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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele first competed at cards on the long flight to Australia for the Presidents Cup. Cantlay was solid as ever Saturday in the Genesis Invitational until a soft bogey toward the end of the round that effectively cut his lead in half. The final group is Cantlay and Schauffele, a pair of Californians who are now neighbors in Florida. Cantlay is trying to join Max Homa (2021) and John Merrick (2013) as players from the greater Los Angeles area trying to win what amounts to a hometown event. “Being from southern California, it's one of the tournaments on the list that I'd like to win the most,” Cantlay said.

Persons: — Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, Schauffele, Will Zalatoris, Cantlay, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Zalatoris, ”, ” Cantlay, Woods, “, ” Schauffele, we’re, Didn’t, Luke List, Harris, Jason Day, Max Homa, John Merrick, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Riviera, Tiger, “, BMW, Wilmington Country Club, Travelers, PGA, Ryder, Cup, UCLA, Virginia Country Club, Sherwood Locations: Australia, Florida, Zurich, New Orleans, Riviera, Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, California

☆ Caitlin Clark-onomics and the new era of profitability in college sports
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Clare Duffy | Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Caitlin Clark made history Thursday as women’s college basketball’s all-time leading scorer. The total market for commercial NIL deals for college athletes is expected to reach an estimated $200 million in 2024, according to Opendorse, an online platform that helps connect athletes with NIL deals. The growing public profiles of college athletes has also meant additional funds for their schools and athletics programs. TickPick estimates the game will be the most expensive in women’s college basketball history. This past Sunday, Nebraska’s victory over Iowa in Lincoln attracted 1.7 million viewers — the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever on Fox Sports.

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☆ TaylorMade appears to be giving Tiger Woods the one thing Nike never did — and it's ended one of the most lucrative sports-endorsement deals in history
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

On Tuesday, Tiger Woods and golf equipment and apparel maker TaylorMade announced an expanded partnership with a new golf accessory line called "Sun Day Red." TaylorMade CEO David Abeles even suggested during the press conference that this is Woods' company and they are just there for support. Tiger Woods is seen in apparel featuring the Sun Day Red logo. Tiger Woods' new Sun Day Red logo. Business Insider reached out to TaylorMade, Nike, and representatives for Woods.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Cantlay began with an eagle and never let anyone close to him the rest of the round Friday. He shot a 6-under 65 to build a five-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational going into a weekend that won't include Tiger Woods. Woods made another early exit, this one because of flu symptoms instead of his injured body. Cantlay was making it tougher on the field with every birdie. The cut was at 1-over 143, eliminating Pebble Beach winner Wyndham Clark and Justin Thomas.

Persons: — Patrick Cantlay, Woods, Cantlay, Jason Day, Luke List, Mackenzie Hughes, Wyndham Clark, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Joel Stock, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, UCLA, Pebble Locations: Riviera, Long Beach

☆ Tiger Woods shoots one-over, including shank on final hole, in return to competitive action at Genesis Invitational
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Tiger Woods shot a one-over-par 72 on his return to competitive PGA Tour action on Thursday at the Genesis Invitational, but finished his round with a huge shank to blot his outing. However, Woods admitted afterwards that he was dealing with back spasms for the final three holes of his round, something which helped to contribute to the shank on the 18th hole. Woods hits from a bunker on the 10th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational. Woods is chasing his first PGA Tour win since his record-equaling 82nd triumph at the Zozo Championship in October 2019. Woods has said he is aiming to play in one tournament a month this year.

Persons: Tiger, –, Woods, Patrick Cantlay, he’d, Jason Parkhurst, ” Woods, “ It’s, LIV, Jon Rahm, Charlie, Bernhard Langer, Jason . Woods, CNN’s Jack Bantock Organizations: CNN, Los, Country Club, USA, Reuters, Tiger Woods Foundation, FedEx Cup, PGA, PNC, Ritz, Carlton Club Locations: Bahamas, Los Angeles, Florida

☆ Tiger Woods withdraws from Genesis Invitational, citing illness
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Jacob Lev | Brammhi Balarajan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Genesis Invitational in the second round due to illness, the PGA Tour announced Friday. The 15-time major champion was 1-over through six holes before exiting the course on a golf cart during Friday’s second round and 2-over par for the whole tournament. He returned to the tournament scene for The Genesis Invitational, an event he hosts in Southern California. Woods acknowledged he was dealing with back spasms for the final three holes of his opening round on Thursday. The Genesis Invitational continues through Sunday.

Persons: Woods, –, Mark Dusabek, Dusabek, ” Dusbabek, “, ” Woods, Patrick Cantlay Organizations: CNN, PGA, Golf Locations: Bahamas, Southern California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek said on the telecast that Woods had an illness, and that it was not related to his ankle or back. Wood was 1-over par for the round and projected just outside the cut when he asked for a cart and was driven off the course by a rules official. Woods had not played an official event since the Masters last April, withdrawing in the middle of the third round of the rain-delayed major. Woods had said he hoped to play one tournament a month through the major season.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Mark Dusbabek, Woods, Wood Organizations: ANGELES, PGA, PNC

Woods said his back began to spasm over the final few holes in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera. The shot called for the same club he had just shanked — 8-iron — for a low punch between the trees. “I had a small window there and tried to hit a punch-hook 8-iron after I just shanked an 8-iron," he said. Woods managed five birdies on a pristine day at Riviera, with mostly sunshine and a strong breeze late in the afternoon. A shank is rare, especially for Woods, but it has been a while since he mentioned back spasms.

Persons: Tiger, Woods, ” Woods, “, Patrick Cantlay, Charlie, ”, haven’t Organizations: ANGELES, Sun, PGA, PNC Locations: Southern California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of fans watching Tiger Woods in his 2024 debut missed out on the best golf Thursday at the Genesis Invitational. In the group ahead of Woods was Patrick Cantlay, looking as though he wants to be the next Southern California native to win at Riviera. Cantlay opened with three birdies in four holes and never really slowed until a sycamore tree halted his great run. “Jordan and I were a bunch under on the front nine and a day where I putted really, really well. That shank was a shocker, and perhaps more concerning was Woods saying his back was acting up int the final hour, leading to the shank.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Woods, Patrick Cantlay, Jason Day, Luke List, Cam Davis, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Sam Burns, Rory McIlroy, Cantlay —, Spieth, —, ” Cantlay, “ Jordan, “ I've, Max Homa, John Merrick, shocker, ” Woods, “, ” McIlroy, McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Scheffler, steadied, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Riviera, ricochet, Virginia Country Club, UCLA Locations: Southern California, Cantlay, Australia, LA, Bay Hill

Woods introduced his lifestyle brand Sun Day Red on Monday evening the day after the Super Bowl and during the middle of Hollywood's awards season. He's transitioning to the next phase of his career with TaylorMade Golf after he parted ways with Nike after 27 years. Some in the fashion community believe Woods can survive without sporting Nike's popular swoosh on chest. “The brand has a lot of potential, with Tiger being the face of it, and the machine pushing it. Woods already had a deal with TaylorMade for clubs and with Bridgestone for the golf ball.

Persons: Woods, He'll, ”, Allen Onyia, Tiger, ” Onyia, he's, Kultida, Angela Watts, Watts, ” TaylorMade, David Abeles, ” Watts, “ Organizations: ANGELES, Super, TaylorMade, Nike, “, Atlanta, Bridgestone, PGA Locations: United States, Canada

☆ Tiger Woods has a new look following split from Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Lauren Steussy | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Golf legend Tiger Woods debuted a new apparel partnership Monday. Woods and Nike parted ways after 27 years in January. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementTiger Woods will still be golfing in his trademark red polos — albeit made by a different company. Woods parted ways with Nike after 27 years last month, but on Monday announced a new partnership with TaylorMade Golf.

Persons: Tiger Woods, —, Woods Organizations: Nike, Service, Monday, TaylorMade, Associated Press, Business

☆ Tiger Woods signs apparel and footwear deal with TaylorMade following his split with Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Tiger Woods at the practice range on April 5, 2022, before the start of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Woods says the name of the brand "Sun Day Red" is a tribute to the fact that he's always worn red on Sundays. The tiger logo is a tribute to the 15 majors he has worn over the course of his career. The brand, Sun Day Red , will be available first only online beginning in May. Tiger Woods and TaylorMade have made it official.

Persons: Tiger Woods, Woods, Tiger, TaylorMade, David Abeles, Abeles, Mark Steinberg, Michael Jordan, Eric Smallwood, Smallwood, Rory McIlroy, That's, Josh Gerben, Gerben Organizations: Augusta National Golf Club, PGA, Sun, Nike, CNBC, TaylorMade, Air, Apex Marketing, of Famer, Apex, ESPN, Ventures, Gerben, CNBC PRO Locations: Augusta , Georgia, Pacific Palisades , California, Carlsbad , California, TaylorMade, Los Angeles

☆ Tiger Woods launches apparel partnership with Taylormade after 27-year Nike partnership ends
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Los Angeles CNN —Tiger Woods has found a new look after splitting up with Nike, his longtime partner, last month. On Monday, Woods announced that he would be partnering with Taylormade to launch a new apparel brand — Sun Day Red. Courtesy Sun Day RedThe golf legend’s new brand partnership comes one month after Woods and Nike announced the end of their 27-year partnership. Even as a sex scandal nearly 15 years ago drove sponsors like Gatorade and AT&T away from Woods, Nike stood by Woods’ side. Sun Day Red will sell both athletic and lifestyle wear, according to Taylormade CEO David Abeles.

Persons: Woods, Taylormade, ”, ” Woods, David Abeles, Abeles, Bob Dorfman, “, Ramishah Maruf Organizations: Los Angeles CNN, Nike, Sun, Taylormade, Woods, Greater Milwaukee, Gatorade, CNN, Baker Locations: Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Woods

☆ Tiger Woods Introduces His New Brand: Sun Day Red
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Lauren Hirsch | Vanessa Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For even those who have only a passing interest in golf, one of the sport’s most memorable images is of Tiger Woods playing his way to another major tournament victory while wearing a red polo shirt with a white Nike swoosh. In January, Mr. Woods announced the end of his 27-year deal with Nike, which had made him hundreds of millions of dollars. The partnership was marked by memorable ads and, of course, the red Nike shirts that Mr. Woods wore during many final rounds on Sundays. It will be stitched with a tiger in the center, the logo for his new brand under TaylorMade: Sun Day Red. (Mr. Woods switched to FootJoy shoes from Nike after his car crash in 2021.)

Persons: Tiger Woods, Woods, ”, David Abeles Organizations: Nike, Mr, Sun

☆ Tiger Woods to make 2024 debut at the Genesis Invitational
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Tiger Woods will make his first competitive start of the year at the Genesis Invitational next week, the 15-time major winner announced on social media Wednesday. Woods, chasing his first PGA Tour win since his record-equaling 82nd triumph at the Zozo Championship in October 2019, said he was “excited” to compete in an Instagram post announcing his participation on Wednesday. Woods celebrates his most recent PGA Tour victory at the 2019 Zozo Championship in Inzai, Japan. The duo finished tied-fifth out of 20 teams formed of past major or Players Championship winners and a family member at the Ritz-Carlton Club, six shots behind the winning pairing of Bernhard Langer and his son Jason. The Players Championship, dubbed ‘the fifth major,’ tees off in March, while The Masters begins the major calendar in April.

Persons: –, LIV, Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Woods, Lee Jin, Charlie, Bernhard Langer, Jason . Woods Organizations: CNN, Genesis, Los, Club, Tiger Woods Foundation, FedEx Cup, PGA, PNC, Ritz, Carlton Club, Nike Locations: Bahamas, Los Angeles, California, Inzai, Japan, Florida

☆ Matthieu Pavon: His mother buried a coin by a tree at Augusta as a good luck charm for her son. This is what happened next
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Since the early 2000s, a coin has lay buried next to a tree at Augusta National Golf Club, nestled there as a good luck charm by the mother of a promising young French golfer. Not since Arnaud Massy became the first non-Briton to win the Open Championship in 1907 has a Frenchman lifted silverware at a recognized Tour event. The world’s 890th ranked amateur when he turned professional in 2013, Pavon spent two years on the Alps Tour before graduating to the Challenge Tour, finally securing his card on the DP World Tour (European Tour) in 2017. “I don’t come from a normal background because I wasn’t a great player once,” Pavon told CNN Sport’s Don Riddell. Augusta National and Spyglass Hill – host of this week’s Pebble Beach Pro-Am – were once courses Pavon could only navigate in the video game world of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06.

Persons: Matthieu Pavon, Pavon, Arnaud Massy, Frenchman, Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard, ” Pavon, CNN Sport’s Don Riddell, “, Gregory Bull, Michel, Beatrice, Naomi Baker, Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler, “ Spyglass, you’re, You’re, you’ve, Céline Boutier, Massy, Catherine Lacoste, Patricia Meunier, Lebouc, Boutier, Lewis Joly, ” Organizations: CNN, Augusta National Golf, Farmers Insurance, Spanish, PGA, Harvard University, France’s Ligue, Getty, Pavon’s PGA, Players, . Augusta National, Tiger, Céline, Evian Championship, Chevron, Evian, Ryder, Europe Locations: Augusta, French, Toulouse, California, Europe, America, Pavon, France’s, Bordeaux, Rome, Bethpage , New York

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The PGA Tour is getting a $3 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group in a deal that would give players access to more than $1.5 billion as equity owners in the new PGA Tour Enterprises. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan was holding a conference call with players about the deal that was finalized Tuesday night. Political Cartoons View All 253 Images“By making PGA Tour members owners of their league, we strengthen the collective investment of our players in the success of the PGA Tour,” Monahan, who will be CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, said in the formal announcement. While specific details of the equity ownership program were not announced, the initial grants would be based on career accomplishments, recent achievements and PGA Tour status. The European tour was part of the framework agreement on June 6, and it has a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour.

Persons: LIV Golf, Jay Monahan, ” Monahan, Marc Attanasio, Arthur Blank, Steven Cohen, Wyc Grousbeck, Tom Werner, John Henry, Marc Lasry, Alec Scheiner, ”, Henry, Woods, Patrick Cantlay, Adam Scott, Jordan Spieth, Webb Simpson, Peter Malnati, Yasir Al, Sen, Richard Blumenthal, Conn, LIV, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, PIF, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, ___ Organizations: Strategic Sports Group, Tour Enterprises, PGA Tour, SSG, Associated Press, Washington Post, Public Investment Fund, PGA, SSG —, Tour, Fenway Sports Group, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Falcons, New York Mets, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Browns, RedBird, Fenway Sports, PGA Tour Enterprises, Saudi, Monday, PIF Locations: Calif, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, PIF, Mexico

Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap is turning pro after becoming the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour. I’m accepting my PGA Tour membership.”The 20-year-old will make his professional debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Feb. 1. With family, Alabama golf coach Jay Seawell and teammates looking on, Dunlap wiped away tears while thanking those close to him. Thanks to his victory, Dunlap has a PGA Tour card through 2026. Dunlap is the first person to win both the U.S. junior amateur and amateur titles since Tiger Woods.

Persons: Nick Dunlap, Dunlap, I’m, ” Dunlap, Jay Seawell, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, “, ”, ” Seawell, “ I've, Phil Mickelson, Scott Verplank, Tiger, Mickelson, Woods, Phil Organizations: PGA, U.S, Amateur, American Express, PGA Tour, Farmers Insurance, Torrey Pines, American, Masters, British, USGA, Sunday, Alabama Locations: Alabama, British, Tuscaloosa , Alabama, Tucson

NEW YORK (AP) — British billionaire Joe Lewis, whose family trust owns the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club, pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading and conspiracy charges in New York. The 86-year-old businessman entered the plea in Manhattan federal court six months after he was charged in the case. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said the plea deal includes the largest financial penalty for insider trading in a decade. Broad Bay Limited, which Lewis owns, will pay more than $50 million in financial penalties, the prosecutor said in a release. Federal sentencing guidelines call for a prison sentence of between 18 and 24 months, though Lewis can seek less than that.

Persons: Joe Lewis, Lewis, Damian Williams, —, Joseph Lewis, Williams, Forbes, Lewis ’, Picasso, Matisse, Degas, Woods, Ernie Els, Justin Timberlake, Prosecutors, Jennifer Peltz Organizations: Tottenham Hotspur, Broad, U.S, Premier League, Lewis ’ Tavistock Group, Associated Locations: British, New York, Manhattan, United States, oceanside

☆ The Match: Female golfers take part in competition for the first time in historic edition
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Callum Sutherland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —From NFL quarterback greats locking horns to clashes between golf’s most notorious rivals, Capital One’s The Match series has delivered on a unique approach to entertainment in recent years. Next month, the ninth and latest edition is set to make even more history: for the first time, the series will include female participants. ET (11:30 p.m. GMT) on February 26, Capital One’s The Match will take place under lights across a 12-hole event at The Park course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Warren Little/Getty ImagesAt 28, Thompson is already a seasoned champion, boasting a major title – the 2014 Chevron Championship – among her 11 LPGA Tour victories. In October, she became just the seventh woman to compete on the PGA Tour.

Persons: Rory McIlroy, Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang, Max Homa, Michael Reaves, –, Jay Monahan, ’ McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Jordan, ”, McIlroy, ” McIlroy, “ It’ll, Thompson, Zhang, Warren Little, Jennifer Kupcho, “ It’s, Homa Organizations: CNN, NFL, Capital, TNT Sports, USA, Golf, Hawaii, PGA, JT, Hero Dubai, LPGA, Northern Ireland, Emirates Golf Club, Chevron, –, Stanford, Mizuho, Team Europe, Ryder, Turner Sports, Warner Bros, Discovery, Warner Bros . Locations: West Palm Beach , Florida, United States, Florida, American, Rome

☆ Nick Dunlap: Amateur golfer withdraws from upcoming tournament after ‘life changing’ PGA Tour win
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After stunning the world of golf by becoming the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991, 20-year-old Nick Dunlap has decided to take some well-deserved rest. Amid all the excitement and extra attention, Dunlap has decided to pull out from this week’s Farmers Insurance Open in order to return home. “After a life changing last 24 hours, I’ve decided to withdraw from the Farmers Insurance Open,” he said in a statement, sent via the PGA Tour, on Monday. Sunday’s win now qualifies Dunlap to turn professional at any point and join the 2024 PGA Tour with automatic membership through the 2026 season, according to PGATour.com. “I don’t know,” Dunlap told PGA Tour Radio when asked whether the win would accelerate his journey to becoming professional.

Persons: Nick Dunlap, Dunlap, I’ve, ”, “, Tiger Woods, Sunday’s, ” Dunlap, “ I’ve, I’m, Christiaan Bezuidenhout Organizations: CNN, American Express, week’s Farmers Insurance, Farmers Insurance, PGA, US Amateur, Tiger, US Junior Amateur, Tour Locations: American, Alabama

☆ A 20-year-old amateur golfer just won a PGA Tour event. But he’s not allowed to collect the $1.5 million prize
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

But despite besting a host of pro-golfers, he won’t be able to take home the $1,512,000 prize due to his amateur status. “I’ve learned so much today, and I’m so grateful to be here,” Dunlap said in an interview posted by the PGA Tour page on X, formerly Twitter. “To see some of the people rooting for me was really special.”Dunlap is the first amateur to win a PGA Tour event since 1991, when a young Phil Mickelson won the Tucson Open. Dunlap is also the youngest amateur to win a tour event since 1910. In an interview with PGA Tour Radio after his win, Dunlap admitted that he was unsure what he would do next.

Persons: Nick Dunlap, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, won’t, “ I’ve, ” Dunlap, “, Phil Mickelson, Dunlap, Ryan Sun, Tiger Woods, ” Organizations: CNN, University of Alabama, American Express, PGA West, South, Tucson, La Quinta, AP, US Amateur, Tiger, US Junior Amateur, Tour Radio Locations: La Quinta , California, South African, Huntsville , Alabama

Amateur champion, is the first amateur winner since Phil Mickelson at the Tucson Open in 1991. Playing in just his fourth tour event, he became only the seventh amateur winner since 1945 — and the third since 1957. He's also the youngest winner in the event's history, and he became the youngest amateur to win on the tour since 1910. If he turns pro and joins the PGA Tour, he still gets in the Masters and U.S. Open, along with the remaining seven $20 million signature events on tour. “I think I hit somebody” with the second shot, Dunlap said.

Persons: — Nick Dunlap, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, . Dunlap, Phil Mickelson, Bob Hope, Dunlap, ” Dunlap, ”, He's, Jay Seawell, Tiger Woods, doesn't, doesn’t, “, ” Bezuidenhout, congrats, hadn't, Sam Burns birdied, It’s, Burns, “ I’m, ” Justin Thomas, Xander Schauffele, Kevin Yu Organizations: PGA, American Express, of Alabama, U.S, Amateur, Tucson, PGA West, U.S . Amateur, U.S . Junior, South, FedEx, Alabama, Masters, PGA Tour Locations: QUINTA, Calif, ., Dunlap, British, Coachella

And then on Sunday, Dunlap will attempt to become the first amateur to win on the PGA Tour in 33 years. “The hole looked like a funnel.”Only seven amateurs have won on the PGA Tour since 1945, and only four since 1950. Burns shot a steady 65 on the Stadium Course to stay in contention after taking the lead with his career-low 61 on Friday. Dunlap shot a bogey-free 65 on the Stadium on Friday for the highest score of his three impressive rounds. Just hit one good shot at a time, and try to stack ’em and give myself a lot of good looks."

Persons: Nick Dunlap's, Dunlap, Sam Burns, Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay's, Cantlay, ” Dunlap, Phil Mickelson, Burns, Thomas, It’s, Didn't, ” Thomas, he's, I've, “ Nick, he’s, ” Burns, “ He’s, Tiger Woods, Bob Hope, Jordan Spieth, Africa's Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler, ___ Organizations: PGA, University of Alabama, The American Express, La Quinta Country Club, Tucson, Arizona State, Crimson Tide, LSU, Crimson, Tiger, U.S . Amateur, U.S . Junior, American, FedEx, John Deere Locations: QUINTA, Calif, Palm Springs, Highlands, Alabama

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Sam Burns shot the best round of his life with “RTR” shaved into the side of his head. Burns fired a career-low 61 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Michael Kim and a two-shot lead on Dunlap at The American Express. While Burns was at 17-under 127 after his second straight impressive round, Dunlap and South Korea’s K.H. Burns shot 62 at the BMW Championship last season and at the Byron Nelson in 2021. He used that familiarity with the American Express courses to shoot 65-63 in the first two rounds, including six birdies on the back nine of the Nicklaus course Friday.

Persons: — Sam Burns, ”, Justin Thomas, Nick Dunlap, Burns, sizzling, Michael Kim, Dunlap, K.H, Lee, Tiger Woods, ” Dunlap, “ I've, Phil Mickelson, “ It’s, ” Burns, didn’t, Byron Nelson, Nicklaus, Thomas, gleeful, “, Nick, Saban’s, ” Kim, Kim, Alex Noren, Zach Johnson, Bob Hope, David Duval, Adam Hadwin, ___ Organizations: LSU, The American Express, Dunlap, Tiger, U.S . Amateur, U.S . Junior, PGA, BMW, La Quinta, Louisiana, Southern California's, American Express, Nicklaus, Palmer, La Quinta Country, Hadwin Locations: QUINTA, Calif, Alabama, Coachella, Dunlap, Tucson , Arizona, Nos, La, Louisiana, Palm Springs, San Diego, Sweden

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