Golf
December 4, 2020

Korda, Nordqvist, Noh share LPGA Tour lead in North Texas

Jessica Korda was prepared for another bone-chilling round at Old American Golf Club. Maybe, a bit too prepared.
Golf
December 3, 2020
Michael Thompson watched his tee shot on No. 14 during the final round of the 3M Open at the TPC in Blaine on July 26.

3M champion Michael Thompson talks about life as a golf 'late bloomer'

The victory in Minnesota opened some doors for the 35-year-old Georgian.
Golf
December 3, 2020

Russell Knox takes 1st-round lead in Mayakoba Golf Classic

Russell Knox shot a 6-under 65 on Thursday at breezy and wet El Camaleon Golf Club to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour's Mayakoba Golf Classic.
Golf
December 1, 2020

Column: Year on PGA Tour reviewed by every club in the bag

A big drive gave Collin Morikawa his first major. A big putt gave Viktor Hovland his first win. And a big iron — in Bryson DeChambeau's case, a really big iron — allowed players to consider an unconventional approach to the game.
Golf
December 1, 2020
Eddie Manderville was a beloved member of the Minneapolis golf community.

Reusse: The tale of Shorty, Fast Eddie and putting for quarters — lots of them

The old time 'WPA' characters of Theodore Wirth golf course refined their short games in calculating ways.
Golf
November 27, 2020

PGA Tour gets share of European Tour TV as part of alliance

Sports
November 24, 2020
Robert Streb held the trophy after winning the RSM Classic on Sunday, his first PGA Tour victory since his initial Tour win six years ago.

Fall shows winning on PGA Tour is never as far away as it seems

Robert Streb and Stewart Cink are but two examples of golfers who ended long droughts with titles as the calendar nears 2021.
Sports
November 23, 2020
Robert Streb, right, fist-bumps Kevin Kisner after winning a second hole playoff at the RSM Classic golf tournament, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in St. Sim

Streb nearly holes out in a playoff to win at Sea Island

Robert Streb now has two PGA Tour victories, both at Sea Island, both times winning in a playoff.
Golf
November 23, 2020

Reusse: Eddie and Harvey were golfing legends -- from Wirth to K.C.

Eddie Manderville died last week at 88 in Golden Valley. He teed up a fun tribute for me to pal/rival Harvey Borseth on occasion of Harvey's death in 2001.
Sports
November 21, 2020

A tearful Niemann aiming toward help for month-old relative

One week after Joaquin Niemann had to miss the Masters because of the coronavirus, his motivation goes well beyond golf to trying to help cousins in Chile with a month-old baby diagnosed with a deadly genetic disorder.
Sports
November 21, 2020
Robert Streb watches his drive down the 10th fairway during third round of the RSM Classic

Streb leads at Sea Island as Zach Johnson closes the gap

Robert Streb kept his game from coming undone over the first hour Saturday, and then pieced together enough birdies for a 3-under 67 to build a three-shot lead going into the final round of the RSM Classic.
Sports
November 20, 2020
Robert Streb, in 2016

Streb shoots 63 to lead Villegas by 2 shot at Sea Island

Robert Streb birdied his last two holes on the Plantation course at Seal Island and matched his career low with a 9-under 63, giving him a two-shot lead over Camilo Villegas on Friday in the RSM Classic.
Sports
November 19, 2020

Tiger Woods to play with 11-year-old Charlie in Father-Son

Sports
November 19, 2020

Sophia Popov shoots 64 to lead Pelican Women's Championship

Women's British Open winner Sophia Popov left top-ranked playing partner Jin Young Ko and everyone else behind Thursday in the Pelican Women's Championship.
Sports
November 17, 2020
Dustin Johnson celebrated winning his first green jacket in front of the Eisenhower Cabin after winning the Masters on Sunday.

Column: Majors summed up by the young, the bold, the best

Lowest score in Masters history. Fewest bogeys for the tournament. First player to reach 20-under par. Dustin Johnson can add one more distinction to his historic week at Augusta National, even if this one won't show up in the record book.
Sports
November 16, 2020
Masters champion Dustin Johnson wipes away a tear while being interviewed following his victory Sunday

Johnson's tears for a green jacket and major validation

For someone with a reputation of lacking a pulse and fist pumps, the raw emotion from Masters champion Dustin Johnson was as startling as a virtually vacant Augusta National.
Sports
November 16, 2020

Dustin Johnson paints a by-the-numbers Masters-piece

Golf
November 16, 2020
New Masters champion Dustin Johnson got his first green jacket from 2019 winner Tiger Woods after Johnson's record-setting performance at Augusta Nati

Souhan: Johnson closes out record-setting performance at Masters

The world's No. 1-ranked player won his second career major and his first green jacket.
Golf
November 15, 2020
Tiger Woods reacts to a missed shot on the second hole during the final round at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., Nov, 15, 2020. After a horrif

Masters was a runaway but it still had terrific subplots

Australian achieves a Masters first, while Tiger finishes: 10! Birdie. Par. Birdie. Birdie. Birdie. Birdie.
Golf
November 15, 2020

Recap of Dustin Johnson's 2020 Masters

Dustin Johnson took the 84th Masters by storm. Here's some of the records he set:
Golf
November 15, 2020
Masters golf champion Dustin Johnson holds the tournament trophy after his victory Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

84th Masters: Day 4 at a glance

A wrapup of the final-round action, which ended up being a celebration of all things Dustin Johnson:
Sports
November 15, 2020
Dustin Johnson walks with his wife, Paulina Gretzky, after winning the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris

Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters

In this one-of-a-kind Masters that had no fans and no roars, Dustin Johnson made sure it had no drama. And when he polished off his five-shot victory Sunday with lowest score in tournament history, he had no words.
Sports
November 15, 2020

Amen Coroner: 10 on Augusta's No. 12 kills Woods' Masters

This was a very imperfect 10 for Tiger Woods.
Sports
November 15, 2020

Column: Green jacket fits as well in November as in April

Sports
November 15, 2020

Not good enough: Smith runner-up despite four rounds in 60s

Cameron Smith pulled off a feat that had never been done before at the Masters.
Sports
November 15, 2020
Dustin Johnson tees off on the third hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.

The Latest: DJ coasts to 5-shot win and 1st Masters title

The Latest on the Masters, the final golf major of the year (all times EST):
Golf
November 15, 2020
Justin Thomas tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.

Sunday at the Masters: Can Justin Thomas make Dustin Johnson nervous?

The leaders are teeing off at Augusta National for the final round of the Masters.
Sports
November 15, 2020

Final round: Johnson's toughest opponent could be himself

Golf
November 14, 2020
Dustin Johnson looks over his shot on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters

Souhan: For DJ, it's easy does it heading into Masters Sunday

Dustin Johnson, the leader by four after three rounds of the Masters, plays golf in a strangely casual way. He takes little time before he swings, then launches line drives, making golf look effortless.
Golf
November 14, 2020
Abraham Ancer

First-timer Ancer is in contention and doesn't seem intimidated by the Masters

Abraham Ancer doesn't have much course knowledge. He is playing in his first Masters, and he enters the final round at 12 under, tied for second and playing in the final group
Golf
November 14, 2020

Masters Round 3 recap

A look back at Saturday at the Masters.
Golf
November 14, 2020

Masters final round tee times

Play gets underway at 6:50 a.m. Sunday. The final group tees off at 8:29 a.m.
Sports
November 14, 2020

Tiger's quest for sixth Masters title will have to wait

Tiger Woods got off to a brilliant start at the Masters.
Sports
November 14, 2020

DeChambeau ailing after barely making cut at the Masters

After struggling to make the cut at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau said he's just not feeling well.
Sports
November 14, 2020

Johnson plays like No. 1 and seizes control at the Masters

Dustin Johnson began his assault on Augusta National with a 5-iron for a tap-in eagle, and he never relented until he matched the 54-hole record at the Masters and built a four-shot lead to put himself in prime position for another major.
Sports
November 14, 2020

Dustin Johnson's pursuers at Masters hardly a Murderers' Row

An eclectic mix of challengers will take aim at Dustin Johnson in the final round of the Masters.
Sports
November 14, 2020
Dustin Johnson holds up his ball on the 18th green after his third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP P

The Latest: Johnson ties Masters' 54-hole record at 16 under

The Latest on the Masters, the final golf major of the year (all times EST):
Sports
November 14, 2020

Rahm joins the lead and the large pack chasing green jacket

Jon Rahm had two meaningful shots at the par 5s on the back nine Saturday morning, one for birdie and the other for par, that allowed him to cap off a 6-under 66 and join a five-way share of the lead after 36 holes at the Masters.
Golf
November 14, 2020
Jon Rahm hits on the 17th tee as round two is resumed at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Doug Mills/The New York

5 tie for lead as Masters finishes second round

At 63, Bernhard Langer became the oldest player ever to make the cut.
Sports
November 14, 2020

Round 2: Green jackets brace for more red numbers at Masters

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