Rickie Fowler withdrew from the WM Phoenix Open due to illness, announcing his exit before Thursday’s opening round. Tournament officials said his condition will be monitored; no further details were provided.
A new TV event pairing Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will air this season, answering fans’ calls for marquee matchups. Organizers promise competitive formats and expert commentary to showcase both stars.
Wang holds a two-shot lead at the rain-delayed FM Championship after steady, composed play as rain halted earlier rounds. Officials scrambled schedules; contenders face a tense finish amid soggy conditions.
Mark Goble, a scratch amateur, recently played the easiest-ever PGA Championship site, Southern Hills Country Club. Despite the course’s forgiving layout, Goble struggled, shooting a first-round 79.
Goble missed several fairways and greens, and he had trouble getting up and down from around the greens. He also three-putted twice.
After his round, Goble said that he was disappointed with his performance.
“I didn’t play very well,” Goble said. “I missed a lot of fairways and greens, and I didn’t make any putts. I’m just going to have to go back to the drawing board and work on my game.”
Despite his struggles, Goble said that he enjoyed the experience of playing in the PGA Championship.
“It was a great experience,” Goble said. “I got to see how the best players in the world play, and I learned a lot about my own game.”