Golf
Cameron Young in the lead when Wyndham Championship halted by storms
August 1, 2025
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Cameron Young made two straight birdies to move ahead of defending champion Aaron Rai and then stuffed his tee shot on the par-3 16th into 6 feet when storm clouds gathered and halted play Friday in the Wyndham Championship.
Shipley finishes 3rd in Korn Ferry event; Greensburg native Goetz finishes 41st
July 27, 2025
Neal Shipley inched closer to earning his PGA Tour card with a third-place finish at the Korn Ferry Tour’s NV5 Invitational at the Glen Club in the Chicago suburb of Glenview.
Thorbjorn Olesen takes the 2nd-round lead in the 3M Open
July 25, 2025
BLAINE, Minn. — Thorbjorn Olesen worked out of trouble more than once Friday at the TPC Twin Cities to take a one-stroke lead over Jake Knapp into the weekend in the 3M Open.
Adam Svensson sets tournament record with opening-round 60, leads by 1 shot at 3M Open
July 24, 2025
BLAINE, Minn. — Adam Svensson made a 48-foot eagle putt on the closing hole to complete an 11-under-par 60 on Thursday that gave him a two-shot lead over Sam Stevens and Thorbjorn Olesen after one round of the 3M Open.
Hempfield alum, coach Katie Miller Gee wins fifth state mid-am title
In 11 days, Katie Miller Gee will welcome her girl golfers for Hempfield tryouts. The new WPIAL season arrives Aug. 7.
Buried ball baffles McIlroy in wild ride for hometown hero at British Open
July 19, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy picked up the ball from the thick rough, held it out in front of him and burst out laughing.
British Open bunkergate: R&A does away with tradition of having a crew rank bunkers
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — It took only two holes for Jon Rahm to hit into his first bunker in the British Open. And that’s how long it took caddie Adam Hayes to realize the R&A had decided to end a tradition unlike any other at the major championships.
Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of another major at the British Open by building a 4-shot lead
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Scottie Scheffler moved within one round of claiming the third leg of the Grand Slam on Saturday when he made an eagle and two big par saves for a 4-under-par 67 at the British Open that gave him a four-shot lead.
Rico Hoey takes 1-point lead into the weekend in the Barracuda Championship
July 18, 2025
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Rico Hoey had his second straight 13-point round Friday to take a one-point lead into the weekend in the Barracuda Championship, the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system.
Scottie Scheffler with a 64 sets a daunting target at the British Open
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The rain pounded Royal Portrush right when Scottie Scheffler poured in a birdie putt on his first hole Friday at the British Open. No matter. Nothing stopped the world’s No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under-par 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.
McIlroy makes amends in Portrush homecoming with first-round 70 at British Open
July 17, 2025
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Rory McIlroy was experiencing that sinking feeling again on the first hole at Royal Portrush.
British Open brings rain, sun, wind and Scottie Scheffler in range of the lead
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — The British Open had a little bit of everything Thursday, from sunshine to rain, a breeze to strong gusts. And no surprise, it had Scottie Scheffler right in the mix.
North Allegheny’s Kayli Dings a rising star in WPIAL girls golf
June 28, 2025
North Allegheny’s Kayli Dings remembers when she had a hard time hitting a golf ball more than 50 yards.
U.S. Open fans rooting for Adam Scott in final round, missing Bryson DeChambeau at Oakmont
June 15, 2025
Isaac Ealy and his dad drove to Oakmont Country Club from Volant in Lawrence County on Sunday to watch the best players in the world compete in the 125th U.S. Open.
New-look Oakmont Country Club presents different challenge from previous U.S. Opens
June 6, 2025
Golfers playing and fans watching the 125th U.S. Open beginning June 12 at Oakmont Country Club will see a different course since the last time the championship was held there in 2016.
Florida Gator battles Florida gator, Billy Horschel prevails at PGA National
February 27, 2025
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — A Gator took on a gator. Billy Horschel won.
Sewickley Academy seniors cap high school golf careers at PIAA tournament
November 3, 2024
Sewickley Academy was represented by a pair of talented seniors, Severin Harmon and Karan Kad, at the PIAA Class 2A boys golf championships Oct. 21-22 at Penn State’s Blue Course.
Plum’s Wes Lorish caps decorated high school career at PIAA golf tournament
November 2, 2024
Wes Lorish had high hopes for his final PIAA Class 3A individual championship tournament.
State champion North Allegheny boys golf team reflects on ‘epic’ season
The greatest season in North Allegheny boys golf began three months ago with a practice and a premonition.
Young Thomas Jefferson golf team builds solid foundation
October 27, 2024
Thomas Jefferson’s boys golf program was filled with young athletes this fall with no seniors among its 16 competitors.
