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Schauffele clings to 1-shot lead in men’s golf

6:14 AM ET Associated Press KAWAGOE, Japan — Just over three weeks ago, Hideki Matsuyama was in isolation for COVID-19 and desperate to record a negative test to have any chance of competing in his home Olympics. Even when he cleared that hurdle, it was a matter of building endurance for stifling heat and shedding …

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No prep time for these Olympics didn’t seem to bother Patrick Reed

7:02 AM ET SAITAMA, Japan — Around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Patrick Reed was riding in a cart around a golf course he’d never seen before, trying to take notes before it got dark so he could start play for an Olympic medal the following morning. These entire Tokyo Games are unique and uncomfortable, but Reed …

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Rory McIlroy isn’t hiding his Olympics reluctance

6:29 AM ET Rory McIlroy made clear his feelings before embarking on his first Olympic men’s golf tournament, which begins this week at the Tokyo Games. An event without spectators and lacking buzz will also be without a highly motivated McIlroy. “I am not a very patriotic guy,” McIlroy said after the final round of …

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Everything you need to know about the men’s Olympic golf tournament

6:19 AM ET Golf is back in the Olympics for the second time after a 112-year absence, following a successful return in Brazil in 2016, when England’s Justin Rose captured the gold medal. Rose held off Sweden’s — and then-reigning Open champion — Henrik Stenson. American Matt Kuchar finished third to win the bronze. None …

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From Phil to firsts, the 2021 men’s golf majors didn’t disappoint

8:09 AM ET SANDWICH, England — Like it did with everything else, COVID-19 turned golf upside down. In 2020, there was no Open. The Masters was in November. The PGA Championship was back in August, where it normally fell before being moved to May the year before. The U.S. Open was in September. Instead of …

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