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Talor Gooch won LIV Golf Andalucia on Sunday for his second LIV Golf title in three visits to Valderrama and fourth overall on the Saudi-funded tour.
Steve Allan became the first wire-to-wire winner in Dick’s Sporting Goods Open history Sunday, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory.
Gotterup finished two shots clear of McIlroy and Marco Penge to earn his second PGA Tour title and earn a major championship berth.
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