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Brooks Koepka delivers another major performance to win PGA

Koepka ran off three quick birdies early, never lost the lead amid a gritty fight from Viktor Hovland and closed with a 3-under 67 for a two-shot victory.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Golf

Brooks Koepka takes one-stroke lead into final round of PGA Championship

Viktor Hovland and Corey Conners are lurking one stroke back.

By Doug Ferguson | AP

Nancy Lopez, left, stands with LPGA co-founders Marlene Hagge-Vossler in 1978. Hagge-Vossler died Tuesday morning at age 89.

Golf

Marlene Hagge-Vossler, last surviving LPGA founder, dies at 89

Hagge-Vossler won 26 times on the LPGA Tour, including the 1952 LPGA Championship, and she was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.

By Associated Press

Tiger Woods stands near then-girlfriend Erica Herman last year in Ireland.

Golf

Tiger Woods’ legal battle against former girlfriend escalates

Erica Herman accusing the golf superstar of beginning their sexual relationship when she was his employee and threatening to fire her if she didn’t sign a nondisclosure agreement she now wants voided.

By Terry Spencer | Associated Press

Golf

Lance Ten Broeck, pro golfer-turned-caddie who grew up on the South Side, dies at 67

He was the quintessential journeyman golfer, playing at least 14 tournaments in 12 seasons, making 355 career starts on the PGA Tour, recording 11 top-10 finishes without ever claiming an official win.

By USA Today Sports

Tiger Woods had surgery on his ankle Wednesday morning, putting in doubt whether he plays any more majors this year.

Golf

Tiger Woods’ ankle surgery puts rest of majors in doubt

“He’s resting now and will start the recovery process,” Mark Steinberg, his agent at Excel Sports, said in a telephone interview.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Jon Rahm acknowledges the applause of the gallery surrounding the 18th green Sunday on his way to winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

Golf

Jon Rahm wins Masters for second major title

Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka finished tied for second, four strokes back.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Bulls

Polling Place: What grade are you giving the Bulls for the regular season?

Also, we asked if the Bulls will make it past the play-in tournament and — golf poll alert — for your favorite major among the Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open and the British Open.

By Steve Greenberg

Phil Mickelson hitting a practice shot at the Masters.

Golf

Phil Mickelson looks like someone who has found out that money can’t buy you love

In the run-up to the Masters, the LIV Golf star seemed battered and bruised from all the abuse he’s taken.

By Rick Morrissey

Sports Saturday

Tiger Woods went from simply the best to simply the bets

Bet on it: There was a time when Woods was even money, but now the wager is if he’ll even make the cut

By Rob Miech

Sports Saturday

‘Full Swing’ a binge-worthy PGA Tour reality show even a casual fan can love

Pros reveal their personalities to the Netflix cameras as they play, train, joke around and consider the temptation of LIV Golf.

By Richard Roeper

Anthony Gomez, 18, shows off his status as an Evans Scholar after receiving the news that he was selected for a full-ride scholarship.

Education

‘Surreal’: 70 Chicago-area high school seniors receive full-ride scholarships through golf caddying

Sarah Adebayo, 17, almost didn’t believe her eyes when she received the scholarship. ‘Am I reading this right?’ she asked.

By Mary Norkol

Golf

Kathy Whitworth, who has most wins in golf history, dies at 83

Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and who became the first woman to earn $1 million on the LPGA , died on Christmas Eve, her longtime partner said.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Golf

LIV Golf players will be welcomed at the Masters

Sixteen players with LIV Golf are among the 78 players currently eligible for the Masters. That includes six Masters champions — Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Bubba Watson and Charl Schwartzel.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Tiger Woods looks on during the trophy ceremony at last year’s Hero World Challenge n Nassau. Woods announced he will play in this year’s tournament.

Golf

Tiger Woods will play at Hero World Challenge

Woods has not played competitively since he missed the cut in the British Open at St. Andrews in July.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates his victory during the final round of the Tour Championship.

Golf

Rory McIlroy caps season with FedEx Cup and a ‘Super Bowl’ championship

McIlroy captures crown without winning a major.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Rory McIlroy, left, shakes hands with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan.

Golf

PGA Tour creates plan for 20-event big-money slate

“This isn’t some sort of renegade group trying to take some sort of power grab of the PGA Tour,” said Rory McIlroy, a player-director on the tour board.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Golf

Phil Mickelson among LIV Golf members suing PGA Tour

Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and a group of players who defected to Saudi-funded LIV Golf filed an antitrust lawsuit Wednesday against the PGA Tour.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Tiger Woods gestures to the crowd at the British Open.

Golf

Greg Norman says Tiger Woods turned down LIV Golf’s $700 million-$800 million offer

Woods has been opposed to LIV Golf since late last year, and he delivered his strongest comments at the British Open when he said players who took the money funded by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund had “turned their back” on the PGA Tour that made them famous.

By Associated Press

Golf

Charles Barkley plans to play in LIV Golf pro-am at Trump Bedminster event: report

The NBA commentator has said he’d consider working for the Saudi-backed tour.

By USA TODAY SPORTS

Henrik Stenson has been removed as European Ryder Cup captain.

Golf

Henrik Stenson out as European Ryder Cup captain after joining LIV Golf

Stenson accepted the captaincy four months ago.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Cameron Smith, of Australia, won the British Open to capture his first major championship.

Golf

Cameron Smith wins British Open for his first major title

His 8-under 64 was the lowest final round by a champion in the 30 times golf’s oldest championship has been played at St. Andrews.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Tiger Woods gestures to the crowd at the end of his second round at the British Open.

Golf

Tiger Woods gets emotional after what could be his final round at St. Andrews

The three-time British Open champion missed the cut after shooting a 3-over 75 in the second round to finish the day at 9 over overall.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Charles Barkley says he plans on meeting with LIV Golf.

Sports Media

Charles Barkley plans to meet with LIV Golf to explore ‘every opportunity that’s available’

“Nothing that’s imminent. I actually don’t know everything they want from me or what they technically want me to do,” Barkley said.

By USA TODAY SPORTS

Tiger Woods dropped six strokes in his first seven holes at St. Andrews and wound up shooting 6-over 78 in the first round of the British Open.

Golf

Tiger Woods struggles to 6-over 78 in British Open grind

Cameron Young made his debut with an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Tiger Woods speaks during a press conference at the British Open in St Andrews, Scotland.

Golf

Tiger Woods says he doesn’t understand why players would join LIV Golf

The 15-time major champion also supported the R&A’s decision to not invite Greg Norman to the Open Championship.

By Steve DiMeglio | USA Today Sports

Golf

Justice Department antitrust division looking into PGA Tour-LIV Golf dispute: report

At issue is the PGA Tour’s policy that members receive a conflicting event release to play tournaments overseas when a tour event is being held that week.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Chicago Sky and WNBA

This You Gotta See: Sky are in great position as second half begins, but will it last?

Too soon to talk repeat? Should we start planning the parade now?

By Steve Greenberg

Golf

Brooks Koepka will become the latest PGA Tour golfer to defect to Saudi-backed LIV series

A person briefed on Koepka’s decision told the AP said he still would be able to compete on the PGA Tour until he hits a shot on the LIV Golf circuit.

By Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Matt Fitzpatrick of England celebrates with the U.S. Open Championship trophy.

Golf

Matt Fitzpatrick wins the U.S. Open for his first major title

Will Zalatoris and reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler finished one stroke behind.

By Doug Ferguson | AP