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Bubba Watson's season ending prematurely due to finger surgery

Bubba Watson will be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery, but he expects to be healthy in time for the start of LIV's next season in February.

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Bryson DeChambeau Just Ignited His Rivalry with Rory McIlroy

Bryson DeChambeau has undoubtedly rolled with the punches as his biggest rival has surfaced as one of the biggest names in golf: Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau has been at odds with McIlroy for over a year, as Father’s Day 2024 revealed he could outlast the Northern Irishman at the Majors, as he edged him out for the U.S.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Dog Steals Spotlight as Lowry Leads; McIlroy Stays Driver-Free

Shane Lowry hit five straight birdies on the back nine before firing an opening eight-under 64 to give him a one-shot lead over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship.

Tiger Woods News / Field Level Media / October 16

Tiger Woods vows to TGL team: 'I’ll be there for every match'

Tiger Woods isn't committing to a return to competitive golf, but that doesn't mean he won't be involved in the sport. Woods had been expected to make his presence known in the tech-infused TGL indoor golf league on Jan.

Internal Messages Reveal NASCAR’s Fear of LIV Golf-Style Breakaway

The antitrust lawsuit saga between NASCAR and 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports took an interesting twist on Wednesday when the teams filed previously unseen text messages from 2022 between NASCAR's President Steve O'Donnell (then COO) and Chief Racing Development Officer Ben Kennedy in court.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 16

2025 India Championship: Shane Lowry leads as Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy get off to good starts at Delhi GC

The big names looked the part on Thursday in India

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 16

Caitlin Clark 'honored' to return to The Annika pro-am

Caitlin Clark fever will return to the LPGA Tour next month when the WNBA superstar makes another appearance at The Annika pro-am in Belleair, Fla. Thousands of fans lined the fairways last year to watch the Indiana Fever guard compete in the event.

Indiana Fever News / ESPN / October 16

Fever's Clark to play in LPGA's The Annika pro-am

Caitlin Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.

Golf News / HITC / October 16

Brandt Snedeker makes bold prediction for Patrick Cantlay after impressive showing at Bethpage Black

Patrick Cantlay had a disappointing week at Bethpage Black, unable to replicate his strong record from past Ryder Cups. He arrived with a 5-2-1 record, but left New York 1-3-1 after dropping three matches.

Young Kim News / Field Level Media / October 16

Sei Young Kim ties tourney record at BMW Ladies Championship

Sei Young Kim matched the tournament record with a 10-under opening round at the BMW Ladies Championship on Thursday in Haenam, South Korea. The Korean star carded eight birdies and an eagle, hit 12 of 14 fairways and stuck 17 of 18 greens in regulation to finish with a 62 at Pine Beach Golf Links.

Rickie Fowler News / HITC / October 16

PGA Tour tipped for major change fans will love but players like Rickie Fowler won’t

Johnson Wagner reckons the PGA Tour could be on the verge of a major shift that fans would really get behind. But not everyone would be thrilled about it.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / October 16

Rory McIlroy reacts to changes in Delhi Golf Club during DP World India Championship

Rory McIlroy got off to a solid start at the DP World India Championship, posting a three-under 69 in the opening round on Thursday. It’s McIlroy’s first appearance on the DP World Tour since his impressive showing at the Ryder Cup back in September.

Viktor Hovland News / HITC / October 16

Viktor Hovland posts steady round in first start since Ryder Cup neck injury

Viktor Hovland made his first appearance on the DP World Tour since missing the Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup due to injury. The Norwegian was forced to withdraw from the singles matches with a neck problem, and he later described the situation as ‘pretty upsetting’.

Golf News / ESPN / October 16

McIlroy ditches driver, sits 4 back in India debut

Rory McIlroy's decision to leave the driver in his locker did not affect his ability to score as he carded six birdies around the narrow Delhi Golf Club but was let down by three bogeys in the opening round of the DP World India Championship.

Golf News / HITC / October 16

What Tiger Woods said about Delhi Golf Club where Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland will play

The DP World Tour has made its way to New Delhi for the India Championship, and it’s a stop that’s quickly become one of the most anticipated on the schedule.

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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.

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Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Rory McIlroy Opens Up About Being the 2027 Ryder Cup Captain

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he would love to captain Europe at the Ryder Cup someday. The 36-year-old was one of the key players as Europe defeated the United States at Bethpage Black to secure their first away win in thirteen years.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / October 15

Tommy Fleetwood admits what has been poor about his season despite major wins

Tommy Fleetwood is back on the DP World Tour this week, taking his game to Delhi for the India Championship. He heads into the tournament following a T21 finish at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, held earlier in June.

Tiger Woods News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Passing The Torch: Is This The Last We See Of The Woods Name?

With all of the many tournaments and different headlines to take place in this 2025 PGA Tour season, many may have forgotten about a top face in the sport.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 14

Golf Glance: LPGA continues Asia swing, Champions begin playoffs

With the PGA Tour off this week, the eyes of the professional golf world are focused on the LPGA Tour's annual visit to the Republic of Korea and the start of the three-leg Charles Schwab Cup playoffs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.