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Laurie Canter turns down PGA to sign with Majesticks GC for 2026

After a top-10 finish on the DP World Tour which earned him a 2026 PGA Tour card, English golfer Laurie Canter has instead decided to return to LIV Golf next season.

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Tom Watson shares the simple hip shift that makes tricky 40-yard shots feel easy

Every amateur golfer has a shot they dread, but few rank higher than the 40-yard pitch. From that distance, getting the ball up and down, whether out of a bunker or off a tight fairway lie, remains one of the tougher asks for most players.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / December 1

Justin Thomas says U.S. Ryder Cup team fought with Bethpage Black staff over 'bizarre' slow greens

Thomas takes some of the onus off Keegan Bradley or how the greens were set up at Bethpage Black in September

Golf News / ESPN / December 1

Canter joins LIV Golf after earning PGA Tour card

Laurie Canter, who finished No. 7 on the European tour, has turned down his PGA Tour card to instead join the Majestiks in LIV Golf for the 2026 season.

Justin Thomas News / HITC / December 1

Justin Thomas lifts lid on the big USA misstep at the Ryder Cup all players agree on

While Team USA nearly completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in sport, the 2025 Ryder Cup now feels like a moment where things need to change for them.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 1

Tiger Woods could’ve won 25 majors if not for one big error, says PGA Tour caddie

Tiger Woods sits firmly among the legends of sport, with 15 major championships highlighting a remarkable career. He announced himself in 1997, winning The Masters by a record 12 shots, and quickly became the face of golf’s biggest stages.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / December 1

How Bryson DeChambeau’s remarks could fuel a PGA Tour move that proves fatal for LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau made the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in June 2022. Since then, he has become one of the sport’s standout personalities and has actually seen his game improve over time.

Golf News / HITC / December 1

Big movement in the world rankings top 10 as Fleetwood and Schauffele take new positions

Tommy Fleetwood and Xander Schauffele both played in the Skins Game at Panther National last week. They joined Shane Lowry and Keegan Bradley in Florida, with $2.1 million on the line for the winner.

Harris English News / HITC / November 30

Brian Rolapp addresses Harris English’s comments on proposed 20-event PGA schedule

Brian Rolapp is not shy about making big decisions, so it is no surprise he is looking to overhaul how the PGA Tour runs. His main job as CEO is to build a more sustainable and exciting future for the sport.

Golf News / ESPN / November 30

Spaniard Puig bests Aussies for PGA crown

Unflappable Spaniard David Puig has joined legendary countryman Seve Ballesteros as an Australian PGA champion after emerging from a congested field at Royal Queensland GC.

Golf News / HITC / November 29

Gary Player’s response when asked if modern golfers can play as long as him and Jack Nicklaus

When it comes to Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, you’d be hard-pressed to find two golfers as successful as they have been. Nicklaus has 18 majors to his name and won them across the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / November 29

The two Tiger Woods quotes every golfer can use to instantly improve their game

Across three decades in the spotlight, Woods’ words have shaped not just his legacy, but the mindset of golfers everywhere. Tiger Woods has been a constant voice in golf for so long that his insights can almost feel routine — yet nearly every time he speaks, there’s something to learn.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / November 29

Scottie Scheffler’s 3 iron play tips every amateur golfer should know

Scottie Scheffler shares what’s most important to him in the swing Scottie Scheffler has become the PGA Tour’s gold standard for iron play, leading the strokes gained: approach category for three straight seasons and redefining what elite ball-striking looks like.

Fuzzy Zoeller News / Athlon Sports / November 28

Fuzzy Zoeller: A Champion Who Never Forgot How to Smile

The news hit yesterday that Fuzzy Zoeller passed away at age 74, and like so many golf fans who grew up watching him play, I felt like I'd lost someone I knew personally.

Keegan Bradley News / Field Level Media / November 28

Keegan Bradley takes home $2.1M in return of the Skins Game

After the Ryder Cup went awry for Keegan Bradley, a $2.1 million payday at the Skins Game on Friday was a welcome consolation prize. Bradley earned 11

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Xander Schauffele News / Golf on ClutchPoints / November 28

Xander Schauffele poses for meme-worthy picture after Skins Game loss

Following a 30-year hiatus, the Skins Game is back, presented by Capital One. The once prestigious event aired live on Amazon Prime on Friday morning from Panther National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / November 28

Nelly Korda announces engagement over social media

Nelly Korda announced her engagement to now-fiance Casey Gunderson over social media on Friday morning. Korda shared nine pictures of the happy couple from a recent photoshoot over Instagram.

Golf News / HITC / November 28

Jack Nicklaus once spotted and weighed in on a flaw in Rory McIlroy’s game

Rory McIlroy joined an exclusive group when he won The Masters in April, becoming just the sixth player to complete golf’s career Grand Slam – matching a feat first achieved by Jack Nicklaus back in 1966.

Golf News / HITC / November 28

How Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 prizes compare to Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus in past eras

Scottie Scheffler stayed on top of the PGA Tour in 2025, collecting six victories – twice as many as anyone else. Ben Griffin finished the season with three PGA Tour wins, matching Rory McIlroy’s total.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

McIlroy Fears Golf Rift Can’t Heal Because of LIV’s Out-of-Control Spending

Rory McIlroy revealed he believes Saudi-backed LIV Golf’s heavy, ongoing spending has made it impossible for the sport to heal its rift. LIV Golf lured many top players away from the PGA Tour with mouthwatering contracts when it launched in 2021.

Fuzzy Zoeller News / Field Level Media / November 27

Controversial former Masters champ Fuzzy Zoeller dies at 74

Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time majors champion and a 10-time winner on the PGA Tour, has died at age 74. Zoeller's career was overshadowed by a controversial comment he made about Tiger Woods in 1997.

Jordan Spieth News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Jordan Spieth Criticized For Relying On Sponsorship Exemptions

With the last event of the PGA Tour wrapped up for 2025, the schedule is now being set for next season. This includes the Signature events. The tournaments

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 23

Thitikul sets LPGA record while winning Tour Championship

Jeeno Thitikul sets LPGA season record while winning Tour Championship

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul had a pedestrian — by her standards — 4-under-par 68 at the CME Group Tour Championship, but it was more than enough for her to set an LPGA record and coast to victory on Sunday

Sami Valimaki ends 2025 season with big win at RSM Classic

Keegan Bradley hints at whether he wants to be 2027 Ryder Cup captain

Scott Vincent, Yosuke Asaji secure LIV berths in International Series finale

Laurie Canter to rejoin LIV

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Scott Vincent News / Field Level Media / November 22

Scott Vincent, Yosuke Asaji secure LIV golf berths in International Series finale

Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent secured his return to LIV Golf on Saturday after finishing atop the International Series rankings, with Japan's Yosuke Asaji also earning promotion as the season-long race concluded at the Saudi International in Riyadh.

Jack Nicklaus News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Nicklaus Companies Goes Bankrupt After Losing Court Case to Jack Nicklaus

Nicklaus Companies LLC, the firm named after golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has filed for bankruptcy protection after a jury awarded its founder and former co-chair, Jack Nicklaus $50 million in a defamation case.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 22

Report: Laurie Canter to rejoin LIV, forgo PGA Tour

England's Laurie Canter intends to rejoin the LIV Golf League in 2026 despite earning his PGA Tour card, Sports Business Journal reported. Canter, 36, competed on the Saudi-backed circuit during its first three seasons from 2022-24, both as a member of Cleeks GC and as a league reserve.