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Brittany Lincicome wins LPGA opener in Bahamas _ again (Jan 28, 2018)

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) Brittany Lincicome beat darkness – with help from floodlights Sunday on the Ocean Club’s 18th green – to win the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic for the second straight year.

Haotong Li tops Rory McIlroy to win Dubai Desert Classic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Haotong Li held off Rory McIlroy to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic Sunday by a single stroke, denying the Northern Irishman’s bid to win his first title in 17 months.

McIlroy hot in late stages of 2nd round to take Dubai lead

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rory McIlroy shot 5-under for the seven holes he played Saturday to take a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Palmer takes lead into a weekend that includes Tiger Woods

SAN DIEGO (AP) Ryan Palmer is the 36-hole leader in the Farmers Insurance Open. Jon Rahm is right behind, poised to reach No. 1 in the world. And for the first time in 29 months, a PGA Tour event will feature Tiger Woods on the weekend.

Tiger Woods in danger of missing cut at Torrey Pines

SAN DIEGO (AP) Tiger Woods got off to a bad start in the second round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines and things got even worse, leaving him in danger of missing the cut.

Woods brings back big crowds, big cheers with a 72

SAN DIEGO (AP) Tiger Woods brought big crowds back to golf, and he even produced a few big roars.

Brooke Henderson leads LPGA opener in windy Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) Brooke Henderson shot a bogey-free 5-under 68 in windy conditions Thursday to take the first-round lead in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic.

The Latest: Woods takes 6 holes to make first birdie

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Latest on Tiger Woods’ opening round Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open (all times local):

The Latest: Woods 1-over after 3 holes at Farmers Insurance

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Latest on Tiger Woods’ opening round Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open (all times EST):

Jamie Donaldson leads way in Dubai at 10-under 62

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Jamie Donaldson flirted with the European Tour’s first-ever 59 before settling for a 10-under 62 Thursday in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

Tiger Woods confident his back will hold out this time (Jan 24, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Tiger Woods is more confident than ever that his return to the PGA Tour will be different this time.

Niemann wins Latin America Amateur with closing 63

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) Joaquin Niemann wanted to make his last round as an amateur one of his best. He was so good Tuesday that he felt he could birdie every hole and closed with an 8-under 63 for a five-shot victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship.

Ortiz has 1-shot lead in Latin America Amateur

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) Alvaro Ortiz of Mexico saved par to end a tumultuous round of 1-under 70 on Monday, giving him a one-shot lead and a chance at redemption in the Latin America Amateur Championship.

Jon Rahm outlast Andrew Landry in CareerBuilder playoff

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) Jon Rahm beat Andrew Landry with a 12-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole of a playoff in the CareerBuilder Challenge.

Garcia starts new year with victory in Singapore

SINGAPORE (AP) Masters champion Sergio Garcia began his 20th year as a pro by closing with a 3-under 68 for a five-shot victory at the Singapore Open.

Fleetwood retains Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Tommy Fleetwood successfully defended his Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title on Sunday after a sensational back nine to clinch the win.

Kelly birdies 18th for comeback win on PGA Tour Champions

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) Jerry Kelly bounced back from an inexplicable miss off the tee to stun Colin Montgomerie in the season opener on the PGA Tour Champions.

Austin Cook shoots 64 to take CareerBuilder Challenge lead

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) Austin Cook played a six-hole stretch in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 in breezy conditions Saturday to take the lead at the CareerBuilder Challenge.

McIlroy 1 shot behind leaders Fisher, Pieters in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rory McIlroy fired a 7-under 65 Saturday in the third round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship to sit one shot behind leaders Ross Fisher and Thomas Pieters.

Ishikawa grabs share of halfway lead at Singapore Open

SINGAPORE (AP) Ryo Ishikawa moved into a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the Singapore Open on Saturday, raising hopes the former teen prodigy can finally win a tournament away from home.

Andrew Landry tops crowded CareerBuilder leaderboard

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) Andrew Landry topped the crowded CareerBuilder Challenge leaderboard after another low-scoring day in the sunny Coachella Valley.

Mcllroy's patience tested as he returns with 3-under 69 (Jan 18, 2018)

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Rory McIlroy’s patience was tested Thursday on his comeback and he needed three late birdies to register a 3-under 69 that left him three strokes behind first-round leaders Tommy Fleetwood and Hideto Tanihara at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Garcia fires 66 to take 1st round lead at Singapore Open

SINGAPORE (AP) Sergio Garcia kicked off his 2018 season in style on Thursday, shooting a 5-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Singapore Open.

LPGA returns to Los Angeles after 13-year absence

LOS ANGELES (AP) The LPGA is returning to Los Angeles after a 13-year absence with a $1.5 million tournament in April.

Johnson back in UAE for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Dustin Johnson’s recent victory in Hawaii doesn’t mean much when it comes to this week’s tournament.

Column: Bones still a caddie, but with a microphone in hand

HONOLULU (AP) All it took was one week back on the bag to remind Jim ”Bones” Mackay what he always loved about being a caddie.

Kizzire outlasts Hahn on 6th hole of Sony Open playoff (Jan 15, 2018)

HONOLULU (AP) Patton Kizzire figured he was in for a long day when his putting stroke wasn’t up to his standards.

Kizzire outlasts Hahn on 6th hole of Sony Open playoff

HONOLULU (AP) Patton Kizzire outlasted James Hahn in six extra holes to win the Sony Open to become the first multiple winner on the PGA Tour this season.

Scott Parel wins Diamond Resorts Invitational in playoff

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Scott Parel beat fellow PGA Tour Champions player Scott Dunlap on the first hole of a playoff Sunday to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the Diamond Resorts Invitational.

Golf Channel cameramen walk out on coverage amid Sony Open

HONOLULU (AP) Union workers for video and audio production at Golf Channel events are walking out over stalled negotiations on a new contract. That means limited coverage is expected for the final round of the Sony Open and two other events on Sunday.