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Why Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf

Ever since LIV Golf began in 2022, Brooks Koepka has been a part of it. However, that is now over. On Tuesday, Koepka, the captain of Smash GC, announced that he is leaving LIV Golf to spend more time at home with his family.

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Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Max Homa lead notable bounce-back candidates on PGA Tour in 2026

Some of the biggest names in golf surely want to leave 2025 behind them and look toward the future with a new season on the horizon

Shane Lowry News / HITC / December 23

Shane Lowry explains warning he gave Team Europe before USA’s Ryder Cup Sunday fightback

Shane Lowry sensed Europe was relaxing too soon. It looked like Europe had the Ryder Cup wrapped up before Sunday even began. By Saturday night, the scoreboard showed an 11.5 to 4.5 lead for Europe, and only the visiting fans could be heard above the noise at Bethpage Black.

Washington Capitals News / CBSSports.com / December 23

Alex Noren, Michael Kim and Min Woo Lee among 13 players to earn 2026 Masters invites via OWGR status

The field for the first major championship of 2026 has reached 86 players

Golf News / ESPN / December 23

What's new heading into second season of TGL

From signature holes to a bigger and better putting green, the TGL is ready for the start of the 2026 season.

Golf News / HITC / December 23

What Jack Nicklaus told Colin Montgomerie at the 1992 US Open which was completely wrong

Colin Montgomerie holds one of the most unwanted records in golf. The Scotsman has the most second-place finishes in major championship history without a win, coming second on five occasions.

Golf News / HITC / December 23

Tiger Woods’ dream foursome: the three legends who made his list

It was the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla, and Tiger Woods was paired with Jack Nicklaus for the first two rounds. Nicklaus, a five-time winner of the event, played his last PGA Championship that year.

Padraig Harrington News / HITC / December 23

The time Padraig Harrington was disqualified while leading after shooting a course record

Padraig Harrington has put together a remarkable career over the years, and he’s got the silverware to prove it. Still, there’s one event from the early days of his career that probably still sticks with him.

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / December 23

The rare group Phil Mickelson joined after winning his first PGA Tour title

Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty over the years, but if you go back to 1991, that might just be where his best moment on the PGA Tour happened. Mickelson is now part of LIV Golf and often finds himself in disputes with the PGA Tour, which can make it easy to overlook how good he was back in the day.

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Golf News / Athlon Sports / December 23

TGL Season 2 Preview: What’s New for Golf’s Tech-Forward League

When TGL presented by SoFi returns on December 28, the innovative indoor golf league will debut a series of enhancements designed to amplify the drama that made its inaugural season a success.

Golf News / ESPN / December 22

Pereira, 30, retires after 3 seasons with LIV Golf

Mito Pereira, who joined the LIV Golf League in 2023 and earned just over $11.5 million in three seasons, has announced his retirement from professional golf.

Justin Thomas News / HITC / December 22

Justin Thomas jokes what would happen to him immediately if he played in the NFL

Justin Thomas faces a longer wait than usual to return to golf from the offseason given that he recently underwent back surgery. Thomas will miss the beginning of the 2026 PGA Tour season due to the surgery, having got back to winning ways in 2025.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 22

Relegated LIV Golf player Mito Pereira retires at 30

Mito Pereira, who came close to winning the 2022 PGA Championship before leaving the PGA Tour for LIV, is retiring from golf at age 30, he announced Monday.

Byeong-Hun An News / Field Level Media / December 22

Si Woo Kim again shoots down LIV Golf rumors

Si Woo Kim has denied a rumored move to LIV Golf for the second time this month. Kim, 30, committed to next month's Sony Open in Hawaii, but an official close to Kim did acknowledge that his client was one of "many" Korean players to be offered contracts by the Saudi-backed league.

Padraig Harrington News / HITC / December 22

Padraig Harrington sees LPGA standout playing a style more familiar to the men’s game

Padraig Harrington was one of the big names taking part in this year’s PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Harrington and his son Paddy finished T7, while Matt Kuchar claimed the title alongside his son Cameron.

Rory McIlroy News / BBC Sport / December 22

McIlroy named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in April to complete a Grand Slam of majors, is named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year for 2025.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / December 22

LIV Golf step up their pursuit of top-40 star with ‘eight-figure offer’

LIV Golf are still working to add new faces ahead of the 2026 season and are reportedly in talks with three PGA Tour players. It has been a challenging off-season for LIV, especially with growing speculation around Brooks Koepka’s future at the league.