Oklahoma State wins NCAA men’s golf title with a pair of Cal transfers
Championship caps two weeks of championship golf at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
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Ole Miss junior Michael La Sasso wins NCAA golf title a few months after stepping on … a sea urchin?
He becomes the second NCAA champion from Ole Miss
NCAA golf championships, and the native grasses, continue to grow at La Costa
The NCAA Division I Golf Championships start Friday at the Omni La Costa Resort &...
The Hensonator: Former USD golfer (and current Uber driver) Berry Henson goes from obscurity to US Open
Berry Henson was asked to describe his journey in golf.“We might be here all day,”...
Farmers Insurance Open awaits waves from PGA Tour-LIV merger
The lightning-fast stunner of a merger between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed, bitingly bitter rival...
Live and let LIV: Golf is latest example of money trumping morality
when Phil Mickelson got canceled?It was February 2022, after comments surfaced he made a...
Topgolf Callaway Brands’ stock slides on fears that pandemic-era golf boom may be tailing off
Shares of Topgolf Callaway Brands — formerly Callaway Golf — slid this week on investor...
Column: Mickelson begins road to redemption at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Phil Mickelson will never receive the sort of adulation that once shadowed his every...
Max Homa shows personality, poise on the way to Farmers Insurance Open victory
Max Homa entertained and enlightened CBS viewers Friday when he was mic’d up for one...
Final-round chaos and queasiness ends with Max Homa’s victory at Farmers Insurance Open
The Farmers Insurance Open decided to embrace its breathtaking oceanside address and make everyone seasick...
Farmers Insurance Open notes: Sam Ryder sets Torrey gallery, Twitter abuzz with $148 jogging pants
As the drama unfolded Saturday afternoon in the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open,...
Sam Ryder maintains Farmers Insurance Open lead, but two PGA Tour stars are breathing down his neck
Sam Ryder played the tourist at Torrey Pines on Friday, the Farmers Insurance Open leader...
Sahith Theegala and fun-loving family spice up Farmers Insurance Open
Understanding the mental and emotional root system of PGA Tour golfer Sahith Theegala requires hanging...
Farmers Insurance Open notes: Tony Finau keeps rolling, Max Homa’s hot mic
Yes, Tony Finau got hot on Friday. His fuse, however, was lit a day earlier...
Ex-Aztec J.J. Spaun tasted success at last year’s Masters; now, he wants to get back to Augusta
After a lifetime playing golf, after four years at San Diego State, after grinding on...
Wind Ryder: Golfer braves gusts, takes second-round lead at Farmers Insurance Open
Golfers like to pull a few blades of grass and toss them into the air...
Wisecracking, talented golfer Max Homa loves San Diego – but not the Padres
It says it right there in the PGA Tour bio of Max Homa: “Favorite city...
Farmers notes: Jon Rahm surges back into contention; Round 2 rough for locals
Jon Rahm bagged his first tour victory at Torrey Pines. He won a major here....
Trio shares lead after up-and-down first round at Torrey Pines
Taking the tee for the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open is like arriving...
USD’s wheeling, dealing Harrison Kingsley debuts at Farmers Insurance Open
He’s linebacker big, as University of San Diego golf coach Chris Riley describes him. He...
Farmers notes: Kyle Westmoreland’s ace highlights first round, Aztecs’ ‘gentlemen’ play together
Kyle Westmoreland’s shot out of the tee box on the par-3 16th hole at Torrey...
Farmers Insurance Open Scene & Heard: Temecula man’s course knowledge saves knees, headaches
Light fog rolled off Torrey Pines State Beach on Wednesday morning, but it was too...
Jon Rahm has rare opportunity this week at Torrey Pines
If he is to make history this week on the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm couldn’t...
San Diegan Xander Schauffele ready for challenge that awaits in Farmers Insurance Open
Among the prizes afforded the Farmers Insurance Open champion is a cool trophy that features...
Golf superstar, former Aztec among players to watch at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open
Five players to watch in this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines:Jon RahmThe 28-year-old...
Farmers week opens with seasoned pros – and wide-eyed students – getting first glimpse of Torrey Pines
The entrants for this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines began arriving Monday morning,...
Farmers Insurance Open features strong field despite LIV defections
As to the challenge from an upstart golf tour, the PGA Tour includes enough talent...
Two-time champion Jason Day s Farmers Insurance Open field
Two-time Farmers Insurance Open winner Jason Day is among those officially committed to the PGA...
Reigning Farmers Insurance Open winner Luke List, Will Zalatoris relive ‘bizarre’ 2022 finish
LA QUINTA — As Luke List waited more than an hour and a half to find out...
Torrey Pines makes PGA Tour star Jon Rahm dangerously comfortable in San Diego
LA QUINTA — For Jon Rahm, the No. 4 ranked golfer on the planet, Torrey Pines is...
Justin time? Justin Thomas and Justin Rose commit to Farmers Insurance Open
This just in — the Farmers Insurance Open has added two more players to the...
Casual player drives his way into annals of golf
Michael Christensen, founder of the U.S.-based Double Eagle Club recognizing golfers who score three strokes...
Local favorite Schauffele among early entrants for Farmers Insurance Open
Local favorite Xander Schauffele is among a handful of players — including major champions Jon...
Aviara LPGA event not part of 2023 schedule
When the LPGA announces its 2023 schedule Friday, the golf tour’s slate will be without...
Topgolf touts plans for two San Diego venues
Trendy golf entertainment outfit Topgolf is pushing ahead with plans to build two new high-tech...
Farmers Insurance Open has not ‘lost any sleep’ over jarring PGA Tour change
No one could blame stops like San Diego’s Farmers Insurance Open for sounding internal alarm...
Will Ferrell’s love affair with San Diego golf tournament changing lives
CORONADO — On a patio at the Hotel del Coronado over breakfast Friday, the conversation between old...
USC super fan Will Ferrell reacts to Trojans’ Big Ten leap
CORONADO — When asked for his thoughts about his beloved USC preparing to leave the Pac-12 for...
Phil Mickelson wins part of the battle, loses the war
Much like his style of golf, Phil Mickelson's imagination is only as good as his...
Callaway Golf changing name to Topgolf Callaway Brands, highlighting ‘modern golf’ strategy
Callaway Golf is changing its name to Topgolf Callaway Brands, highlighting that the trendy Topgolf...
Callaway Golf avoids inflation trap, posts record second-quarter results
Callaway Golf rung up record financial results for its seasonally strong second quarter, led by...
Moto cruises, Marx battles for Junior World titles
If you like your golf tournaments taut, down to the wire, putts on 18, maybe...
No pressure, just fun for Junior World golfer Mia Clausen of Carlsbad
Mia Clausen skis black-diamond slopes. She speaks fluent Mandarin, an ode to her mother’s Taiwan...
Golfer Nemo Tsai also a hit in kitchen as Food Network star
OCEANSIDE — The pressure of an 8-foot, curling, right-to-left putt for par?Please.Nemo Tsai knows what it’s like...
Now it’s Billy’s turn to represent Davis family in a big tourney
Bill Davis and Tom Isaak share more in common than being teachers at St. Augustine...
Tommy Jacobs, four-time PGA Tour winner, local golf executive, dies at 87
Sixty years ago, prize money in professional golf was a small fraction of what it...
Golf transforms Pakistan’s Hamza Sarfraz, steers him to San Diego
Maturity flows from 18-year-old Hamza Sarfraz as calmly and continuously as a stream lazily snaking...
Suddenly surging Xander Schauffele talks LIV Golf, British Open
Almost no one on the PGA Tour has experienced the array of ups and downs,...
Why is Phil Mickelson being held to higher standard?
I'd rather not be Phil Mickelson.That's what many American deal-makers have to be thinking, while...
PGA is making a huge mistake, players owe it nothing
Sez Me …Let them play golf, dammit. Let them breathe. Let them LIV.On any course....
LIV Golf and Saudi money may not be morally palatable, but sportswashing is nothing new
The LIV Golf Invitational Series apparently doesn’t have a drink sponsor yet. Players showed up...
Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won’t play U.S. Open
Tiger Woods withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday, saying that his damaged right leg...
Phil Mickelson the last to sign up for Saudi-funded golf league
Phil Mickelson, a chief recruiter for a Saudi-funded rival league to the PGA Tour, is...
Former Chargers running back Danny Woodhead takes swing at golf’s U.S. Open
The U.S. Golf Association sends notifications on official letterhead to players who advance through local...
Where does Phil Mickelson go from here?
Thirteen months ago, Phil Mickelson settled into a leather chair for a pre-tournament news conference...
The teacher and the student: Bill Barrett, the man behind golf phenom Anna Davis
Just weeks after her shocking win at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on the same,...
Is Masters champ Scottie Scheffler on a hot streak, or is it something bigger?
As Tiger Woods limped up the steep incline of the 18th fairway Sunday afternoon at...
The Masters’ exclusive, extravagant VIP compound … an indulgence unlike any other
AUGUSTA, Ga. — BP stands for batting practice. Or blood pressure. Or the British energy company. Or...
Scottie Scheffler is running away with the Masters … but a Tiger lurks in the azaleas
AUGUSTA, Ga. — It’s not exactly making the cut at the Masters at age 46 barely a...
Masters notes: Schauffele scuffles, misses cut
AUGUSTA, Ga. — A year ago, Xander Schauffele was charging down the back nine on Sunday at...
Tiger Woods is back at the Masters … and back in contention
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The rain started Tuesday afternoon, one band of thunderstorms after another soaking eastern Georgia...
Xander Schauffele has a gold medal but now wants a major
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Xander Schauffele doesn’t know where his Olympic gold medal is.“Can’t get it away from...
Former SDSU golfer J.J. Spaun finally gets to live Masters dream
AUGUSTA, Ga. — J.J. Spaun has been to Augusta National before.Well, in his mind he has.As a...
Tiger Woods plans to play in the Masters 14 months after his horrific car accident
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The most improbable of sports comebacks is underway.Tiger Woods, fewer than 14 months removed...
Tiger Woods mania already huge at Masters practice. Does it appear he can play?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Monday felt like Sunday.Tiger Woods can do that to a place.The first day of...
Steele Canyon sophomore Anna Davis wins Augusta Women’s Amateur at 16
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Anna Davis was asked for her earliest memory of Augusta National Golf Club and...
Uriell trying to use home-course edge at LPGA event
CARLSBAD — Alana Uriell speaks of the Aviara Golf Club in near reverential tones.“This has become a...
Ko is feeling right at home in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD — Jin Young Ko has an impressive string of numbers going.The 26-year-old Korean shot a 7-under...
Park prepared to tackle greens at Aviara
CARLSBAD — Inbee Park is considered the best putter on the LPGA tour.She is also the defending...
Luke List beats Will Zalatoris in playoff to claim dramatic Farmers win
The sun had set about 10 minutes earlier, and now Luke List was in the...
List, Zalatoris shake ghosts of big-name hitters in thrilling Farmers finish
The ghosts of the Farmers Insurance Open rattled their chains Saturday at Torrey Pines, spooky...
Pat Perez enjoys strong week at home in Farmers Insurance Open
Pat Perez capped the week by waving his cap — left, right and center —...
Farmers Scene & Heard: The gravitational pull of the 18th green
Ted and Debbi Sawyer have their routine for the Farmers Insurance Open.They leave their home...
Zalatoris climbs Farmers leaderboard with longer driver and heavier physique
Will Zalatoris pulled his tee shot left on the par-3 11th hole at Torrey Pines...
Good day for Jason Day puts him in final group for final round of Farmers Insurance Open
Jason Day was asked Friday at Torrey Pines to describe the past three years of...
Farmers Scene & Heard: Tournament CEO explains changes in ticket policies
Word on Wednesday that crowds were down — at least in the early hours —...
Change to Farmers’ schedule initially ‘upset’ title sponsor, but likely to stay
When the NFL expanded its season to 17 games this season, it essentially held the...
Birdie binge gives Adam Schenk a share of 36-hole lead at Farmers Insurance Open
If anyone is comfortable on grass — long, short or something in between — it...
Farmers notes: Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas set up for weekend duel
A former world No. 1 is getting acclimated pretty quickly this week at Torrey Pines....
Canadians etch PGA Tour history half-century in making at Farmers
When you think of Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour, the first name that pops...
Farmers Scene & Heard: Can’t stand all the walking around? Pull up a chair
Mark Twain famously called golf a good walk spoiled.Tiring, too.The South Course at Torrey Pines...
Billy Horschel shrugs off pain to take first-round lead in Farmers Insurance Open
Billy Horschel has been dealing with a neck and shoulder issue the past 10 days...
‘Mr. Ace’ Richy Werenski aims for more Farmers Insurance Open history
At the Farmers Insurance Open, go ahead and call Richy Werenski “Mr. Ace.”The 30-year-old was...
Farmers notes: New father Rickie Fowler enjoys opening round
Rickie Fowler has not won in nearly three years, his world ranking tumbling from as...
Farmers Scene & Heard: Golfers greeted by smaller gathering, but it’s good to have gallery
It was quiet at the Farmers Insurance Open last year.Too quiet.So quiet that one of...
Noise around Farmers champ Patrick Reed overshadows immense talent
The thing with PGA Tour player Patrick Reed, a short-game wizard operating on the shortest...
Jon Rahm doubles down on criticism of course setup at American Express tournament
Jon Rahm may have chosen his words more carefully had he known he was being...
Dustin Johnson returns to Farmers Insurance Open with sunny disposition
Dustin Johnson may be the only person on the planet who associates San Diego with...
Farmers Insurance Open set to debut Wednesday-Saturday schedule at Torrey Pines
The Farmers Insurance Open has led a charmed existence for most of its 70 years.It...
Rise of world No. 1 Jon Rahm forever intertwined with Torrey Pines
In golf, Jon Rahm is the ultimate blue-chip stock. Hefty expectations are backed up by...
A pandemic silver lining? San Diego’s city golf courses now flush with cash
SAN DIEGO — Revenue is rising sharply at San Diego’s three city-owned golf courses thanks to a...
Golfer Bubba Watson thankful for honest mental health conversations
Three days before Bubba Watson’s father, Gerry, died from throat cancer in 2010, the golfer...
Callaway not just about golf clubs as clothing brands, Topgolf propel record results
Less than five years ago, Callaway Golf was almost exclusively a maker of golf clubs...
Farmers Insurance Open switching to Saturday finish for 2022
The traditional Sunday finish for the Farmers Insurance Open will be missing in January.Blame —...
Former golf phenom Harry Rudolph gets a fresh start
Fifty is the magic number for Harry Rudolph III.As a kid, beginning at 6, he...
Ryder Cup: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele help U.S. dominate first day
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Rookies rule.Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, a pair of Southern Californians playing in the...
Resilient U.S. Open at Torrey Pines reverses money slide of 2008, provides profit to city
There are varied ways to gauge the impact and reach of this summer’s U.S. Open...
La Mesa man’s golf odyssey: 50 rounds in 50 states in 50 days
Royal Hawaiian Golf Club is in Kailua, Hawaii, located between Mount Olomana and the Ko’olau...
Callaway Golf rides the game’s recent renaissance to deliver record financial results
The game of golf, which experienced a surprising renaissance during the pandemic, remains on the...
San Diego’s Xander Schauffele wins golf gold at Olympics
KAWAGOE, Japan — Usually, Stefan Schauffele doesn’t watch his son putt. He is on the move to...
Golf grounds former San Diego County judge who lost sight in Vietnam War
As David Szumowski powered the club through a shot on No. 1 at Coronado Golf...
Schauffele has big finish and 1-shot lead in Olympic golf
KAWAGOE, Japan — Xander Schauffele has been pointing to the Olympics ever since he began his rise...
Xander Schauffele honors father by making Olympic golf tournament
TOKYO — Stefan Schauffele was an aspiring decathlete in 40 years ago when a drunk driver...