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American Lexi Thompson's putter switch helped her surge up the leaderboard to grab a share of the lead at the halfway mark of the ANA Inspiration in Rancho Mirage, California on Friday.

Hoffman retains slim Houston Open lead with 70

Thompson, Miyazato share 2nd-round lead at ANA

Jordan Spieth was on the right side of the fairway at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, trying to figure out his next shot. He remembered the grass being a little thin on the left side, so any shot hit too hard in that di...

Jordan Spieth was on the right side of the fairway at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas, trying to figure out his next shot. He remembered the grass being a little thin on the left side, so any shot hit too hard in that di...

Charley Hull is two shots behind joint leaders Lexi Thompson and Ai Miyazato after a splendid round on the second day the ANA Inspiration.

Forever young Tom Watson suddenly is 66 years old, but in many ways he's in harmony with the times and averting the onset of age. …

Charley Hoffman battled the conditions on day two at the Houston Open to maintain his place at the top of the leaderboard.

Lexi Thompson and Ai Miyazato share the ANA Inspiration lead and the final tee time Saturday at Mission Hills. That's about all they have in common. …

Tiger Woods may be missing from the Masters field for the second time in three years, but this month marks the 15th anniversary of the former world No 1 completing arguably golf's greatest ever achievement at Augusta.

Lexi Thompson birdied the final hole for a four-under-par 68 and a share of the ANA Inspiration lead with Ai Miyazato on Friday in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Charley Hoffman had a 2-under 70 for a one-shot lead over Jamie Lovemark at the Houston Open on Friday. …

Charley Hoffman had a 2-under 70 for a one-shot lead over Jamie Lovemark at the Houston Open on Friday.

The azaleas are blooming, the pollen is swirling, and green sport coats are about to be in vogue for one whole week. …

Tiger Woods is going to Augusta National next week -- to eat, not play. …

Tiger Woods is going to Augusta National next week -- to eat, not play.

Four-time champion Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of next week's Masters at Augusta National due to a back injury.

Tiger Woods will miss the Masters for only the second time since his tournament debut in 1995, saying he is "not physically ready" for the year's opening major next week.

Lexi Thompson birdied the final hole for a 4-under 68 and the clubhouse lead Friday halfway through the second round of the ANA Inspiration. …

Charley Hoffman remained one stroke clear midway through the weather-interrupted second round of the Houston Open on Friday, despite bogeying his final hole at the Golf Club of Houston in Humble, Texas.

The azaleas are blooming, the pollen is swirling, and green sport coats are about to be in vogue for one whole week.