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Donald wins at Wentworth to regain No. 1 ranking

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Luke Donald replaced Rory McIlroy at No. 1 in the rankings for the third time in 10 weeks, successfully defending his title in the BMW PGA Championship. It also lifted his hopes of finally capturing a major at the U.S. Open next month.
Els apologizes for expletive-laced outburst

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Ernie Els has apologized for his expletive-laced outburst about the condition of the greens at Wentworth at the BMW PGA Championship.
Johnson overcomes Dufner to win at Colonial

FORT WORTH, Texas — Zach Johnson won the Colonial for his first victory since also winning at Hogan's Alley two years ago, pulling ahead Sunday when Jason Dufner finally faltered.
England's Chapman wins Senior PGA by 2 strokes

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Roger Chapman won the Senior PGA Championship, holding on for a two-stroke victory after leading comfortably throughout the final round Sunday.
Irwin, 66, shoots his age, trails by 2

Hale Irwin shot his age – and was so frustrated afterward he might switch putters before playing again.
Els slams Wentworth, officials for state of greens

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Ernie Els has launched an expletive-laced attack on European Tour officials and greenkeepers at the BMW PGA Championship for failing to water the putting surfaces enough for the third round at Wentworth.
Donald leads at Wentworth, closes in on No. 1 spot

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Luke Donald put himself in position to regain the world's No. 1 ranking, shooting a 3-under 69 to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the BMW PGA Championship on Saturday.
Chapman takes 5-stroke lead at Senior PGA

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Roger Chapman shot a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Senior PGA Championship.
Dufner has 1-stroke lead over Johnson at Colonial

FORT WORTH, Texas — Jason Dufner matched playing partner Zach Johnson's birdie putt on the 17th hole Saturday, then overcame a wayward final tee shot to save par and keep the lead at the Colonial.
Alabama wins 1st title, Jao-Javanil top individual

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Alabama won its first women's golf title Friday, holding off two-time champ Southern California by a stroke on the 72nd hole in the NCAA Division I championship.