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Former world No. 1 Jon Rahm said the OWGR system is no longer fit for its purpose, making his comments a day after LIV Golf formally withdrew its application to have players receive world ranking points from its tournaments.

Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods were among those named to the PGA Tour Enterprises board of directors on Wednesday.

From Joaquin Niemann looking for his third win to Xander Schauffele playing the best golf of his career, here's what's happening this week in the golf world.

Minjee Lee shot a 7-under 65 for a 1-stroke lead after the first round of the Blue Bay LPGA on China's southern island of Hainan on Thursday.

Zalatoris' long journey from back surgery included swing changes, equipment alterations and even a shift in perspective. Now, he's ready to earn his place atop the leaderboards, and he's bringing his broomstick putter with him.

The age limit guaranteeing spots for past champions of The Open has been reduced once again from 60 to 55, R&A organizers announced.

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman says the league has pulled its application for recognition by the Official World Golf Ranking and will focus instead on working with the governing bodies of the four major championships to get more of its players in the fields.

Austin Eckroat, 25, earned his first PGA Tour victory Monday, shooting 17-under-267 to win the Cognizant Classic, earning $1.62 million, tour status for two years and a trip to the Masters for the first time.

Austin Eckroat leads the Cognizant Classic at 15 under, but he and a group of other players will have to return Monday to finish final-round play after weather caused a major delay Sunday in Florida.

Jordan Gumberg, an American ranked No. 669, was a surprise winner of the SDC Championship on the European tour Sunday.

Tiger Woods is scheduled to play in the Seminole pro-member event Monday along with Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Tom Brady and Nelly Korda, among others.

Hannah Green made a 30-foot birdie at the final hole to clinch a one-stroke victory over Celine Boutier at the LPGA Tour's HSBC Women's World Championship.

Anthony Kim, who last played on the PGA Tour at the 2012 Wells Fargo Championship before he walked away from golf after a series of injuries, was last in the 54-man field at LIV Golf Jeddah after carding a 6-over 76.

Shinnecock will play host to the men's and women's U.S. opens on back-to-back weeks in 2036.

Anthony Kim, playing his first pro golf event in nearly 12 years, was "encouraged" despite his last-place finish in LIV Golf Jeddah.

Tiger Woods, 48, who has won 15 majors among his 82 career victories on the PGA Tour, has been selected to receive the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor from the USGA that recognizes his commitment to sportsmanship and respect for golf's traditions.

Joaquin Niemann shot a final-round 66 to win LIV Golf Jeddah by 4 strokes -- his second title in three starts -- and move to the top of the points list.

Shane Lowry, looking for his third victory on the PGA Tour, was tied with David Skinns and Austin Eckroat Saturday at 13-under 200 after the third round of the Cognizant Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Joaquin Niemann took six holes to get going and then ran off six birdies on his way to a 6-under 64, giving him a 2-shot lead in LIV Golf Jeddah.

Bud Cauley shot a 6-under 65 on Friday at PGA National to take a one-shot lead after 36 holes of the Cognizant Classic. Thomas Detry wasn't as fortunate, missing the cut after an 80 that included six putts on the sixth hole.