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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.

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Tom Watson shares three tips for older golfers to focus on before even hitting a ball

Tom Watson, 76, and an eight-time major winner, knows a thing or two about the game, especially for those getting on in years. He was one of the sport’s dominant players through the 70s and 80s, with his success at The Open particularly standing out.

Golf News / HITC / October 13

What Scottie Scheffler said after Rory McIlroy’s Masters win that Nelly Korda should remember

Nelly Korda might want to take a page out of Scottie Scheffler’s book after something he said about Rory McIlroy following his Masters win in April. Scheffler and McIlroy are the two standouts in men’s golf right now, and there isn’t really anyone close behind them.

Ernie Els News / HITC / October 13

Ernie Els shares tip for amateur golfers looking to straighten out their tee shots

There haven’t been many golfers over the years with a more technically sound swing than Ernie Els. Since the late 1980s, ‘The Big Easy’ has played a major role in putting South African golf on the map.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / October 13

How Tiger Woods’ latest surgery could impact his chances of leading Team USA in 2027

Tiger Woods’ hopes of returning to action anytime soon have taken a hit, with the 15-time major winner confirming he underwent back surgery last week. This year has been another frustrating chapter for Woods.

Gary Player News / HITC / October 13

Gary Player once said Ian Baker-Finch ‘can’t play at all’ after 1991 Open triumph

Gary Player has never been shy about sharing his views on the game of golf, and over the years, he’s built quite a reputation for it. Throughout his career, Player was one of the sport’s most successful figures, racking up 159 wins worldwide.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

'The Tour Is Doing Fine Without Brooks Koepka,' Says Chamblee

Earlier this year, there were many rumors about LIV Golf defections spreading around. They started coming up because several former PGA Tour stars had

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.

Golf News / ESPN / October 12

Penge wins Spanish Open for Masters, Open bids

Marco Penge beat fellow Englishman Daniel Brown in a playoff to win the Spanish Open and secure a spot in next year's Masters and Open Championship.

Golf News / HITC / October 12

Greg Norman’s 2012 prediction about Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus has aged perfectly

Tiger Woods is often called the greatest of all time, but even he hasn’t reached the benchmark he set himself in the early 2000s. He’s a 15-time major winner, but Tiger Woods doesn’t hold the record for the most major championships of all time.

Xander Schauffele News / Field Level Media / October 12

Xander Schauffele edges Max Greyserman, wins in Japan

Xander Schauffele recorded his 10th career PGA Tour victory with a one-stroke win over Max Greyserman at the Baycurrent Classic on Sunday in Yokohama, Japan.

Golf News / HITC / October 12

The major champion who lost 10&8 in the heaviest singles defeat in Ryder Cup history

While the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black didn’t offer Team USA much to celebrate, Keegan Bradley’s side did come away with the week’s most emphatic win.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 12

Jeeno Thitikul wins LPGA Shanghai after 5-hole playoff

Jeeno Thitikul overcame a four-stroke deficit with five holes to play, then outlasted Minami Katsu in a five-hole playoff to win the LPGA Shanghai tournament on Sunday.

Golf News / HITC / October 12

Fred Couples’ 2011 call between Tiger Woods and Keegan Bradley that didn’t go as planned

The 2011 PGA Championship was expected to play a big role in Fred Couples’ choices for the Presidents Cup team, with Keegan Bradley’s major debut win putting him right in the frame.

Tiger Woods News / Last Word On Sports / October 12

Tiger Woods Undergoes Major Spine Surgery to Restore His Mobility

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has announced that he underwent another back surgery. The 49-year-old revealed that he recently had a lumbar disc replacement to treat ongoing pain and mobility issues that had kept him sidelined for much of the year.

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Rory McIlroy News / HITC / October 12

Rory McIlroy’s 2026 timeline for a PGA–LIV Golf deal now seems unrealistic

The gap between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf shows no signs of narrowing, and there’s little optimism for any kind of merger in the near future. The PGA Tour is coming off one of its most successful seasons to date.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / October 12

Scottie Scheffler reveals what his putting coach told him the first time they met

Scottie Scheffler has put in the work to become one of the game’s top putters. Scheffler dominated 2025 in a way we haven’t seen since Tiger Woods. He picked up two major titles and six total wins this season, and now he’s just a US Open short of completing the career grand slam.

Fred Couples News / HITC / October 12

The Score Fred Couples Shot at 63 in What He Called the ‘Best Round’ of His Career

Fred Couples has a career that is a true testament to longevity, standing out as one of the most impressive in golf history. He claimed the Masters title back in 1992 and returned three decades later to become the oldest player ever to make the cut at Augusta, shooting one over par after two rounds at the age of 63.

Tiger Woods News / Field Level Media / October 12

Tiger Woods' latest surgery casts doubt on a future comeback

Tiger Woods has undergone his seventh back surgery — his second in just over a year — after doctors discovered a collapsed lumbar disc that had caused severe pain and mobility issues.

Alex Cejka grabs lead at SAS

Xander Schauffele tied for lead in Japan

Minami Katsu maintains a two-stroke lead in Shanghai

LIV Golf is reportedly in talks with recent PGA Tour winners

Player outbursts during 2025 season is sparking backlash

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 11

Xander Schauffele climbs into tie for lead in Japan

Xander Schauffele and Max Greyserman are three shots ahead of the field heading into Sunday's final round at the Baycurrent Classic in Yokohama, Japan.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 11

Minami Katsu maintains 2-stroke lead in Shanghai

Japan's Minami Katsu maintained a two-stroke lead at the LPGA Buick Shanghai with a 4-under-par round of 68 in the third round on Saturday. One day after setting the course record with a sizzling 61 at the Qizhong Garden Golf Club, Katsu carded six birdies and two bogeys to move to 17-under as she chases her first title on the LPGA Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 10

Stewart Cink, Padraig Harrington among leaders after SAS 1st round

Two PGA Tour major winners are among a group of four players who shot a 4-under-par 68 on Friday to finish tied atop the leaderboard after one round of the PGA Tour Champions' SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.

Tommy Fleetwood News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Golf World Melts Over Tommy Fleetwood’s Son As Golfer Shares Wholesome Family Moment

Tommy Fleetwood just spent some “precious family time” with his adorable little son, Franklin. He shared a glimpse of it on social media. What caught everyone’s eye was not the golfer, but the adorable father-son moment they shared, all thanks to Franklin’s voiceover.