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Golf Glance: LPGA Tour takes center stage in Malaysia

With the LPGA the only major golf tour in action this week, all eyes will be focused on Malaysia, where the race is on for critical points to qualify for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.

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Max Homa Seen With Limp In Utah

Although not a part of the PGA Tour regular season, the Bank of Utah Championship saw quite a bit. The star rookie of 2025, Aldrich Potgieter, had to

Dustin Johnson News / Field Level Media / October 27

Report: Dustin Johnson agrees to new deal with LIV Golf

Dustin Johnson is among the early signings for LIV Golf who have reportedly agreed to second contracts with the Saudi-backed league. Johnson originally signed with LIV Golf in June 2022 for a contract that is believed to be in excess of $100 million.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / October 27

Michael Brennan surpasses Rory McIlroy’s impressive mark with first PGA Tour triumph

Michael Brennan never looked out of place as he closed out his first PGA Tour win at the Bank of Utah Championship, handling the final round with real composure.

Dustin Johnson News / Golficity / October 27

Dustin Johnson Makes Move on LIV Golf Future Following Intense Speculation

Dustin Johnson has made his move regarding his future with LIV Golf following intense speculation regarding his future. DJ left the PGA TOUR in 2022 and

Max Homa News / HITC / October 27

Max Homa ends 2025 season and weighs in on whether he sees it as a ‘failure’

Max Homa wrapped up a tough season with a top-10 finish at the Bank of Utah Championship, finding some positivity in what has been a challenging stretch of form.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / October 27

PGA newcomer with no Tour win could become Scottie Scheffler’s top rival in the decade

Scottie Scheffler might have a surprising new rival emerging on the PGA Tour next season, and it is not one of the usual suspects. Scheffler dominated the 2025 season, picking up six wins, including two majors, and drawing comparisons to some of the game’s greats.

Golf News / ESPN / October 26

Red-hot Brennan wins in Utah for first tour title

Michael Brennan was just as dominant at Black Desert as he was on the PGA Tour Americas. He closed with a 5-under 66 to go from a sponsor exemption to a PGA Tour winner Sunday with his four-shot victory in the Bank of Utah Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 26

Michael Brennan wins Bank of Utah title to gain tour card

Michael Brennan wrapped up an unforgettable week with a 5-under-par 66 on Sunday to seal his runaway win at the Bank of Utah Championship in Ivins, Utah.

Thai amateur rallies for win, secures Masters, Open Championship spots

Steven Alker goes wire to wire at Simmons Bank, seizes Schwab Cup lead

Australia wins LPGA International Crown

Dustin Johnson signs new LIV deal, ending rumors of PGA return

Will Zalatoris says the 'nightmare' of his back pain finally gone

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 26

Thai amateur rallies for win, secures Masters, Open Championship spots

Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee turned a six-shot deficit into the biggest win of his life, shooting a 4-under-par 68 and outlasting 16-year-old Taisei Nagasaki of Japan on the third extra hole to capture the Asia-Pacific Amateur on Sunday in Dubai.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 26

Steven Alker goes wire to wire at Simmons Bank, seizes Schwab Cup lead

Steven Alker of New Zealand posted a 3-under-par 69 as he cruised to a seven-shot victory at the Simmons Bank Championship on Sunday in Little Rock, Ark.

Dustin Johnson News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

Dustin Johnson Signs New LIV Deal — Ending Rumors of PGA Return

Dustin Johnson has signed a new LIV Golf deal, ending months of speculation that he could be returning to the PGA Tour. The two-time major champion was one of the earliest stars to join the breakaway circuit in 2022, and he has now reportedly agreed to extend his contract with LIV Golf in a deal believed to be worth more than $100 million.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 26

Fifa Laopakdee rallies from six shots down to clinch Masters, Open Championship spots at Asia-Pacific Amateur

It took three playoff holes, but Laopakdee became the first Thai to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship

Golf News / HITC / October 26

Trey Wingo says Shane Lowry made Ryder Cup remark no American would ever dare repeat

Europe successfully retained the Ryder Cup last month at Bethpage Black, with Shane Lowry securing the win by sinking a six-foot birdie putt on his final hole against Russell Henley.

Golf News / ESPN / October 26

Thai amateur secures spots in Masters, Open

Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee rallied from a six-shot deficit with a 4-under 68 and beat 16-year-old Taisei Nagasaki of Japan on the third playoff to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur, sending him to the Masters and Open next year.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 26

Australia jolts U.S., wins LPGA's International Crown

Minjee Lee and Hannah Green recorded 2 and 1 wins in each of their singles matches in the final on Sunday, helping Australia defeat the United States to capture the LPGA's International Crown tournament in Goyang-si, South Korea.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / October 25

Michael Brennan maintains lead at Utah

Michael Brennan, who led the field when play was suspended Friday evening due to darkness, maintained his edge on Saturday, shooting a 7-under-par 64 to open up a two-stroke lead on the field at the Bank of Utah Championship in Ivins, Utah.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 25

Steven Alker maintains 5-stroke lead entering final round of Simmons Bank

Steven Alker maintained his sizable lead in the second round of the Simmons Bank Championship Saturday in Little Rock, Ark. by going bogey-free for the second straight day.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 25

Aldrich Potgieter explains Utah withdrawal amid LIV Golf rumors

Aldrich Potgieter said he withdrew from the Bank of Utah Championship due to illness, at least temporarily quelling rumors that the young South African is contemplating a move to LIV Golf.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 25

World team punches ticket to International Crown semifinals

Canada's Brooke Henderson and Wei-Ling Hsu of Taiwan recorded a 4 and 3 win over Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom and Ingrid Lindblad on Saturday to qualify the World team for the International Crown semifinals in Goyang-si, South Korea.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 24

Steven Alker pours in 11 birdies for big Simmons Bank lead

Steven Alker ripped off six straight birdies to finish his first round with a bang and take a five-shot lead at the Simmons Bank Championship on Friday in Little Rock, Ark.

Patrick Reed News / Last Word On Sports / October 24

'My Kids Have Been Bullied': Patrick Reed Opens Up About the Human Cost of Golf’s Media Scrutiny

Patrick Reed has opened up about the emotional toll that bullying and allegations of cheating have had on him over the years. The 35-year-old blames his false “bad-boy” reputation in golf for causing his kids’ bullying at school and his family’s suffering.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 22

Report: LIV Golf adds requirement for new signings

Players who sign with LIV Golf beginning in 2026 will have increased responsibilities beyond the league's 14 annual events. Newly contracted players will also be expected to play a minimum of two International Series events on the Asian Tour, according to a report by Flushing It.

Keegan Bradley News / Yardbarker / October 21

Keegan Bradley still hasn't forgiven himself for Ryder Cup failure

It's been nearly a month since Team Europe embarrassed Team USA with a 15-13 win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but American captain Keegan Bradley can't stop thinking about how he let his country down.

Jack Nicklaus wins $50M lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies

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NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 15

NASCAR leadership execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Text messages between NASCAR leadership revealed execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Bombshell text messages were revealed on Wednesday by 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports in a court filing in the teams' antitrust case against NASCAR.

NASCAR team surprisingly parts ways with driver late in 2025 season

Cup Series crew chief critical of lead-up to bizarre incident at Las Vegas

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Potential replacements for Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports

Rinus VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 IndyCar campaign