Golf

4:01 AM ET Associated Press KAWAGOE, Japan — Already with her first major title and the No. 1 ranking, Nelly Korda took a big step toward a gold medal Thursday with a 9-under 62 that tied an Olympic record and gave her a four-shot lead. Still to be determined was how much golf was left

Bryson DeChambeau has no regrets over not being vaccinated for COVID-19 before the Tokyo Olympics. DeChambeau — who is not vaccinated — said he would rather make sure other people get the vaccine before he considers taking it, according to ESPN. DeChambeau was supposed to take part in the men’s Olympic golf tournament in Tokyo,

Getty Images Fresh off a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Xander Schauffele won’t have much time to celebrate as he’ll be back on the PGA Tour this week for the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. With just two weeks remaining before the start of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, we’re getting a loaded WGC-FedEx

2:05 PM ET MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Xander Schauffele had the presence of mind to bring his Olympic gold medal with him to Memphis, just not enough bravado to wear it around his neck as he emerged from a two-day blur to resume life on the PGA Tour after winning the Olympic men’s tournament on Sunday.

Xander Schauffele finished on 18-under par 266 after carding a 67.© AFP Xander Schauffele won the men’s golf tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday by one shot from surprise silver medallist Rory Sabbatini of Slovakia. The American world number five finished on 18-under par 266 after carding a 67 while veteran Sabbatini, 45, shot

KAWAGOE, Japan – At the quietest sport at the quietest Olympics, a legion of volunteers in bucket hats and blue ombré performance wear polos held up paddles that said QUIET in Japanese on one side and English on the other. In the absence of other sensory experiences it felt like you could hear the heat

Getty Images The sport of golf was welcomed back to the Olympics this week at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games with a few prevalent stars having hit the course in Japan. It’s been an exciting competition thus far, even through the weather setbacks during the first two days, but the tournament has now nearly reached

6:14 AM ET Associated Press KAWAGOE, Japan — Just over three weeks ago, Hideki Matsuyama was in isolation for COVID-19 and desperate to record a negative test to have any chance of competing in his home Olympics. Even when he cleared that hurdle, it was a matter of building endurance for stifling heat and shedding

Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, who has qualified for the Olympics following a last-minute withdrawal, left for Tokyo on Saturday, hoping to make the opportunity count. India’s golf challenge at the ongoing Olympics got a boost with Diksha being given a late entry into the women’s golf competition beginning August 4. “Representing my country in Asian

Xander Schauffele Leads Olympic Golf Tournament, Round 3 Tee Times Delayed originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest Team USA’s Xander Schauffele will try to keep the momentum going Saturday in Tokyo after a strong showing in the second round of the 2021 Olympic golf tournament.  Schauffele, who entered Day 2 outside of the top 10, sunk two eagles that helped bring him

India golfer Anirban Lahiri overcame a shaky start to post a solid first-round score of 4-under 67 for a share of the eighth position in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics men’s competition on Thursday. Making his second appearance in the Olympics, Lahiri dropped an opening bogey before finding his stride with a run of four birdies

6:29 AM ET Rory McIlroy made clear his feelings before embarking on his first Olympic men’s golf tournament, which begins this week at the Tokyo Games. An event without spectators and lacking buzz will also be without a highly motivated McIlroy. “I am not a very patriotic guy,” McIlroy said after the final round of

Getty Images The 2020 Tokyo Olympics will feature men’s golf this year with the competition beginning on July 28 and lasting through Aug. 1 at Kasumigaseki Country Club just outside of Tokyo. Upon the conclusion of the British Open less than two weeks ago, some may have believed that dealing with the overseas time zones

Most golfers teeing it up at Kasumigaseki Country Club this week are aiming for a medal and the acclaim that comes with it. Two players, however, are searching for a whole lot more: the opportunity to get two years of their lives back from their nation. Si Woo Kim and Sungjae Im represent South Korea

The App is Back! Don’t forget to download the NBC Sports EDGE app to receive real-time player news, mobile alerts and track your favorite players. Plus, now you can check out articles and player cards. Get it here! Players are set to begin their Olympic conquest Thursday morning just outside of Tokyo, Japan. This year’s

Getty Images The Olympics are compelling for myriad reasons, but chief among them is how unique everything seems for three weeks every four years. Obviously, the athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been training, working and competing for most of their lives, but there’s a novelty in seeing just a blip of that

7:28 PM ET Associated Press BLAINE, Minn. — Cameron Champ fended off dehydration and crisply putted his way to a 5-under 66 on Sunday, winning the 3M Open by two strokes for his third career victory. The 26-year-old Champ had five birdies in a bogey-free round to finish at 15-under 269 at TPC Twin Cities.

Jon Rahm withdrew from the Olympics on Sunday after he tested positive for COVID-19, Spain’s Olympic committee announced.  This marks the second time the world’s top-ranked golfer has tested positive for the coronavirus in as many months. Rahm will not be replaced by Spain as the golf competition is due to start Thursday. Adri Arnaus