DUBLIN, Ohio For Joaquin Niemann, a 19-year-old from Chile, this weekend at the Memorial represents multiple milestones.Niemann will enter the weekend tied for the lead, his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour, and hell also have a chance to dramatically change his professional fortunes thanks to rounds of 65-68.The Memorial is Niemanns sixth start this season on Tour (he played the Masters as an amateur), and following top-10 finishes at the Valero Texas Open and Fort Worth Invitational hes poised to secure special temporary status on Tour.
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Niemann needs 89 FedExCup points (a top-7 finish at Muirfield Village) to secure his status, which would allow him to accept unlimited sponsor exemptions in his quest to earn full playing privileges, not that he seemed too worried about that on Friday.I don't like to think about that. I just want to be out here and enjoy my round and try to play my best and see how it goes, he said. Niemann is scheduled to play the U.S. Open qualifier on Monday in Columbus and earned a spot into the field next week at the FedEx St. Jude Classic (the next full-field event) via his tie for eighth in Fort Worth.
Another week, another swing video posted to social media by Tiger Woods. After months with little information as to the physical progress of the 14-time major champ, Woods tweeted a video clip of himself making a full swing with an iron for the second time in four days.
Watch: Woods shares second full-swing video | Handicaps
The PGA Tour moves from the relaxed vibes of Hilton Head to the toughest non-major track of the year at TPC San Antonio. Here's what You Oughta Know heading into the Valero Texas Open.
You Oughta Know: Webb Simpson Seeking to Bat .500 | Todays
Apprehension remains despite caddie-alignment rule clarifications The USGA and R&A; basically suspended the new caddie-player alignment rule before issuing clarifications on Wednesday.
Apprehension remains despite caddie-alignment rule
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McCarthy's penalty was rescinded, and the USGA and R&A basically suspended the new rule before issuing clarifications on Wednesday. Still, apprehension remains. Graeme McDowell and his long-time caddie, Ken Comboy, spent a lot of time last week trying to understand the mistakes that can unintentionally lead to violations.
Apprehension remains despite caddie-alignment rule
That was the theme Tuesday, as all four teams that lost in the semifinals in May won their match here at East Lake. Meeting Vanderbilt in the East Lake Cup final is Illinois, which is looking to go 3-for-3 in the event that mirrors the format of the NCAA Championship, with a stroke-play qualifier followed by a match-play bracket.
Top seeds go down in semis at East Lake Cup | Golf Channel
DALLAS (CelebrityAccess) -- The Elite Rodeo Association has been forced to cancel three dates from their inaugural tour, conceding that their initial plans may have been overambitious.
Japan teen phenom Nasa Hataoka moved into sole possession of the lead at LPGA Q-School Friday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Hataoka, just 17, shot 3-under-par 69 on LPGA International's Jones Course
Nasa Hataoka Leads Jaye Marie Green By One Through 54 - LPGA
Yes, there were mud balls Thursday at the U.S. Women's Open, but players were impressed by the conditions at Shoal Creek.
Despite mud balls, players impressed with conditions
Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth and girlfriend Annie Verret had a Christmas Eve to remember this year. It appears the couple got engaged. A photo circulated on social media Sunday evening
Jordan Spieth, Annie Verret appear to be engaged - golf.com
Justin Thomas' 457-yard drive leads top 10 longest at WGC
Am Valenzuela making most of her return to ANA - golfchannel.com
In the latest instalment of 'Jason Dufner Hat Watch', we can bring the news that the Dufman has signed a one-week deal for Memorial. Yep, one week.
Jason Dufner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker
PGA Championship 2019: Betting Odds, Favorites and Tournament Preview and he should be available at a decent value all week with a good chunk of wagers being sent in the direction of Woods
2019 PGA Championship odds, field: Tiger Woods remains the
In the second episode of the 1 Up podcast, Gary Williams talks to Hall-of-Fame pitchers - and avid golfers - John Smoltz and Tom Glavine. Click here or listen below:
1 Up podcast: Gary Williams with Dan Hicks and Steve Sands
Martin Kaymer said Friday he didn't believe that even a victory would make him worthy of playing the Ryder Cup in Paris next month. Don't deserve Ryder Cup spot even with win. By Randall Mell.
Kaymer: Don't deserve Ryder Cup spot even with win - Uncle
Phil Mickelson turned plenty of heads Tuesday with a long-sleeve, button-down shirt Tuesday at the Masters Mickelson on button-down shirt: 'Think it looks good' By Ryan Lavner.
Masters 2018: Phil Mickelson button-down shirt | Golf Channel
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