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Aaron Rai uses rare feat to tie Tommy Fleetwood for Abu Dhabi lead

Aaron Rai holed his approach shot from 218 yards out to score a rare albatross, highlighting a round of 64 that left him tied for the lead after 36 holes at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

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Min Woo Lee Confirms Commitment to PGA Tour Amid LIV Golf Rumors

Min Woo Lee has ended weeks of speculation by confirming he will remain on the PGA Tour, putting to rest rumors linking him to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

Ji-Yai Shin News / Field Level Media / November 7

Jiyai Shin, Nasa Hataoka stand atop leaderboard in Japan

South Korean Jiyai Shin recorded a 5-under 67 to grab a share of the lead at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic on Friday. She started the round a stroke behind opening-round leaders Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita of Japan at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the country.

Brandel Chamblee News / HITC / November 7

Brandel Chamblee hits out at PGA Tour over controversial 2026 rule change

Brandel Chamblee is not pleased with a recent change the PGA Tour has put in place for the 2026 season. He is never shy about sharing his opinions on big topics in golf, especially when they involve the ongoing rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Aaron Rai News / ESPN / November 7

Rai tied for Abu Dhabi lead after making albatross

Aaron Rai holed out from 214 yards for an albatross in his 8-under 64 that left him tied for the lead with fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / November 7

Marco Penge shares honest take on Rory McIlroy as playing partner in Abu Dhabi

Fans at Yas Links were treated to a brilliant pairing on Thursday, as Marco Penge teed it up alongside Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton for the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / November 7

Scottie Scheffler proves critics wrong as off-season gamble seems to pay off brilliantly

Over the last two years, Scottie Scheffler has picked up 13 PGA Tour titles, three major wins, two Hero World Challenge victories and an Olympic gold medal.

Golf News / ESPN / November 7

Hataoka keeps share of Japan Classic lead with 68

Nasa Hataoka shot a 4-under 68 and is tied atop the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic with Shin Ji-yai after two rounds.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Lee Westwood Responds To Rory McIlroy

Recently, LIV Golf announced that the league will switch to a 72-hole format, replacing the 56-hole format it initially used. This was part of the league’s

Nick Dunlap News / Field Level Media / November 6

Nick Dunlap, Sami Valimaki lead in Cabo thanks to 61s

Nick Dunlap and Finland's Sami Valimaki find themselves tied for the lead at the World Wide Technology Championship after shooting bogey-free, 11-under-par 61s on Thursday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Lee Westwood takes jab at Rory McIlroy over LIV Golf comments

Lee Westwood offered a parting shot in Rory McIlroy's direction after the latter labeled LIV Golf's recent rule change as "peculiar." Speaking on talkSport's Breakfast Show on Thursday, Westwood addressed the upstart circuit's decision to move to a 72-hole format.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

LPGA grants age waiver to teen phenom Gianna Clemente

The LPGA Tour has granted an age waiver allowing 17-year-old Gianna Clemente to compete for early membership next month. League rules require members to be 18 or over, but the high school senior from Estero, Fla., won't celebrate that birthday until March 28.

Gary Player News / Field Level Media / November 6

Gary Player: Ryder Cup remarks 'intended to be a warning'

Gary Player clarified his comments about the future of the Ryder Cup in a lengthy post on social media. Player, 90, initially was critical of the biennial

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Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Nasa Hataoka, Miyu Yamashita share lead at Japan Classic

Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita each recorded rounds of 65 on Thursday to take the lead in their home country at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. After rounds of 7-under 65, they stand a stroke ahead of Ji-yai Shin of South Korea, who carded a 66 at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the country.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Friend group: Fleetwood, Lowry among leaders at Abu Dhabi Championship

Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry are part of a five-way tie atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links Golf Club on Thursday.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / November 6

Rory McIlroy gives his season a 10 out of 10, but reveals the tournament he wished he’d won

Rory McIlroy’s strong run continues this week as he returns to the DP World Tour for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. McIlroy has been paired with Marco Penge and Tyrrell Hatton for the opening two rounds at Yas Links.

Golf News / HITC / November 6

Big changes, same debate — LIV’s format shake-up reignites McIlroy vs Westwood

Rory McIlroy has continued his outspoken stance against LIV Golf, this time weighing in on their latest format change. LIV decided to switch from its 54-hole structure to the standard 72-hole setup, hoping the move would help players earn points in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Rickie Fowler News / HITC / November 6

What Rickie Fowler does when the driver’s not working is worth a look for amateur golfers

Rickie Fowler has developed a sensible approach to dealing with driver issues during tournaments, and it’s one that makes a lot of sense. Even though his results have dipped in recent years, Fowler remains a fan favourite on the PGA Tour.

Golf News / HITC / November 6

How Rory McIlroy’s DP World Tour earnings compare to Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose

The DP World Tour’s prize money is staggering, with players competing for several million dollars nearly every week. Even golfers based in the US who spend most of their time on the PGA Tour can still pocket a sizeable sum by playing just a few events.

Graeme McDowell News / Last Word On Sports / November 5

Graeme McDowell Says The Best Are Responsible For The Divide

Ever since its launch in 2022, LIV Golf has been at odds with the rest of the golf world. It struggles to get basic things like OWGR points, it has an

Tiger Woods News / Men's Journal / November 5

Tiger Woods’ Son Charlie Woods Earns Major Golf Honor

Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of all time, and his son Charlie is looking to fill those massive shoes. The younger Woods is something of a golf prodigy, and he's even competed alongside his father at a few events.

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 5

'A lovely email': Rory McIlroy receives long-overdue Ryder Cup apology

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