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Phil Mickelson reacts after hitting from the 16th fairway of the Silverado Resort North Course duri...
Arizona Sports

Phil Mickelson to design Arizona State’s short-game practice course

Former Sun Devil Phil Mickelson will design a short-game course as Arizona State begins building a new practice facility at the Papago Golf Course.
7 years ago
Hideki Matsuyama holds the champion's trophy after the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournamen...
Associated Press

Hideki Matsuyama wins Phoenix Open playoff again

Hideki Matsuyama won the Waste Management Phoenix Open on the fourth hole of a playoff for the second straight year, outlasting Webb Simpson on Sunday at TPC Scottsdale.
7 years ago
Byeong Hun An, of South Korea, waves to the crowd after sinking a birdie putt at the second hole du...
Associated Press

An takes Phoenix Open lead in front of record 204,906 fans

Hours and about 30 degrees later, the Waste Management Phoenix Open had attracted a golf-record crowd of 204,906.
7 years ago
PGA pro Phil Mickelson watches his drive go down the fairway during the celebrity pro-am at the Was...
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Mickelson’s legacy looms large over Phoenix Open, ASU after 25 years

Twenty five years after graduating from Arizona State, Phil Mickelson continue to have an impact on the school's golf team.
7 years ago
Byeong Hun An, of Korea, and his caddy line up his shot on the 18th fairway during the second round...
Associated Press

Brendan Steele, Byeong Hun An share Phoenix Open lead

Brendan Steele and Byeong Hun An led the way at golf's biggest party, Phil Mickelson had a classic Lefty adventure, and Justin Thomas cooled off in the desert.
7 years ago
Bubba Watson hits from the 16th tee during the second round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament, Fr...
Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Most lit 16th-hole acts through 2 rounds of the Waste Management Open

We give you "The 5" most lit 16th-hole acts -- taking into account performance and showmanship -- through the first two rounds of the 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Sixteen stories from the Waste Management Phoenix Open’s 16th hole

Taking in the hole straight out of "Happy Gilmore": The sights and sounds of the 16th hole at the 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open.
7 years ago
Dale Balvin works with young golfers as part of his Golf’s Elementary program, an after-school pr...
Tyler Handlan/Cronkite News

Scottsdale pro Dale Balvin spreads his love and knowledge of golf to hundreds of Valley kids

Already deep into golf, Scottsdale golf pro Dale Balvin began a program for kids from 5 to 14 looking to get into the sport.
7 years ago
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Arnold Palmer leaves lasting imprint on Arizona golf courses

Arnold Palmer left his design touch on five courses in Arizona – three in the Valley, one in Tucson and one in Yuma.
8 years ago
Arizona Sports

PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson waves at boat, rocks 3rd round

Phil Mickelson recorded nine birdies in the third round of the PGA Championship.
9 years ago
FILE – In this July 25, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speak...
Associated Press

Trump hosts Women’s British Open as Park resumes slam quest

Inbee Park resuming her quest for the career Grand Slam. Teenage prodigy Lydia Ko seeking that elusive first major. Michelle Wie going for victory with an injured left foot.
9 years ago
FILE-In this Nov. 13, 2014 file photo former PGA golfer Charlie Sifford sits in the dining room in ...
Associated Press

Family of late black golf great accused of $1 million theft

The son and ex-daughter-in-law of late black golf pioneer Charlie Sifford were indicted Tuesday on charges they stole more than $1 million from him.
9 years ago
Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during a practice round for the Quicken Loans Nat...
Associated Press

Michelle Wie limps into her next major

that matched her best result of the year -- she developed a bone spur in her left foot that she attributed to the hilly terrain of Lancaster Country Club.
9 years ago
Lexi Thompson holds the trophy after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 2...
Associated Press

Golf’s youth movement means 30 is the new 20

a major -- from an otherwise remarkable record. Ko had never missed the cut in her career until that week at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. A month later, she was never in contention at the U.S. Women's Open.
9 years ago
Tiger Woods smiles as he answers a question during a news conference prior to the start of the Quic...
Associated Press

Tiger Woods running out of chances to salvage season

Tiger Woods knows he's played poorly over the past two years. Now, he's facing the prospect of an early end to his season.
9 years ago
Jason Day celebrates after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th during final-round action at the Canad...
Associated Press

Jason Day rallies to win Canadian Open

Jason Day made himself right at home in the Canadian Open -- at David Hearn's expense.
9 years ago
Lexi Thompson pumps her fist after winning the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament Sunday, July 26,...
Associated Press

Lexi Thompson rallies to win Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan

Lexi Thompson made sure she didn't beat herself -- and ended up defeating everyone else.
9 years ago
Associated Press

Scores after the final round of the European Masters

Leading scores Sunday in the final round of the European Masters, a European Tour event at the par-70, 6,881-yard Crans-sur Sierre Golf Club:
9 years ago
Associated Press

Suzann Pettersen takes Ladies Scottish Open lead

Suzann Pettersen shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in the Ladies Scottish Open.
9 years ago
Eun-Jeong Seong lines up her putt on the fifth hole during the quarterfinal round of match play of ...
Associated Press

South Korea’s Eun Jong Seong wins US Girls’ Junior

South Korea's Eun Jeong Seong won the U.S. Girls' Junior on Saturday, beating Angel Yin 3 and 2 in hot conditions at Tulsa Country Club.
9 years ago
In a photo provided by the USGA, Philip Barbaree watches his second shot on the ninth hole during m...
Associated Press

Philip Barbaree rallies to win US Junior Amateur

Philip Barbaree rallied to win the U.S. Junior Amateur on Saturday, beating Andrew Orischak on the 37th hole after overcoming a late five-hole deficit.
9 years ago
David Hearn of Canada hits off the second tee during the third round of play at the Canadian Open g...
Associated Press

Canada’s David Hearn leads Canadian Open

David Hearn moved into position to become the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open in 61 years, taking a two-stroke lead over Bubba Watson and Jason Day on Saturday.
9 years ago
Lizette Salas drives on the fifth hole during the third round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tourn...
Associated Press

Lizette Salas opens 4-shot lead in Meijer LPGA Classic

Lizette Salas thinks things are finally going her way and the results on the golf course are starting to match the work she has put in her game.
9 years ago
Associated Press

Montgomerie, Dawson lead in clubhouse at Senior British Open

Colin Montgomerie shares the clubhouse lead with little-known American Marco Dawson on 10-under par, with nine holes of their third round still to play in the Senior British Open on Saturday.
9 years ago