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Justin Thomas jokes what would happen to him immediately if he played in the NFL

Justin Thomas faces a longer wait than usual to return to golf from the offseason given that he recently underwent back surgery. Thomas will miss the beginning of the 2026 PGA Tour season due to the surgery, having got back to winning ways in 2025.

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Relegated LIV Golf player Mito Pereira retires at 30

Mito Pereira, who came close to winning the 2022 PGA Championship before leaving the PGA Tour for LIV, is retiring from golf at age 30, he announced Monday.

Byeong-Hun An News / Field Level Media / December 22

Si Woo Kim again shoots down LIV Golf rumors

Si Woo Kim has denied a rumored move to LIV Golf for the second time this month. Kim, 30, committed to next month's Sony Open in Hawaii, but an official close to Kim did acknowledge that his client was one of "many" Korean players to be offered contracts by the Saudi-backed league.

Padraig Harrington News / HITC / December 22

Padraig Harrington sees LPGA standout playing a style more familiar to the men’s game

Padraig Harrington was one of the big names taking part in this year’s PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Harrington and his son Paddy finished T7, while Matt Kuchar claimed the title alongside his son Cameron.

Rory McIlroy News / BBC Sport / December 22

McIlroy named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year

Rory McIlroy, who won the Masters in April to complete a Grand Slam of majors, is named BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year for 2025.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / December 22

LIV Golf step up their pursuit of top-40 star with ‘eight-figure offer’

LIV Golf are still working to add new faces ahead of the 2026 season and are reportedly in talks with three PGA Tour players. It has been a challenging off-season for LIV, especially with growing speculation around Brooks Koepka’s future at the league.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / December 22

2025 Year in Review: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Golf’s New Era

[Editor’s note: This article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 “Year in Review” magazine, which celebrates the year’s champions and relives the biggest moments from across the world of sports.

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / December 22

Phil Mickelson breaks silence on two names linked with LIV Golf move

LIV Golf are looking to strengthen their ranks for the 2026 season, and Phil Mickelson has not wasted any time weighing in on the rumours swirling around their potential targets.

Matt Kuchar News / Field Level Media / December 21

Matt, Cameron Kuchar scramble for 54, run away with PNC Championship

Matt and Cameron Kuchar shot a tournament-record 54 on the second and final day of the PNC Championship to land their first title in the father-son event on Sunday in Orlando, Fla.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / December 21

The mental approach that helps Scottie Scheffler stay dominant

Scottie Scheffler isn’t just one of the best players in the world – he’s also built a reputation for his mental game. Scottie Scheffler has become almost as admired for his mindset as for his shot-making ability, with his calm, controlled presence now a defining feature of his dominance on the PGA Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 21

Ryan Gerard flies to Mauritius, earns Masters invitation

Ryan Gerard went the extra mile to earn an invitation to the 2026 Masters tournament. Gerard actually traveled approximately 10,000 miles from Jupiter, Fla., to Mauritius.

Golf News / ESPN / December 21

Masters field at 86 players with 13 in from OWGR

Ryan Gerard's runner-up finish at the Mauritius Open was good enough for him to be one of 13 players who qualified for Masters invitations by finishing the year in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

Golf News / HITC / December 21

What stood out to Bryson DeChambeau the first time he played with Rory McIlroy

How Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau first met before their rivalry Few rivalries in men’s golf currently generate as much intrigue as the one between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, two players who have become defining figures on opposite sides of the professional game.

Golf News / HITC / December 21

Scottie Scheffler is closing in on one of Tiger Woods’ PGA Tour records in 2026

It’s clear that Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler have drawn a lot of comparisons over the years, but by 2026, Scheffler could break a record that Woods won’t be able to get back.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 20

Team Kuchar leads Team Daly halfway through PNC Championship

Matt Kuchar and his son, Cameron, teamed up to fire a 15-under-par 57 on Saturday to take a 2-shot lead in the PNC Championship in Orlando, Fla. John Daly

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Golf News / HITC / December 20

Rickie Fowler’s honest admission about being ‘a little scared’ of Tiger Woods

There is no mistaking Tiger Woods’ influence on the sport, and his presence has always had an effect on those around him. Whether it is the awareness of his position on the leaderboard or just the sheer volume of attention that comes with sharing a round with him, playing alongside Woods always adds another layer to deal with.

Greg Norman News / HITC / December 20

What Greg Norman believes golf may look like in the next 10 years

Greg Norman’s influence on the game has stretched far and wide, but as golf looks ahead to the next decade, it is unclear what role he will play. His journey through LIV Golf has played a big part in shaping how people see him, both from his days on the course and now off it.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / December 20

Tommy Fleetwood outlines his ‘career-defining’ priority for the 2026 golf season

Tommy Fleetwood had a year to remember, finally picking up his first PGA Tour victory, and doing it on one of the biggest stages. Fleetwood had to deal with more frustration in 2025, coming up short at both the Travelers and FedEx St Jude as he kept pushing for that breakthrough win.

Trevor Immelman News / ESPN / December 19

Immelman working to involve LIV Golf in rankings

Trevor Immelman said Friday he is in constant contact with the CEO of LIV Golf in his role as chairman of the Official World Golf Ranking as the board tries to work through issues that include how the Saudi-funded circuit populates its 54-man league.

Sergio Garcia News / Field Level Media / December 19

Sergio Garcia signs multi-year extension, fills out all-Spanish team

Sergio Garcia signed a multi-year contract extension with LIV Golf on Friday and will return to his role as the team captain for Fireballs GC. The move also comes after Garcia did not renew his DP World Tour membership for 2026.

Golf News / HITC / December 19

YouTube golfer tipped by former PGA Tour winner to beat Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa

YouTube has opened up a new path for aspiring golfers, letting them build careers without ever joining a professional tour. Many skilled players who might have once aimed for the PGA Tour are now finding more lucrative opportunities through content creation.