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1. Best and worst from the majors: From Schauffele’s second major to Rory’s disappointment

   Xander Schauffele clinched an American sweep of all four majors for first time since 1982 to highlight an impressive year for U.S. golfers.

2. Schauffele's Open win praised by Phil Mickelson and more

   Mickelson led the golf community in applauding Xander Schauffele's Open Championship victory.

3. Coughlin keeps CPKC lead; Henderson falls 7 back

   In chilly and windy conditions, Lauren Coughlin shot a 70 on Friday for a one-shot lead at the CPKC Women's Open, while Brooke Henderson fell seven strokes back.

4. Pendrith fights wind, takes 2-shot lead at 3M Open

   Playing in windier afternoon conditions, Taylor Pendrith shot a 7-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Matt NeSmith at the 3M Open.

5. Choi takes Senior British lead after another 69

   K.J. Choi of South Korea has a two-shot lead of the Senior British Open after carding a 3-under 69 in the second round Friday.

6. Rahm cards 8 birdies, takes 2-shot LIV UK lead

   Jon Rahm rode eight birdies to the top of the leaderboard at 8 under at LIV United Kingdom on Friday, surging to the front of the pack after Bubba Watson tumbled through consecutive par-4s in 12 shots.

7. Coughlin up early at LPGA's CPKC Women's Open

   Lauren Coughlin shot a 4-under 68 in chilly and windy conditions to take the first-round lead in the CPKC Women's Open, where Jennifer Kupcho, Ariya Jutanugarn, Minjee Lee and Hannah Green were a shot back.

8. Bridgeman up 1 at 3M Open after late birdie run

   Jacob Bridgeman shot an 8-under 63 after he birdied five of his last seven holes for a one-stroke lead at the 3M Open.

9. Ames carries first-round lead at Senior Open

   Stephen Ames shot a 4-under 68 to take the first-round lead at the Senior British Open at Carnoustie.

10. ESPN's top athletes of 21st Century: Top 100, future top athletes, sport-specific rankings

    We ranked the defining athletes of the 2000s. Find all of our sport-specific lists here.