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Bryson DeChambeau drops out of Sony Open due to wrist issue

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Bryson DeChambeau drops out of Sony Open due to wrist issue

Byrons DeChambeau withdrew from this week's 2022 Sony Open with wrist soreness, the PGA Tour announced.

Louis Oosthuizen takes first-round lead at 2021 British Open

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Masters: DeChambeau, McIlroy, Cantlay among top golfers in danger of cut

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Masters: DeChambeau, McIlroy, Cantlay among top golfers in danger of cut

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Masters: Justin Rose takes four-shot lead after first round at Augusta

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Masters: Justin Rose takes four-shot lead after first round at Augusta

Justin Rose sank seven birdies and an eagle over a torrid 10-hole stretch to grab a four-shot lead after the first round of the Masters Tournament on Thursday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

NFL Honors, basketball, golf fill Super Bowl weekend sports schedule

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Paul Casey leads Masters in rain-shortened first day; Tiger starts strong

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Paul Casey leads Masters in rain-shortened first day; Tiger starts strong

Paul Casey grabbed a two-shot lead before Thursday's first round of the 2020 Masters was suspended in an unusual autumn edition of the tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Bryson DeChambeau wins 2020 U.S. Open for first major title

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Bryson DeChambeau wins 2020 U.S. Open for first major title

Bryson DeChambeau masterfully navigated his way around a difficult Winged Foot course to win the 2020 U.S. Open in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

James Frederick "Webb" Simpson (born August 8, 1985) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

Simpson was born in Raleigh, North Carolina. He played collegiate golf at Wake Forest University and was a three-time All-American and the ACC Player of the Year in 2008. He won several prestigious amateur tournaments. He played on the victorious 2007 Walker Cup team and the 2007 Palmer Cup team.

After turning professional in June 2008, Simpson played on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour on sponsor's exemptions. He recorded two runner-up finishes on the Nationwide Tour. He then competed in the PGA Tour's qualifying school and finished T7 to earn his Tour card for 2009. He had a successful start to his rookie year with a 5th place finish at the Bob Hope Classic and a 9th place finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. He ended the season with four top 10 finishes and comfortably retained his tour card ranked 70th on the money list.

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