Golf: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Ex-LIV Golf player first to earn PGA Tour card back

Laurie Canter became the first former LIV Golf player to re-earn his PGA Tour card when the Englishman finished as one the top-10 players not already fully exempt in the Race to Dubai on Sunday.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Where Rory McIlroy ranks among the 10 highest earners in DP World Tour history

The latest DP World Tour season has wrapped up, and it is no surprise that Rory McIlroy has come away with yet another Race to Dubai title. Even though he fell short in a playoff against Matt Fitzpatrick at the DP World Tour Championship, he still managed to accumulate enough points to take home the top honour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 17

Reports: LPGA moving first '26 major to Houston muni course

The LPGA is expected to release its 2026 schedule this week, and it reportedly will include a new venue for the Chevron Championship, the tour's first major tournament each season.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / November 17

A ‘pretty simple’ downhill-lie chipping technique long favoured by Scottie Scheffler

Amateur golfers hoping to shave strokes off their scores might find Scottie Scheffler’s chipping tip worth a look. Few players are more reliable than Scheffler around the greens, and his approach is a big part of why he has been so consistent over the years.

Rory McIlroy News / CBSSports.com / November 17

Rory McIlroy cares, a lot: Seven-time Race of Dubai champion again proves what separates him from his peers

The Ulsterman continuously puts his heart and soul into not just the competition of playing golf but the betterment of the game

Golf News / HITC / November 17

Ludvig Aberg may soon validate Tiger Woods’ bold forecast about his future rise

Ludvig Aberg finished the 2025 season strongly, and no one would be surprised if he takes another step forward next year. He picked up the Genesis Invitational title in February, but did not quite hit the heights that many had forecast for him this season.

Golf News / HITC / November 17

Rory McIlroy offers a gracious take on Matt Fitzpatrick after their tense Dubai duel

Rory McIlroy came up just short of another DP World Tour Championship, losing out to Matt Fitzpatrick in a playoff. Fitzpatrick’s win marked his third DP World Tour Championship title, preventing McIlroy from repeating his success from last year.

Justin Thomas News / HITC / November 17

Justin Thomas opens up on dramatic scenes that unfolded late in Bermuda Championship

Adam Schenk won his first PGA Tour event at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a final round that drew the attention of viewers, including fellow golfer Justin Thomas.

Golf News / FirstSportz / November 17

Rory McIlroy Left Emotional After Surpassing Seve Ballesteros’ Record Following 7th Race to Dubai Title

Rory McIlroy is Europe’s top golfer once again. On Sunday, the World No.2 clinched his 7th Race to Dubai title despite a sudden-death playoff loss in the DP World Tour Championship.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Two Different But Equally Brilliant Seasons

The DP World Tour Championship delivered the kind of dramatic finish that golf fans dream about. Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his third title at the event with a nerveless playoff victory, while Rory McIlroy secured his seventh Race to Dubai crown despite falling just short in the playoff.

Stewart Cink News / Field Level Media / November 16

Stewart Cink defeats Steven Alker to hoist Charles Schwab Cup

Stewart Cink capped off his first full-time season on the PGA Tour Champions by lifting the Charles Schwab Cup on Sunday at Phoenix Country Club. Cink rallied past New Zealand's Steven Alker with a bogey-free 4-under 67 to win the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the tour's season finale.

Golf News / ESPN / November 16

Grant breezes to 2nd LPGA title at The Annika

Linn Grant closed with a 5-under 65 on Sunday for a three-shot victory over Jennifer Kupcho in The Annika. It was Grant's second LPGA title, and the second time she received a trophy from Swedish great and tournament host Annika Sorenstam.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16

Linn Grant fires final-round 65, earns title at The Annika

Sweden's Linn Grant notched her second LPGA title and first since 2023, shooting a 5-under-par 65 on Sunday to win by three strokes at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla.

Rory McIlroy News / ESPN / November 16

McIlroy hails 'dream' seventh Race to Dubai title

An emotional Rory McIlroy hailed surpassing Seve Ballesteros by winning a seventh Race to Dubai title as more than he ever dreamed of.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16

Adam Schenk outlasts brutal winds in Bermuda for 1st career win

Adam Schenk finally has his first PGA Tour win, and he earned it the hard way. With wind gusts topping 30 miles per hour at Port Royal Golf Course, Schenk steadied himself for an even-par 71 on Sunday to edge Chandler Phillips by one stroke at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Golf News / CBSSports.com / November 16

Adam Schenk claims first PGA Tour win amid windy conditions at Bermuda Championship 2025

After nearly 250 career tournaments played as a professional, Schenk got the job done in Bermuda

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / November 16

Phil Mickelson drops dig on social media as the PGA Tour 2024 financial report emerges

Back in 2022, Phil Mickelson made the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. Since then, he has often found himself in a back-and-forth with his old tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16

McIlroy loses playoff to Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy loses playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy recorded an eagle on the 72nd hole to force a playoff before falling to Matt Fitzpatrick at the World Tour Championship on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Adam Schenk outlasts brutal winds in Bermuda for first career win

Stewart Cink defeats Steven Alker to hoist the Charles Schwab Cup

Will Wilcox opens up about addiction

Linn Grant fires final-round 65, earns title at The Annika

Paige Spiranac involved in cheating controversy during Internet Invitational

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / November 16

Tommy Fleetwood has a valuable tip to help amateurs add length and accuracy off the tee

Tommy Fleetwood has long been recognised as one of the best drivers in professional golf. His outstanding form off the tee was a key factor in his first PGA Tour win, which came at the Tour Championship back in August.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton Sanctions Update Could Come Soon

There are indications that updates could be coming soon regarding Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton’s sanctions from the DP World Tour. The DP World Tour continues to impose fines and suspensions on the two golfers, now playing on LIV Golf, but the Tour may resolve the matter as the 2025 season draws to a close.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16