2:23 PM ET LOS ANGELES — Even though the Saudi Arabian government has been accused of myriad human rights violations by watchdog groups around the world, Phil Mickelson says he is willing to get involved with a Saudi-financed breakaway golf league to have leverage with the PGA Tour. “They’re scary motherf—ers to get involved with,”…
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7:12 PM ET Annika Sorenstam has decided to enter this year’s U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles in North Carolina. The USGA said Thursday that Sorenstam filed her entry to compete in the June event, which will mark her first time playing in the Open since 2008. The 51-year-old Sorenstam ended a 13-year retirement last…
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By: Sean Zak February 16, 2022 Patrick Rodgers tees off during the Genesis Invitational in 2020. Getty Images PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — There’s a logical argument — often made in golf’s nonconformist circles — that par, those governing integers that define each hole of stroke play, is insignificant, bordering on irrelevant. What actually matters is…
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By: Zephyr Melton February 16, 2022 After weeks of momentum behind the Saudi golf league, top pros took the podium at the Genesis to pledge their allegiance to the PGA Tour. Getty Images PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — The mysterious Saudi golf league seemed to be gaining ground on the PGA Tour in recent weeks. Phil…
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By: Kevin Cunningham February 17, 2022 Collin Morikawa has his eyes on the No. 1 ranking this week at the Genesis. Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The 2022 Genesis Invitational kicks off Thursday at Riviera Country Club in California. Here’s what you need to know to watch the first round on TV or online. Previewing…
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