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Rory, Lowry wilt in Dubai as Elvira rallies to win

Associated Press Jan 18, 2026, 07:43 AM ET Open Extended Reactions DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nacho Elvira benefited from dramatic final-hole mishaps by Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to win the Dubai Invitational by one shot Sunday, securing his third title on the European tour. The 190th-ranked Elvira did what the two Ryder Cup …

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Riley leads by 2 at windy Waialae after late birdies

Associated Press Jan 17, 2026, 11:12 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HONOLULU — Davis Riley birdied four of the last seven holes Saturday at wind-swept Waialae Country Club for a 3-under 67 and a two-stroke lead with a round left in the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open. Riley was at 12-under 198 on the oceanside …

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Riley, Taylor part of 5-way tie in windy Honolulu

Associated Press Jan 16, 2026, 11:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions HONOLULU — The wind arrived early and stayed late Friday in the second round of the PGA Tour’s season-opening Sony Open. Davis Riley thrived in the difficult conditions in the morning, birdieing the par-5 18th for a 64 and a share of the lead. …

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Schonbaum, Benedetti atop Latin American Am.

Associated Press Jan 15, 2026, 07:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LIMA, Peru — Andy Schonbaum of Argentina and Andrés Martínez Benedetti of Venezuela each posted a 4-under 66 in relatively calm conditions Thursday to share the lead after the opening round of the Latin American Amateur Championship. The winner earns spots in the Masters, …

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The PGA season is here! Best bets, DFS plays for Sony Open

Pamela MaldonadoJan 14, 2026, 06:47 AM ET Close Pamela Maldonado is a sports betting analyst for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions The Sony Open in Hawai’i kicks off the 2026 PGA season at Waialae Country Club, a course that rewards precision, iron play and patience more than power. We’re looking for players who gain with approach, …

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Answering the biggest questions regarding Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour

Mark SchlabachJan 12, 2026, 08:00 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour, and he’ll be back in action at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines outside San …

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Anthony Kim earns promotion back into LIV Golf

Jan 11, 2026, 03:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Anthony Kim‘s comeback will continue with another season on LIV Golf. Kim secured one of three wild-card spots in the LIV Golf League Promotions event that concluded Sunday at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. The 40-year-old American finished third among the 22 players who made …

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Sources: Koepka seeking PGA Tour reinstatement

Mark SchlabachJan 9, 2026, 04:22 PM ET Close Senior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of Georgia Open Extended Reactions Brooks Koepka applied for reinstatement of his PGA Tour membership Friday, sources told ESPN, the first step in the five-time major champion’s potential return to the tour. …

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