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Brooks Koepka LIV Golf Split And The Conversation It Sparked

Throughout the off-season for both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, rumors were flying on who was staying and who was going. One of the unconfirmed rumors was

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Tommy Gainey WDs from Korn Ferry opener to clear spot for younger player

Tommy Gainey withdrew from the Korn Ferry Tour's season opener in the Bahamas to allow a younger player to compete, Monday Q Info reported. Gainey, 50, was eligible for the Jan.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / January 4

Rory McIlroy reveals the Augusta tradition that stunned him most

Rory McIlroy has long been regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players of his era, so it would have felt incomplete if he’d gone through his career without ever claiming a Green Jacket.

Tony Jacklin News / HITC / January 4

Tony Jacklin calls LIV star the ‘biggest underachiever’ who lacked courage

The ability to perform under pressure is what separates the legends from the rest. And all of golf’s biggest names share it in common. Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler didn’t dominate just because of their skill alone.

Golf News / HITC / January 4

What Colin Montgomerie said that led Fred Funk to call him ‘the biggest jerk in the world’

Colin Montgomerie never really caught on with American fans, and that feeling seemed to be mutual among players too. Despite his strong record in Europe, where he won the Order of Merit eight times, Montgomerie never won a major title or an event in the United States during his prime years.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / January 4

Rory McIlroy reveals unprecedented experience at 2025 Ryder Cup

The European star has opened up about the mental and physical toll of a dramatic week at Bethpage Black. Rory McIlroy played a decisive role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory at Bethpage Black in September 2025, delivering standout performances despite enduring one of the most challenging weeks of his career.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 3

Rory McIlroy on Brooks Koepka in TGL: '(I) would love him to play'

Rory McIlroy said he has no qualms about the prospect of Brooks Koepka joining TGL. And McIlroy's voice likely holds some water given that he is a co-founder of the indoor golf simulation league along with Tiger Woods.

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / January 3

Phil Mickelson shares simple fix for tough chips around the green

Phil Mickelson has long been regarded as one of the finest short game players in professional golf, and some even consider him the best there’s ever been.

Golf News / HITC / January 3

What Rory McIlroy really thinks about LIV players coming back

The Northern Irishman addressed the future of players like Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka as golf continues to seek unity. The professional golf world

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rory McIlroy's Boston Common get first TGL win vs. Los Angeles

Rory McIlroy's Boston Common Golf finally won its first TGL match at the outset of the league's second season, beating Los Angeles Golf Club 7-5 on Friday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Golf News / ESPN / January 2

TGL best moments: Boston Common earns first win in team history

Boston Common Golf Club beat Los Angeles Golf Club to open the season with its first-ever win.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rory McIlroy open to inviting LIV golfers back to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy says he's open to welcoming competitors who left to join LIV Golf back to the PGA Tour ranks. It's a notable change in public opinion for the five-time major champion, who has been among the most open critics of LIV and its divisive impact on golf.

Golf News / BBC Sport / January 2

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / January 2

Former amateur prodigy still searching for first PGA Tour win after 16 years

Golf fans reminded of amateur star still searching for PGA Tour breakthrough after 16 years There’s a long history of young golf prodigies being hyped up early, only to fall short of the expectations set for them.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rory McIlroy calls Ryder Cup fan treatment of daughter 'horrific'

Rory McIlroy called out the "mob mentality" that led to "horrific" abuse hurled at himself, his wife and his daughter during September's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

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Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 2

TGL schedule 2026: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf league enters Year 2 with raised expectations

After a strong close to the inaugural season, will TGL prove that it has staying power in the sports ecosystem?

Golf News / HITC / January 2

John Daly’s advice for fixing a common chipping mistake, even Tiger Woods has faced

While John Daly is best known for his power off the tee, there’s a lot more to his game than just distance. Across nearly a decade, Daly led the PGA Tour in driving distance and earned a reputation for blasting the ball further than anyone else.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 2

Who Bryson DeChambeau named on his golfing Mount Rushmore when asked to pick four golfers

Bryson DeChambeau is right up there with the best golfers in the world, but even he admits there are a few players from the past who leave him genuinely impressed.

Golf News / ESPN / January 2

McIlroy on Ryder Cup fans: Bradley didn't help

Rory McIlroy has said the crowd at last year's Ryder Cup was "by far" the worst he has experienced and believes U.S. captain Keegan Bradley "could have said something."

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 2

What Bryson DeChambeau’s next move means for LIV Golf’s future

Questions are being raised about what Bryson DeChambeau will do next after Brooks Koepka chose to walk away from LIV Golf before the 2026 season. Koepka is the first high-profile player to seek an exit from LIV, coming to terms with the tour just before the last year of his contract.

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / January 1