Author: Christine Brennan, USA TODAY

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon speaks out on Phil Mickelson and the Saudi-back LIV Golf’s planned event in his home state.

In the LIV Golf debate, McIlroy mustered a gallant and full-throated defense of the PGA Tour and the meaning and value of competition.

Not surprisingly, Mickelson was asked at the US Open about his decision to go into business with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Phil Mickelson say he will play in this week’s LIV Golf tournament in London, joining the universally-criticized LIV Golf league.

The game’s leaders were given the PR equivalent of a two-foot putt when it was announced several stars are going to play in the first Saudi event.

Peter Oppergard, who allegedly threw hot water and coffee at skaters on multiple occasions, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

With unexpected theatrics on the final hole, Rory McIlroy matched the lowest final round in Masters history and a second-place finish at Augusta.

Less than 14 months after crashing his SUV, Woods not only returned to play at the Masters, he broke par the first round and made the cut.

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win Sunday, while Tiger Woods is no longer a factor in a Masters tournament he said he believed he could win.

Tiger Woods made four birdies in a seven-hole stretch to finish with a 36-hole total of one-over par at the Masters.