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Phil Mickelson happy with his game despite runner-up finish

Phil Mickelson may be disappointed that he wasn’t able to win The Open Championship, but he is still happy with his game. Mickelson shot 17-under and lost to Henrik Stenson by three strokes — the lowest ever major total for a runner-up. …

Darren Clarke drops gum on putting green, chews it again anyway (Video)

How immaculate are the putting greens at Royal Troon this week for The Open Championship? Let’s just say Darren Clarke would eat off of them. No, seriously. As he struck his putt on the 14th green during the second round Friday, Clarke’s …

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy will watch Olympic sports ‘that matter,’ not golf

Rory McIlroy is one of a number of PGA stars who are skipping the Summer Olympics due to Zika virus concerns, but the four-time major champion hardly seems disappointed about it. While speaking to the media on Tuesday, McIlroy said he does not plan …

Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth bows out of Olympics due to Zika concerns

Golf is returning to the Olympics in Rio this summer for the first time in over 100 years, and the star power is going to be seriously lacking. Jordan Spieth is the latest PGA golfer to withdraw from Olympic consideration due to concerns over the …

Jason Day

Jason Day skipping Olympics due to Zika concerns

The Rio Olympics have lost yet another top competitor to Zika virus concerns, as Jason Day announced on Tuesday that he will not be taking part. Day, who is the top-ranked golfer in the world and was set to represent Australia, released a statement …

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy to skip Olympics due to Zika concerns

Rory McIlroy announced on Wednesday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration for the Rio Olympics. McIlroy, the No. 5 golfer in the world, has changed his mind after saying earlier this month that it would not be “the end of the …

Rory McIlroy slams USGA over Dustin Johnson controversy

Rory McIlroy was among the most vocal critics of the USGA for their handling of the Dustin Johnson putting controversy during the final round of the US Open on Sunday. Johnson may have touched his ball while addressing his putt on the 12th hole …

Dustin Johnson got great free drop at U.S. Open (Video)

Dustin Johnson caught a huge break during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday when he was allowed to take a free drop on a tee ball that ended up in the rough. After he hooked a shot into the incredibly thick rough at the 10th hole, Johnson …

Dustin Johnson putting controversy causes US Open drama (Video)

Dustin Johnson may have caused his ball to move as he was addressing it on the fifth green at the U.S. Open Sunday, and it could result in a penalty stroke. A rules official approached Johnson on the 12th tee to inform him that a video review showed …

Dustin Johnson, girlfriend Paulina Gretzky have a blast together

Is there a couple in professional sports that has more fun than Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky? Gretzky, Johnson’s fiancee and the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s daughter, has shared a number of Instagram photos and videos over the years …

Jordan Spieth tosses club in anger after ball rolls in bunker (Video)

It didn’t take very long for Jordan Spieth to unleash some of his notorious frustration at the U.S. Open, as the two-time major champion was furious after one of his shots spun off the green and into a bunker. Spieth hit what looked like a …

Chris Crawford’s caddy breaks ankle falling into bunker at Oakmont

Most of the talk leading up to the 2016 U.S. Open has centered on how difficult the course conditions at Oakmont Country Club are going to be. If you want to know how rough it is out there, just ask the unlucky caddy who injured his ankle on the …

Rory McIlroy, girlfriend Erica Stoll getting married in Irish castle

Can you think of a more appropriate place for PGA superstar Rory McIlroy to get married than in a famous castle in Ireland? According to the Irish Mail, McIlroy and his fiancee Erica Stoll are planning a wedding at the five-star Ashford Castle in …

Bubba Watson defended Rickie Fowler against heckler (Video)

Rickie Fowler did not have his best round on the first day of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village on Friday, carding a 75 on a day where many other players shot low scores. That doesn’t mean Bubba Watson was going to stand by and watch …

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy will compete in Olympics despite Zika concerns

Rory McIlroy has decided to represent Ireland in the Rio Olympics this summer despite his concerns over the Zika virus outbreak. After he won the Irish Open two weeks ago, McIlroy said he was considering skipping the Olympics because he wants to …

Dinosaur-like alligator found walking golf course in Florida (Video)

A massive dinosaur-looking alligator has gone viral after being photographed and recorded walking a golf course in Florida. The enormous gator was spotted at Buffalo Creek Golf Course in Florida, where it apparently is a regular attraction. …

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