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KAPALUA, Hawaii – Although the focus this week has been on Bryson DeChambeau’s decision to putt with the flagstick in the hole, for the 25-year-old, that change to the Rules of Golf isn’t even the most compelling one. Following another solid round at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, a 5-under 68 that left him tied for second […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – In two previous trips to the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Gary Woodland has finished tied for 13th in 2014 and 24th in 2012. In his defense, there are plenty of distractions in Maui. Woodland was always surrounded by family and friends, and the views of Honolua Bay have mesmerized the world’s best players for […]

Lucy Li’s appearance in a recent advertisement for Apple has caught the attention of the United States Golf Association. Li, a 16-year-old amateur golfer who is ranked ninth in the world, was one of the subjects for a new Apple Watch ad campaign, which includes a video of Li hitting golf shots in a number of […]

The “Ten Best-Mannered People” list published by the National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) came out this week, and it turns out Justin Thomas and Lexi Thompson have more in common than just the similarity of their last names. While Drew Brees topped the list in 2018, Thomas was right behind him at No. 2 and Thompson […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Following a most eventful season on the PGA Tour that included the announcement of a dramatically reworked schedule beginning in 2019, commissioner Jay Monahan looks to focus this year on implementation. From the new schedule, highlighted by the PGA Championship’s move to May and The Players’ shift back to March, to a dramatic new […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Bryson DeChambeau’s decision to putt with the flagstick in the hole this week has drawn plenty of attention, particularly with the 25-year-old leading the field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in strokes gained: putting through two rounds. In November, DeChambeau explained that his decision to putt with the flag in depended on […]

Rory McIlroy made a Moving Day charge Saturday at Kapalua, but Gary Woodland still held onto his lead at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. Here’s where things stand entering the final round on Maui: Leaderboard: Gary Woodland (-17), Rory McIlroy (-14), Marc Leishman (-13), Xander Schauffele (-12), Bryson DeChambeau (-12), Justin Thomas (-10), Kevin Tway (-10) […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Not that he needed it, but Gary Woodland will have some extra motivation when he tees off on Sunday at the Sentry Tournament of Champions with a three-stroke lead. Woodland’s grandmother died last night at her home in Kansas. “I got that phone call late last night. That’s been tough,” Woodland said. […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Saturday’s third round at the Sentry Tournament of Champions was a collection of firsts for Gary Woodland. The round marked the first time Woodland was paired with Bryson DeChambeau. It was also Woodland’s first round with a player who opted to keep the flagstick in the hole when putting. The rule that allows […]

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Rory McIlroy said he had the perfect warmup for the Sentry Tournament of Champions back home in Jupiter, Fla., last month. “It’s been very windy in Jupiter the last few weeks and I’ve been practicing a lot in the wind,” said McIlroy, who has had no problem with wind that’s gusted, at times, up […]