Stone in the mood for a medal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 10: Brandon Stone (L) and Jaco van Zyl (R) of South Africa pose with team leader Gary Player during a practice round on Day 4 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course on August 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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Stone in the mood for a medal

Brandon Stone has been soaking up the Olympic atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro this week, but on Thursday he has to get down to business. (more…)

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August 11, 2016
Van Zyl firmly focused on golf
Jaco van Zyl and Brendon Stone
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Van Zyl firmly focused on golf

Golfer Jaco van Zyl buzzed into Rio a few days ago and was quick to swat away any fears of the much maligned mosquito-born Zika virus. MARK ETHERIDGE reports. (more…)

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August 10, 2016
Knox wins Travelers Championship
Russell Knox
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Knox wins Travelers Championship

Russell Knox made a 12-footer for par at the 18th of TPC River Highlands on Sunday to win the Travelers Championship by one stroke. (more…)

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August 8, 2016
Furyk shoots 58, sets PGA Tour record
Jim Furyk
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Furyk shoots 58, sets PGA Tour record

Jim Furyk rewrote the history books by shooting the first 58 in PGA Tour history on Sunday, a 12-under-par romp around the par-70 TPC River Highlands course. (more…)

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August 7, 2016