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Rory McIlroy shares lead at DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last five holes Saturday to grab a share of the lead entering the final round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Rory McIlroy’s tough day in Dubai highlights his growing edge over Scottie Scheffler ahead of 2026 season

Scottie Scheffler was ranked ahead of Rory McIlroy for most of 2025. It was a year in which McIlroy won three times on the PGA Tour and once on the DP World Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Justin Thomas to miss start of '26 season after disc surgery

PGA Tour star Justin Thomas announced Friday that he has undergone disc surgery to address back issues, which will cause him to miss the early part of the 2026 season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Steven Alker passes Stewart Cink for lead at season finale

Steven Alker is two rounds away from his third championship in four years as he leads Stewart Cink by one shot at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship after Friday's second round at Phoenix Country Club.

Golf News / ESPN / November 14

Thomas has back surgery, to miss PGA Tour start

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas announced Friday that he will miss the beginning of the 2026 PGA Tour season after undergoing back surgery.

Nelly Korda News / ESPN / November 14

Grant, Kim lead The Annika as Korda makes move

Linn Grant shot a 7-under 63 on Friday for a share of the lead with Grace Kim in The Annika. Defending champion Nelly Korda made a big move with a 63 of her own, while Kai Trump improved by eight strokes and still finished a distant last.

Adam Hadwin News / ESPN / November 14

Hadwin holds onto 1-shot lead at windy Bermuda

Adam Hadwin held onto a one-shot lead Friday in the windy Butterfield Bermuda Championship in a late bid to retain full PGA Tour playing privileges.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / November 14

Justin Thomas to miss start of 2026 PGA Tour season after undergoing surgery to repair disc issue

Thomas had a microdiscectomy to repair a disc injury and will miss time to start 2026

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Linn Grant, Grace Kim share lead halfway through The Annika

Sweden's Linn Grant fired a 7-under-par 63 to join Australian Grace Kim in the lead at The Annika on Friday at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. Grant and Kim stand at 9-under 131 through two rounds, one shot better than Jennifer Kupcho (66) and South Korea's Haeran Ryu (68).

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Adam Hadwin holds onto Bermuda lead thanks to late eagle

Adam Hadwin of Canada counteracted a double bogey with a late eagle and held onto the lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship on Friday in Southampton, Bermuda.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Kai Trump laughs off triple, improves by 8 shots at The Annika

Kai Trump won't be playing the weekend at The Annika, but the president's granddaughter improved by eight strokes in carding a 5-over-par 75 during the second round in Belleair, Fla.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / November 14

Bryson DeChambeau makes bold prediction about the future of golf as tech debate intensifies

Golf’s relationship with technology has always been a topic of debate, but recent developments have made it impossible to ignore the impact it’s having on the sport.

Golf News / HITC / November 14

PGA Tour pro names the standout between Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler since 2021

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are currently ranked first and second in the world. The four-time major winner Scheffler and 2025 Masters champion McIlroy have clearly been the standout players in recent years, though Tommy Fleetwood is starting to enter that conversation as well.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Paige Spiranac shares hate messages she has been receiving

Paige Spiranac played well enough during the Internet Invitational to reach the final match in the $1 million tournament, but the popular influencer has been struggling with the feedback she has received since the event aired.

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Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / November 14

Paige Spiranac involved in cheating controversy during the Internet Invitational

Paige Spiranac was involved in a rules controversy during the final match at the Internet Invitational, and the well-known influencer became emotional when questioned over what happened.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Nicolai Hojgaard up by 3 at DP World Tour Championship

Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard carded a bogey-free second round of 7-under 65 on Friday to take a three-shot lead at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / November 14

McIlroy Credits Patience as He Stays in the Dubai Title Hunt

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he has had to be patient as he continues his hunt for the Dubai title. The 36-year-old recently had an award named after him by the DP World Tour, and he is currently on track for a fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title, where eight other members of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team are also vying for glory.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / November 14

Tommy Fleetwood names the golfer he thinks has been the greatest over the last 15 years

Tommy Fleetwood has firmly established himself as one of the best golfers in the world over the past 12 months or so. He’s had an impressive year, starting with his first PGA Tour win at the Tour Championship in August.

Golf News / HITC / November 14

What Davis Love III heard from US players about Keegan Bradley after the Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has not had much of the spotlight on him since the Ryder Cup, where he was more talked about before the event than during it. As captain, Bradley led Team USA to a 15-13 defeat against Europe at Bethpage Black in September.

Golf News / ESPN / November 14

Hojgaard leads WTC by 3 with Rory in chase pack

Nicolai Hojgaard moved into position to win the season-ending World Tour Championship for a second time by taking a three-stroke lead, though a slew of Europe's Ryder Cup stars were well placed to pounce.

Golf News / HITC / November 14

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm’s PGA Tour earnings this year despite not being members

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm both had impressive campaigns in LIV Golf, which returns to the schedule in February. That season will open up in Riyadh, where Rahm is looking to make it three consecutive individual titles on the Saudi-backed tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 13

Kai Trump upbeat despite sitting last after LPGA debut

Kai Trump said her first taste of LPGA Tour competition was "amazing" despite carding a 13-over-par 83 on Thursday that left her in last place after the first round of The Annika by Gainbridge in Belleair, Fla.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 13

Stewart Cink grabs lead at Charles Schwab Cup Championship

Stewart Cink finished his round birdie-birdie to take the lead at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship on Thursday at Phoenix Country Club.

Tiger Woods News / FirstSportz / November 12

Kai Trump Reveals Receiving Advice from GOAT Tiger Woods Ahead of LPGA Debut at The ANNIKA

Kai Trump, the granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, will be making her LPGA debut this week at The ANNIKA. Ahead of this massive event, she revealed receiving advice from Trump and golf great Tiger Woods.

Anthony Kim News / Field Level Media / November 10

Chase Koepka eyes LIV return; Anthony Kim shares future plans

Chase Koepka is injury-free and ready to battle his way back to LIV Golf for the first time since being relegated in 2023. The 31-year-old American is setting his sights on LIV's Promotions event in January to complete a comeback to the Saudi-backed league, two years after losing his spot with only four top-40 finishes in his second season.