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Shipley Holds Narrow Lead Entering Final Round at Biltmore Championship
sports19 days ago

Shipley Holds Narrow Lead Entering Final Round at Biltmore Championship

Neal Shipley fired a bogey-free 65 to reach 21-under 192 and cling to a one-shot lead over Ben Kohles entering the final round of the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove; Kohles shot 65 with an eagle on the par-5 third and late birdies to stay within striking distance. A win would grant Shipley a two-year PGA Tour exemption and a path to the 2028 Tour Championship Series as part of the FedExCup Fall schedule.

Fall Stakes Rise for Ten PGA Tour Contenders at the Biltmore Championship
sports22 days ago

Fall Stakes Rise for Ten PGA Tour Contenders at the Biltmore Championship

The article previews the PGA Tour’s fall slate, spotlighting ten players whose 2027 status hinges on fall results at the Biltmore Championship in Asheville and beyond, led by Brooks Koepka’s blunt assessment after missing the FedExCup Playoffs as others like Finau, Horschel, Glover, Ewart, Yellamaraju, James, McGreevy, Kirk and Li chase crucial points and Presidents Cup implications.

PGA Tour Returns to Asheville with the Biltmore Championship at Walnut Cove
sports25 days ago

PGA Tour Returns to Asheville with the Biltmore Championship at Walnut Cove

Rob Bolton previews the Biltmore Championship Asheville at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, the first PGA Tour stop in Asheville since 1942, featuring 132 players on a Nicklaus-designed par-71 course at ~2,200 feet. The $5 million purse awards $900,000 to the winner and grants exemptions into the 2027 Players Championship and PGA Championship plus membership through 2028 as the FedExCup Fall opens.

Scheffler Receives High Praise From Gary Player After Tour Championship Victory
sports1 month ago

Scheffler Receives High Praise From Gary Player After Tour Championship Victory

Scottie Scheffler capped a standout 2026 PGA Tour season with his second Tour Championship title at East Lake, solidifying his status as the world’s top player as he dominated in key stats and added the FedExCup. Golf legends Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus publicly congratulated him, with Player also encouraging Scheffler to play more globally to grow the game. Scheffler’s three wins and 13 top-5 finishes in 20 starts underscore his continued dominance.

Hovland’s East Lake remarks highlight Tour Championship’s switch to match-play
sports1 month ago

Hovland’s East Lake remarks highlight Tour Championship’s switch to match-play

Viktor Hovland led after three rounds at East Lake and said the Tour Championship feels more like a true finale this year, a sentiment echoed as the PGA Tour announced the FedExCup finale will switch to two weeks of match-play beginning in 2028, with a two-course format, top-32 players split into eight groups, and head-to-head knockout rounds to crown the champion.

East Lake’s $10M Finish: 2026 Tour Championship Prize Payouts Unveiled
golf1 month ago

East Lake’s $10M Finish: 2026 Tour Championship Prize Payouts Unveiled

The article details the prize-money breakdown for the 2026 Tour Championship at East Lake, headlined by a $10 million winner’s payout and tiered amounts for the rest of the field down to $355,000 for 30th, with Cameron Young birdying his way to a 62 and Viktor Hovland and Ryan Gerard sharing the 36-hole lead at 10-under. Final payouts will be updated after Sunday’s championship.

Clark's pre-shot routine sparks debate as BMW Championship win seals $3.6M
sports1 month ago

Clark's pre-shot routine sparks debate as BMW Championship win seals $3.6M

Wyndham Clark won the BMW Championship by three strokes, earning $3.6 million, after drawing scrutiny for several practice swings and adjustments to his lie on the 14th hole. He hit a 173-yard approach to about 24 feet, parred the final hole, and finished 17-under to beat Patrick Cantlay (McIlroy was third at 13-under). The win advances Clark to the Tour Championship with a $10 million prize on the line amid ongoing social-media debate over potential penalties for improving his lie.

Scheffler Fights Through Illness to Stay FedExCup Leader at BMW
sports1 month ago

Scheffler Fights Through Illness to Stay FedExCup Leader at BMW

Scottie Scheffler battled hand, foot and mouth disease with blisters on his hands and throat during the BMW Championship, finishing seven under and tied for 12nd after a 72 start and 65-68-68 in the closing rounds. He kept his FedExCup lead, already clinching the season-long bonus, and his TOUR Championship berth was secured, choosing to push through rather than withdraw.