The New York Times – Sports:
Birdies were at a premium for many of the 156 golfers vying for the Wanamaker Trophy at Oak Hill Country Club during the first round of the major tournament on Thursday.
Category: PGA Championship
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Phil Mickelson Interviewed in Antitrust Inquiry Into Pro Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
The Justice Department met with PGA Tour lawyers this week, but a timeline for the completion of its review is unclear.
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How Oak Hill Was Returned to Its Roots
The New York Times – Sports:
The course near Rochester, N.Y., will host the P.G.A. Championship for the first time in a decade. In the interim, a restoration took place to bring the course back toward Donald J. Ross’s original design.
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With the P.G.A. Championship’s Move to Spring, a Club Scrambled to Get Ready
The New York Times – Sports:
The event, long played in the summer, is being held near Rochester, N.Y., known for its harsh winters. The Oak Hill Country Club had to start early to prepare.
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P.G.A. Championship: Why Doesn’t Oak Hill Produce Bigger Champions?
The New York Times – Sports:
Golf clubs often gain fame when top players win there. That hasn’t happened much lately at this club, this year’s P.G.A. Championship host. The reason is complicated.
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Steven Alker Set To Make PGA Championship Debut
The New York Times – Sports:
Steven Alker’s golf career was largely unremarkable. Then he joined the senior circuit and won so big that he’ll play his debut P.G.A. Championship.
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Rory McIlroy Seeks a Sharper Swing and a Clearer Mind At PGA Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Rory McIlroy has had a stretch to forget. At this week’s P.G.A. Championship, he is looking to fix small troubles in his swing.
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Jack Nicklaus on the PGA Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
The 18-time major winner talked with The Times near the 60th anniversary of his first P.G.A. Championship victory. The event is returning to Oak Hill, where Nicklaus earned his last P.G.A. title.
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At the P.G.A. Championship, Justin Thomas Looks for Last Year’s Magic
The New York Times – Sports:
The defending champion comes to Oak Hill without finishing first in any of the 20 events he has entered since claiming his second career major victory in 2022.