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Jul 15, 2022
Cameron Young races out to lead as Tiger Woods stumbles at British Open
Hideki Matsuyama shot a 1-under 71 to sit seven strokes behind Young after carding four birdies and three bogeys.
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Jun 23, 2022
Rory McIlroy calls Brooks Koepka and other LIV tour golfers 'duplicitous'
Rory McIlroy didn't hold back on Wednesday when discussing PGA Tour players who have elected to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
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May 14, 2022
PGA Tour's stance toward LIV Golf reveals uncharacteristic rancor in sport
Several times, Rory McIlroy, a four-time major winner who is ranked seventh in the world, has declared the breakaway LIV Golf tour 'dead in the water.”
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Mar 31, 2022
Rory McIlroy hoping to see Tiger Woods make return at Masters
'For golf and for the Masters tournament and for everyone, to have Tiger there would be phenomenal. I think it just adds to the event,' McIlroy said.
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Mar 3, 2022
Rory McIlroy says Phil Mickelson deserving of chance for forgiveness
'Hopefully, he comes back at some stage, and he will, and people will welcome him back and be glad that he is back.'
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Sep 25, 2021
U.S. overwhelms Europe to grab control of Ryder Cup on opening day
A red wave washed over the Ryder Cup on Friday as the United States dominated both foursome and fourball sessions to grab a commanding 6-2 lead over titleholders Europe.
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Jun 24, 2021
Yuka Saso heading into Women's PGA Championship with new mindset
'I don't really expect anything. I'm just more focusing on what I have to do with my game.'
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Feb 15, 2020
Matt Kuchar holds two-stroke advantage at Genesis Open as Tiger Woods falls nine behind
Matt Kuchar was not at his best but did enough to maintain the lead in the second round at the Genesis Open on Friday, as Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott loomed large in the rear view mirror in perfect winter conditions.
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Jul 19, 2019
J.B. Holmes takes one-shot lead after British Open first round
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods endured miserable first rounds at the British Open on Thursday with American J.B. Holmes ending in the lead after shooting a 5-under-par 66 at Royal Portrush.
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Mar 18, 2019
Rory McIlroy wins, Hideki Matsuyama 8th at Players Championship
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy claimed his maiden title at The Players Championship on Sunday, while Japan's Hideki Matsuyama earned his third top-10 finish of the season.
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Jan 26, 2019
Justin Rose cards 6-under 66, pulls ahead at Farmers Insurance Open
World No. 1 Justin Rose shot a six-under-par 66 to open up a three-stroke lead at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego on Friday.
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Aug 5, 2018
Justin Thomas in lead at Bridgestone Invitational; Hideki Matsuyama sitting in 36th place
Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama fell from 10 to 13 shots behind sole leader Justin Thomas and is tied for 36th place after the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday.
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Jan 17, 2017
World No. 5 Spieth visits Tokyo to promote new signature golf shoes
Jordan Spieth is a better golfer than teacher.
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Oct 27, 2016
Matsuyama shoots 6-under 66 in opening round at HSBC Champions
World No. 10 Hideki Matsuyama got off to a solid start at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions on Thursday, carding a 6-under-par 66 for a tie for third place.
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Aug 3, 2016
Golf's Olympic future questioned
When it was announced in 2009 that golf was to be included in the Olympic program for the first time in more than 100 years, the decision was heralded for bringing one of the world's biggest sports into the Olympic tent.
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Mar 28, 2016
Miyazato finishes third after Kia final flourish
Ai Miyazato fired a sizzling final round of 6-under-par 66 to finish third at the Kia Classic on Sunday.
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May 3, 2015
McIlroy ousts Matsuyama at Match Play Championship
Hideki Matsuyama failed to reach the quarterfinals of the Match Play Championship after losing to world No. 1 Rory McIlroy 6 and 5 on Saturday.
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May 2, 2015
Matsuyama wins, will meet McIlroy
Hideki Matsuyama routed Kevin Na 5 and 4 on Friday to advance to a knockout-stage match against world No. 1 Rory McIlroy in the Match Play Championship.
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Aug 10, 2014
Mickelson climbs into contention for PGA Championship title
Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes Saturday to put himself in contention for his sixth major title, shooting a 4-under 67 that left him three shots behind leader Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship.
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Aug 8, 2014
Westwood tied for PGA lead
Lee Westwood stormed into a share of the PGA Championship lead with five birdies in his last six holes on Thursday as four-times winner Tiger Woods ended the opening round a distant nine shots off the pace.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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