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Block party on: Club pro qualifies for PGA Championship

Michael Block, the Southern California golf pro who shot into the spotlight at the 2023 PGA Championship with a legendary effort including a slam-dunk ace, has qualified for the 2025 tournament on May 15-18 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C.

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Steady Ryu cards 63, leads LPGA Black Desert

Haeran Ryu took only 27 putts en route to a 9-under 63 for a one-shot lead over Ariya Jutanugarn and Wei-Ling Hsu at the LPGA Black Desert Championship.

Golf News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

How many of the non-Americans to win the Green Jacket at Augusta can you name in five minutes?

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / May 1

Scottie Scheffler shoots scorching 61 to lead Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler shot his best round of the season, a 10-under-par 61, to set the pace on the first day of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday in McKinney, Texas.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Scottie Scheffler Makes Huge Statement in Rory McIlroy’s Absence at Byron Nelson

Scottie Scheffler has not lived up to his own ridiculously high standards so far in 2025, but the world number one was at his brilliant best in the first round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday.

Golf News / ESPN / May 1

LIV Golf hasn't applied for world ranking points

OWGR chairman Trevor Immelman said LIV Golf has yet to again submit an application for the tour's competitors to receive world ranking points.

Rory McIlroy News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Rory McIlroy Makes $1.7 Million Decision This Week

Rory Mc͏Ilroy is still riding high after ͏his long-awa͏ited͏ Masters victory in ͏Apr͏il. The 35-year-old finally comp͏lete͏d͏ th͏e career Grand Slam by ͏claiming the elusive green jacket at Augusta National.

Tiger Woods News / The Spun / May 1

Tiger Woods' Official Golf Ranking Hits All-Time Low

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has unfortunately reached a new low in his career. Woods, a 15-time major champion, hasn't competed in a PGA Tour event this season for a plethora of reasons.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 30

Back home, Scottie Scheffler eyes first Byron Nelson title

Scottie Scheffler had a good reason for skipping the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024: the birth of his first child. Scheffler seemingly has won everywhere on the PGA Tour since his breakthrough in 2022, but only once in his home state of Texas and not at the Byron Nelson.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / April 30

CJ Cup Byron Nelson holds special place in heart of Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler holds fond memories of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and for good reason. Scheffler, the World's No. 1 golfer, made his debut on the PGA Tour at this event while at the tender age of 17.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 30

Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler seeking first win of '25; LPGA's Utah debut

Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours. PGA TOUR LAST TOURNAMENT: Zurich

Golf News / Yardbarker / April 30

Collin Morikawa makes shocking change ahead of PGA Championship

With the 2025 PGA Championship just a few weeks away, it's not the time to tinker with their process or make sweeping changes, but that's precisely what Collin Morikawa is up to.

The 'Non-American Masters winners' quiz

Tony Finau News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Tony Finau May Regret Having Skipped Zurich Classic

With the Zurich Classic now in the past with Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin taking the honors, a few players were noticeably missing. Billy Horschel had

Nick Dunlap News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

Nick Dunlap’s Historic PGA Win Is Shaking Up the Game

Nick Dunlap etched his name into golf history in January 2024 when he became the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event in over three decades. His jaw-dropping victory at The American Express not only shocked the golf world but also revived conversations around young talent and the future of the PGA Tour.

Geoff Ogilvy News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Ogilvy Takes His Chances at Winning the Presidents Cup

Is Geoff Ogilvy the right man for the job? With day one in the books, the answer is a resounding yes, but there is a long way to go from Tuesday’s announcement that Ogilvy was named the ninth International President Cup Captain to a September Thursday in 2026.