Scottie Scheffler is currently dominating golf, as the sport looks for the next big name who can challenge the world number one. Tiger Woods needed his Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia to push him to greatness, and Scheffler equally needs rivals to contend with him week in, week out, for the good of the sport.
Patrick Reed is on a real tear at the moment, winning two of his last three DP World Tour events and finishing second in the other. He has climbed to 17th in the world rankings after a brilliant start to the 2026 season.
Collin Morikawa had a tough time at last year’s Ryder Cup, both on and off the course. His form had been under scrutiny leading up to the event, with questions being raised about whether he should have even been part of the team.
Phil Mickelson has never been shy about voicing his opinions, and he hasn’t changed in retirement. While Mickelson’s place among golf’s greats is secure, his career has also been filled with its share of controversies.
Neal Shipley, making his TGL debut as a member of The Bay Golf Club, recorded the first hole-in-one in the brief two-year history of the new golf league.
The PGA Tour heads back to one of golf’s most iconic stretches of coastline this week, and the timing couldn’t be better. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am kicks off the Signature Event season with a loaded field of 80 players, headlined by defending champion Rory McIlroy, making his first appearance of 2026.
Every year, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is a massive spectacle in the world of golf. The players love it because it’s different. It is unlike anything the rest of the PGA Tour offers, and at its heart is how fans react across the board.
Chris Gotterup won the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday, marking the fourth win of his career. He birdied five of his last six holes in regulation to force a playoff with 54-hole leader Hideki Matsuyama.
Patrick Reed has found a way to stay in the spotlight, even though he is spending this season away from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. There is no doubt that Reed is focused on making an impact on the DP World Tour this year.
Chris Gotterup outduelled Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff to claim the WM Phoenix Open title. Gotterup shot a closing 64, and after Matsuyama bogeyed the final hole of regulation, the American clinched victory with a birdie on the first extra hole.
Patrick Reed’s victory at the Qatar Masters has put him within touching distance of securing a PGA Tour card for 2027. The DP World Tour has benefitted from his presence, as the 35-year-old American has been a regular feature in the early part of the season.
The PGA Tour has stirred up a bit of controversy with the release of its promotional video for The Players Championship, set to take place in March. The event is an important one on the calendar, often used by players as a stepping stone as they prepare for the Masters in April.
Scottie Scheffler may be in a league of his own this season, but Chris Gotterup still holds the distinction of being the first player to pick up multiple wins on the PGA Tour in 2026.
Chris Gotterup posted birdie on the first playoff hole to win the WM Phoenix Open after late mishaps by Japan's Hideki Matsuyama opened the door for him Sunday at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course in Arizona.
Elvis Smylie will be hard-pressed to outdo his LIV Golf debut. The 23-year-old lefty from Australia outdueled Jon Rahm to capture the $30 million LIV Golf Riyadh title on Saturday at Riyadh Golf Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
LIV Golf spent four seasons promoting 54 holes as a core part of its identity. On Friday in Riyadh, it revealed a new side as the third round concluded with a leaderboard that didn't decide anything yet.
LIV Golf finally got its wish on Tuesday when the Official World Golf Ranking announced it will award the Saudi-backed league with world ranking points.