TULSA, Okla. — They’re calling the hogs in Northeast Oklahoma tonight.A pair of Razorback teammates, only two hours from Fayetteville, Arkansas, are among the four semifinalists at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills Country Club. … [Read more...]
5 things from first round of 2024 Wyndham Championship including Beau Hossler ‘settling’ for 60 and FedEx Cup drama heating up
GREENSBORO, N.C. – On Friday, Tropical Storm Debby gave way to the Beau Show.The rain relented, the son peeked out and the Wyndham Championship began in earnest and Beau Hossler took advantage of receptive greens to shoot 10-under 60 at Sedgefield … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus sent his family, friends to learn golf from Chi Chi Rodriguez: ‘He taught them a great deal’
Jack Nicklaus respected Chi Chi Rodriguez so much as a golfer — and a humanitarian — he sent his sons, and later, a grandson, to Rodriguez for lessons. “Chi Chi came from very humble beginnings and worked very hard to become very successful, not only … [Read more...]
U.S. Women’s Amateur semifinal, championship tee times being adjusted because of weather
TULSA, Okla. — There has been a change in the schedule for the final two days of the U.S. Women’s Amateur. Because of anticipated weather in Oklahoma on Sunday, the championship match, which is 36 holes, will begin Saturday afternoon after the … [Read more...]
Photos: Legenday golf and showman Chi Chi Rodriguez through the years
Chi Chi Rodriguez was born on Puerto Rico in 1935 and, according to his PGA Tour bio, he “gravitated to golf by hitting tin cans with a guava tree stick.” He would join the U.S. Army at age 19 and later ventured out on his professional golf career. … [Read more...]
Golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez dies at age 88
Chi Chi Rodriguez, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most charismatic and beloved figures in pro golf, has died at age 88, according to a story by noticel.com. Small in stature, Rodriguez was a big hitter off the tee and one of its great … [Read more...]
Providence to restore men’s golf, add a women’s team for 2025-26 season
Men’s golf is back at Providence College. And women’s golf has been added. The Friars will restore the program to varsity status for the 2025-26 season. Providence also announced the founding of a women’s golf program, which will debut in the same … [Read more...]
Meet the quarterfinalists at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur at Southern Hills
TULSA, Okla. — After a grueling Thursday at Southern Hills Country Club, the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur is down to eight vying for the Robert Cox Trophy.Cloudy skies and windy conditions in the morning gave way to plentiful sunshine and warmth in the … [Read more...]
Defending champion goes down among highlights from 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Round of 64
TULSA, Okla. — There will be a new champion at the U.S. Women’s Amateur this year.The championship moved from stroke play to match play on Wednesday, and the Round of 64 is now in the books. As is the case with match play, there was no shortage of … [Read more...]
Fans not allowed in Thursday at Wyndham Championship due to remnants of Hurricane Debby
Dangerous weather conditions from remnants of Hurricane Debby have forced tournament organizers at the 2024 Wyndham Championship to bar fans from entering the property to watch the first round of the tournament Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in … [Read more...]