THIS WEEK IN GOLF
PGA TOUR
What: Tour Championship in Atlanta
Course: East Lake Golf Club (7,307 yards, par 70)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel; Ch. 11)
Purse: $8 million (winner’s share: $1.44 million)
Defending champion: Brandt Snedeker
CHAMPIONS TOUR
What: Hawaii Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii
Course: Kapolei Golf Course (7,001 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $270,000)
Defending champion: Willie Wood
LPGA TOUR
Next event: Reignwood LPGA Classic, Oct. 3-6, Pine Valley Golf Club, Beijing.
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