ROUNDUP: Ilardi’s 2-under leads Ripon golf past Escalon

ROUNDUP: Ilardi’s 2-under leads Ripon golf past Escalon

Ripon’s girls golf team handily defeated Escalon 139-167 despite less-than-ideal conditions at Escalon Golf Course on Thursday. Gabbi Ilardi led all players with a 2-under 30 in the Valley Foothill League North Division dual match. “The conditions were tough today,” Ripon coach Eric Dambrosio said. “The greens were slower than …

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At the BMW Championship, Sam Burns Is Steady Once Again

At the BMW Championship, Sam Burns Is Steady Once Again

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Sam Burns, who won his first PGA Tour event in May, made two birdies in his first four holes during the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday. It was a good start for Burns, a lesser-known tour pro competing alongside the galaxy of top …

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Tony Finau’s Perseverance a Lesson in Overcoming Setbacks

Tony Finau’s Perseverance a Lesson in Overcoming Setbacks

Rory McIlroy, who has won every golf major except the Masters, wondered Wednesday if the post-round interview might be easier if golfers had a cooling-off period, which is common in other sports.Asked if he agreed, Spieth laughed and said he would be no less distraught.“For me, it lasts hours to …

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