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Ridley takes over as Augusta National chair

The look on this kid's face after Rory McIlroy's simple act of kindness was so cute

Rory McIlroy’s season is officially over — he’s busy resting and recovering as he prepares for a big 2018 — but this video from his closing stretch on the European Tour is just starting to make the rounds on social media. And for good reason. It’s pretty common practice for players to hand over their golf balls to members of the crowd — usually young kids — in between holes. What’s not as common is just how happy those kid was after receiving his souvenir. Total joy on his face. Just a small act of kindness, inspiring a young golf fan for life.

Montgomerie earns 2nd PGA Tour Champions victory in 5 weeks

Colin Montgomerie is feeling even more confident entering the PGA Tour Champions playoffs. Montgomerie earned his second victory in five weeks on Sunday, a three-stroke win at the SAS Championship. The victory "gives me a huge amount of confidence going into the playoffs, and I look forward to the next few weeks with added incentive now," Montgomerie said.

Tiger Woods gets doctor's clearance to resume full golf activities

Six months after fusion surgery on his lower back kept him from swinging a golf club until recently, Tiger Woods has been cleared to resume full golf activity with no restrictions. Mark Steinberg, Woods' agent, said Monday that the 14-time major champion met with the doctor who performed the surgery on April 19 for a check-up late last week. "He got a nice report and is allowed to proceed," Steinberg said.

Pat Perez wins CIMB Classic by 4 strokes

American Pat Perez won the PGA Tour's CIMB Classic, claiming a four-shot victory over compatriot Keegan Bradley on Sunday at TPC Kuala Lumpur. The 41-year-old only managed to make par on the back nine, but did enough to finish the tournament with a 24-under 264 to take home the $1.26 million prize purse and 500 FedEX Cup points. The bulky golfer admitted he never expected to reign supreme in the sweltering conditions in Kuala Lumpur.

Golf-FedEx Cup rankings

Oct 15 (Gracenote) - FedEx Cup rankings 1. (1) Brendan Steele (U.S.) 556 2. Pat Perez (U.S.) 500 3. Keegan Bradley (U.S.) 300 3. (2) Tony Finau (U.S.) 300 5. (61) Kang Sung

Willett did not want to play golf after 2016 U.S. Masters title

Ridley begins his reign as Augusta National chairman

Fred Ridley recalls soaking up the ambience of Augusta National a week before his debut in the 1976 Masters as the U.S. Amateur champion. He was alone under the massive oak tree next to the clubhouse when he turned around and realized he had company. Clifford Roberts, co-founder of the club and the first chairman of the Masters, was standing behind him. "I kind of jumped and thought, 'Oh God, what have I done?'" Ridley said. "We had a nice conversation. The interesting thing was, we were leaving and he says, 'Now young man, you're going to be playing in the Par 3 next Wednesday. You make sure you get some practice over there.' He loved the Par 3. That was my recollection of the only conversation

Qualifiers for majors, WGCs and THE PLAYERS

Who's eligible to compete in each of the majors, WGCs and at THE PLAYERS this season.

College golfer got a hole in … a red Solo cup

This college golf team practices their game even off the green. Brady Dixon lined up his shot from deep in a hallway, took a swing and it landed … right in a red Solo cup. TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer presents your Daly Click.

Geoff Shackelford talks A.W. Tillinghast course update

Geoff Shackelford hopes the restoration of Belmont Golf Course, which hosted the 1949 PGA Championship, will keep the A.W. Tillinghast design features.