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Mackenzie Hughes leads Procore; Ryder Cup player Ben Griffin 1 behind

Canadian Mackenzie Hughes converted a front-nine 29 into the first-round lead at the Procore Championship, the start of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall series, on Thursday in Napa, Calif.

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U.S. Ryder Cup team has mixed results at Napa

Mackenzie Hughes fired a 9-under 63 on Thursday to lead the Procore Championship. The big crowds followed Scottie Scheffler and the U.S. Ryder Cup team and saw mixed results.

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Ben Griffin, Russell Henley near top of 2025 Procore Championship leaderboard as Scottie Scheffler starts slow

A couple of U.S. Ryder Cup team members are near the lead after the first round in Napa

Keegan Bradley News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Why Keegan Bradley Might Be the Captain America's Been Waiting For

"It's the closest team I've ever seen." Those seven words from Keegan Bradley at the Procore Championship this week should have every American golf fan sitting up and paying attention.

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Wannasaen fires 63, up 2 shots in Queen City

Chanettee Wannasaen holed out a 9-iron shot for eagle and had seven birdies, finishing with a 63 to take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 11

Chanettee Wannasaen (63) on top at Kroger Queen City Championship

Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand fired a 9-under-par 63 and established a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Thursday in Hamilton, Ohio.

Golf News / ESPN / September 11

Aberg, Vaillant fire 64s, share lead at BMW PGA

Ludvig Åberg and Tom Vaillant each shot an 8-under 64 to share the lead of the weather-affected BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Scottie Scheffler News / Golf on ClutchPoints / September 11

Scottie Scheffler changes Ryder Cup preparation after brutal 2023 performance

Team USA and Team Europe have set their rosters with the Ryder Cup just over two weeks away. Scottie Scheffler was the top points scorer in the Ryder Cup standings and looks to bounce back from a tough 2023 performance.

Golf News / HITC / September 11

Keegan Bradley reacts to Rory McIlroy’s bold remarks about Team Europe at the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy appears to be doing his best to rattle Keegan Bradley and the American side ahead of this year’s Ryder Cup. There is already a bit of an edge to this one, is not there?

Collin Morikawa News / HITC / September 11

Collin Morikawa points to the PGA Tour rival with the putting skills he most envies

Collin Morikawa is back in action on the PGA Tour this week, taking part in the Procore Championship as one of the highest-ranked players in the field.

Tyrrell Hatton News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Tyrrell Hatton’s Ryder Cup Qualification Turns Chaotic After Wild Celebration

Tyrrell Hatton has revealed how he celebrated making Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The 33-year-old’s media conference at Wentworth during the PGA Championship took an incredible twist after he was asked how delighted he had been to make the Ryder Cup without the need for a captain’s pick.

Golf News / HITC / September 11

Collin Morikawa shares his candid thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau showing up at PGA event

Despite being unable to compete in the Procore Championship, Bryson DeChambeau is present to support his Team USA teammates, and Collin Morikawa has commented on the significance of DeChambeau’s presence for the team.

Greg Norman News / Field Level Media / September 11

Greg Norman officially steps down from LIV Golf

Greg Norman, the first CEO of LIV Golf, has officially moved on from the Saudi-backed tour. "After four unforgettable years, I have officially closed out my time with LIV Golf, and reflecting with nothing but gratitude, pride and achievement," Norman posted Wednesday on Instagram.

Tiger Woods News / Golficity / September 11

Tiger Woods Spotted Swinging Again After Surgery in New Video

It doesn’t take much to get the golf world buzzing when it comes to Tiger Woods. This week, that spark came in the form of a short but powerful moment: Tiger swinging a wedge at Liberty National Golf Club during the Nexus Cup, his annual charity event for the TGR Foundation.

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Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / September 11

Scottie Scheffler criticised for ‘naive’ and ‘ignorant’ Procore Championship press comments

Scottie Scheffler is in Napa Valley this week for the Procore Championship, but it was his comments about the Ryder Cup that grabbed headlines on Wednesday.

Paul McGinley News / HITC / September 11

Paul McGinley takes aim at American golfers over decision he believes hurts the sport

The 2025 golf season still has plenty of action left, even with the majors now finished. One of the biggest events coming up is the Ryder Cup, where Team USA will host Europe at Bethpage Black later this month.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 10

Ryder Cup hype overshadows start of Procore Championship

The Procore Championship signals the start of the FedEx Cup Fall series, but Ryder Cup hype is taking over Silverado Resort this week as 10 U.S. team members compete in the event beginning Thursday in Napa, Calif.

Xander Schauffele News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Schauffele Supporting Ryder Cup Team From Home

As some PGA Tour athletes and arguably the entire sport gear up for the Ryder Cup, the first stop on that journey is the Procore Championship. An event where some of the brightest faces of golf will compete in long awaited action, some of the last being at the Tour Championship.

Golf News / Yardbarker / September 10

Keegan Bradley sparks Ryder Cup strategy overhaul after Team USA’s 2023 failure

The 2025 Ryder Cup won't be played until Sept. 26-28, but Team USA captain Keegan Bradley is already doing a vastly superior job preparing his squad than Zach Johnson did two years ago.

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Golf News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

Jon Rahm Has A Theory On Why Sergio Garcia Isn’t On Ryder Cup

Right before the Irish Cup began, Sergio Garcia got some unfortunate news for his Ryder Cup prospects. He was rejected, despite having great success with

Adam Scott News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Adam Scott? He Got Me Thinking About Putters

Adam Scott has dropped a bombshell this week that nobody likely saw coming. Adam Scott, the guy who's been wielding a long putter for over a decade — the same Adam Scott who won the 2013 Masters with that prototype 49-inch Scotty Cameron Futura X — just switched back to a traditional-length putter at the BMW PGA Championship.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Rare Video of Tiger Woods Has Golf World Buzzing

In March 2025 Tiger Woods announced his season was over before it began after suffering a torn Achilles. “As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 7

Thomas Bjorn beats Cameron Percy in playoff for Stifel Charity title

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark drained a long birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the Stifel Charity Classic on Sunday in St. Louis. Bjorn defeated Australia's Cameron Percy after both finished 12-under-par 201 through 54 holes at Norwood Hills Country Club.

Carlota Ciganda News / Field Level Media / September 7

Nuria Iturrioz rides late surge to win Aramco Houston Championship

Nuria Iturrioz captured her fifth Ladies European Tour title when she outlasted Charley Hull and Carlota Ciganda to win the Aramco Houston Championship on Sunday in Pearland, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 6

Alex Cejka, Stewart Cink tied atop Stifel Charity Classic

Germany's Alex Cejka is tied with first-round leader Stewart Cink after 36 holes of the Stifel Charity Classic on Saturday in St. Louis. Cejka fired a 5-under-par 66 to move up four spots at Norwood Hills Country Club.