July 28th, 2016
Golf: Few stars left to shine in men’s field
By Liana B. Baker SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Sweden's Henrik Stenson and the United States' Bubba Watson will be vying for a gold medal in golf's return to the Olympics after 112 years, an event with less buzz than many in the sport had hoped for due to some high-profile no-shows. Watson and Stenson, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in the Olympics field of 60 players, will be missing some familiar foes, since the top four men in the world — Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy — have controversially decided not to play in the competition, which takes place between Aug. 11 and 14.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/golf-few-stars-left-shine-mens-field-044618144–oly.html
McIlroy makes poor start to US PGA
Rory McIlroy lies nine shots off the lead after a four-over 74 in the first round of the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/36919370