The New York Times – Sports:
Members of America’s most famous golf tour thought they had a voice. Then came a surprise pact that could reshape the sport for years to come.
Category: Cantlay, Patrick
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U.S.G.A. Steadfast in Plan to Curb Pro Golfers’ Driving Distances
The New York Times – Sports:
Players are objecting to a proposed change from golf’s rulemakers to use new balls, but the U.S. Golf Association said Wednesday it would not abandon the plan.
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At The U.S. Open, Golfers Are Focused On LIV’s Merger With PGA Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
Golfers competing in Los Angeles this week were caught off guard by the news that the PGA Tour and LIV had planned to join forces. Now they have to try to win a major.
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The PGA Tour and LIV Golf Merger, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:
The announced deal to dramatically change golf is far from complete.
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Scheffler, Hovland and Conners Share the Lead at P.G.A. Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Jordan Spieth, who needs a victory at Oak Hill to complete the career Grand Slam, and Justin Thomas, who won last year’s tournament, just made the cut at five over.
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Sunday’s Masters Plan: End the Third Round, Play the Fourth, Crown a Winner. Maybe Dry Out, Too.
The New York Times – Sports:
Plus, Fred Couples sets a Masters record.
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PGA Tour Payouts Soar as Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Rains Down Riches
The New York Times – Sports:
A $20 million purse is on the line in Arizona this week — matching, for about a month, a PGA Tour regular-season record.
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Older Players on the PGA Tour Are Looking Over Their Shoulders
The New York Times – Sports:
A week ago, the top five players in the men’s world golf rankings were under 30 years old for the first time since the rankings began in 1986.