Mike Purkey

Mike Purkey

Purkey has been writing about all things golf for more than 30 years, working at the highest level at publications such as Golf Magazine and Global Golf Post. He is an avid golfer, with a handicap too low for his ability. Purkey lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Finau Shoots 62, Tied With McIlroy After Three Rounds at RBC Canadian Open
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Finau Shoots 62, Tied With McIlroy After Three Rounds at RBC Canadian Open

Justin Thomas, who shot 63 on Saturday, is two shots back of the leaders, who stand at 11-under par

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Ping PLD Anser Patent 55 Available in Stainless Steel on June 13
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Ping PLD Anser Patent 55 Available in Stainless Steel on June 13

The first model in aluminum bronze, offered in March, sold out of all 55 putters less than three minutes

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Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas Have Their Eyes on Two Prizes
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Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas Have Their Eyes on Two Prizes

Spieth, Thomas are favorites for next week's PGA Championship and in contention Sunday to win AT&T Byron Nelson.

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Justin Thomas Has a Major(s) Problem, While Golf's Younger Stars are Shining
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Justin Thomas Has a Major(s) Problem, While Golf's Younger Stars are Shining

The world No. 8 hasn't won in more than a year and his first major was nearly five years ago. With the PGA in two weeks, can Justin Thomas get back in the conversation?

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Cantlay, Schauffele Expand Lead to Five at Zurich Classic
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Cantlay, Schauffele Expand Lead to Five at Zurich Classic

The top team shoots 12-under 60 in best-ball in third round at TPC Louisiana to set tournament's 54-hole record at 29-under par.

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Tiger Woods Turns in Second-Round 74, Moving Onto Weekend at Masters
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Tiger Woods Turns in Second-Round 74, Moving Onto Weekend at Masters

The five-time champion at Augusta National had a slow start but a better second nine while still showing signs of physical struggle.

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Watch: Stewart Cink Aces Par-3 16th Hole at Augusta, Celebrates With Son/Caddie
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Watch: Stewart Cink Aces Par-3 16th Hole at Augusta, Celebrates With Son/Caddie

Cink's second career ace on 16 was the first ace of this year's Masters Tournament.

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Tiger Woods' First Hole on Friday: Big Crowd, Navy Sweater, White Shoes, Bogey
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Tiger Woods' First Hole on Friday: Big Crowd, Navy Sweater, White Shoes, Bogey

The five-time Masters champion drew massive attention again from the patrons.

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Nelly Korda Announces That She Had Surgery for Blood Clot
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Nelly Korda Announces That She Had Surgery for Blood Clot

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Titleist's SM9 Low Bounce K Grind Appeals to Varied Audience
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Titleist's SM9 Low Bounce K Grind Appeals to Varied Audience

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Tiger Woods Shoots 71 at Masters in First Competitive Round in 508 Days
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Tiger Woods Shoots 71 at Masters in First Competitive Round in 508 Days

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Tiger Woods Surprises in Wearing FootJoy Shoes at Augusta National
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Tiger Woods Surprises in Wearing FootJoy Shoes at Augusta National

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