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Justin Thomas (back) eyes potential return on Florida swing

World No. 9 Justin Thomas said he's progressing well in his recovery from back surgery and is eyeing a return during the PGA Tour's Florida swing. Thomas has been sidelined since undergoing a microdiscectomy in mid-November.

Golf News / HITC / January 23

Dustin Johnson gives honest response to Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Golf for PGA Tour

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka were among the first big names to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022. While Johnson has embraced his new life with LIV, Koepka wasn’t as settled.

Patrick Reed News / HITC / January 23

What Patrick Reed says players are noticing about the Dubai golf course

Patrick Reed is enjoying a fantastic run at the Dubai Desert Classic this week. Reed has opened up a two-shot lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after carding rounds of 69 and 66.

Golf News / HITC / January 23

Dustin Johnson addresses Bryson DeChambeau’s chances of rejoining the PGA Tour

Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau were among the most high-profile names to make the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf back in 2022. While DeChambeau

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 23

Scottie Scheffler offers frank take on his game following opening-round 63 at La Quinta

Scottie Scheffler kicked off the 2026 PGA Tour season in style, carding a nine-under-par 63 in the opening round of the American Express. After missing out on victory at last year’s event by just one shot to Patrick Cantlay, Scheffler will be eager to make amends this time around.

Jon Rahm News / HITC / January 23

Jon Rahm given ridiculous LIV Golf award despite not winning all season

2026 was a strange season for Jon Rahm. Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf individual title and an away Ryder Cup team with Team Europe, but he can’t have been satisfied with the way that he accomplished this.

Min Woo Lee News / HITC / January 23

Min Woo Lee has one wish for Brian Rolapp after reported changes to PGA Tour schedule

2026 is likely to be the last year of the PGA Tour as we know it. Harris English recently revealed that CEO Brian Rolapp and the PGA Tour were planning drastic changes to the season schedule.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 22

Stephen Ames kicks off season with 64 at Mitsubishi Electric

Stephen Ames of Canada made the most of his first round of the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season, turning in an 8-under-par 64 for a one-stroke lead at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai on Thursday in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Golf News / ESPN / January 22

Thomas (back) targeting return on Florida swing

In a social media post Thursday, Justin Thomas updated his recovery from November back surgery, noting that it's gone "real well" and he's now "hitting wedges/short irons."

Scottie Scheffler News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Scheffler Opens 2026 Campaign with Statement Round at American Express

The world’s best golfer made his season debut Thursday, and Scottie Scheffler reminded everyone why he’s collected four straight PGA Tour Player of the Year awards.

Vijay Singh News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Vijay Singh Returns With Gas Left In Tank

One thing fascinating about the sport of golf, is despite the various possible injuries or the mental and physical time clock of a career, your journey is often written under your own terms.

Min Woo Lee News / Field Level Media / January 22

Min Woo Lee, Pierceson Coody lead The American Express

Min Woo Lee of Australia and Pierceson Coody share the first-round lead and Scottie Scheffler is one off the pace at The American Express after Thursday's action in La Quinta, Calif.

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Francesco Molinari News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Molinari Turns Back the Clock with Brilliant 65 in Dubai

Francesco Molinari looked every bit the major champion on Thursday, firing a stunning seven-under 65 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.

Golf News / HITC / January 22

Rex Hoggard names four players who still move the needle in today’s game

Right now, professional golf finds itself split in two, and that divide began when LIV Golf started pulling big names away from the PGA Tour. LIV launched in 2022, and it didn’t take long for players like Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to make the switch.

Tiger Woods News / The Spun / January 22

Tiger Woods Might Be Hinting At Future With New Sponsorship

Tiger Woods might be returning to the spotlight sooner than fans think. Woods, 50, hasn't competed in a major tournament since Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in 2024.

Golf News / HITC / January 22

Chamblee delivers blunt response to McIlroy’s Ryder Cup comments on Rahm and Hatton

Rory McIlroy has challenged his Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, and it has not gone unnoticed. And Chamblee has now responded to what the Northern Irishman had to say about the two LIV Golf players.

Golf News / Men's Journal / January 22

Scottie Scheffler Reacts to Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour Return

Brooks Koepka is coming back to the PGA Tour, and Scottie Scheffler is fully supportive of the move. Earlier this month, Koepka announced he would be returning to the PGA Tour following nearly four years on the LIV Golf series.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 22

Golf power rankings for the 2026 season: Scottie Scheffler on top

Now that football is winding down, it's almost time to shift our attention to golf season. With the PGA Tour getting underway and LIV Golf set to begin its fifth season on Feb 4, let's power rank the top 10 golfers in the world from both tours.

Power ranking top 10 golfers at The American Express

NCAA champ Michael La Sasso joins LIV, forfeits Masters invite

Rory McIlroy urges Ryder Cup teammates to pay hefty fines

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Golf News / HITC / January 22

How Scottie Scheffler might respond to Rory McIlroy’s more events remarks

Rory McIlroy shares his thoughts on potential PGA Tour changes The PGA Tour is heading for some big changes, and it’s now Brian Rolapp’s job to help guide the way forward.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Rory McIlroy Sends Clear Ryder Cup Message to Rahm and Hatton

Rory McIlroy has made it clear that he believes representing Europe in the Ryder Cup should come with responsibility, sacrifice, and full commitment. His recent comments regarding Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton underline a growing tension within European golf as the sport continues to adjust to the impact of LIV Golf.

Sepp Straka News / Field Level Media / January 21

Defending champ Sepp Straka feeling heat of competition at The American Express

As the defending champion of The American Express, Sepp Straka may be the one the others are all looking to beat, but the Austrian says he feels the intensity of the competition coming out to kick off the 2026 PGA Tour schedule on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 21

Power ranking top 10 golfers at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler returns to the PGA Tour this week to make his 2026 debut at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. We all know he's on top of the power rankings this week, but what about the rest of the top 10?

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 21

Harold Varner III officially joins Smash GC

Harold Varner III has been added to the Smash GC official roster for the 2026 season in the LIV Golf League following Brooks Koepka's departure to the PGA Tour.