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What Denny McCarthy finds most impressive in Nelly Korda’s on-course brilliance

Denny McCarthy and Nelly Korda are seen as top contenders heading into the Grant Thornton Invitational. The event, which pairs male and female players together for three rounds at Tiburon Golf Club in Florida, offers a rare format on the golf calendar.

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Jason Day shares advice for Tony Finau after he admits to ‘worst season’ of his PGA Tour career

Tony Finau has admitted he’s having the worst season of his PGA Tour career, and his form has been on a steady decline for some time now. Back in 2019, Tony Finau was competing for a Green Jacket alongside Tiger Woods at Augusta National, where Woods predicted Finau would eventually win a major.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 12

Reports: Si Woo Kim turns down LIV Golf offer

Si Woo Kim reportedly spurned an offer to join the LIV Golf League and will remain a member of the PGA Tour. On Wednesday, Tom Hobbs of Flushing It Golf reported that the four-time PGA Tour winner was in "late stage negotiations" to join LIV.

Tony Finau News / HITC / December 12

Tony Finau confirms 2026 return to a PGA Tour event he hasn’t played since 2018

Tony Finau endured a challenging 2025 season on the PGA Tour, falling well short of the heights he had previously reached. Across 20 events, he managed just a single top-10 finish and saw his world ranking slip all the way to 89th.

Ryan Fox News / HITC / December 12

Ryan Fox reveals the two PGA Tour winners who made him feel completely outclassed

It is always interesting to hear what top players really think of their peers, especially when it comes to someone like Rory McIlroy. McIlroy has long been seen as one of golf’s biggest talents and the natural successor to Tiger Woods.

Golf News / HITC / December 12

Tony Finau says Jason Day is doing ‘incredible’ work that golf fans should pay attention to

Jason Day’s 2016 season is remembered as one of the most dominant stretches in recent golf history. He climbed to world number one after winning seven PGA Tour titles, including a PGA Championship, in just 17 starts.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / December 11

Jessica Korda returns to LPGA Tour after 2-year absence

In her first LPGA event since 2023, six-time LPGA Tour winner Jessica Korda will compete in this week's Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples, Fla. Jessica Korda, 32, will join her younger sister, former World No.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 11

Sungjae Im goes thumbs down on LIV Golf rumor

Two-time PGA Tour winner Sungjae Im of South Korea denied reports that he is set to move to LIV Golf with a post to social media this week. With multiple reports saying the 2018-19 PGA Tour rookie of the year was moving on to LIV Golf, Im posted one such story to his Instagram account, with the words "Fake news," followed by a thumbs-down emoji.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 11

Why Tiger Woods says many golfers misjudge the draw – and how to fix it

For a lot of amateur golfers, the goal is to be able to hit a consistent draw. Early on, players often lean towards a fade, swinging over the top and creating a left-to-right ball flight for right-handers.

Hideki Matsuyama News / Last Word On Sports / December 10

Matsuyama Reaches 11th Tour Win

In the final round of the Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama overcame conditions and even a challenge from the great Tiger Woods. Arguably the best to ever play in Woods, changed Matsuyama ahead of his playoff holes to shoot 10 under.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 10

Tiger Woods described what it felt like to be hit by a 62-year-old Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali made light work of some of the greatest boxers of all time in the ring. During his esteemed career, the man many believe is the greatest boxer of all time had 37 knockout wins.

Keegan Bradley News / HITC / December 10

What Keegan Bradley pulled off before the Ryder Cup took everyone by surprise

Keegan Bradley faced plenty of criticism for some of the decisions he made during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September. It was a big surprise when Keegan Bradley was named captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup back in 2024.

Hideki Matsuyama News / HITC / December 10

The curious reason Hideki Matsuyama isn’t a top five player in world golf

Hideki Matsuyama finished off his 2025 campaign on a high note, winning the Hero World Challenge in a playoff against Alex Noren. Hideki Matsuyama managed to begin and end his campaign in style, first setting a PGA Tour scoring record to win The Sentry and later defeating Alex Noren in a playoff to claim the Hero World Challenge.

Jon Rahm News / Field Level Media / December 9

LIV CEO: Circuit in talks with DP World Tour over Jon Rahm sanctions

LIV Golf is working with the DP World Tour to resolve the fines incurred by Jon Rahm and Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton, the breakaway circuit's chief executive officer Scott O'Neil told Telegraph Sport.

Golf News / HITC / December 9

With Koepka linked to PGA Tour again, Woods & McIlroy’s old remarks feel even spicier

Brooks Koepka appears to be on the verge of making a major decision about his future with LIV Golf. Recent reports have suggested that Koepka is considering a move back to the PGA Tour, which would make him the first high-profile LIV player to try and make the switch.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / December 9

Jordan Spieth still hasn’t done this since May, and it should be a real worry for 2026

Jordan Spieth will have plenty of reason to feel let down if he hoped the Hero World Challenge would help silence some of his doubters. The 2025 campaign yielded mixed results for Spieth.

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Daniel Berger News / Field Level Media / December 8

Charley Hull gets new partner in combined event after Daniel Berger WD

LPGA superstar Charley Hull will have a new partner in this weekend's third annual Grant Thornton Invitational, following the withdrawal of Daniel Berger on Monday evening.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 8

Open Championship moving to August in '28 due to Olympics

The Open Championship will be pushed back to August in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics. Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 7

Europe runs away with World Champions Cup triumph

Team Europe started the day with a bang and sailed to a wire-to-wire victory at the Skechers World Champions Cup on Sunday at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.

Hideki Matsuyama News / Field Level Media / December 7

Hideki Matsuyama edges Alex Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama outlasted Alex Noren of Sweden in a one-hole playoff to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Rory McIlroy Is Shifting His Priorities Towards Majors

For Rory McIlroy, 2025 was an eventful year, as it was the year he achieved the coveted career Grand Slam in the majors. It also means that he achieved a major goal for any pro in the sport, so naturally, the question is, what now? McIlroy has been considering his next move, and he has an answer, which involves the larger golf events.