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Live notes: First round of the BMW Championship

The BMW Championship is the third stage of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, and PGATOUR.COM’s crew is on the scene in St. Louis. We’ll provide continuous coverage of each round, so check back often for live notes.

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Harig: Players hearken back to attacks of 9/11

The PGA Tour returns to St. Louis this week for the first time since 2001. While many players are focused on the FedEx Cup playoffs, it’s nearly impossible for them to forget the last time they were in the Gateway City, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.

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First round of BMW Championship a washout

The first round of the BMW Championship has been washed out by steady rain that has deluged Bellerive Country Club, adding to …

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Sorenstam ready to tee off in Europe for final time

Annika Sorenstam will play her last tournament in Europe this weekend at the Nykredit Masters.

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Groups we’re watching: BMW Championship, Rd. 1

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Harrington named European Tour Golfer of the Month

Padraig Harrington has been named The European Tour Golfer of the Month for August in recognition of his stunning victory at the PGA Championship, the Irishman’s second successive major championship victory and the third of his career.

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Garcia, Weir have their work cut out in order to catch Singh

Players still standing after two weeks of the FedExCup playoffs face a tall order trying to take down the Big Fijian.

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Sponsor asks LPGA to rethink English requirement

LPGA tournament sponsor State Farm Insurance is urging the women’s golf organization to reconsider its recent policy that will …

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Critics should take a mulligan in assessing LPGA policy

A tempest in a tee box flared this past week over the news that the LPGA Tour was requiring all of its international players, …

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Jimenez defends Poulter’s Ryder Cup selection

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez has no complaints with Ian Poulter’s selection for the Ryder Cup team.

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For some players, Bellerive CC a reminder of 9/11

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Padraig Harrington cleaned out his locker at the TPC Boston, signed a stack of flags from the British Open and PGA Championship, then headed to St. Louis to play on a course that brought mixed emotions.

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Critics need mulligan on LPGA policy

A tempest in a tee box flared this past week over the news that the LPGA Tour was requiring all of its international players, …

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In detail: FedExCup points leader Vijay Singh

Vijay Singh has played in 21 events this season, finishing first three times with eight top 10s and 13 top 25s. All three of Singh’s wins have come in his last six events played, while three of his five total missed cuts have taken place over the same span of time.

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What they said: Padraig Harrington

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Finchem talks FedExCup changes, says it’s not a wrap

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — When PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem first chatted with his No. 1 player about the concept behind the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup several years ago, Tiger Woods wasted little time getting to the point.

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What they said: Tim Finchem

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Inside the course: Willow Creek Country Club

The Nationwide Tour heads to Sandy, Utah for the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank. Here’s all you need to know about the course:

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What they said: Sergio Garcia

• MORE INTERVIEWS: BMW Championship transcript archive

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What they said: Martin Laird

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What they said: Vijay Singh

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What they said: Steve Stricker

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Former U.S. Open champ Tommy Bolt dies at 92

Tommy Bolt, the 1958 U.S. Open champion who had one of golf’s sweetest swings and most explosive tempers, has died. He was 92.

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What they said: Mike Weir

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Adelson: New English rule creates a culture clash

If LPGA Tour Commissioner Carolyn Bivens understood the culture of the South Korean players, she would have known that asking them to learn conversational English was something way outside the norm, writes ESPN The Magazine’s Eric Adelson.

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Who to watch: BMW Championship

At the top of the standings, Vijay Singh, Sergio Garcia and Mike Weir are clearly the players to watch. But there are some interesting stories to look out for further down the list as well.

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