https://www.scmp.com/rss/517934/feed The latest stories and features on golfer Scottie Scheffler, including professional golf news and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink. The world number two from Northern Ireland said Sunday after limping through the final round of a PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow that he had a blister under his right little toenail that began hurting Friday. He insisted it would not be a problem this week, but on Tuesday McIlroy checked his right shoe several... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3353384/rory-mcilroy-cuts-practice-round-short-blister-right-toe-ahead-pga-championship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3353384/rory-mcilroy-cuts-practice-round-short-blister-right-toe-ahead-pga-championship?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Reuters Reuters Defending champion Rory McIlroy won the Masters by one shot over Scottie Scheffler on Sunday to collect his sixth major and become the fourth repeat winner at Augusta National and first since Tiger Woods in 2002. McIlroy, who let a six-shot ‌advantage slip on Saturday and started the final round level with playing partner Cameron Young and one ahead of Sam Burns, closed with a one-under-par 71 to finish the week on 12 under. With victory secured, the world No 2 looked to the blue Georgia skies... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349825/rory-mcilroy-joins-rarefied-company-back-back-masters-victories?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349825/rory-mcilroy-joins-rarefied-company-back-back-masters-victories?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:47:48 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Li Haotong spent Thursday night in the restroom. If all goes well, he might spend Sunday night inside Butler Cabin. Yes, in one of the more bizarre interviews given at Augusta National this week, after he fired a five-under 67 on Friday, Li admitted he was, well, kept up the night before. “Went to the toilet last night a lot of times,” Li said on Friday afternoon. “And this morning when I got to the golf course, [I was] still feeling really bad and kind of, like, [living on] the toilet.” Li was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349787/chinas-li-haotong-survives-tummy-issues-enter-masters-final-day-just-4-shots-lead?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349787/chinas-li-haotong-survives-tummy-issues-enter-masters-final-day-just-4-shots-lead?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:44:41 +0000 Reuters Reuters Rory McIlroy seized a commanding six-stroke lead at the ⁠Masters on Friday to leave a leaderboard packed with major title winners looking up at the defending champion as the tournament reached the halfway point. McIlroy is 12-under par heading into the weekend with Americans Sam Burns and Patrick Reed tied for second at six under and Englishman Justin Rose, Ireland’s Shane Lowry and Britain’s Tommy Fleetwood one further adrift. McIlroy came out all guns blazing and finished in spectacular... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349720/rory-mcilroy-total-command-masters-takes-6-shot-lead-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349720/rory-mcilroy-total-command-masters-takes-6-shot-lead-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:50:07 +0000 dpa dpa Defending champion Rory McIlroy basked in the warm Georgia sunshine and the glory of his return to Augusta to lay down a marker in his bid for rare back-to-back Masters wins with a share of the first-round lead. Following a nondescript seven holes in which he struggled with his driving, the Northern Irishman, seeking to become only the fourth man after Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Nick Faldo to retain the green jacket, burst into life with five birdies in eight holes. A round of 67 catapulted... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349584/rory-mcilroy-claims-share-early-lead-hunt-back-back-masters-wins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349584/rory-mcilroy-claims-share-early-lead-hunt-back-back-masters-wins?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:11:03 +0000 Agence France-Presse,Reuters Agence France-Presse,Reuters Rory McIlroy will launch ⁠the defence of his first Masters title on Thursday alongside ⁠world No 3 Cameron Young and amateur Mason Howell for the first two rounds at Augusta National in firm and fast conditions. McIlroy, bidding to become only the fourth player to repeat as Masters champion, will go out in the 15th group at 10.31am ‌Eastern Time (10.31pm Hong Kong time), two groups behind Bryson DeChambeau, Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele, and just behind Americans Collin Morikawa and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349358/us-masters-rory-mcilroy-gets-early-start-title-defence-scottie-scheffler-goes-out-late?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349358/us-masters-rory-mcilroy-gets-early-start-title-defence-scottie-scheffler-goes-out-late?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:23:11 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Rory McIlroy, whose emotional 2025 Masters victory completed an incredible career grand slam, chases an even rarer feat this year – repeating as champion at Augusta National. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland hopes to join Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo as the only golfers to capture back-to-back green jackets when the 90th Masters tees off Thursday. “I know defending the Masters tournament is a pretty rare feat, and it’s something I’d love to do,” McIlroy said. “I’ve won it once... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349065/rory-mcilroy-aims-join-illustrious-group-rare-masters-repeat-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3349065/rory-mcilroy-aims-join-illustrious-group-rare-masters-repeat-augusta?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:54:24 +0000 Reuters Reuters Chris Gotterup was on a roll when his fourth round at the WM Phoenix Open concluded Sunday. About an hour later, he picked up where he left off. Gotterup posted a birdie on the first play-off hole after late mishaps by Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama ‌opened the door for him to win at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course in Arizona. Gotterup, 26, notched his second victory of 2026 and the fourth ‍of his young career. He shot a 7-under-par 64 and waited for a chance in a play-off. “I just figured I’d stay... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3342866/chris-gotterup-beats-hideki-matsuyama-play-claim-phoenix-open-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3342866/chris-gotterup-beats-hideki-matsuyama-play-claim-phoenix-open-title?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:02:07 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Ryo Hisatsune rode a back-nine binge to an eight-under par 63 on Friday and a one-shot lead over fellow Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama at the US PGA Tour Phoenix Open. Hisatsune picked up six strokes in the space of five holes on the back nine at TPC Scottsdale building an 11-under par total of 131. Former Masters champion Matsuyama had a six-birdie streak of his own in a seven-under par 64 for 10-under 132. Hisatsune, a 23-year-old chasing his first PGA Tour title, had two birdies on the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3342748/japans-ryo-hisatsune-leads-compatriot-hideki-matsuyama-phoenix-open-scheffler-makes-cut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3342748/japans-ryo-hisatsune-leads-compatriot-hideki-matsuyama-phoenix-open-scheffler-makes-cut?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:32:23 +0000 Reuters Reuters Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters victory in April made him the first golfer in 25 years to join the sport’s most exclusive club, but Scottie Scheffler’s two-major haul in 2025 raised the possibility that the next career grand slam winner could be just around the corner. McIlroy, in his 11th attempt to complete the career grand slam, had to endure a topsy-turvy final round at Augusta National where he squandered a four-shot lead but then emerged from a crowded pack to prevail in a sudden-death... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3337607/year-golf-rory-mcilroy-finally-joins-elite-club-scottie-scheffler-could-join-soon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3337607/year-golf-rory-mcilroy-finally-joins-elite-club-scottie-scheffler-could-join-soon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler has said that he expects President Donald Trump’s planned appearance later this week at the Ryder Cup to boost the United States squad. The Americans will face holders Europe at the Bethpage Black course in the biennial golf showdown only days after a memorial service for young Republican leader Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot earlier this month. “It has been a tough few weeks for our country with some of the stuff that has been going on, and to have our... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3326694/could-donald-trump-help-united-states-win-golfs-ryder-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3326694/could-donald-trump-help-united-states-win-golfs-ryder-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:20 +0000 Reuters Reuters One would imagine three-time major champion Scottie Scheffler would be desperate to continue American domination of the British Open and lift the Claret Jug for the first time this week at Royal Portrush. The 29-year-old is the bookmakers’ favourite after a stunningly consistent season, including winning the PGA Championship and during his pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday he spoke of his growing love for links golf. But when asked how long he celebrates his victories, an introspective... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3318363/golf-whats-point-it-all-major-winner-scheffler-says-ahead-open-quest?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3318363/golf-whats-point-it-all-major-winner-scheffler-says-ahead-open-quest?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:00:14 +0000 World No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed and arrested by police early on Friday after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship at Valhalla. In one of the strangest scenes ever at a major tournament, Scheffler was taken into custody by police, booked with a mugshot taken in an orange jumpsuit, released, then taken back to the course for breakfast and practice before finally teeing off in the second round. Scheffler was detained by Louisville Metro... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3263130/pga-championship-police-detain-world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-incident-unrelated-fatal-accident?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3263130/pga-championship-police-detain-world-no-1-scottie-scheffler-incident-unrelated-fatal-accident?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 May 2024 12:12:00 +0000 Hideki Matsuyama fired nine birdies in a scintillating nine-under-par 62 on Sunday to rally from six shots back for a three-stroke victory in the Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club. Matsuyama, the 2021 Masters champion, notched his ninth PGA Tour title, breaking a tie with South Korean KJ Choi for most by a player from Asia. It was all the more poignant coming more than two years after his most recent victory at the 2022 Sony Open, and after a neck injury left him fearing he might... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3252368/hideki-matsuyama-sets-new-pga-tour-mark-riviera-triumph-becomes-asias-most-successful-golfer-us?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3252368/hideki-matsuyama-sets-new-pga-tour-mark-riviera-triumph-becomes-asias-most-successful-golfer-us?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Feb 2024 02:42:50 +0000 South Korea’s Tom Kim tees up in his maiden Tour Championship on Thursday as he chases a slice of golf history, with a chance to become the youngest to lift the FedExCup and Asia’s first winner. The 21-year-old will be joined by compatriots Im Sung-jae and Kim Si-woo, the first time three South Koreans have qualified for the elite 30-man field, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The trio will begin the first round on two under and eight strokes back from top-ranked Scottie Scheffler in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3232060/pga-tour-south-korean-tom-kim-looking-make-history-first-asian-winner-fedexcup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3232060/pga-tour-south-korean-tom-kim-looking-make-history-first-asian-winner-fedexcup?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:42:44 +0000 Tom Kim overcame the twin perils of an ankle injury and foul English seaside conditions to shoot a magnificent final-round 67 and become the youngest Open Championship runner-up in 47 years. Korean Kim, 21, was among a group of four players who finished six strokes adrift of runaway winner Brian Harman, who claimed his first major prize on Sunday and landed a first title of any description in more than six years. Harman established a five-shot lead over the field following a tremendous... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3228721/open-championship-korean-tom-kim-makes-history-harman-claims-golf-seasons-closing-major?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3228721/open-championship-korean-tom-kim-makes-history-harman-claims-golf-seasons-closing-major?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:51:23 +0000 American Wyndham Clark won the US Open by one shot, holding his nerve despite some wobbles at the turn at Los Angeles Country Club to claim his first major title. Clark sank a short par putt on 18 to finish the championship on 10-under par behind an impressive display of power and precision. Rory McIlroy again fell just short, finishing on nine-under, and as with the Open Championship last year, his putting let him down when he needed it most. “I’ve worked so hard and dreamed about this moment... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3224543/us-open-wyndham-clark-holds-nerve-and-holds-mcilroy-win-first-major-title?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3224543/us-open-wyndham-clark-holds-nerve-and-holds-mcilroy-win-first-major-title?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Jun 2023 03:00:32 +0000 Brooks Koepka outdueled Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler in a back-nine battle on Sunday to win the US PGA Championship for his fifth major title, giving Saudi-backed LIV Golf a milestone triumph. The 33-year-old American captured his third PGA Championship and became the first player to win a major since joining LIV, firing a three-under-par 67 to finish 72 holes on nine-under 271 at Oak Hill in New York state. “This is probably the sweetest one of them all because [of] all the hard work... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3221346/us-pga-championship-brooks-koepkas-fifth-major-title-gives-liv-golf-landmark-win-some-boo-him?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3221346/us-pga-championship-brooks-koepkas-fifth-major-title-gives-liv-golf-landmark-win-some-boo-him?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 May 2023 02:23:12 +0000 Marty Dou Zecheng takes a share of the lead into the final round AT&T Byron Nelson on Sunday, and said he was no more nervous than if he was playing on the Korn Ferry Tour. The Chinese golfer is at the top of a PGA Tour leader board after 54 holes for the first time in his career, having shot a seven-under-par 64 to sit at 16 under alongside Austin Eckroat and Ryan Palmer. There is plenty of work for the leading trio left to do, with world No 2 Scottie Scheffler among a group of four players two... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3220503/att-byron-nelson-chinas-dou-shares-pga-tour-lead-first-time-tied-top-palmer-eckroat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3220503/att-byron-nelson-chinas-dou-shares-pga-tour-lead-first-time-tied-top-palmer-eckroat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 May 2023 06:03:14 +0000 Jon Rahm offered a sense of history – and then he went out and became part of it. The Spaniard shot a three-under-par 69 in the final round to earn his first Masters championship on a long Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta. His victory came on the 40-year anniversary of Spanish great Seve Ballesteros’ second Masters championship. April 9 also was Ballesteros’ birthday. Ballesteros captained the 1997 European team to a Ryder Cup victory in Sotogrande, Spain, something that had a... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216506/masters-jon-rahm-pulls-away-win-gives-nod-seve-ballesteros?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216506/masters-jon-rahm-pulls-away-win-gives-nod-seve-ballesteros?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:11:31 +0000 On a day when Brooks Koepka was running away from the field, patrons at the Masters found themselves scurrying from three towering trees crashing to the ground. Rain and swirling winds on Friday afternoon caused three Georgia pines to fall near the 17th tee box at Augusta National, narrowly missing the scattering spectators but flattening several chairs. It was a frightening reminder of how quickly a situation can turn tragic. Tournament officials immediately suspended play – for the second time... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216386/masters-brooks-koepka-leads-three-trees-fall-and-round-2-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216386/masters-brooks-koepka-leads-three-trees-fall-and-round-2-suspended?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Apr 2023 01:39:27 +0000 Norway’s Viktor Hovland, Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Brooks Koepka shared the first-round lead at the Masters on Thursday, taking advantage of easier-than-usual conditions to card seven-under-par 65s. Rain in recent days has softened Augusta National, making the often rapid and challenging greens much more benign, and the trio seized a two-stroke lead over American Cameron Young and Australian Jason Day. Favourite, defending champion and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler was one of seven players... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216262/2023-masters-hovland-rahm-and-koepka-share-lead-augusta-tiger-woods-could-be-fighting-avoid-cut?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3216262/2023-masters-hovland-rahm-and-koepka-share-lead-augusta-tiger-woods-could-be-fighting-avoid-cut?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:02:36 +0000 An amazing tee shot by Rory McIlroy led the world No 3 to join top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Jon Rahm in capturing clutch victories in the second group matches at the WGC Match Play Championship. McIlroy made an epic drive with a stunning 375-yard blast at the 18th hole, landing the ball within four feet of the hole for a tap-in eagle that clinched a 2-up triumph over US 48th seed Denny McCarthy. “It was good,” McIlroy said. “I didn’t think I could get it on... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3214659/wgc-match-play-mcilroys-monster-drive-sets-clutch-victory-austin-scheffler-rahm-also-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3214659/wgc-match-play-mcilroys-monster-drive-sets-clutch-victory-austin-scheffler-rahm-also-win?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Mar 2023 03:30:12 +0000 Korean star Sungjae Im romped to a stylish 8 and 6 victory over American Maverick McNealy as the Asian brigade enjoyed a stellar opening day at the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play. Countrymen Si Woo Kim and debutant Tom Kim secured a 4 and 3, and 2 and 1 wins over Chris Kirk of the US and Sweden’s Alex Noren respectively while Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama ground out a 1-up victory over former champion Kevin Kisner at Austin Country Club. The only Asian golfer to suffer an... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3214515/wgc-match-play-sungjae-im-leads-asian-charge-opening-day-austin-country-club?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3214515/wgc-match-play-sungjae-im-leads-asian-charge-opening-day-austin-country-club?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:00:10 +0000 A mixed dose of brutal honesty and tough love from his father, Du Ryu, has kept Si Woo Kim well and truly grounded as he pushes to grow his legacy on the PGA Tour as one of Asia’s greatest golfers. Having hit fame early in his career following a string of historic achievements on golf’s biggest stage, the 27-year-old Korean has not let success get to his head despite seeing his trophy shelves being filled with silverware, the latest addition being the Sony Open in Hawaii trophy won in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3212609/humble-si-woo-kim-eyes-players-championship-crowning-glory-once-more-pga-tour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3212609/humble-si-woo-kim-eyes-players-championship-crowning-glory-once-more-pga-tour?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Mar 2023 03:27:58 +0000 China’s Eileen Gu is among a host of world-class athletes, including Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal and Katie Ledecky, who have been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards. Gu’s double gold medal-winning performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics has earned her a nod in the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award, while snowboarder Chloe Kim, who defended the half-pipe gold she won as a teenager, is also nominated. The Stanford University student, who won the big and... https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3210846/laureus-world-sports-awards-chinas-eileen-gu-nominated-alongside-likes-lionel-messi-rafael-nadal-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3210846/laureus-world-sports-awards-chinas-eileen-gu-nominated-alongside-likes-lionel-messi-rafael-nadal-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:33:14 +0000 A fit-again Sergio Garcia has not given up on his chances of playing in this year’s Ryder Cup, but knows he will need to be one of captain Luke Donald’s picks if that is to happen. The Spaniard has won more points, 28½, than anyone in the competition’s history, and said Donald would need the strongest team available if he wanted to beat the US in Rome in September. Garcia was a member of the side that was hammered 19-9 at Whistling Straits Golf Course two years ago, a victory the Americans... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3208775/sergio-garcia-holding-ryder-cup-dream-says-europe-captain-luke-donald-will-need-his-strongest-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3208775/sergio-garcia-holding-ryder-cup-dream-says-europe-captain-luke-donald-will-need-his-strongest-team?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:01:14 +0000 China’s Carl Yuan is confident he will find his footing on the PGA Tour after a rough start to his rookie season, starting with this week’s Cadence Bank Houston Open. The 25-year-old from Dalian has missed the cut in his first three tournaments since earning his Tour card, which he got by virtue of finishing second on the Korn Ferry Tour. But after an almost non-stop year of golf, a two-week break at home has provided him with a timely reset ahead of this week’s event at the Memorial Park Golf... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3198982/pga-tour-chinas-carl-yuan-out-get-shake-tough-start-rookie-season-houston-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3198982/pga-tour-chinas-carl-yuan-out-get-shake-tough-start-rookie-season-houston-open?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:12 +0000 Next year’s Phoenix Open, Heritage tournament, Wells Fargo Championship and Travelers Championship will have purses boosted to US$20 million and guaranteed appearances by top golfers, the US PGA Tour announced Wednesday. The moves complete a PGA revamp to combat the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series that was announced by tour commissioner Jay Monahan in August at the Tour Championship. Star PGA players such as four-time major winner Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3196577/pga-boosts-2023-purses-four-events-liv-fight-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3196577/pga-boosts-2023-purses-four-events-liv-fight-revamp?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:15:10 +0000 Marty Zecheng Dou is ready to show he truly belongs among golf’s elite when he takes a second crack at the PGA Tour, starting with this week’s season-opening Fortinet Championship in Napa, California. Dou endured a forgettable debut season in 2018, missing 17 cuts from 23 starts. But with more competitive golf miles in his legs, a permanent US base and added maturity, the 25-year-old believes he can finally make an impression as he and close friend Carl Yuan push each other to deliver China’s... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3192598/fortinet-championship-marty-zecheng-dou-feels-so-much-more-confident?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3192598/fortinet-championship-marty-zecheng-dou-feels-so-much-more-confident?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:17:57 +0000 China’s Carl Yuan and Marty Dou are ready to slug it out with current points leader Paul Haley II for the coveted No 1 ranking on the Korn Ferry Tour, as the season-long race comes to a conclusion this week. While Yuan and Dou have already secured their PGA Tour cards, the top-ranked player after the Korn Ferry Tour Championship will also get exemptions into The Players Championship and the US Open next year. But just being in the hunt is a “pretty big deal” for Yuan, who slipped out of top spot... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3191003/chinese-golfers-carl-yuan-and-marty-dou-chase-no-1-ranking-korn-ferry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3191003/chinese-golfers-carl-yuan-and-marty-dou-chase-no-1-ranking-korn-ferry?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:45:17 +0000 Scottie Scheffler’s overnight five-shot lead shrunk to two following a rampant finish by Xander Schauffele at the Tour Championship as Korea’s Sungjae Im moved to tied fourth following a 5-under 65 in the second round. The 24-year-old Im enjoyed a superb chip-in eagle on the sixth hole and five birdies in the FedExCup Playoffs Finale at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta for a 12-under total, after entering the staggered-start format on 4-under. He trails Scheffler by seven strokes after the world... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190401/pga-tour-championship-south-koreas-sungjae-im-closes-scottie-schefflers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190401/pga-tour-championship-south-koreas-sungjae-im-closes-scottie-schefflers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Aug 2022 07:23:50 +0000 South Korean star Sungjae Im remained unfazed after leader Scottie Scheffler charged ahead following the first round of the Tour Championship, the FedExCup Playoffs finale. Im scrambled to a three-under 67 on a rainy day at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta to move up to tied sixth position on seven under, after beginning the week on four under in the staggered-start tournament based on players’ positions on the FedExCup rankings. World No 1 Scheffler, who entered the final week as the top seed... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190264/pga-tour-championship-south-koreas-sungjae-im-stays-hunt-scottie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190264/pga-tour-championship-south-koreas-sungjae-im-stays-hunt-scottie?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:41:16 +0000 The Tom Kim express finally ran out of steam after a whirlwind joyride which lasted nearly two months and ended at his dream destination – the PGA Tour. But for the 20-year-old South Korean phenom, this is just the beginning of an exciting journey ahead, with the Presidents Cup being his next port of calling. Born in June 2002 as Joohyung Kim, the highly talented youngster with an easy demeanour and carefree approach has taken the world of golf by storm after first leaving his mark by winning... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190245/tom-kim-poised-go-places-presidents-cup-next-stop-after-living-his-pga?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3190245/tom-kim-poised-go-places-presidents-cup-next-stop-after-living-his-pga?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Aug 2022 03:55:32 +0000 Asian golf celebrated a record three players advancing into the Tour Championship following a final-day flourish by South Korea’s K.H. Lee, who finished tied fifth at the BMW Championship. Lee was heartbroken after missing the FedExCup Playoffs by one rung last season, but a six-under 65 on Sunday means he will join countryman Sungjae Im and Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, where the top 30 will battle for the PGA Tour’s ultimate prize. Rising star Joohyung Kim... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3189746/pga-tour-kh-lees-late-surge-gives-asia-record-3-golfers-tour?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3189746/pga-tour-kh-lees-late-surge-gives-asia-record-3-golfers-tour?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Aug 2022 08:04:38 +0000 Ding Wenyi became the first male Chinese winner in US Golf Association history on Saturday, beating Caleb Surratt at the US Junior Amateur final at Bandon Dunes. The 17-year-old amateur becomes the third player – and first male – from China to win a USGA title. He joins a list of legendary US junior amateur champions from Tiger Woods to Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth to have won the title. “I am very proud and happy,” he said. “I’m part of history now.” Ding, ranked 20th in the world... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3187203/ding-wenyi-takes-us-junior-amateur-championships-first-chinese-male-usga?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3187203/ding-wenyi-takes-us-junior-amateur-championships-first-chinese-male-usga?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 31 Jul 2022 06:30:34 +0000 Cameron Young seized the lead in the first round of the 150th British Open at St Andrews on Thursday after an outstanding eight-under par 64, while Rory McIlroy sits two strokes back but Tiger Woods endured a woeful afternoon on his return to the Old Course. Woods was determined to feature this week as he continues his recovery from severe leg injuries suffered in a car crash last year, but he toiled for a six-over 78 in a grim round that dragged on over six hours. In contrast Young, the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3185347/150th-open-championship-flawless-young-seizes-early-lead-tiger-woods?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3185347/150th-open-championship-flawless-young-seizes-early-lead-tiger-woods?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:37:50 +0000 The 150th Open Championship tees off on the Old Course at St Andrews on Thursday with organisers keen for the focus to remain on the historic tournament despite the ongoing fallout caused by the breakaway LIV Golf series. A clutch of players who joined the Saudi-backed tour are taking part in this week’s Open after the R&A opted not to ban the rebels, in contrast to moves made by the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. Former Open champion Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson and Sergio... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3185213/150th-open-championship-tournament-gets-under-way-amid-ongoing-fallout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3185213/150th-open-championship-tournament-gets-under-way-amid-ongoing-fallout?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:45:13 +0000 England’s Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title by winning the US Open in dramatic fashion, making spectacular shots as rivals crumbled under final-round pressure. After a thrilling three-man fight down the back nine at The Country Club, Fitzpatrick fired a two-under par 68 to finish on six-under and defeat Americans Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by one stroke. “I’m going to say it because I won but I hit some unbelievable shots coming down the stretch and that’s what I work... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3182312/englands-fitzpatrick-out-duels-zalatoris-scheffler-win-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3182312/englands-fitzpatrick-out-duels-zalatoris-scheffler-win-us-open?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Jun 2022 01:03:16 +0000 Collin Morikawa held a share of the US Open lead after a riveting second round on Friday while defending champion Jon Rahm and tournament favourite Rory McIlroy sat one shot back on a star-laden leader board. Twice major champion Morikawa fired a four-under-par 66 that was the day’s low round and left him at five under on the week at The Country Club outside Boston and level with little-known qualifier Joel Dahmen (68). “No one has taken it deep so far and kind of run away, but you know what,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3182192/us-open-collin-morikawa-shares-lead-ahead-rory-mcilroy-john-rahm-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3182192/us-open-collin-morikawa-shares-lead-ahead-rory-mcilroy-john-rahm-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:21:45 +0000 American Will Zalatoris fired a bogey-free five-under-par 65 to seize a one-stroke lead after Friday’s second round of the PGA Championship while Tiger Woods battled his way into the weekend. Aided when gusting winds vanished in the afternoon at daunting Southern Hills, late starter Zalatoris reeled off three back-nine birdies in a row and sank a seven-foot birdie putt at the 17th to finish 36 holes at Southern Hills on nine-under-par 131. “I had the luck of the draw. There wasn’t any wind after... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3178621/tiger-woods-makes-cut-pga-championship-will-zalatoris-leads?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3178621/tiger-woods-makes-cut-pga-championship-will-zalatoris-leads?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 May 2022 05:16:23 +0000 Defending champion Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods are among the 156 players entered in the field for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Okla. The tournament begins May 19. For Mickelson, it would mark his first appearance on tour since the Farmers Insurance Open in January, where he missed the cut. Earlier this year, Mickelson came under fire for remarks he made about the so-called Super Golf League, now the LIV Golf Invitational Series, backed by Saudi... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3177117/pga-championship-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-confirmed-compete-oklahoma?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3177117/pga-championship-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-confirmed-compete-oklahoma?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 May 2022 01:23:54 +0000 That new No 1 ranking for Scottie Scheffler looks even better in a Masters green jacket. Two months after Scheffler finally broke through for his first PGA Tour victory, he capped off a most incredible 56-day stretch by making his fourth win the biggest of them all, the Masters by three shots over Rory McIlroy for his first major. Even as a junior, he was wearing long pants in stifling Texas heat because he wanted to look the part of a tour pro he always wanted to be. Winning the Masters was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3173795/masters-scottie-scheffler-gets-green-jacket-go-no-1-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3173795/masters-scottie-scheffler-gets-green-jacket-go-no-1-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:05:54 +0000 Tiger Woods’ second round at the Masters on Friday seemed like a constant ride from one end of the success spectrum to the other, his fortunes changing at an almost dizzying pace during one stretch of the afternoon. Not his best, not his worst, but plenty good enough, especially considering what he’s been through in the 14 or so months since the car crash that almost cost him his right leg. Playing in his first competitive event against tour pros in almost 18 months, Woods’ comeback appearance... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3173666/tiger-woods-makes-cut-masters-trails-leader-scottie-scheffler-nine?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3173666/tiger-woods-makes-cut-masters-trails-leader-scottie-scheffler-nine?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 Apr 2022 00:56:55 +0000 American Bryson DeChambeau will face Spain’s Sergio Garcia in the singles competition on Sunday, while Olympic champion Xander Schauffele will face four-time major winner Rory McIlroy as the United States require just three and a half points on the final day to secure the Ryder Cup. The US will enter the final session with a commanding 11-5 lead over holders Europe after they delivered another day of domination at wind-whipped Whistling Straits on Saturday. Europe will need to produce a historic... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3150150/ryder-cup-bryson-dechambeau-face-sergio-garcia-singles-us-close-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3150150/ryder-cup-bryson-dechambeau-face-sergio-garcia-singles-us-close-win?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Sep 2021 05:21:18 +0000 A decade after winning his maiden major title in the US Open, Rory McIlroy stormed into contention for another victory at Torrey Pines. McIlroy cruised to an eight-shot victory at Congressional in 2011, just two months after blowing a four-stroke lead in the Masters following a final round of 80 at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman went on to win the PGA Championship in 2012 and the Open and PGA again in 2014, but has not won a major since and had been a combined 35 over par in the first... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3138045/us-open-rory-mcilroy-takes-leap-ending-major-drought-torrey-pines?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3138045/us-open-rory-mcilroy-takes-leap-ending-major-drought-torrey-pines?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jun 2021 04:47:38 +0000 Dustin Johnson lost his yardage book and still found his way through an enormous crowd of contenders Saturday, making eight birdies at Harding Park for a 5-under 65 and a one-shot lead in the PGA Championship. Nothing ever comes easily for Johnson in the majors. In this case, his brother had a spare yardage book. Even that might not have stopped Johnson from making his most birdies in any round of a major. And he needed them all. Johnson was among eight players who had at least a share of the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3096625/pga-championship-dustin-johnson-emerges-pack-lead-after-round-three?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/golf/article/3096625/pga-championship-dustin-johnson-emerges-pack-lead-after-round-three?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:23:19 +0000