Golf News

Collin Morikawa was the first player confirmed for the Los Angeles team in the new TGL golf league and said the moment "almost" topped being called up for Team USA in the Ryder Cup.

Jon Rahm, the No. 3-ranked golfer in the world, has pulled out of participating in the inaugural season of TGL, the tech-infused league being fronted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Highlights of the first round from the Challenge Tour Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca.

Akie Iwai of Japan shot a 9-under 63 to lead the first round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic, while three other Japanese players -- Nasa Hataoka, Yuna Nishimura and Mone Inami -- were a stroke back after rounds of 64.