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Scores: Round 1, Crowne Plaza Invitational
Take a look at the Round 1 leaderboard from the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
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- 5 Things: Low numbers return in Fort Worth
- At the Senior PGA, Skinner keeps his focus
- Tracker: Palmer shoots 62, leads at Colonial
- LPGA to use as much of flooded course as it can
- In defending Garcia, Euro Tour CEO uses racially insensitive word
- Tait: Controversy is nothing new at Wentworth
- Scores: Round 1, Crowne Plaza Invitational
PHOTOS: The Players Championship (Final Round)
View images of Tiger Woods and a few other players from the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
- College
Ringler's Championship Feel Test: UGA is No. 2
A championship vibe along with a great view from the media center landed this year's NCAA Women's Championship at No. 2 in Lance Ringler's Championship Feel Test rankings.
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- Ringler's Championship Feel Test: UGA is No. 2
- Florida Southern's Crouch wins D-II title
- Mississippi State's McDonald thrives with competition
- Stanford's Stackhouse returns home for NCAAs
- Purdue resumes march on NCAAs behind Brouse
- Ringler: Is match play on horizon for NCAA women?
- Sooners summon strength amid the pain from home
PHOTOS: NCAA Women's Championship (Rd. 3)
Images from Round 3 of the Women's NCAA Championship. USC Trojans have a 17-shot lead heading into the final round.
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Thunderbird to host top players from the world
The AJGA's Thunderbird International Junior is set to take place May 25-27 at Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor course in Scottsdale, Ariz. For the 13th consecutive year, the Thunderbird will boast a good field of homegrown American players along with an international mix.
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PHOTOS: Round 3 at Junior Invitational
Check out images from the final round of the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.
- Amateur
Balicki: Northeast Am's Glass leaves incredible legacy
Denny Glass, who has been tournament chairman for the Northeast Amateur in Rumford, R.I., since 1994, announced his retirement from that post last week. But his impact will be felt for years.
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- Walker Cup to be played at Royal Liverpool in 2019
- Balicki: Northeast Am's Glass leaves incredible legacy
- Looking back: Tiger's U.S. Am win at TPC Sawgrass
- Harwell, Pool claim Carlton Woods titles
- Portland Golf Club to host U.S. Women's Amateur in 2015
- Balicki: A long, hot Walker Cup summer
- Hogan finalists: Brun, Kim, Williams
Photos: 2013 Jones Cup
Check out photos from the first round of the 2013 Jones Cup in Sea Island, Ga.
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PHOTOS: NCAA Women's Championship (Rd. 3)
Photos By Tracy Wilcox: Images from Round 3 of the Women's NCAA Championship. USC Trojans have a 17-shot lead heading into the final round.
In defending Garcia, Euro Tour CEO uses racially insensitive word
Responding to Sergio Garcia's apology to Tiger Woods, European Tour CEO George O'Grady tried to defuse the situation. However, he used the racially insensitive term "colored" while on air with Sky Sports.
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- In defending Garcia, Euro Tour CEO uses racially insensitive word
- Tait: Controversy is nothing new at Wentworth
- Stanford's Stackhouse returns home for NCAAs
- Purdue resumes march on NCAAs behind Brouse
- Ringler: Is match play on horizon for NCAA women?
- Sooners summon strength amid the pain from home
- Freshman Park leads USC to big lead at NCAAs
- Senior PGA: Chapman ready to defend his title
- Notes: Fitness coach fills in as caddie for Wagner
- McIlroy remains tight-lipped on his management
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Anchoring: Reaction from the world of golf
The USGA and R&A officially announced the ban of the anchored stroke on Tuesday morning, sending plenty of golf's elite players, coaches and equipment manufacturers to Twitter to make a statement.
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- Clark consults legal counsel after anchoring ban
- Rude: Anchoring ban for good of whose game?
- AJGA supports USGA, Rule 14-1B
- Notes: Bae's new-ball win, Day's custom 1-iron
- Cal's Stalter: 'Not surprised' on anchoring decision
- USGA, R&A move forward on anchoring ban
- Achenbach: This anchor drops quietly
VIDEO: Take a tour of Sang-Moon Bae's winning bag
Video: Our David Dusek breaks down Sang-Moon Bae's mostly Callaway bag that led to his win at the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
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Deal outline gives hope for Bandon Muni
A 27-hole municipal course in Bandon Dunes would be located on a sandy, partially wooded stretch of ground six miles south of town center, overlooking a lagoon and coastal barrier sand bar.
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PHOTOS: Take a look at the new Streamsong Resort
View a few images of Streamsong Red and Streamsong Blue by architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw of Coore & Crenshaw and Tom Doak of Renaissance Golf Design. Streamsong is located in Florida.
Rory McIlroy
Holywood, Northern Ireland
Height: 5 ft., 10 in.
Weight: 160
Turned Pro: 2007
DOB: 5/4/1989
Bio: Won his first major in record-setting fashion by eight shots at the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional CC. He is the first player in U.S. Open history to get to double-digits under-par in the first two rounds. He is the first player in U.S. Open history to reach 13-under par, 14-under par, 15-under par, 16-under par and 17-under par. Set the 36-hole tournament scoring record (131), the 54-hole tournament record (199), and the 72-hole scoring record (268). His 16-under is the most strokes under-par for 72 holes in U.S. Open history. Turned pro on Sept. 18, 2007, at age 18 after an amateur career where he was the world's top-ranked amateur. Youngest and quickest affiliate member to secure his European Tour card. Played his first professional event at 16 in 2005 at The Belfry. Represented Europe on the winning Junior Ryder Cup team in 2004, before becoming the youngest winner of the West of Ireland and Irish Close Championships in 2005. (Bio information from Golfweek research and pgatour.com)
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Tait: Controversy is nothing new at Wentworth
After the winds of controversy that have blown over the Wentworth West Course the last few days, the European Tour breathed a sigh of relief when a golf tournament finally broke out Thursday morning.
McIlroy remains tight-lipped on his management
Rory McIlroy has refused to shed any light on his alleged change of management companies. The Northern Irishman is remaining tight-lipped on claims that he is leaving Conor Ridge’s Horizon Sports Management Group to set up on his own.
Bae, McDowell move up in OWGR after victories
Sang-Moon Bae’s victory at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, his first PGA Tour win, moved him to No. 64 in the latest Official World Golf Ranking.
McIlroy to set up his own management group
Two-time major champion Rory McIlroy is leaving Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management to set up his own management group, The Associated Press has learned.
Bombers' 3-woods cut Tour courses down to size
“Not many drivers” is a crazy new catch phrase in sports. It applies not to the Indy 500 or the Iditarod dog-sled race but to, of all things, professional golf in the so-called Bomber Era.
Notes: Schedule forces players' tough choices
It's easy to get a sense of why the great players tread carefully with their schedules - so many great tournaments, so little time. Plus: Players on courses they love and courses they don't, and more in this week's notes.
Toy Box: Woods changes driver shaft
Tiger Woods didn’t need his driver much at The Players, but to better tackle a tight TPC Sawgrass course, he switched to a heavier driver shaft for greater accuracy.
Winner's Bag: Tiger Woods at the Players
A look inside Tiger Woods' bag that won him the 2013 Players Championship.
How it happened: Woods wins Players by two shots
It wasn't pretty, and took some help from the 17th hole, but Tiger Woods won his fourth PGA Tour title of the season with his first Players Championship title since 2001.
Players Championship: Final-round tee times
A look at the final-round tee times at the 2013 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
5 Things: Lingmerth leads by 2 after a long day
It was a long day Saturday at the Players Championship, and for many reasons – inclement weather halting play for nearly two hours and early contenders playing their way out of the tournament. Here are 5 Things you need to know from Saturday’s third round at The Players.
How it happened: Lingmerth takes two-shot lead
In a day with controversy and a weather delay, it was David Lingmerth who made headlines and has taken a two-shot lead with the third round still in progress over Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson. See how it all happened in the Tracker.
McIlroy-Scott-Stricker trio takes spotlight again
Wedge games certainly aren't a problem for Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and Steve Stricker during the second round. From there, each has different tweaks to their game plan.
Players Championship: Tee times, third round
Check out the tee times and pairings, including some of the most interesting groups of the day, for the third round of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
How it Happened: Garcia's 65 claims lead at Players
Roberto Castro isn't a household name, but his 9-under 63 on Thursday at the Players Championship definitely caught the attention of the golf world. Can Rory McIlroy or Tiger Woods catch him? Follow now!
5 Things: Garcia leads Players; Woods improves
The last time Sergio Garcia ended the day as the leader at TPC Sawgrass was after he won a playoff in 2008; second-place Tiger Woods’ 36-hole total is his career best by six shots; more.
Rude: Players leaderboard features biggest names
In most years, the top of the Players leaderboard features little-known names, with Sawgrass eating the game's best alive. Not so in 2013, with the likes of Tiger Woods, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia leading the way.
How it Happened: Castro's 63 leads at Players
Roberto Castro tied the course record with a 9-under 63, while Rory McIlroy (66) and Tiger Woods (67) are within striking distance at the Players Championship. See how it all happened!
5 Things: Johnson lurks, Stallings wavers
Scott Stallings starts his day with five birdies but walks away with just a 71, while Zach Johnson adds to his share of success at TPC Sawgrass with a 66 in his third straight trip to the Players, plus more.
Scott, McIlroy, Stricker as good as advertised
Masters champion Adam Scott shot a 3-under 69 to open the Players Championship while playing partner Rory McIlroy is among the leaders with a 6-under 66.
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PHOTOS: #Dufnering takes Twitter by storm
From Rory McIlroy to Rickie Fowler to Bubba Watson, Jason Dufner has unknowingly set off a #Dufnering craze for his posture while sitting with school children recently.
PHOTOS: Equipment at 2013 Shell Houston Open
Check out images from our David Dusek from the range at the Shell Houston Open.
PHOTOS: McIlroy hits on the range at Miami Muni
In a rare sight, shorts-donning Rory McIlroy hits range balls at Miami Municipal.
PHOTOS: Rory McIlroy at Honda Classic (2nd round)
Check out images of Rory McIlroy during and after he withdrew from the Honda Classic on Friday.
Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy: Abu Dhabi, Round 2
Check out images of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy from Round 2 at Abu Dhabi, including photos of the hole where Woods received a two-stroke penalty.
Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy: Abu Dhabi, Round 1
A look at images from the first round at the Abu Dhabi Championship, where Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were paired.
Behind the scenes: A look at Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey hosted the World Golf Final - which included the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - and is set to be added as a 2013 European PGA Tour stop. Our Alex Miceli roamed the streets of Istanbul to give you an inside look at this budding golf powerhouse.
BMW Championship: Round 1
Check out photos from the first round of the 2012 BMW Championship, including images of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
The Barclays: Round 2
Check out photos from the second round of The Barclays, including images of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
The Barclays: Round 1
Check out photos from the first round of The Barclays, including images of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
2012 PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy wins
Check out images from Sunday's 6-under 66 in S.C.
2012 Open Championship: Wednesday, in pictures
Check out images of Tiger Woods, Graeme McDowell, John Daly and Rory McIlroy during the Wednesday practice round at 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
2012 Open Championship: Tuesday, in pictures
Check out images of Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field during a practice round on Tuesday at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, site of the 2012 Open Championship.
Photos: Sunday at the Honda Classic
From Tiger Woods to Rory McIlroy, our Tracy Wilcox documents the Honda Classic's final round.
Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open
Check out photos of Rory McIlroy at the 111th U.S. Open Championship
Rory McIlroy in photos
Take a look at the career of Rory McIlroy in pictures.
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McIlroy talks about Europe's dramatic win
Rory McIlroy talks about his dramatic 2-and-1 win over Keegan Bradley.
Rory McIlroy talks about taking Deutsche lead
Rory McIlroy talks about taking the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Alex Miceli's Minute: Transitions Championship
Luke Donald answers back just one week after Rory McIlroy became the number one ranked professional golfer in the world. After winning the Transitions Championship on the first hole of a four-way playoff, Donald regains number one status.
Alex Miceli's Minute: WGC-Cadillac Championship
Tiger Woods withdraws in Round 4, Rory McIlroy performed strong, but Justin Rose put in a powerful round to hold off Bubba Watson at the WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral's Blue Monster. Alex Miceli gives his opinion on the tournament.
Alex Miceli's Minute: The Honda Classic
What will you remember most about the Honda Classic? Rory McIlroy winning and becoming No. 1? Tiger Woods' 62 on Sunday? Golfweek.com's Alex Miceli fills us in on the Honda Classic from PGA National.
