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Ally McDonald has a birthday to remember, edges Danielle Kang at LPGA Drive On

Ally McDonald wins the LPGA Drive On Championship on her 28th birthday.

Ally McDonald wins the LPGA Drive On Championship on her 28th birthday.

Lexi Thompson talks goals, money, more

Golfweek’s David Dusek talks with LPGA golfer, Lexi Thompson, about her goals for the 2020 season, what she splurged on when she made her first big check, more.

Golfweek’s David Dusek talks with LPGA golfer, Lexi Thompson, about her goals for the 2020 season, what she splurged on when she made her first big check, more.

The untold story of golf legend Mickey Wright, who left her entire estate to the USGA

Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols gives us an exclusive look at what the USGA is doing to sift through, organize, and display all of the artifacts and belongings that Mickey Wright left to golf’s governing body.

Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols gives us an exclusive look at what the USGA is doing to sift through, organize, and display all of the artifacts and belongings that Mickey Wright left to golf’s governing body.

How much money each PGA Tour golfer won at the CJ Cup at Shadow Creek

Here is what the Top-10 finishers at the CJ Cup took home from Shadow Creek Country Club.
10th Place: Harris English
$263,250.
9th Place: Sebastian Munoz
$282,750.
T – 7th Place: Bubba Watson + Lanto Griffin
$314,438.
6th Place: Joaquin Niemann
$351,000.
5th Place: Talor Gooch
$390,000.
T – 3rd Place: Tyrrell Hatton + Russell Henley
$565,500.
2nd Place: Xander Schauffele
$1,053,000.
1st Place: Jason Kokrak
$1,755,000

Here is what the Top-10 finishers at the CJ Cup took home from Shadow Creek Country Club.
10th Place: Harris English
$263,250.
9th Place: Sebastian Munoz
$282,750.
T – 7th Place: Bubba Watson + Lanto Griffin
$314,438.
6th Place: Joaquin Niemann
$351,000.
5th Place: Talor Gooch
$390,000.
T – 3rd Place: Tyrrell Hatton + Russell Henley
$565,500.
2nd Place: Xander Schauffele
$1,053,000.
1st Place: Jason Kokrak
$1,755,000

Tiger Woods back in action at Sherwood Country Club for Zozo Championship

Golfweek’s Adam Woodard previews the 2020 Zozo Championship at Sherwood Country Club, where Tiger Woods will try to defend his title at a course he really likes.

Golfweek’s Adam Woodard previews the 2020 Zozo Championship at Sherwood Country Club, where Tiger Woods will try to defend his title at a course he really likes.

Early contenders weigh in at KPMG

Some of the early contenders at the KPMG Women’s PGA weigh in on the course setup and more.

Some of the early contenders at the KPMG Women’s PGA weigh in on the course setup and more.

Annika Sörenstam trophy case tour

Annika Sörenstam turns 50 this week! To celebrate, she gives Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols a tour of her trophy case(s).

Annika Sörenstam turns 50 this week! To celebrate, she gives Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols a tour of her trophy case(s).

Streamsong Resort reopening Blue & Red courses after green renovation

Streamsong Resort in central Florida is reopening its Blue and Red courses Thursday, October 1, 2020, after regrassing the greens over the summer.
The new grass is named Mach 1 and is an ultra-smooth bermuda grass.
Streamsong Red is the No. 2 public-access course in Florida in Golfweek’s Best rankings.
Streamsong Blue is No. 4 in Florida for public-access in Golfweek’s Best rankings.
Director of Agronomy, Rusty Mercer, discusses why they replaced the greens on the Blue & Red courses.
The Mach 1 greens on Blue were incredibly smooth for a preview round.
The ball never hopped or skidded, and there is zero grain in the grass to push the ball sideways. .
Director of Agronomy, Rusty Mercer, talks about the new Mach 1 greens.
The greens will roll at about an 11 on the Stimpmeter. .
Whether you play the Blue, Red or Black course, a trip to Streamsong Resort should be on your bucket list

Streamsong Resort in central Florida is reopening its Blue and Red courses Thursday, October 1, 2020, after regrassing the greens over the summer.
The new grass is named Mach 1 and is an ultra-smooth bermuda grass.
Streamsong Red is the No. 2 public-access course in Florida in Golfweek’s Best rankings.
Streamsong Blue is No. 4 in Florida for public-access in Golfweek’s Best rankings.
Director of Agronomy, Rusty Mercer, discusses why they replaced the greens on the Blue & Red courses.
The Mach 1 greens on Blue were incredibly smooth for a preview round.
The ball never hopped or skidded, and there is zero grain in the grass to push the ball sideways. .
Director of Agronomy, Rusty Mercer, talks about the new Mach 1 greens.
The greens will roll at about an 11 on the Stimpmeter. .
Whether you play the Blue, Red or Black course, a trip to Streamsong Resort should be on your bucket list

Sand Valley Resort

In September, Golfweek Raters went to Sand Valley Resort in Central Wisconsin.
Sand Valley currently has two 18 hole courses (Mammoth Dunes & Sand Valley) and a short course (The Sandbox).
Mammoth Dunes, designed by David Kidd is #2 on Golfweek’s Best Golf Courses You Can Play in Wisconsin.
Sand Valley, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw is #3 on Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in Wisconsin.
The Sandbox, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw is a 17-hole short course that’s a fun start or finish to any day.
Thorn, a caddie at Sand Valley, chats about the final hole.
All in all, a trip to Sand Valley Resort should be on your bucket list

In September, Golfweek Raters went to Sand Valley Resort in Central Wisconsin.
Sand Valley currently has two 18 hole courses (Mammoth Dunes & Sand Valley) and a short course (The Sandbox).
Mammoth Dunes, designed by David Kidd is #2 on Golfweek’s Best Golf Courses You Can Play in Wisconsin.
Sand Valley, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw is #3 on Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in Wisconsin.
The Sandbox, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw is a 17-hole short course that’s a fun start or finish to any day.
Thorn, a caddie at Sand Valley, chats about the final hole.
All in all, a trip to Sand Valley Resort should be on your bucket list