The show continues on the PGA Tour, and that development comes as no surprise to Rory McIlroy. There were some tense moments Wednesday at the Travelers Championship, as a rash of withdrawals related to COVID-19 cases struck the tournament and …

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Finally at a PGA Tour venue that he recognizes, Rory McIlroy didn’t waste any time moving up the leaderboard. McIlroy hasn’t factored much in the first two weeks since the PGA Tour’s return, fading during the final round at Colonial …

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If the U.S. Open is played this year, Phil Mickelson will be in the field. The USGA revealed on Thursday its exemption categories for the championship contestants at Winged Foot. Included among those categories were the top 70 on the Official …

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Phil Mickelson, noted bomb-dropper off the tee, got an up-close look at Bryson DeChambeau’s blasting ability on Thursday at the Travelers Championship. Grouped together, along with fellow long-hitter Rory McIlroy, the power trio teed off on the back nine at TPC …

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While the USGA remains “cautiously optimistic” about the chances of a U.S. Open happening at Winged Foot this fall, the reality is that this year’s championship will be a “scaled-back version.” Speaking to GolfChannel.com, John Bodenhamer, the USGA’s senior managing …

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Jack Nicklaus’ grandson is feeling better after suffering a heart attack and needing emergency surgery last month. According to a Palm Beach Post report, Nick O’Leary, a five-year NFL veteran who plays tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, was …

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Two days after Monday qualifying for his first PGA Tour event since last fall, Chase Koepka withdrew from the Travelers Championship on Wednesday. Koepka, the younger brother of Brooks Koepka, was among the five players who have pulled out of …

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Jay Monahan on Wednesday was, in a word, resolute. During a hastily assembled news conference from TPC River Highlands, site of this week’s Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour commissioner was unwavering in his belief that they should play on through …

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Days after winning the RBC Heritage, Webb Simpson has withdrawn from this week’s Travelers Championship after one of his family members tested positive for COVID-19. Simpson eked out a one-shot win last week at Harbour Town, his second victory of …

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The PGA Tour will take steps to shore up its COVID-19 testing “bubble” in the wake of more positive tests this week at the Travelers Championship. Tour commissioner Jay Monahan outlined the changes during a video press conference on Wednesday, …

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