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Luke Donald not yet committing to third Ryder Cup captaincy

Luke Donald has delivered and then some while serving as Team Europe's captain for each of the last two Ryder Cups. After leading Europe to a 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 win in his debut in Rome two years ago, Donald became the first captain to lead a road team to victory since 2012 with a 15-13 victory last month at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y.

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Jon Rahm decision exposes DP World Tour issue, says Dan Rapaport

Jon Rahm missed out on a fourth Open de Espana title this past week, but he still managed a top 10 finish in Madrid after shooting a final round 65. It was his first event since helping Europe win the Ryder Cup, and while he had to fight just to make the cut, he eventually finished only five shots behind Marco Penge.

Viktor Hovland News / Field Level Media / October 14

Viktor Hovland speaks on 'upsetting' neck injury at Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland found himself as the center of discussion after last month's controversial withdrawal from the Ryder Cup due to a bulging disk in his neck.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / October 14

Tiger Woods admits one big regret about his career as he faces another surgery

There is more uncertainty surrounding Tiger Woods after the 15-time major winner revealed that he had undergone back surgery over the weekend. Tiger Woods appears likely to miss the entire 2025 season.

Viktor Hovland News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Victor Hovland Reflects on Ryder Cup Disappointment After Neck Injury Sidelines Him

Viktor Hovland has revealed that it was “pretty upsetting” that he didn’t get to play at the Ryder Cup after sustaining a neck injury that forced him to withdraw from the tournament.

Golf News / HITC / October 14

Luke Donald gives his verdict on Rory McIlroy as a future Ryder Cup captain

Rory McIlroy is already one of the most experienced Ryder Cup players, and now people are starting to wonder if he might take on an even bigger role for Team Europe.

Golf News / HITC / October 14

Why Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth’s long-awaited rivalry never really happened

Rory McIlroy has spent his career going up against some of golf’s top names, but the sport never really got a true rivalry out of it. McIlroy has certainly had his share of notable matchups.

Xander Schauffele News / HITC / October 14

Xander Schauffele earns emotional Japan win as new dad after tough season

Xander Schauffele delivered a vintage performance to win the 2025 Baycurrent Classic. It was his first victory of the year and carried extra significance.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Bryson DeChambeau On Top Of His Game Despite Being On LIV

While on the Straight Facts Homie podcast, Trey Wingo and Brandel Chamblee were talking about LIV Golf and its future with its players and finances. Part

Tiger Woods News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Tiger Woods: A Medical Journey Through Triumph, Tragedy, and Unwavering Determination

Tiger Woods changed golf forever. Beyond his 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour victories, he revolutionized the way athletes prepare for the sport and inspired millions worldwide.

Xander Schauffele News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Xander Schauffele's 15-Month Fight Back to Form

Professional golf runs on momentum. One year, you're winning majors with surgical precision. The next you're rehabbing an injury, trying to find the form that used to come naturally.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / October 13

PGA Tour players reveal what they think would happen if Tiger Woods used a cart

Tiger Woods’ ongoing battle with injury took another hit on Sunday, raising fresh concerns across the golf world. Woods’ career has once again been thrown into question, after it was revealed he’s had his seventh back operation.

Justin Thomas News / HITC / October 13

Justin Thomas sends message to 20 new PGA Tour card holders after Korn Ferry Tour season ends

Justin Thomas is about to enter his 11th season on the PGA Tour, and he’s firmly established as one of its cornerstones these days. With two PGA Championship titles to his name, he hasn’t looked back since earning his tour card for the 2015 season.

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Jon Rahm News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jon Rahm taking a long break after 'winless' season

Jon Rahm said he is taking a break from competition and will return for the LIV Golf season opener in February. The 30-year-old Spaniard did not win any tournaments in 2025, although he did capture the Ryder Cup with Team Europe last month and the individual season-long championship with LIV Golf in August.

Tom Watson News / HITC / October 13

Tom Watson shares three tips for older golfers to focus on before even hitting a ball

Tom Watson, 76, and an eight-time major winner, knows a thing or two about the game, especially for those getting on in years. He was one of the sport’s dominant players through the 70s and 80s, with his success at The Open particularly standing out.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

'The Tour Is Doing Fine Without Brooks Koepka,' Says Chamblee

Earlier this year, there were many rumors about LIV Golf defections spreading around. They started coming up because several former PGA Tour stars had

Alex Cejka News / Field Level Media / October 12

Alex Cejka closes out 3-stroke victory at SAS Championship

Alex Cejka of Germany shot a 1-under-par 71 on Sunday to finish with a three-stroke win at the PGA Tour Champions' SAS Championship in Cary, N.C. On a high-scoring day at Prestonwood Country Club, Cejka managed one of the lower scores of the final round by weathering a slow start and finishing hot.

Xander Schauffele News / Field Level Media / October 12

Xander Schauffele edges Max Greyserman, wins in Japan

Xander Schauffele recorded his 10th career PGA Tour victory with a one-stroke win over Max Greyserman at the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday in Yokohama, Japan.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 12

Jeeno Thitikul wins LPGA Shanghai after 5-hole playoff

Jeeno Thitikul overcame a four-stroke deficit with five holes to play, then outlasted Minami Katsu in a five-hole playoff to win the LPGA Shanghai tournament on Sunday.

Alex Cejka News / Field Level Media / October 11

Alex Cejka fires 2nd-round 66, grabs 3-shot lead at SAS

Alex Cejka of Germany fired a 6-under 66 -- the lowest score of the second round -- on Saturday to vault atop the leaderboard by three shots at the PGA Tour Champions' SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 11

Minami Katsu maintains 2-stroke lead in Shanghai

Japan's Minami Katsu maintained a two-stroke lead at the LPGA Buick Shanghai with a 4-under-par round of 68 in the third round on Saturday. One day after setting the course record with a sizzling 61 at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club, Katsu carded six birdies and two bogeys to move to 17-under as she chases her first title on the LPGA Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 10

Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington among leaders after SAS 1st round

Two PGA Tour major winners are among a group of four players who shot a 4-under-par 68 on Friday to finish tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the PGA Tour Champions' SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.

Tommy Fleetwood News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Golf World Melts Over Tommy Fleetwood’s Son As Golfer Shares Wholesome Family Moment

Tommy Fleetwood just spent some “precious family time” with his adorable little son, Franklin. He shared a glimpse of it on social media. What caught everyone’s eye was not the golfer, but the adorable father-son moment they shared, all thanks to Franklin’s voiceover.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Brandel Chamblee Takes Jab at Phil Mickelson After His Absurd PGA Tour-LIV Golf Comparison

Ever since Phil Mickelson joined LIV Golf, he hasn’t been able to catch a break. Critics, fellow pros, and fans have all had something to say. Above all, Brandel Chamblee has never shied away from speaking his heart out about the 45x PGA Tour winner.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 10

Minami Katsu sets course record, takes 2-shot lead in Shanghai

Minami Katsu carded a course-record 11-under 61 on Friday to seize a two-stroke lead after the second round at the Buick LPGA Shanghai event. Katsu moved to 13-under after collecting 12 birdies against one bogey at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club.