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Golf bans anchor putting, cites 'free swing'
Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Evans: Five players eyeing belly putter ruling
Golf's ruling bodies -- the USGA and R&A -- are ready to make rulings on "anchoring" in putting. Who stands to lose the most if the belly putter technique is banned?

Garcia makes 'fried chicken' remark about Tiger
Sergio Garcia's ongoing verbal sparring with Tiger Woods continued Tuesday night in Europe with a possible racial reference for which the Spaniard later issued an apology.

Golf bans anchor putting, cites 'free swing'
Golf's governing bodies on Tuesday announced that anchoring the club in making a stroke will be banned, effective Jan. 1, 2016.

Players' reactions mixed on anchoring ban
Even though Corey Pavin never has used a long putter during a professional career that has spanned three decades, the 53-year-old former Ryder Cup captain came to the defense of those who do.

Europe captain will add 3rd pick for Ryder Cup
Europe captain Paul McGinley has given himself an extra pick for next year's Ryder Cup, copying American counterpart Tom Watson's decision to choose three players.

Tiger to play Begay charity event in August
Tiger Woods is returning again to play a charity event hosted by Notah Begay III, his former teammate at Stanford.

Guan, 14, pulls out of qualifying for U.S. Open
Guan Tianlang has decided not to try to play in the U.S. Open.

Armchair rules officials on up after Tiger drop
The number of people calling PGA Tour events after seeing possible rules violations has gone up since Tiger Woods took what turned out to be an illegal drop at the Masters. That doesn't mean the number of violations is increasing.

USC, San Jose St. women set NCAA golf pace
Southern California and San Jose State shared the lead at 4-under 284 after the first round of the NCAA Women's Golf Championships on Tuesday.

Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio
Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.

Guan OKs amateur exemption at Memorial
Guan Tianlang, the 14-year-old Chinese amateur who made history at Augusta National, is bringing his game to Jack Nicklaus' backyard.

Four Americans qualify for Open Championship
Americans Josh Teater, Scott Brown Johnson Wagner and Bud Cauley qualified for the British Open on Monday at the international final qualifying at Gleneagles Country Club Queens Course.

Bae emerges at Nelson for 1st PGA Tour title
Sang-Moon Bae won the Bryon Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.

McDowell thwarts Jaidee in Match Play final
Graeme McDowell made amends for last year's defeat to capture the World Match-Play Championship on Sunday, defeating Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee 2 and 1 in the final on the Thracian Cliffs course.

American Uihlein wins first title in Portugal
American Peter Uihlein won the Madeira Islands Open on Sunday in his 16th European Tour start for his professional title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory.

Johnson's late surge good for Mobile Bay title
Jennifer Johnson won the Mobile Bay LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first tour title, birdieing four of the final six holes for a one-stroke victory over Jessica Korda and Pornagong Phatlum.

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