship.
This golfer nearly died after being hit by a drunken driver. Now she's won her first pro title

This golfer nearly died after being hit by a drunken driver. Now she's won her first pro title

Steve Douglas, Associated Press  |  Posted May 18 - 4:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

on home soil, too.