This week's winners and losers from the golf world
Winners:
Daniel Berger
Berger successfully defended his title this week in Memphis thanks to a bogey-free 66 on Sunday. The 24-year-old became the first repeat champion of the St. Jude Classic since David Toms accomplished the feat in 2003-04.
Dylan Frittelli
The South African won his first European Tour title on Sunday, posting a final-round 67 to win the Lyoness Open by one shot over three other players. Frittelli made a clutch putt on the 17th hole to save par, then made a two-putt par at the final hole to secure the victory.
"I'm really happy with the way the week went - super stoked to get my first win on the European Tour. I think it's been a long time coming and I am glad to be inside the winner's circle," Frittelli told europeantour.com after the round.
Olympic golf
The International Olympic Committee voted on Friday to keep golf in the Olympics through the 2024 Games. Players knew they would attend the 2020 Tokyo Games, but participation beyond that was uncertain. Both Paris and Los Angeles are in the running for the 2024 Games. Le Golf National would be the site in Paris, while Riviera Country Club would host in Los Angeles.
Losers:
The PGA of America
The PGA Championship has had more makeovers than any of the majors. The tournament has changed taglines, formats, qualification procedures - and now it looks like it's getting a new date ... again. CEO Peter Bevacqua sent a video to his membership Wednesday, stating they are looking into moving its championship from August to May. The tournament has been played in nine of the 12 months over it's 99-year history.
Mickelson's finishing rounds
What could have been for Phil Mickelson this week in Memphis at the St. Jude Classic. Mickelson put together some quality rounds, only to watch them vanish down the stretch. The 46-year-old hasn't won on tour in nearly four years, and had a great opportunity this week. However, Phil made a double-bogey at the last on Friday, had a 3-over finish Saturday, and then made a triple bogey at 12 on Sunday.
Mickelson's U.S. Open status
He's not playing. Move on.
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HEADLINES
- Korda 2 shots back at Chevron Championship after 1st-round 68
- Lilia Vu withdraws from Chevron Championship with back injury
- Korda looks to tie LPGA record with 5th straight win at Chevron
- Golfers paying closer attention how to protect themselves from sun
- Nelly Korda wins T-Mobile Match Play for 4th straight LPGA victory