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Jordan Spieth was set to begin 2020 at the Sony Open, but an illness forced him to withdraw. (Image: Getty)

Under Armour Delaying Payments to Athletes as Losses Mount

The athletic apparel company Under Armour said it’s negotiating with athletes to delay their sponsorship payments. While Under Armour didn’t name any of the athletes it is working with on payment deferrals, the pros it has under contract include Stephen Curry, Jordan Spieth, Tom Brady, and Bryce Harper. Under Armour’s […]

Maverick McNealy is searching for his first PGA Tour victory and might get it at Puerto Rico Open. (Image: Getty)

Puerto Rico Open: Back McNealy, Brown; Fade Hovland, Noren

The consolation prize for not qualifying for the WGC-Mexico Championship is the Puerto Rico Open. The second-tier PGA Tour event is played at Coco Beach Golf & Country Club, and gives some lesser-known pros the chance to improve their status, opening the door into more events. Though most of the […]

Jason Day tied for fourth last year at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which begins Thursday in the Monterey Peninsula. (Image: Harry How)

Bet on Day, Casey; Fade Mickelson, Johnson at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

To play or not to play? That’s the question that golf professionals ask themselves about the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. On one hand, the Monterey Peninsula in central California is stunning. The three golf courses used in the rotation — Pebble Beach, Spyglass, and Monterey Peninsula Country Club — are iconic […]

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas could all prove to be a worthy Brooks Koepka rival. (Image: Getty)

Who Can Rival Brooks Koepka?

When Brooks Koepka said he didn’t believe Rory McIlroy was a rival, it wasn’t based on arrogance. It also wasn’t sour grapes for losing out on the PGA Tour Player of the Year award to the Irishman. Instead, Koepka’s assessment of McIlroy was based on major championships. McIlroy’s last major […]

Justin Thomas won last week’s BMW Championship and begins the Tour Championship as the No. 1 ranked golfer. (Image: Getty)

Scoring System Puzzling Fans, Pros Heading into Tour Championship

Don’t know what to make of the scoring system at the season-ending Tour Championship? That’s ok, seems like the 30 golfers that are entered into the event, which begins Thursday, are puzzled by it as well. It is the first year for the format, which rewards players based on how […]

Harold Varner’s tie for third last week at the Northern Trust moved him from No. 102 to 29th in the FedEx Cup standings. (Image: AP)

Golfers Driving Towards Finish Line at BMW Championship

Some golfers are trying to play well enough at this week’s BMW Championship to advance to the Tour Championship. Others, however, others are already thinking about the season-ending tournament. It’s almost two tournaments in one. You have a group of golfers that are outside the top 30 that will be […]

Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen was arrested after an alleged drunken escapade in first class of a British Airways flight. (Image: AP)

Danish Golfer Thorbjorn Olesen Drunken Conduct Out of Bounds on Flight

Golfer Thorbjorn Olesen might have booked himself a one-way ticket to prison after his actions on a flight from the US to London. The Danish golfer is facing charges of sexual assault, common assault and being drunk on an aircraft. The member of the European Tour, Olesen was suspended by […]

Tommy Fleetwood finished second at the Open Championship, but could be a could golfer to back next year. (Image: AP)

Open Championship Longshot Favorite Bet, Except for Tiger, Phil

Another Open Championship longshot held the Claret Jug on Sunday, and Shane Lowry’s victory was part of a trend. Non-favorites tend to do well at this event. It is something bettors should consider when making their selections for next year’s tournament. The major will be at Royal St. George’s next […]

Justin Rose shot the low round of the US Open on Thursday, posting a 6-under 65 at Pebble Beach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Bettors Miss Big Prop Bet After US Open’s First Round

Bettors were looking at a four-way payday on who would be the leader after the US Open’s first round on Thursday. That is until Justin Rose ruined those gamblers hopes. The morning rounds at the major championship were going low. Rickie Fowler, Xander Schauffele, and Louis Oosthuizen all posted 5-under […]

Tiger Woods gets in some practice at the US Open on Monday, and is joined by a buck who decided to wander on the course. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Tiger Woods Still Enjoys Public Backing for US Open

Oddsmakers have Tiger Woods as the third choice to win the US Open, but bettors are backing the 15-time major championship winner. Woods has odds of 10/1, along with Rory McIlroy, but is behind Brooks Koepka at 8/1, and top pick Dustin Johnson at 7.1, Jeff Sherman, vice president of […]

Brooks Koepka celebrates after winning the PGA Championship, his fourth major championship. (Image: Getty)

Brooks Koepka’s for Real + 4 Other Insights from the PGA Championship

The PGA Championship had several questions that needed to be answered, and golf’s second major championship of the year settled just about all of them. Whether it was winner Brooks Koepka’s status as a top golfer, or Tiger Woods’ preparation, those queries were all resolved. Golf fans also got a few […]

Brooks Koepka keeps rolling along after two days of the PGA Championship, building a seven-stroke lead. (Image: Getty)

Brooks Koepka Steamrolling Field After Two Rounds of PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka said after the first round of the PGA Championship he played one of the best rounds of his life, but nearly matched it during Friday’s second round. Koepka followed up his 7-under 63 with a 5-under 65, leading the tournament by seven strokes over Jordan Spieth and Adam […]

Xander Schauffele finished tied for second at last week’s Masters, and is one of several big names playing at the RBC Heritage. (Image: Augusta Chronicle)

RBC Heritage Has No Problems Getting Big Names After Masters

Usually the PGA Tour event after a major championship is devoid of talent, but this week’s RBC Heritage has bucked that trend. The Hilton Head Island tournament has several top names entered this week. The biggest is Dustin Johnson. The No. 1 ranked player in the Official World Golf Rankings […]