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Let's Fix The FedEx Cup Playoffs
If the PGA Tour really wants its post-season to really stand out, then it must return to the drawing board and create a format that captures fans' attention and interest.
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If the PGA Tour really wants its post-season to really stand out, then it must return to the drawing board and create a format that captures fans' attention and interest.
Jeff Quinney is playing for his tour card and needs a good result at the Wyndham Championship.
Padraig Harrington listened to his wife and decided to make a run at the $10 million FedEx Cup title, but first he needs a good result at the Wyndham in order to play for the FedEx Cup title.
In this week's Golf World magazine, former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy goes all Standard & Poors on the PGA Championship, downgrading its major status from AAA to A+.
Rory McIlroy has struggled on the European Tour since winning the U.S. Open, but he is now returning to the United States and looks to make a run at the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA Championship.
After being disqualified at the RBC Canadian Open, and recovering from injury, Anthony Kim is finally starting to play the way he knew he always could.
If Webb Simspon wins The Greenbrier Classic, it would check off a lot goals on his professional golfer list.
Stuart Appleby returns to the site of his last win on the PGA Tour in hopes of resurrecting a dismal 2011 season.
Russ Cochran played like Tom Watson to win The Senior Open Championship on Sunday at Walton Health.
Bubba Watson has to overcome an 11-shot deficit for a chance to win the Nordea Masters in Sweden.
Tom Watson rebounded from a 3-over 75 in the first round with a 4-under 68, to put himself in contention at The Senior Open Championship at Walton Heath, south of London.
Ernie Els has struggled lately and attributes those struggles to his putting game. For the RBC Canadian Open, Els is going with the long putter.
Although Phil Mickelson did not win The Open Championship, his game has finally come back and is now in a position to win some tournaments or even a major or two.
Rickie Fowler is 3 shots back from the leader at The Open Championship, but what type of player will we see in the final round?
Former PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Rickie Fowler is showing off his golf game and not just his fashionable wardrobe at the AT&T National this year.
After a dismal 2010, Sergio Garcia is playing much better this year. He entered the final round of the International Open 4 strokes back and made a strong push to overtake the field.
The Travelers Championship is led by American amateur Patrick Cantlay. Several American amateur golfers are proving they have what it takes to compete in the PGA in the coming years.
U.S. Open courses are generally thought to be too hard, particularly ones close to the coast. Players are forced to make choices and then execute them.
Justin Rose enters this week's Memorial Tournament as the reigning champion. But he's also hoping to rekindle the form he lost after winning the AT&T National almost a year ago.
Golf is accepted as the perennial gentleman's game. The PGA of America was born on April 10, 1916. That day in New York, 35 golfers, encouraged by department store manager Rodman Wanamaker, signed the constitution and by-laws of the newly formed golfing organization.
Get serious money back from the government for installing a battery backup system in your home.
Feel free to swim, bathe or sweat your heart out when wearing one of these trackers – they can take it!
Outdoor grilling season is still in full swing. Check out the top propane grills of 2024 to keep the flavor going all year long.
A sanitary sewer backup caused the city to shut down the Main Beach and 50th Street Beach. The backup has been stopped and cleaned up, the city said.
Hinge and Bumble are two of the most popular dating apps of 2024. We compare the two to see which is better.
A sanitary sewer backup caused the city to shut down the Main Beach and 50th Street Beach. The backup has been stopped and cleaned up, the city said.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is featuring a Hmong herbal garden in its "Seeds of Knowledge and Healing" exhibit.
It was a frantic few hours for two north metro mothers after a driver mistakenly picked up the wrong child and dropped him off at the wrong home.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The motorcyclists need to stay under 25 miles per hour and not exceed 15 miles per hour faster than the car next to them.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
A family farm near Hampton has a rich history that dates back to the prohibition.
A 23-year-old inmate at the Hubbard County Jail now faces additional charges of assault for stabbing a corrections officer.
Wisconsin election officials have decided to allow the Green Party's presidential candidate to remain on the battleground state's ballot.
A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry.
According to the initial investigation, a minivan had been passing other northbound vehicles in the wrong lane of traffic when it struck a southbound sedan towing a motorcycle trailer.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin voters have decided against two constitutional amendments passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature that would have taken power away from the governor.
In Brooklyn Park, a grassroots effort by community members is helping relieve that financial strain off parents while providing a little fun for kids.
When a sudden stroke changed a Roseville family's life, Minnesota moms came to the rescue.
The Gus Macker Tournament, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that travels across the country is back in Minnesota for the first time since 2019.
Veteran's Farming Initiative is a nonprofit that helps veterans and their families heal and learn through specialized farming programs.
Michael McDowell is training Uncle Sammy's nieces and nephews to keep the eatery open.
In just a few hours, the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. The Windy City is buzzing.
The four-day event will culminate with Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz formally accepting the Democratic nominations for president and vice president later this week.
Three presidents, leaders in Congress and other prominent members of the party are expected to address the Democratic National Convention.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The Lowry Apartments in St. Paul is going into foreclosure, and the residents say they're in shock.
For parents, inflation and rising costs continue to impact purchasing decisions. Minnesotans are doing their best to save money while still letting their kids get some of their wants.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
Data from GasBuddy shows prices in Minnesota seem to have settled in around $3.30 to $3.37.
On Feb. 10, 2023, charging documents say someone reported finding what they thought might be a small "cherry bomb" near an elementary school in Hastings.
A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting in St. Paul's North End neighborhood Sunday morning, police said.
A St. Paul woman faces murder and assault charges in connection with a hit-and-run in Maplewood that left one woman dead and another injured.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said there were five minors in a stolen Kia. Four of them were shot — two boys and two girls between 11 and 14 years old.
When Bart and Krista Halderson suddenly disappeared in July 2021, their son, Chandler, alerted police. A search of a popular social media app helped lead investigators to a gruesome discovery.
It's a story with a very unexpected ending, between a guitar player and a clarinet player who are hard of hearing. A medical device brought the two musical strangers into harmony in more ways than one.
A St. Charles teenager says he's lucky to be alive after a sudden illness required a heart transplant.
Ticks can spread illnesses like Lyme disease — but there's one species that, when it bites you, could cause a potentially life-threatening allergy, and its numbers are growing in the state.
Iowa abortion providers are opting to dismiss their lawsuit against the state since the Iowa Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law to be enforced.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
This weekend is expected to be one of the biggest music weekends in years for Minneapolis.
Texas country music singer Creed Fisher underwent multiple surgeries after his representatives say he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle crash on Saturday night near St. Cloud.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.
Josh Jung's infield single and a throwing error gave the Texas Rangers a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon after the defending World Series champions trailed 4-0 going to the seventh.
Dr. Andi Murez is proof you can pursue multiple passions. On Monday, she begins her residency in psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, just weeks after competing in the Olympics with the Israeli swim team.
The Minnesota Vikings have added a big name to their secondary.
Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-2.
Napheesa Collier scored 30 points to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-83 victory over the Washington Mystics on Saturday.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set.
The race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is set. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab will face three-term Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy looks at the race in what is considered a true swing district.
The August primaries have set the stage for the main November event in both Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about the win in the U.S. Republican Senate primary of Royce White and the down ballot implications.
The August primaries are in the books in both Minnesota and Wisconsin, setting the table for the main November elections in both states. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Republican analyst and former state Senator Michelle Benson and Democratic analyst Abou Amara about Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race that will now pit Republican Businessman Eric Hovde against two term incumbent Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin.
There are a few ghost towns in our state, but how about a ghost harbor? In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks at the rise and fall of Taconite Harbor in Cook County.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen travels to Fillmore County to show us how Mystery Cave got its name.
Summer is roller coaster season in Minnesota. And there's one up north that provides a different kind of experience. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how pure gravity fuels the Timber Twister.
Instead of watching old, classic cars leave the state, a museum in Wright County is trying to keep them around at the Veit Museum near Buffalo.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The first known radio jingle debuted on WCCO Radio in 1926, advertising General Mills' Wheaties cereal.
If you visit one of Minnesota's many trail systems, it's almost expected to see someone not just riding a bike, but an electric one.
The seasonal display at Michaels would have you thinking it's a crisp fall day in early October, but we haven't even snagged a Pronto Pup at the Minnesota State Fair yet.
At first glance, it looks like a pretty purple flower. The creeping bellflower been popping up all over gardens, yards, and alleys this summer.
It's not a new concept by any means. Color analysis has been around for decades and was wildly popular in the 1980s with the release of Carole Jackson's "Color Me Beautiful."
The northern lights dazzled Minnesotans overnight, and some WCCO viewers shared their best pictures.
The Minnesota State Fair has announced its new offerings for 2024, and they include plenty of fried foods, plenty of dairy, and plenty of sweet corn. See the full roster of new items here.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
It'll be a mostly quiet and dry week, with one shot at rain later in the week and a warm-up coming this weekend.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Aside from some haze, Monday should be a very pleasant day.
Expect sunshine and highs in the lower 80s on Monday.
The work week will kick off with a pleasant August day in the Twin Cities.
It'll be a mostly quiet and dry week, with one shot at rain later in the week and a warm-up coming this weekend.
There's a new installment at the state's largest youth homeless shelter and those behind it say it will change lives.
In just a few hours, the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. The Windy City is buzzing.
For the second time this year, Crystal police shut down a popular park over concerns about controlling a large group of kids.
WCCO's Caroline Cummings has what to expect for the DNC as it kicks off in Chicago on Monday.