Xander Schauffele
Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the PNC Championship golf tournament Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Players with Saudi releases have to decide if it's worth it

By Doug Ferguson Dec. 21, 2021 01:26 PM EST

Team Europe captain Padraig Harrington talks to Team Europe's Shane Lowry during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The Latest: Fleetwood moves on after breakup of 'Moliwood'

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

This combo of file photos shows the 2020 United States Ryder Cup golf team. Top row, from left, Daniel Berger, Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, Tony Finau and Dustin Johnson. Bottom row, from left, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. The pandemic-delayed 2020 Ryder Cup returns the United States next week at Whistling Straits along the Wisconsin shores of Lake Michigan. (AP Photo/File)
RYDER CUP '21: A capsule look at the American team

By Doug Ferguson Sep. 17, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Nelly Korda, of the United States, poses with her gold medal, won in the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Column: Good start in Rio, Olympic golf hits stride in Tokyo

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 10, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Inbee Park, of South Korea, refreshes with an ice pack on the 14th hole during the second round of the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Olympics latest reminder of down year for South Koreans

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 10, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Nelly Korda, of the United States, left, celebrates with her sister Jessica Korda after winning the gold medal on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.during the final round of the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Dream season for Nelly Korda now includes Olympic gold medal

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 07, 2021 01:00 AM EDT

France's Nikola Karabatic makes a shot during the men's gold medal handball match between France and Denmark at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Olympic Latest: France earns gold for 1st volleyball medal

Aug. 06, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Harris English hits on the 18th fairway during the first round in the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational tournament, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Harris English shoots 62 to take 2-shot lead in Memphis

By Phil Stukenborg Aug. 05, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

Justin Thomas trying to break out of slump at TPC Southwind

By Phil Stukenborg Aug. 04, 2021 05:45 PM EDT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Defending champion Justin Thomas is trying to break out of a bit of a slump at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Xander Schauffele is...

FILE - In this June 18, 2021, file photo, Ryan Crouser competes during the prelims of men's shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Ore. A simple question of describing their track and field craft led to some creative comparisons that might help the casual track fan better understand precisely what they do at the Tokyo Games. Shot put world record holder Crouser summarized what he does for a living with an illustration. He said his event was the equivalent of picking up the heaviest bowling ball and trying to throw it the length of a basketball court. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
World record may be broken in shot put on Day 12 of Olympics

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 03, 2021 12:01 PM EDT

CORRECTS LAST NAME TO SCHAUFFELE FROM SHAUFFELE - Xander Schauffele of the United States, left, is congratulated by Paul Casey of Britain after winning gold in the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Column: Olympic format of stroke play is dull, but it works

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 03, 2021 06:53 AM EDT

Golfers walks to the putting green during a practice round prior to the women's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Women take their shots at Olympic medals at Kasumigaseki

By The Associated Press Aug. 03, 2021 01:48 AM EDT

Silver medal winner Rory Sabbatini, of Slovakia, stands on the podium after the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe, Japan, (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Silver for Sabbatini who now he tries to keep PGA Tour card

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 03, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

Xander Schauffele, of the United States, holds his gold medal in the men's golf at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Olympic gold puts Schauffele among golf's elite players

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 02, 2021 12:56 AM EDT

Emma Mckeon, of Australia, puts on her gold medal during a victory ceremony for the women's 50-meter freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Milestone medals in pool, surprising winner in 100M dash

By Josh Dubow Aug. 01, 2021 04:29 AM EDT

CORRECTS LAST NAME TO SCHAUFFELE FROM SHAUFFELE - Xander Schauffele of the United States, right, is congratulated by Hideki Matsuyama of Japan after winning gold in the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Xander Schauffele with 2 clutch putts gives US gold in golf

By Doug Ferguson Aug. 01, 2021 03:29 AM EDT

American Xander Schauffele wins gold medal in golf by one shot over Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia

Aug. 01, 2021 03:22 AM EDT
KAWAGOE, Japan (AP) — American Xander Schauffele wins gold medal in golf by one shot over Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia. ...

Yulimar Rojas, of Venezuela, competes in the final of the women's triple jump at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Olympics Latest: Belarus runner says team forcing departure

Jul. 31, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Caeleb Dressel, of the United States, swims in the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

By Jay Cohen Jul. 31, 2021 04:35 AM EDT

Xander Shauffele of United States plays a shot from the 9th fairway during the third round of the men's golf event at the 2020 Summer Olympics on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Kawagoe, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Schauffele clings to lead as 3 medals up for grabs in golf

By Doug Ferguson Jul. 30, 2021 08:16 PM EDT