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Fresh insider update emerges on Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV Golf future post-Brooks Koepka

Following Brooks Koepka’s confirmed departure, LIV Golf are now under increased pressure to retain Bryson DeChambeau. There was always going to be a response when the Saudi-backed league lost one of their biggest stars.

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Rick Shiels speaks out on ‘wild’ Brooks Koepka role behind the scenes at LIV Golf

Speculation had been swirling around Brooks Koepka for most of his final season with LIV Golf. Koepka was the first major player to walk away from the league, and that decision was made public in December.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 9

LIV Golf confirm Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC teammates for 2026 season

LIV Golf have confirmed the latest update for Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC ahead of the 2026 season. The announcement reinforces the team’s position as one of the league’s most consistent contenders.

Vijay Singh News / Field Level Media / January 8

Vijay Singh, 62, to play PGA Tour in ‘26 thanks to obscure rule

Vijay Singh, who turns 63 in February, has decided to accept an exemption to play on the PGA Tour in 2026 after spending several years on the 50-and-older PGA Tour Champions.

Scottie Scheffler News / Athlon Sports / January 8

The Return of World #1: Scottie Scheffler Skips Hawaii, Eyes California

The 2026 PGA TOUR season officially kicks off next week at Waialae Country Club for the Sony Open in Hawaii. Nick Taylor defends his title. 120 players chase a $9.1 million purse.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 8

Richard T. Lee leads LIV Golf Promotions after first day

Richard T. Lee of Canada fired a 6-under-par 64 to lead the LIV Golf Promotions event after one round Thursday at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Fla.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 8

Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele among stars who need to make strides in these specific areas

To return to the top of the sport in 2026, some players will need to find their games in ways that propelled them to prior success

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 8

PGA Tour expands Player Equity Program: Top 50 of FedEx Cup will receive payouts following feedback

Players will be vying for a piece of the pie when the PGA Tour's postseason rolls around

Golf News / ESPN / January 8

PGA Tour to expand player equity program in '26

The PGA Tour is expanding its Player Equity Program to reward current performance, adding the top 50 in the FedEx Cup this year to those receiving recurring grants from a first-of-its-kind program that has topped $1 billion in equity.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / January 8

Brooks Koepka was apparently taking on a surprising role behind the scenes at LIV Golf

Koepka had already stopped referring to Smash as “his team” and instead started calling it “the team I play for.” Koepka officially became the first major star to leave the breakaway circuit when his departure was confirmed in December, but in retrospect, the exit felt inevitable.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 8

TGL ratings hold steady with holiday start to season

Television ratings for the start of TGL's second season are holding steady with last year's viewership numbers. The Dec. 28 season opener for the indoor team golf league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy garnered 646,000 viewers on ABC and the second match on Jan.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 8

Crushers confirm returns of Paul Casey, Anirban Lahiri

Crushers GC confirmed the return of Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri on Thursday, thereby keeping the same roster for a fifth consecutive season under captain Bryson DeChambeau.

Golf News / HITC / January 8

Brandel Chamblee hits back at Rory McIlroy’s view on LIV golfers rejoining the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy has made it clear that he believes LIV Golf players shouldn’t face extra hurdles if they want to rejoin the PGA Tour. Brooks Koepka’s departure from the Saudi-backed league has brought new attention to the policies around how players can make their way back.

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Golf News / HITC / January 8

Jon Rahm goes off on ‘absolutely ridiculous’ Pat Perez punishment from PGA Tour

Jon Rahm criticised the PGA Tour over Pat Perez’s suspension over his involvement with LIV Golf. Jon Rahm has criticised the PGA Tour for its handling of Pat Perez’s case, calling the league’s approach to suspensions ridiculous.

Golf News / HITC / January 8

Jon Rahm shares theory behind Scottie Scheffler’s Ryder Cup struggles

The Ryder Cup often delivers its share of unexpected storylines, but few would have predicted that Scottie Scheffler would reach the Sunday singles at Bethpage still searching for his first point of the week.

Golf News / HITC / January 8

Jon Rahm reveals what he told Tyrrell Hatton on the first hole of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

Jon Rahm has opened up about his experiences during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, offering a look into what it was like from inside the ropes. Rahm played in every session for Europe that week, picking up three wins and two losses along the way.

Jon Rahm News / HITC / January 8

Jon Rahm urges LIV Golf to rethink a key aspect ahead of the 2026 season

While there are still plenty of questions about whether Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf was the right choice for his career, there is no doubt he has found success since making the switch.

Justin Thomas News / HITC / January 8

Justin Thomas shares injury update following November surgery

The two-time major champion has offered fresh insight into his recovery as he prepares for a crucial 2026 campaign. Justin Thomas has been sidelined for the past couple of months after undergoing back surgery in November, an operation that initially threatened to delay his start to the 2026 PGA Tour season.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 8

Scottie Scheffler’s starting point for the 2026 PGA Tour season is now known

Scottie Scheffler’s first event of the 2026 season has been set. Expectations are high for Scheffler over the coming year. There is no denying that he has become the sport’s most dominant force since Tiger Woods.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / January 7

Scottie Scheffler commits to WM Phoenix Open

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is returning to "The People's Open." The two-time event champion committed to the 2026 WM Phoenix Open on Wednesday. Scheffler won at TPC Scottsdale in 2022 and 2023 and was third the following year before finishing 25th in 2025.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 7

Kai Trump announces she underwent wrist surgery

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, announced Wednesday that she underwent surgery on her left wrist for a golf injury. "Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex," she said in a post on Instagram.