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Ryan Fox wins the British Open with birdie on the final hole

Sam Burns of the United States reacts after making a birdie on the 2nd green during the third day of the British Open Golf championships at Royal Birkdale golf club, in Southport, England, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

DOUGLAS SANTO

Sam Burns’ strong Saturday takes the lead in a British Open he planned to miss

DAN BICKLEY

How will the WM Phoenix Open be impacted by PGA Tour changes?

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Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse to win US Open

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US Open: Wyndham Clark fires lowest 36-hole score at Shinnecock for 4-shot lead

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Wyndham Clark seizes on changing nature of Shinnecock to lead US Open

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2026 WM Phoenix Open raises record $20.1 million for charity

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ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 17, 2026
Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship, becomes 1st English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai shifted into high gear Sunday and pulled away from a world-class field to capture the PGA Championship.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 16, 2026
Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead, former Sun Devil Jon Rahm tied for 2nd in PGA Championship

Alex Smalley has a two-shot lead, while Sun Devil alum Jon Rahm is among five players tied for second following the third round of the PGA Championship on Saturday.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Apr 12, 2026
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy joined more elite company Sunday at the Masters as only the fourth back-to-back champion.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Apr 11, 2026
Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

Rory McIlroy started the third round of the Masters with a record six-shot lead. By the time he walked off the 11th green, it was gone.
DAN BICKLEY | Apr 6, 2026
What makes the Masters so untouchable among American sporting events? Restraint

The Masters is the greatest sporting event in America, and it's not because of tradition. The reason is restraint, restraint from growth and greed.
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AP | Mar 31, 2026
‘I am stepping away’: Tiger Woods to seek help after car crash in Florida

Tiger Woods said he’ll step away and seek treatment after his vehicle crashed in Florida and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
DAN BICKLEY | Mar 30, 2026
It’s clear Tiger Woods needs saving from himself

Icons fall the hardest, and Tiger Woods is at it again. Another mugshot, another lapse in judgment, another glimpse into a shrouded and troubled life.
PAYNE MOSES | Feb 22, 2026
Playoff ‘blip’ at 2026 WM Phoenix Open didn’t spoil great week, tournament chairman says

Outside of a late disruption, 2026 WM Phoenix Open tournament chairman Jason Eisenberg said the event delivered its "fastball" to casuals and diehards alike.
ARIZONA SPORTS | Feb 20, 2026
Arizona Sports’ full 2026 Newsmakers Week schedule

Some of the biggest decision makers and other figures in Arizona sports join Bickley & Marotta for Newsmakers Week.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Feb 8, 2026
Chris Gotterup beats Hideki Matsuyama on playoff hole to win WM Phoenix Open

Chris Gotterup shot 7 under in the final round on Sunday and beat Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff hole to win the WM Phoenix Open.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS | Feb 7, 2026
Matsuyama shoots 68 to take 1-shot lead at WM Phoenix Open as top-ranked Scheffler lurks

Hideki Matsuyama shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday to take a slim lead into Sunday of the Phoenix Open with Scottie Scheffler closing in.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Feb 6, 2026
Ryo Hisatsune leads WM Phoenix Open after 2 rounds, Scottie Scheffler makes cut

Ryo Hisatsune surged into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open, while Scottie Scheffler did what he needed to make yet another cut.
DAN BICKLEY | Feb 6, 2026
As PGA Tour viewership rebounds, pace of play is an issue to tackle

When the PGA Tour begins speaking to the masses once again, it will discover it has an untenable viewer problem: Pace of play.
DAN BICKLEY | Feb 5, 2026
16th hole upgrades provide higher-end experience at WM Phoenix Open

The notorious 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale somehow keeps getting bigger and better after the latest upgrades, Dan Bickley writes.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Feb 4, 2026
Merrill Kelly: Being back in Valley, at WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am ‘means everything’

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly talks being back in the Valley and making his third appearance at the WM Phoenix Open.
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KEVIN ZIMMERMAN | Feb 4, 2026
2026 WM Phoenix Open tee times for the 1st round

World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler will be grouped with Jordan Spieth and FedExCup No. 1-ranked golfer Chris Gotterup.
ALEX WEINER | Feb 3, 2026
WM Phoenix Open announces Pro-Am pairings, including Scottie Scheffler with Travis Kelce

The WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am pairings for Wednesday have been revealed, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka with Travis Kelce.
DAN BICKLEY | Feb 2, 2026
WM Phoenix Open not short on competition in 2026

The WM Phoenix Open is the Louvre of people watching. The competition is often secondary. But not this year, writes Dan Bickley.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Jan 30, 2026
Theegala, Dahmen, Hoffman receive sponsor exemptions to play in 2026 WM Phoenix Open

Sahith Theegala, Joel Dahmen and Charley Hoffman received sponsor exemptions Friday to play in the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
PAYNE MOSES | Jan 29, 2026
Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly to tee it up at star-studded WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am

Diamondbacks right-handed starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is among the latest commits for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am on Wednesday.
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TYLER DRAKE | Jan 28, 2026
Travis Kelce latest commit for WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has committed to playing in the Annexus Pro-Am at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open next Wednesday.
DAMON ALLRED | Jan 27, 2026
Full 2026 WM Phoenix Open field includes J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin, Collin Morikawa and others

J.J. Spaun, Ben Griffin and Collin Morikawa headlined the latest additions for the 2026 WM Phoenix Open as the full field of 119 golfers, including most of the last decade's champions, was released.
TYLER DRAKE | Jan 26, 2026
Trey McBride among trio of Cardinals playing in WM Phoenix Open Pro-Am

Cardinals TE Trey McBride, LB Zaven Collins and S Budda Baker will tee it at the Annexus Pro-Am ahead of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jan 23, 2026
Jordan Spieth, Max Homa to play in WM Phoenix Open

Jordan Spieth and Max Homa headline the latest four golfers to commit to participating in the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jan 23, 2026
Larry Fitzgerald headlines 2026 WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am

Former Arizona Cardinals great Larry Fitzgerald headlines three celebrities committed to the 2026 WM Phoenix Open Annexus Pro-Am.