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Rory McIlroy's Boston Common get first TGL win vs. Los Angeles

Rory McIlroy's Boston Common Golf finally won its first TGL match at the outset of the league's second season, beating Los Angeles Golf Club 7-5 on Friday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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Phil Mickelson shares simple fix for tough chips around the green

Phil Mickelson has long been regarded as one of the finest short game players in professional golf, and some even consider him the best there’s ever been.

Golf News / HITC / January 3

What Rory McIlroy really thinks about LIV players coming back

The Northern Irishman addressed the future of players like Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka as golf continues to seek unity. The professional golf world

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / January 3

Rory McIlroy reveals what he told US players after Ryder Cup incident

The world number two opened up about tense moments at Bethpage Black and how he addressed actions he was unhappy with. The 2025 Ryder Cup proved to be one of the most emotionally charged tournaments of Rory McIlroy’s career, with the Northern Irishman finding himself at the centre of controversy during the event at Bethpage Black.

Golf News / HITC / January 3

Rory McIlroy says Keegan Bradley failed to calm Ryder Cup crowd

Rory McIlroy believes that Keegan Bradley bears some responsibility for the fan abuse he faced during the Ryder Cup. Over the first two days in particular, the American fans at Bethpage Black were relentless towards Rory McIlroy.

Golf News / ESPN / January 2

TGL best moments: Boston Common earns first win in team history

Boston Common Golf Club beat Los Angeles Golf Club to open the season with its first-ever win.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rory McIlroy open to inviting LIV golfers back to PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy says he's open to welcoming competitors who left to join LIV Golf back to the PGA Tour ranks. It's a notable change in public opinion for the five-time major champion, who has been among the most open critics of LIV and its divisive impact on golf.

Golf News / BBC Sport / January 2

Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / January 2

Former amateur prodigy still searching for first PGA Tour win after 16 years

Golf fans reminded of amateur star still searching for PGA Tour breakthrough after 16 years There’s a long history of young golf prodigies being hyped up early, only to fall short of the expectations set for them.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / January 2

Rory McIlroy calls Ryder Cup fan treatment of daughter 'horrific'

Rory McIlroy called out the "mob mentality" that led to "horrific" abuse hurled at himself, his wife and his daughter during September's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.

Golf News / HITC / January 2

John Daly’s advice for fixing a common chipping mistake, even Tiger Woods has faced

While John Daly is best known for his power off the tee, there’s a lot more to his game than just distance. Across nearly a decade, Daly led the PGA Tour in driving distance and earned a reputation for blasting the ball further than anyone else.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 2

Who Bryson DeChambeau named on his golfing Mount Rushmore when asked to pick four golfers

Bryson DeChambeau is right up there with the best golfers in the world, but even he admits there are a few players from the past who leave him genuinely impressed.

Bryson Dechambeau News / HITC / January 2

What Bryson DeChambeau’s next move means for LIV Golf’s future

Questions are being raised about what Bryson DeChambeau will do next after Brooks Koepka chose to walk away from LIV Golf before the 2026 season. Koepka is the first high-profile player to seek an exit from LIV, coming to terms with the tour just before the last year of his contract.

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

Searching For More: 2026 Insight For Scottie Scheffler

As we are a day away from entering the 2026 PGA Tour season of play, the world number one recognition continues as expected. Scottie Scheffler opens up a three year streak as the World No.

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Tiger Woods News / HITC / January 1

The only golfer to beat Tiger Woods after leading a Major Sunday

Very few can say they’ve gone up against Tiger Woods and come out on top. During his prime, Tiger was about as close to unbeatable as the sport has seen.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 31

Trump administration ends golf lease in DC; is takeover next?

The Trump administration on Tuesday ended a lease agreement with a nonprofit to oversee a trio of public golf courses in Washington, D.C., potentially clearing the way for President Donald Trump to continue to remake the look of the nation's capital.

Arnold Palmer News / HITC / December 31

Why President Kennedy wanted a meeting with Arnold Palmer at the White House in 1963

John F. Kennedy is certainly one of the most iconic Presidents the United States has ever had, despite the Democrat spending less than three years in office.

Jason Day News / HITC / December 31

Jason Day is against one rule change that could be coming to golf

There’s been plenty of debate within the game over the decision to limit how far the golf ball will travel starting in 2028. The R&A and USGA confirmed in 2023 that they were moving forward with plans to reduce ball distance, a move expected to cut up to 15 yards off the average professional drive.

Golf News / HITC / December 31

Why Gary Player’s 2017 prediction about Rory McIlroy now looks intriguing

Rory McIlroy has five major titles to his name, putting him four behind Gary Player’s career tally. Player is among the game’s most accomplished figures, and it is likely that in a decade’s time, McIlroy will be discussed in similar terms.

Tiger Woods News / Men's Journal / December 30

Tiger Woods' Putting Advice He Learned When He was 3 Years Old Is Going Viral

Tiger Woods is celebrating his 50th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Inevitably, celebrating such a milestone birthday means a lot of great Tiger stories resurfacing all over the internet and on social media to honor the greatest player in golf history.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 30

No resolution for LIV's OWGR points pursuit as 2026 season looms

LIV Golf will begin its fifth season in February, potentially with its application for Official World Golf Ranking points still pending. Trevor Immelman, chairman of the OWGR, issued a statement on the matter Tuesday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 30

Report: Talor Gooch agrees to extension; equity stake TBD

Newly appointed Smash GC captain Talor Gooch agreed to a three-year extension with LIV Golf, Front Office Sports reported. Gooch's initial four-year contract expired after the 2025 season.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / December 29

Bryson DeChambeau on LIV Golf extension: 'You never know'

In the wake of Brooks Koepka's early departure from LIV Golf, it's only natural that all eyes would turn to see if LIV's most popular star, Bryson DeChambeau, would similarly jump ship with one year left on his contract or sign an extension early.

Billy Horschel News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Horschel’s Walk-Off Eagle Proves TGL Has Staying Power

There’s something remarkable about a 37-foot putt that decides a championship rematch. When Billy Horschel drained that eagle bomb on the 15th hole Sunday night to give Atlanta Drive GC a 6-4 victory over New York Golf Club, it wasn’t just a great shot; it was a statement.

Brooks Koepka News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24