Golf

“Conversations with Champions presented by Sentry” is a weekly series from Golfweek. This week: Adam Svensson, winner of the 2022 RSM Classic. A slow start Thursday, a late eagle Friday and the lifting of a trophy Sunday. It was a high-wire act of sorts for Adam Svensson at the 2022 RSM Classic. The first-time PGA Tour … Read more

Anna Davis, the reigning Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion, has decided where she intends to play her college golf – should she, of course, decide to go that route. The 16-year-old Davis announced Monday that she has verbally committed to Auburn University, posting a photo to Instagram of her with Tigers coaches Melissa Luellen and … Read more

Unless the R&A announces a change in the criteria for earning spots in the British Open, South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen will have a chance to play next July at Royal Liverpool because he won the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews. All past winners are given a spot in the field until they reach age … Read more

The same day Lydia Ko collected $2 million at the CME Group Tour Championship, the biggest winner’s check in LPGA history, 50 players took a step closer to having that same opportunity. Stage II of LPGA Qualifying, delayed due to Hurricane Ian, was staged last week at Plantation Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida. … Read more

While there are a few unofficial events in December — including another edition of The Match — the PGA Tour’s fall swing concluded on Sunday with Adam Svensson’s win at The RSM Classic. That win was huge for the 28-year-old Canadian, who actually lost his Tour card after the 2019 season. He now has his … Read more

Gareth Bale is a world-class soccer player who has previously won three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions League titles with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid. Now playing in the United States, he recently helped Los Angeles FC win the 2022 MLS Cup. The 33-year-old from Cardiff, Wales, is also an avid golfer when he’s … Read more

Jon Rahm likely is laughing this morning. A few days after he called the new Official World Golf Ranking formula “laughable,” and less than 24 hours after he doubled down on his comments following his victory Sunday at the DP World Tour Championship, Rahm remained idle in the latest world ranking. Rahm entered the DPWT’s season … Read more

NAPLES, Fla. — Take that, mom! Despite playing some of the best golf since she broke onto the LPGA nearly 10 years ago, Lydia Ko still had to confront her most vocal critic throughout the year … her mom, Tina. “My mom does joke to me at times,” Ko said before playing Sunday’s final round at the … Read more

The holidays are quickly approaching, and a pair of golf shoes may be the perfect gift for friends or family. Many golfers need to retire their old pair of golf shoes and up their game. Whether you prefer a sneaker or spiked-style shoe, Golfweek has got you covered for everyone on your shopping list. Check out the … Read more

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. – Cole Hammer’s next competitive round was going to be a Monday qualifier on the Korn Ferry Tour early next year. But after Sunday’s closing 65 at the RSM Classic and his tie for fifth, his plans have changed dramatically. Although he appeared to play his way out of the tournament … Read more