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The shot might have been one of the most forgettable Dustin Johnson struck in the final round of the 2020 Masters on his way to his record-setting five-stroke victory. And yet, just a few weeks ago during a casual round at Augusta National Golf Club with chairman Fred Ridley, Dustin’s brother, Austin, was regaling the

9:40 AM ET Associated Press Tiger Woods is back in the game — digitally, at least. Woods has signed a long-term partnership with the company behind the PGA Tour 2K video game series, returning the 15-time major champion to an industry he once dominated with EA Sports. The deal was announced Tuesday, nearly a month

It’s been nearly eight years since the last “Tiger Woods PGA Tour” video game was released, and in the years since there have been a number of other golf video games that have attempted to fill the void. The one thing they’ve all been missing: Tiger Woods. That will change soon, as 2K announced Tuesday

7:25 PM ET Three players have tested positive for COVID-19 and withdrew from the Honda Classic on Monday, the PGA Tour announced. Former U.S Open champion Gary Woodland, Scott Piercy and Doc Redman all played in the Players Championship last week, with only Piercy making the cut and competing over the weekend. It is the

Gary Woodland, Doc Redman and Scott Piercy are out of the Honda Classic after testing positive for COVID-19. All three competed in the Players Championship last week, which admitted 20 percent of its maximum spectator capacity last week as professional sports begin to welcome fans back to arenas, stadiums and fields. Piercy played in all

Michelle Wie West hasn’t competed in an LPGA Tour event in nearly two years, but the woman who literally grew up before our eyes still commands our fascination. In August 2019, she married Jonnie West, the son of L.A. Lakers legend Jerry West, in a lavish Beverly Hills ceremony. In June 2020, the couple welcomed

7:10 PM ET ESPN News Services PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Justin Thomas found the right time for a near-perfect performance to put a rough start to the year behind him, rallying from three shots behind with bold play to close with a 4-under 68 and win The Players Championship on Sunday. Thomas becomes only

With the 2021 Players Championship featuring the richest purse in golf history, it’s no surprise that a lot of money exchanged hands down the stretch at TPC Sawgrass on Sunday. But one putt had to leave one player feeling like he actually got robbed. For Bryson DeChambeau’s sake, at least his birdie putt on the

8:55 PM ET PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The ball seemed destined for the water. All the body language in the world didn’t seem like it was going to change that. Justin Thomas tried anyway. And then, a shot aimed too far left somehow found land, rolling along the railroad ties that frame the pond

Justin Thomas turned a hot run at the turn into one of the biggest titles of his career, as his four-under 68 was good enough to win the 2021 Players Championship. Thomas was one over through eight holes but made three birdies and an eagle over the next four to take the lead at TPC

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — During the final round of the Players Championship, Lee Westwood took a drop on the second hole that sparked some questions on social media. After review of the situation, however, the PGA Tour said it was completely comfortable with how the 47-year-old had proceed with his drop, which ended up leading

10:30 AM ET France’s Antoine Rozner sealed victory at the Qatar Masters with a 60 foot putt on the last to win his second European Tour title. High winds disrupted play on day three and Rozner went into the final day three shots off the lead having carded a 68 the day before. 1 Related

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Following his third-round 68 at TPC Sawgrass, Doug Ghim was asked a somehwhat long-winded question by a local reporter. The gist: Did he think Sunday at the Players would have a Ryder Cup vibe, given how many Europeans are at the top of the leader board, along with standout Americans like

7:52 PM ET PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — With apologies to a couple of pretty nice events in the United Arab Emirates, Lee Westwood is on the verge of the biggest victory of a long career that has seen him win all over the world. There’s still 18 holes to go. Plus, he’s got to

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — There are bombers and bunters, superstars and no-names, Americans and Euros, righties and a lefty. And there’s Bryson, casting his rather wide shadow over this Players Championship. He’s making that a bit of a habit. But for the second-straight week, a man who turned pro 27 years ago holds the 54-hole

Historically, there is no such thing as “moving day” at the Players Championship. You merely hope to survive long enough to give yourself a chance on Sunday. But the past 12 months have been no ordinary year. And the early markings at TPC Sawgrass Saturday morning show that moves can be made. Though the leaders

7:20 PM ET Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Lee Westwood isn’t interested in comparing himself with the player who rose to No. 1 in the world a decade ago. All he knows is he’s playing some of his best golf, and he gets another chance to see if it can hold up against

There’s a saying about the Players Championship, that it’s a tournament that doesn’t favor any one kind of player. And through 36 holes this week at TPC Sawgrass, that certainly seems to hold true. The leader board heading into the weekend is indeed an eclectic mix of highly ranked stars and journeyman pros, Americans and