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Wyndham Clark surges into clear lead at Players Championship
US Open champion Wyndham Clark has opened up a five-shot lead midway through day two at the Players Championship after a second successive 65 at the TPC at Sawgrass.
Canadian siblings' light approach reaps benefits on the LPGA Tour
It was easy to find Savannah Grewal on the course at last week's Blue Bay LPGA. All you had to do was follow the sound of her laughter.
Rory McIlroy shares lead at Players despite drama on 7th hole - ESPN
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Despite hitting two tee shots into the water and being at the center of a controversial drop after the second one, four-time major champion Rory McIlroy opened the 50th Players Championship with a 7-under 65 to grab a share of the first-round lead Thursday.
Rory McIlroy sparkles to take the lead at Players
Rory McIlroy produced a stunning 65 at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass to sit joint top after the early wave completed their first rounds.
Rory McIlroy dismisses drop debate as he shares Players lead
Rory McIlroy insisted his conscience was clear after shrugging off a lengthy debate over a penalty drop to claim a share of the clubhouse lead on day one of the Players Championship.
Previewing storylines ahead of the 50th Players Championship - ESPN
Just when it seemed the narrative surrounding men's professional golf might return to the course with the arrival of the 50th Players Championship (the «fifth major»), the PGA Tour's potential deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and commissioner Jay Monahan's future became hot topics again Tuesday.
Justin Thomas Throws Perfect Subtle Jab At Talor Gooch And His Ridiculous 'Asterisk' Comment
The 2024 Players may feature the least-star-powered field in its history with the absence of LIV golfers, but Justin Thomas doesn't think the winner will have an asterisk next to his name. JT talking about an asterisk specifically may seem a bit random, but it's most definitely a shot at LIV's Talor Gooch.