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December 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K for charity

Americans will be getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time
December 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
FILE - Members off the United States Ryder Cup team cheer United States' Patrick Cantlay after he won his afternoon Fourballs match on the 18th green at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at the Marco Simone Golf Club in Guidonia Montecelio, Italy, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)
6 months ago

Rory McIlroy 'resilient' despite US Open loss, taking a few weeks away from golf

After Rory McIlroy finished second to Bryson DeChambeau at Pinehurst for the U.S. Open, he posted an update on X with his resilient outlook and plans to take time off.
6 months ago
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after finishing the 18th hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort, June 16, 2024, in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
6 months ago

New video shows moments of Scottie Scheffler's arrest

Louisville police releasing more body camera images from golfer Scottie Scheffler's arrest during the PGA Championship.
6 months ago
VIDEO: New video shows moments of Scottie Scheffler's arrest
6 months ago

Louisville officer's bodycam after Scottie Scheffler arrest

In the bodycam video, Scottie Scheffler seemed to be apologizing to officers as he was being handcuffed. The officers seem unaware he is a top player on the PGA Tour.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Louisville officer's bodycam after Scottie Scheffler arrest
7 months ago

Robert MacIntyre wins PGA Tour with dad as his caddie

The golfer took the trophy at the Canadian Open and his father, Dougie, helped him throughout the tournament.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Robert MacIntyre wins PGA Tour with dad as his caddie
7 months ago

Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler over traffic incident

All charges against professional golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was arrested earlier this month in Louisville, Kentucky, for the PGA Championship, were dropped Wednesday.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler over traffic incident
7 months ago

Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler after arrest at PGA Championship

Prosecutors sought to dismiss all charges against Scottie Scheffler stemming from a traffic incident while he was in Louisville for the PGA Championship.
7 months ago
Prosecutors sought to dismiss all charges against Scottie Scheffler stemming from a traffic incident while he was in Louisville for the PGA Championship.
7 months ago

Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler after arrest at PGA Championship

Prosecutors sought to dismiss all charges against Scottie Scheffler stemming from a traffic incident while he was in Louisville for the PGA Championship.
7 months ago
Scottie Scheffler walks the 18th fairway during the final round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 19, 2024 in Louisville, Ky.
7 months ago

Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler

Charges were dismissed against the world's top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, following his arrest outside of the PGA Championship. ABC News' Phil Lipof reports.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Charges dismissed against Scottie Scheffler
7 months ago

Pro golfer Lexi Thompson retires at 29, citing mental health struggles

"It's OK to not be OK," Thompson said in announcing her retirement.
7 months ago
Lexi Thompson of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on May 29, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
7 months ago

Golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide: Parents

Professional golfer and PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died by suicide at 30 years old, his family and PGA officials said.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide: Parents
7 months ago

2-time PGA Tour winner dies at 30

The golf world reacts as Grayson Murray's parents confirm his death by suicide. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
7 months ago
VIDEO: 2-time PGA Tour winner dies at 30
7 months ago

Golf world in mourning over Grayson Murray death

The parents of pro-golfer Grayson Murray have released a statement following their son's suicide.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Golf world in mourning over Grayson Murray death
7 months ago

PGA winner Grayson Murray, 30, died by suicide, family says

Murray's death on Saturday morning was one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge citing an illness.
7 months ago
Grayson Murray plays his shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, on May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky.
7 months ago

Police release new video showing Scottie Scheffler’s arrest

Authorities are sharing what little surveillance video they have of a Louisville police detective arresting number one ranked golfer Scheffler outside the PGA Championships last week.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Police release new video showing Scottie Scheffler’s arrest
7 months ago

New details emerge in arrest of star golfer Scottie Scheffler during PGA Championship

A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer violated department policy when he failed to turn on his body-worn camera during a traffic incident involving Scottie Scheffler,
7 months ago
The Louisville Metro Police Department released footage that shows Scottie Scheffler being led in handcuffs on May 17, 2024.
7 months ago

Authorities release new videos involving arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler

The Louisville, Kentucky, detective who arrested Scottie Scheffler at the PGA Championship last year violated policy by not activating his body-worn camera.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities release new videos involving arrest of golfer Scottie Scheffler
7 months ago

Star golfer's arraignment postponed after arrest during PGA Championship

Star golfer Scottie Scheffler faces four charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer -- a felony. His arraignment has been postponed until June 3.
7 months ago
Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.
7 months ago

Star golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment postponed

Scheffler faces multiple charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Star golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
7 months ago

Louisville mayor says no bodycam footage of incident between Scheffler and police

Plus, the owner of a day care and three employees are charged with child endangerment in New Hampshire for sprinkling melatonin on food.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Louisville mayor says no bodycam footage of incident between Scheffler and police
7 months ago

Scottie Scheffler climbs leaderboard despite arrest at PGA Championship

The No. 1 golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler, has been arrested after a misunderstanding with traffic flow following a fatal accident, according to ESPN.
7 months ago
Scottie Scheffler is seen here in a mug shot.
7 months ago

Star golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested prior to start of PGA Championship's 2nd round

Scheffler was arrested Friday morning for allegedly driving past a police roadblock at the Valhalla Golf Club, according to ESPN.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Star golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested prior to start of PGA Championship's 2nd round
8 months ago

Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters

The American golfer, who is ranked No. 1 in the world, took home the green jacket on Sunday, winning his second Masters in three years.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Scottie Scheffler wins 2024 Masters
8 months ago

The Masters-inspired recipes: Pimento cheese, Azalea cocktails from Augusta National

How to replicate iconic food served at Augusta National at home and other festive dishes to enjoy while watching The Masters Tournament.
8 months ago
Recreate a taste of The Masters at home with these original recipes like Arnold Palmer jam and peach ice cream sandwiches.
8 months ago

The Masters gets underway

ABC News' Danny New previews the tournament and shows us the kids who took over the green.
8 months ago
VIDEO:  The Masters gets underway
10 months ago

Charlie Woods enters PGA qualifying tournament

Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son, is competing for the first time in a pre-qualifying round for a PGA Tour event.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Charlie Woods enters PGA qualifying tournament
10 months ago

Tiger Woods forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods was forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational in California after completing just six holes. A spokesperson says he had flu-like symptoms and was treated for dehydration.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Tiger Woods forced to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational
1 year ago

20-year-old becomes 1st amateur to win PGA tour event since 1991

University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap won the American Express tournament in California on Sunday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 20-year-old becomes 1st amateur to win PGA championship tour event since 1991
1 year ago

Nick Dunlap makes golf history

ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the 20-year-old who became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Nick Dunlap makes golf history
1 year ago

Tiger Woods' daughter Sam serves as his caddie for 1st time

The athlete and his son participated in the PNC Championship in Florida this weekend.
1 year ago
Tiger Woods of the United States and daughter and caddie, Sam Woods, walk on the fifth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
1 year ago

Connecticut woman inspires fellow females to play golf

Estela Morales discusses how she learned to play golf in Mexico and is now inspiring other Latinas to play the sport.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Connecticut woman inspires fellow females to play golf
1 year ago

PGA Tour officials face questions after teaming up with LIV Golf

ABC News’ Rachel Scott and Mike Muse discuss the latest on a Senate subcommittee hearing of PGA Tour officials who defended their decision to join forces with Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf.
1 year ago
VIDEO: PGA Tour officials face questions after teaming up with LIV Golf
1 year ago

PGA selling out to the Saudis?

Golf executives were grilled for more than two hours on Capitol Hill over a proposed merger with Saudi-funded LIV Golf as families of 9/11 victims voiced outrage. ABC News’ Lionel Moise reports.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  PGA selling out to the Saudis?
1 year ago

PGA Tour officials defend LIV Golf merger on Capitol Hill

Executives from the PGA Tour faced criticism from Senate Democrats over a proposed merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
1 year ago
VIDEO: PGA Tour officials defend LIV Golf merger on Capitol Hill
1 year ago

Allisen Corpuz makes history with US Women’s Open victory

Golfer Allisen Corpuz discusses her victory at the U.S. Women’s Open in Pebble Beach and how she made history.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Allisen Corpuz makes history with US Women’s Open victory
1 year ago

LPGA star will make US Women's Open history with her future child

LPGA Tour star Amy Olson will play at Pebble Beach for the 2023 U.S. Women's Open as she nears the third trimester of her first pregnancy.
1 year ago
Amy Olson hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club, June 15, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
1 year ago

Golfer Amy Olson competes in US Women’s Open while 7 months pregnant

The professional golfer pushed herself to qualify for the Pebble Beach tournament and has an important message for other moms-to-be.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Golfer Amy Olsen competes in US Women’s Open while 7 months pregnant
2 years ago

Wyndham Clark talks victory at 2023 US Open

Professional golfer Wyndham Clark reflects on his journey after winning his first major championship at the 2023 U.S. Open.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Wyndham Clark talks victory at 2023 US Open
2 years ago

Wyndham Clark wins US Open in Hollywood finish

The 29-year-old underdog bested favorites like Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy to win at the Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Wyndham Clark wins US Open in Hollywood finish
2 years ago

US Open gets underway in wake of merger controversy

The U.S. Open teed off Thursday in the wake of a Justice Department investigation into the merger involving the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
2 years ago
VIDEO: US Open gets underway in wake of merger controversy
2 years ago

US Open tees off as questions arise about bombshell PGA, LIV Golf merger

The U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club is the first major tournament since last week's announcement of a new, collectively owned enterprise between the PGA and Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
2 years ago
VIDEO: US Open tees off as questions arise about bombshell PGA, LIV Golf merger
2 years ago

Here's the latest on PGA, LIV Golf merger

ESPN "Sportscenter" anchor Michael Eaves shares what you need to know about the historic merger with the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf League to form a larger commercial enterprise.
2 years ago
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2 years ago

Golf world reacts to bombshell PGA, LIV merger

The PGA Tour faced criticism after it announced it will be merging operations under a single owner with its rival, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, as well as the DP World Tour.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Golf world reacts to bombshell PGA, LIV merger
2 years ago

PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The two golf leagues had been locked in a heated rivalry.
2 years ago
The two golf leagues had been locked in a heated rivalry.
2 years ago

Controversial PGA merger riles 911 families

The announcement over the merger between the PGA and the Saudi backed LIV Golf group has angered families of 9/11 victims.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Controversial PGA merger riles 911 families
2 years ago

By the Numbers: LIV and PGA Tour merge

A look at the numbers behind the stunning announcement that the PGA Tour and LIV golf league plan to join forces after competing as rivals.
2 years ago
VIDEO: By the Numbers: LIV and PGA Tour merge
2 years ago

PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf

The PGA Tour has announced it will be merging operations under a single owner with its rival, >the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, as well as the DP World Tour.
2 years ago
Brooks Koepka watches his putt on the fourth green during the final round of LIV Golf Washington, D.C., golf tournament at Trump National on May 28, 2023, in Potomac Falls, Va.
2 years ago

13-year-old golf prodigy sets sights on US Open

Jaden Soong would become the youngest player to ever qualify for the annual golf tournament.
2 years ago
VIDEO: 13-year-old golf prodigy sets sights on US Open
2 years ago

Teen golf phenoms make history

Jaden Sung, 13, will attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, while Rose Zhang, 20, became the first woman to win in her LPGA debut in 72 years.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Teen golf phenoms make history
2 years ago

Michael Block says hole-in-one 'absolutely destroyed' the cup, soaks in finish

PGA club pro Michael Block hit a slam dunk hole-in-one on the fifteenth hole at the PGA Championship.
2 years ago
Michael Block, PGA of America Club Professional, celebrates his hole-in-one after taking his ball from the cup on the 15th green during the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club on May 21, 2023 in Rochester, N.Y.