Golf News

The controversy over the new golf series, which is backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, isn't going away. But on the course, fans enjoyed the easygoing camaraderie among the players.

Lydia Ko was joined by Celine Boutier at the top of the leaderboard after day three of the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open.

Tony Finau shot a seven-under 65 on Saturday to match Taylor Pendrith at 21-under 195 heading into the final round Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Sean Crocker's chip-in eagle on the par-5 18th hole gave him a two-stroke lead heading into the final round at the Hero Open.

Canadian Taylor Pendrith birdied the first four holes on Friday to deliver a seven-under 65 and take a one-shot lead over Tony Finau at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

Sweden's Henrik Stenson, who was stripped of his role as Europe's Ryder Cup captain after joining the LIV Golf Invitational Series, enjoyed a strong debut on the Saudi-backed tour on Thursday in Bedminster.

Sean Crocker remained on course for a wire-to-wire victory at the Hero Open after chipping in for an eagle at the last to sit two shots clear with one round left.

Henrik Stenson fired an opening-round 64 in his LIV Golf Invitational debut at Bedminster, tying him with Patrick Reed atop the leaderboard. Phil Mickelson was 11 back.

Lydia Ko was joined by Celine Boutier at the top of the leaderboard after day three of the Women's Scottish Open on Saturday.