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Winther escapes bathroom, holds on to win Mallorca Open

Getting trapped in the bathroom didn't stop Jeff Winther from winning his first European Tour title at the Mallorca Open on Sunday. The 33-year-old Dane shot even-par 70 in the final round to finish 15 under for the tournament on the Mediterranean island's Santa Ponsa course. Spaniards Jorge Campillo (69) and Pep Angles (67), along with Sweden's Sebastian Soderberg (68), finished one shot back in a tie for second.

Winner
Winner's Bag: Hideki Matsuyama, Zozo Championship

Hideki Matsuyama won the Zozo Championship using a blend of gear from four different manufacturers.

European Tour golfer Fredrik Andersson Hed, 49, dies of cancer
European Tour golfer Fredrik Andersson Hed, 49, dies of cancer

Fredrik Andersson Hed, who won the Italian Open in 2010 and retired in 2015, has died of cancer.

Jin Young Ko projected to overtake Nelly Korda at No. 1 after claiming fourth title of 2021
Jin Young Ko projected to overtake Nelly Korda at No. 1 after claiming fourth title of 2021

Jin Young Ko claims her fourth title of the season at the BMW Ladies Championship and is projected to move to No. 1 in the world, overtaking American Nelly Korda.

Hideki Matsuyama not pleased with Zozo performance, but fans pushed him to win
Hideki Matsuyama not pleased with Zozo performance, but fans pushed him to win

Matsuyama rated his performance as two or three, but the home fans gave him the push he needed to win in Japan.

At BMW Ladies Champ., Jin Young Ko notches 200th win on LPGA by South Korean
At BMW Ladies Champ., Jin Young Ko notches 200th win on LPGA by South Korean

Jin Young Ko notched an impressive feat when she overcame a four-shot deficit to win the BMW Ladies Championship on home soil.

South Korea
South Korea's Ko regains top rank with BMW Ladies Championship win

South Korean star Ko Jin-young regained the world's number one spot on Sunday, capturing her fourth LPGA title of the season at the BMW Ladies Championship in South Korea.

Stunning eagle lands Matsuyama coveted PGA Tour win in Japan
Stunning eagle lands Matsuyama coveted PGA Tour win in Japan

Hideki Matsuyama fulfilled a lifetime ambition of winning a PGA Tour event on home turf in Japan when he eagled the 72nd hole to cap a majestic Zozo Championship victory on Sunday.

Jin Young Ko wins LPGA South Korea, set to move to No 1
Jin Young Ko wins LPGA South Korea, set to move to No 1

Jin Young Ko birdied her first playoff hole with fellow South Korean player Hee Jeong Lim to win the BMW Ladies Championship on Sunday. The LPGA Tour said Ko is projected to become world No. 1 with the win, overtaking American Nelly Korda. It was Ko's 11th career LPGA win.

Hideki Matsuyama earns 7th career victory by five shots at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
Hideki Matsuyama earns 7th career victory by five shots at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

In the final round of the 2021 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, Hideki Matsuyama fired a 5-under 65 to get to 15-under overall and win his 7th PGA TOUR title by five shots...

Masters champion Matsuyama wins by 5 shots in Japan
Masters champion Matsuyama wins by 5 shots in Japan

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama had three birdies in five holes on the back nine and eagled the 18th for good measure for a five-stroke victory at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship on Sunday. It was Matsuyama's first PGA Tour win in his native Japan, although he's only had one previous attempt. In 2019, Tiger Woods won the inaugural Zozo Championship, the first PGA Tour event in Japan, and last year the tournament was moved to California due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Hideki Matsuyama wins the Zozo Championship
Hideki Matsuyama wins the Zozo Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama wins in his native land for his seventh career PGA Tour title and first since claiming the Masters in April.

Hideki Matsuyama cards two eagles, wins Zozo Championship at home in Japan
Hideki Matsuyama cards two eagles, wins Zozo Championship at home in Japan

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama made two eagles and pulled away from Cameron Tringale on the back nine to win the Zozo Championship on Sunday in his native Japan.

Steve Flesch leads, four within three shots after the second round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic
Steve Flesch leads, four within three shots after the second round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic

"I'm not overthinking it at night. I'm just playing golf, having fun out here. That's really all I'm doing."

How a 121 in an Open qualifier has led to one Michigan man playing a key role in an upcoming film
How a 121 in an Open qualifier has led to one Michigan man playing a key role in an upcoming film

It never crossed the mind of Terry Moore, that one day he would be contacted by a screenplay for permission to include his name in a story

Golf instruction with Steve Scott: Tee it low to watch it go, tee it high to let it fly
Golf instruction with Steve Scott: Tee it low to watch it go, tee it high to let it fly

Golfweek's Director of Instruction Steve Scott has some tips on changing up your tee height.

Golf instruction with Steve Scott: Tee it low to watch it go, tee it high to let it fly
Golf instruction with Steve Scott: Tee it low to watch it go, tee it high to let it fly

Golfweek's Director of Instruction Steve Scott has some tips on changing up your tee height.

A flawless Hee Jeong Lim has extended her lead to four at the BMW Ladies Championship
A flawless Hee Jeong Lim has extended her lead to four at the BMW Ladies Championship

After a third-round 65, Hee Jeong Lim is 18 under and four shots ahead of fellow South Koreans Jin Young Ko and Na Rin An.

Cameron Tringale looks to end final-round woes at Zozo Championship
Cameron Tringale looks to end final-round woes at Zozo Championship

Cameron Tringale has never won in 12 years on Tour and he hopes he can grab his long-awaited first Tour win at the Zozo Championship.

Zozo Championship: Tee times and TV info for the final round
Zozo Championship: Tee times and TV info for the final round

After 54 holes, the Zozo Championship heads down the homestretch at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club.

Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Can anyone overtake Hideki Matsuyama?
Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Can anyone overtake Hideki Matsuyama?

The big question with one round to go in the Zozo Championship is whether anyone can catch local favorite Hideki Matsuyama.

Shanks for the memory! Morikawa strikes new first in Japan
Shanks for the memory! Morikawa strikes new first in Japan

Collin Morikawa has already won two majors in his fledgling pro career, but the 24-year-old American managed a new first at the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship on Saturday.

Hideki Matsuyama leads by two after 54 holes at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP
Hideki Matsuyama leads by two after 54 holes at ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

In the third round of the 2021 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, Hideki Matsuyama carded a 2-under 68 to get to 10-under for the tournament, placing him one stroke ahead of the field heading into Sunday.

John Daly withdraws, Steven Alker leads after first round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic
John Daly withdraws, Steven Alker leads after first round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic

If you've never heard of Steve Alker, you're not alone, but he had quite the day.

Exclusive: Eight players ask PGA Tour permission to play controversial Saudi event
Exclusive: Eight players ask PGA Tour permission to play controversial Saudi event

The PGA Tour previously said that it would deny waivers for its members to take part in the controversial event.

Florida company buys Old Corkscrew Golf Club, names national golf president
Florida company buys Old Corkscrew Golf Club, names national golf president

The Jack Nicklaus gem is one of the best you can play in Florida.

Hee Jeong Lim, Na Rin An set scoring record with 36-hole co-lead at BMW Ladies Championship
Hee Jeong Lim, Na Rin An set scoring record with 36-hole co-lead at BMW Ladies Championship

Co-leaders Hee Jeong Lim and Na Rin An, both winners on the KLPGA, are tied at 11-under 133 after 36 holes at the BMW Ladies Championship.

Cut Line: The Tour avoided many pandemic issues, but
Cut Line: The Tour avoided many pandemic issues, but 'Long Socks' shows not all

We celebrate a new tournament with a twist, suggest a new future for Lefty and ponder a secret program's place in the game.

Zozo Championship third-round tee times, TV info
Zozo Championship third-round tee times, TV info

We head to the weekend at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club in Japan.

Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Hideki Matsuyama takes the lead; big names fizzle
Five Zozo Championship stories you missed overnight: Hideki Matsuyama takes the lead; big names fizzle

The PGA Tour is in Hideki Matsuyama's territory this week, and the reigning Masters champ leads.

Embracing the home-like weather in Japan, England
Embracing the home-like weather in Japan, England's Matt Wallace two back at Zozo

It was cold and wet on Friday at the Zozo Championship. England's Matt Wallace said, "Well, I like it." He's tied for third after two rounds.

Danielle Kang one back in South Korea after chatting with
Danielle Kang one back in South Korea after chatting with 'fairy godfather' Butch Harmon

Something was bothering Danielle Kang so she reached out to her "fairy godfather," who came up with a magic fix.

Matsuyama warms to task with 68 to grab Zozo Championship lead
Matsuyama warms to task with 68 to grab Zozo Championship lead

Hideki Matsuyama ground his way into the lead in cold and wet conditions at the US PGA Tour's Zozo Championship Friday on a day to forget for Tokyo Olympic champion Xander Schauffele.

Masters champion Matsuyama takes 2nd-round lead at Zozo
Masters champion Matsuyama takes 2nd-round lead at Zozo

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama overcame cold temperatures and often steady rain showers to shoot a 2-under 68 Friday and take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour's Zozo Championship. Matsuyama, who trailed by a stroke after the first round following a 64 on the par-70, 7,041-yard Narashino Country Club course, had a two-round total of 8-under 132. Cameron Tringale birdied his final hole for a 66 and was in second place.

For Tehran golfers 13th hole is lucky, but for how long?
For Tehran golfers 13th hole is lucky, but for how long?

With his polo shirt, white cap and sunglasses, Khashayar Tamadon is dressed for a sport which Iran is not known for: golf. Even more unusual is the Tehran course that he plays on.

How Jim Furyk realized the PGA Tour Champions was
How Jim Furyk realized the PGA Tour Champions was 'where I wanted to be'

"It's not as mentally and physically taxing, yet it's still extremely competitive."

Who
Who's that moonlighting in the Golf Channel booth at Zozo Championship? Why, yes, it was Rickie Fowler, and he won't be the only one

At the PGA Tour stop in Japan, some pros are heading to the broadcast booth after their rounds.

Ahead of his PGA Tour Champions title defense, Phil Mickelson says driving accuracy is irrelevant:
Ahead of his PGA Tour Champions title defense, Phil Mickelson says driving accuracy is irrelevant: 'I look at longest'

"If you want to look at stuff that's irrelevant, have at it."

John "Johnny Long Socks" McLaren has caddied his last tournament in the United States after 31 year career
John "Johnny Long Socks" McLaren has caddied his last tournament in the United States after 31 year career

Jordan 1s, crazy socks and an unbelievable resume.

Dwyane Wade gets pointers for his golf game from Tony Finau at Utah Jazz game
Dwyane Wade gets pointers for his golf game from Tony Finau at Utah Jazz game

The camera caught the two discussing golf and it appears Finau was giving Wade advice on his grip and follow-through technique.

Watch: Tony Finau offers NBA legend Dwyane Wade some swing advice while courtside
Watch: Tony Finau offers NBA legend Dwyane Wade some swing advice while courtside

Dwyane Wade has officially caught the golf bug.

Florida
Florida's LPGA corridor is flourishing as multiple projects are being added around the golf course

Two new neighborhoods are coming to Daytona Beach's LPGA corridor, adding 463 single-family homes nestled within the golf course.

Phil Mickelson in PGA Tour Champions playoffs, but isn
Phil Mickelson in PGA Tour Champions playoffs, but isn't all in yet on senior tour

Phil Mickelson said he isn't going all-in yet in a quest to become the G.O.A.T. on the PGA Tour Champions.

21,281 counterfeit clubs, components and pieces of apparel seized in raids in China
21,281 counterfeit clubs, components and pieces of apparel seized in raids in China

Six raids at assembly plants and warehouses in China seized fake Callaway, Ping, PXG, Scotty Cameron, TaylorMade, Titleist and Xxio equipment.

Zozo Championship: Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama says his game is currently a 1 out of 10 but proceeds to shoot 64
Zozo Championship: Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama says his game is currently a 1 out of 10 but proceeds to shoot 64

Native son Hideki Matsuyama gave his countrymen plenty to cheer about during the opening round of the Zozo Championship in Japan.

Trump National Golf Club Westchester is under investigation: Here
Trump National Golf Club Westchester is under investigation: Here's what we know so far.

The club is under investigation for how it valued its property in a longstanding fight to reduce its taxes.

Jin Young Ko
Jin Young Ko's streak in the 60s comes to an end at BMW, where she looks to clinch 200th LPGA title for South Korean players

Na Rin An paces the field after an 8-under 64, tying the record set by Danielle Kang in 2019 at LPGA International Busan.

Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy's recent realization could be first step in returning to the top of the golf world

"For the last few months I was maybe trying to be someone else to try and get better, and I sort of realized that being me is enough."

Zozo Championship second-round tee times, TV info
Zozo Championship second-round tee times, TV info

The live golf coverage is on late each night, as there is a 13-hour time difference between East Coast and Japan.

Five Zozo Championship storylines that played out overnight: Japan
Five Zozo Championship storylines that played out overnight: Japan's Hiroshi Iwata leads and eagles land

The PGA Tour landed on the other side of the world this week as the Zozo Championship returned to Japan. Here's how things started.

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