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Rickie Fowler is searching for his game ... has he found it?

He's had to fight through swing changes, and the blisters that come with swing changes, to find his missing game. It's only one round, but perhaps he's located it in Detroit, at a tournament in which his name is on the marquee.

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Tour adds Chase Koepka to Charity Open field

The PGA Tour created an additional spot in the Charity Open field for Chase Koepka after he chose to withdraw from the Travelers out of an abundance of caution.

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Olesen's ban lifted after pandemic delays trial

The European Tour lifted Thorbjorn Olesen's suspension after his criminal trial was delayed until at least December 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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PGA of America removes Smith name from award

The PGA of America is renaming its Horton Smith Award after a review of history revealed Smith defended the Caucasian-only membership clause when he served as PGA president in the early 1950s.

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Updated Tour virus policy allows for quicker return

The PGA Tour announced a significant change to its COVID-19 policies Wednesday that will allow players or caddies who test positive but are asymptomatic to return to competition if they return two negative test results at least 24 hours apart.

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Rocket Mortgage Classic exhibition tops $1M

Bubba Watson and Harold Varner III beat Jason Day and Wesley Bryan in a nine-hole exhibition match at The Rocket Mortgage Classic Wednesday that helped raise more than $1 million for Changing the Course, the event's charity initiative.

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USGA uses rankings, earnings for Women's Open

The USGA is leaning more on the world ranking for pros and amateurs, along with current money lists on American tours, to create a U.S. Women's Open field that will not have qualifying because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Family tests negative; Simpson ready to play

After withdrawing from the Travelers Championship as a precaution, a recharged Webb Simpson is ready for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and he said he believes golfers are taking protocols and safety measures more seriously now.

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Best bets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit GC

The PGA Tour heads to Detroit July 2-5 for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Here are our experts' best bets.

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Campbell becomes 6th on tour to test positive

Chad Campbell, who tested positive following a pre-tournament screening for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, said he is asymptomatic and feels "physically well."

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LPGA cancels Canadian Women's Open in Sept.

The LPGA has canceled the Canadian Women's Open in September due to travel restrictions and quarantine requirements as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Watney: 'I still don't know how' I got coronavirus

Monday marked the 10th day of self-isolation for Nick Watney, the minimum required for PGA Tour players who test positive for the coronavirus.

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English fifth golfer on PGA Tour to test positive

Harris English on Monday became the fifth PGA Tour player to test positive for the coronavirus, learning the results at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit.

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Watson, PGA pros to play in Detroit charity match

PGA Tour players Bubba Watson, Harold Varner III, Jason Day and Wesley Bryan will participate in a nine-hole match on Wednesday to benefit charity initiatives for the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

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U.S. Open to air on NBC with Fox out, report says

This year's U.S. Open at Winged Foot in New York will be broadcast on NBC after Fox Sports asked to end its 12-year contract with the USGA, multiple people told The Associated Press.

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Frittelli latest PGA Tour player to test positive

Dylan Frittelli became the fourth PGA Tour player to test positive for the coronavirus and had to withdraw from Rocket Mortgage Classic next week in Detroit.

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Johnson wins Travelers to extend season streak

Dustin Johnson ended a 15-month drought and extended his career-long season victory streak to 13 by winning the Travelers Championship.

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How the PGA Tour navigated its toughest week yet

Things had gone smoothly the first two weeks. That changed this week at the Travelers Championship, where golf's return endured positive tests, needs for adjustments and plenty of resilience.

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Todd takes lead at Travelers with career-low 61

Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a 2-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.

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Does Phil Mickelson still have a chance at the Travelers Championship?

Phil Mickelson didn't have his best day Saturday at the Travelers Championship. Did that cost him a chance for a win on Sunday?

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