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NBC has locked up eight more Ryder Cups through 2030.

Michael McCoy, West Des Moines, Iowa (140) def. Bill Williamson, Cincinnati (139), 8 and 6.

Coming off his worst year, Jeff Overton opened the new PGA Tour season on a good note.

Julia Potter won the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur on Thursday at Biltmore Forest, beating Margaret Shirley in 19 holes to become the first left-hander to win a USGA female event.

Julia Potter, Granger, Ind. (143) def. Margaret Shirley, Roswell, Ga. (149), 19 holes.

Julia Potter won the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur on Thursday at Biltmore Forest, beating Margaret Shirley in 19 holes to become the first left-hander to win a USGA female event.

Seve Trophy team-mates Jamie Donaldson and David Lynn were among seven players to card rounds of 65 in the opening round of the Portugal Masters.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sports Network) - The PGA of America and the NBC Sports Group have agreed to extend their rights deal for the Ryder Cup and Senior PGA Championship through 2030.

NBC has locked up eight more Ryder Cups through 2030.

Alviro Quiros' knowledge of his home course was of little advantage as six others tied the 2008 champion for the lead after the first round of the Portugal Masters on Thursday.

Jamie Donaldson carded a 6-under 65 on Thursday to grab a share of the lead after the opening round of the Portugal Masters.

NBC has locked up eight more Ryder Cups through 2030.

Teenager star Lydia Ko has petitioned the LPGA Tour for membership.

Amateur sensation Lydia Ko is turning pro and has asked the LPGA Tour to waive its age limit.

Another PGA Tour season began Thursday, with a few significant changes.

South Korea's Ilhee Lee shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Brittany Lang after the opening round of the LPGA Malaysia on Thursday.

South Korea's Ilhee Lee shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Brittany Lang after the opening round of the LPGA Malaysia on Thursday.

Ilhee Lee fired a 7-under-par 64 on Thursday to grab a 1-stroke lead after the opening round of the LPGA Malaysia.

Julia Potter, Granger, Ind. (143) def. Tara Joy-Connelly, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (153), 3 and 2

Michael McCoy and Bill Williamson each won two matches Wednesday at the Country Club of Birmingham to advance to the U.S. Mid-Amateur final.

Two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton won the inaugural PGA Tour Courage Award on Wednesday.

Michael McCoy, West Des Moines, Iowa (140) def. Bradley Bastion, Clinton Township, Mich. (146), 7 and 6