Golf: Breaking Stories and all the Latest from Fox Sports

US beats Britain and Ireland 29-7 in Concession Cup
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) The United States won 13 of 18 singles points Saturday to rout Britain and Ireland 29-7 in the Concession Cup golf matches for mid-amateur, senior and super-senior players.

Japan’s Haru Nomura leads Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) Haru Nomura shot a 1-under 71 in cool and breezy conditions Saturday at Lake Merced to maintain a three-stroke lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Woody Austin, Michael Allen take Legends lead
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) Woody Austin and Michael Allen shot a 12-under 59 in better-ball play Saturday to take the second-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge.

Golf Capsules
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Ricky Barnes shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the Valero Texas Open in a bid for his first PGA Tour victory.

Ricky Barnes takes 1-stroke lead in Valero Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Ricky Barnes shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead in the Valero Texas Open in a bid for his first PGA Tour victory.

Shinkwin shoots a 62 but Lee still leads at Shenzhen event
SHENZHEN, China (AP) Callum Shinkwin of England shot a 62 to close within two strokes of Lee Soo-min, who still leads after another weather-curtailed day at the Shenzhen International.

Japan’s Haru Nomura takes 3-shot lead in Swinging Skirts
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) Haru Nomura shot a 2-under 70 in windy conditions Friday at Lake Merced to take the second-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Brendan Steele takes 3-lead in Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brendan Steele completed an 8-under 64 in the morning and shot a 70 in the second round Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Texas Open.

Brendan Steele takes 3-shot lead in Texas Open
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Brendan Steele completed an 8-under 64 in the morning and shot a 70 in the second round Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Texas Open.

Japan’s Haru Nomura take 3-shot lead in Swinging Skirts
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) Haru Nomura shot a 2-under 70 on Friday at Lake Merced to take the second-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Golf Capsules
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brendan Steele completed an 8-under 64 in the morning and shot a 70 in the second round Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Texas Open.

Inbee Park sidelined by left thumb injury
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) Inbee Park said Friday that she is taking a month off because of a thumb injury, pushing back her LPGA Hall of Fame qualification.

Langer, Lehman shoot better-ball 60 to take Legends lead
RIDGEDALE, Mo. (AP) Bernhard Langer and Tom Lehman teamed to shoot an 11-under 60 in better-ball play Friday to take the first-round lead in the Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf at Big Cedar Lodge.

Tiger Woods looked healthy crushing golf shots at a kids clinic
Tiger Woods showed up at a clinic on Thursday … and looked like the Tiger of old.

Lee takes 3-shot lead at rainy Shenzhen International
SHENZHEN, China (AP) Lee Soo-min shot a 7-under 65 Friday to take a three-stroke lead on the rain-interrupted second day of Shenzhen International.

Golf Capsules
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brendan Steele topped the Texas Open leaderboard at 8 under through 13 holes Thursday when the first round was suspended because of darkness.

So Yeon Ryu shoots 63 to take Swinging Skirts lead
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) So Yeon Ryu shot a tournament-record 9-under 63 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Steele tops Texas Open leaderboard when 1st round goes dark
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Brendan Steele topped the Texas Open leaderboard at 8 under through 13 holes Thursday when the first round was suspended because of darkness.

Four-time gold medalist rips Adam Scott for skipping Olympics
Dawn Fraser calls out the former Masters champ.

So Yeon Ryu shoots 63 to take early lead in Swinging Skirts
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) So Yeon Ryu shot a tournament-record 9-under 63 on Thursday to take the early first-round lead in the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic.

Ronda Rousey named one of world’s 100 most influential people
10 athletes made TIME’s top 100 list.

How Tiger Woods can resurrect his fading career
He’s not as far gone as people think.

Tiger Woods asked Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan how to talk to women
ESPN’s Wright Thompson shares fascinating stories about Woods.

Mailbag: Why Jordan Spieth won’t catch Jack Nicklaus’ Masters record
Questions on Spieth and the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau’s rise, Kiradech Aphibarnrat’s push-up form and much more in Shane Bacon’s latest mailbag.

Levy, Lee lead at Shenzhen when 1st-round suspended
SHENZHEN, China (AP) Alexander Levy and Lee Soo-min opened with 6-under 66s and held the first-round lead when play was suspended Thursday at the Shenzhen International.

Oosthuizen latest top golfer to pull out of Rio Olympics
Louis Oosthuizen is the latest major champion who says he won’t be taking part in golf’s return to the Olympics.

Levy leads at Shenzhen when 1st-round suspended
SHENZHEN, China (AP) Alexander Levy opened with a 6-under 66 and held the first-round lead when play was suspended Thursday at the Shenzhen International.

Top-ranked Ko looking for three-peat at Swinging Skirts
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) Lydia Ko hopes to celebrate her 19th birthday Sunday with yet another victory in the Swinging Skirts Classic.

Smylie Kaufman pranks Jordan Spieth during shirtless round of golf in Bahamas
Kaufman gives the Spieth the Jim Nantz treatment during backswing.

Golf doesn’t need the Olympics and the Olympics surely don’t need golf
Adam Scott is right: Why would anyone go to Rio for the Olympic golf tournament?

Adam Scott opts against competing at Olympics in Rio
SYDNEY (AP) Adam Scott has opted against competing at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in August.

Virginia Golfer gets engaged after winning ACC Title
There really isn’t a better way to celebrate a title win than with a marriage proposal.

Tour looking at how to distribute FedEx Cup points
The money list is getting plenty of attention at PGA Tour headquarters this year.

Watch Rickie Fowler hit the island green at TPC Sawgrass while blindfolded
Fowler makes this look easy.

Bubba Watson donned a cape for amazing opening ceremony in China
The European Tour is stopping in Shenzen this weekend.

Need help with game? Nicklaus mentors the next generation
Justin Thomas could sense his expectations getting higher and his game going nowhere.

Rickie Fowler shotgunned a beer at a country music concert instead of going to Coachella
This looks like a whole lot of fun.

Foursome sets Guinness World Record by playing par-five in less than 35 seconds
One usually doesn’t associate speed and golf.

Bubba Watson admits fan’s epic Masters burn was pretty good
Watson reflects on his disappointing weekend at Augusta National.

Branden Grace seeking bigger things after RBC Heritage title
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Branden Grace could not wait to win on the PGA Tour. And now he’s looking for more – much more.

Austin shoots 64, beats Short in playoff to win Mitsubishi
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) Woody Austin tied the tournament record with an 8-under 64 and beat Wes Short Jr. with a par on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff Sunday in the PGA Tour Champions’ Mitsubishi Electric Classic.

Golf Capsules
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) Branden Grace shot a 5-under 66 to overtake Luke Donald and win the RBC Heritage on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title and 11th worldwide victory.