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The United States Golf Association amended rules on what counts as a holed shot to accommodate coronavirus health precautions. The change has lowered handicaps and started arguments in some circles. More
Tiger Woods beat Phil Mickelson in a head-to-head rematch while their mortal-looking N.F.L. partners — Tom Brady and Peyton Manning — drew barbs and laughs. More
Woods said his balky back had improved greatly since mid-February, when he played his last tournament, and called the difference “night and day.” More
A cornerstone tradition of the United States Open was canceled on Monday for this year’s tournament. The United States Golf Association, which conducts the championship, determined that the vast system of qualifying rounds, which is held throughout America as well as in several other countries and customarily selects a wide swath of the field for […] More
McIlroy ended the charity skins match over Rickie Fowler, Dustin Johnson and Matthew Wolff in a closest-to-the-pin finale. Their camaraderie exemplified the nation’s “we’re in this together” refrain. More
The president called in to the broadcast of the golf tour’s first live TV event since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered tournaments. More
Professional golf is making plans to resume play even as coronavirus concerns linger, leaving players and caddies to figure out how close is close enough for a consultation. More
With the goal of resuming tournament play next month in Texas, PGA Tour officials on Wednesday outlined safety procedures they intend to implement, including layers of coronavirus testing for players, caddies and support personnel. The tour’s plan would restrict the movement of players during events, which will be conducted without live spectators, and encourage golfers […] More
