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Ohio State S Caleb Downs Declares For 2026 Draft

Ohio State safety and projected first-round pick Caleb Downs has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft (via Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer). Downs, 21, was a five-star recruit out of Georgia who was thought to be the No.

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Akshay Bhatia reportedly turns down LIV Golf offer in latest blow as notable players stick with PGA Tour

LIV Golf's recruiting efforts ahead of the 2026 season have been nowhere near as successful as the league hoped

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 7

Tiger Woods' birthday bash to include Jon Bon Jovi, Masters-themed menu

Tiger Woods officially turned 50 on Dec. 30. So, what do you get the golfer who, well, pretty much has it all? That will be the task at hand when the celebrities visit The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan.

Brandel Chamblee News / HITC / January 7

Brandel Chamblee voices concern over Brian Rolapp’s reported plans for the PGA Tour

Brandel Chamblee is a well-known, sometimes tunnel-visioned supporter of the PGA Tour. Brandel Chamblee is widely recognised as one of the PGA Tour’s most loyal defenders and a consistent critic of LIV Golf.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 7

Ohio State S Caleb Downs Declares For 2026 NFL Draft

Ohio State S Caleb Downs has declared to enter the 2026 NFL Draft, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. He’ll be among the top defensive backs available in this year’s class and could be a top-10 pick when it’s all said and done. Downs, 21, transferred to Ohio State in 2024 after one year in Alabama.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 7

PGA of America CEO steps down to take care of family

Derek Sprague stepped down as the chief executive officer at the PGA of America on Wednesday as a means to help provide increased care to both his mother and mother-in-law.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 7

PGA of America CEO steps down less than one year into tenure as Derek Sprague aims to focus on family

Sprague was the first person to serve the association as both a past president and CEO

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 7

LPGA's Chevron Championship moving to Houston muni

The Chevron Championship is officially moving to Houston's public Memorial Park Golf Course this spring. The LPGA Tour's first major of the season for the past three years was held at The Club at Carlton Woods outside Houston.

Golf News / ESPN / January 7

CEO of PGA of America resigns to care for family

Derek Sprague is leaving after one year as CEO at the PGA of America in an effort to return to upstate New York to help support his mother and mother-in-law who require more care.

Golf News / HITC / January 7

He’s a one-time PGA Tour winner with course records at two of 2026’s major venues

With the 2026 golf season getting underway, fans will be looking to the calendar and trying to predict who’ll take home each of the four majors over the next year.

Golf News / ESPN / January 7

Chevron Championship moving to Memorial Park

The Chevron Championship is moving the LPGA's first major of the year to Memorial Park.

Smylie Kaufman News / HITC / January 7

Smylie Kaufman predicts three PGA Tour players ready for breakout 2026 Seasons

Smylie Kaufman, the former PGA Tour player, has made some bold predictions ahead of the 2026 season. With the Sentry event in Hawaii cancelled, all eyes turn to the Sony Open, which will get things underway next week.

Golf News / HITC / January 7

Jon Rahm responds to Brooks Koepka’s decision to leave LIV Golf

Brooks Koepka delivered a significant blow to LIV Golf in December, agreeing to leave the league ahead of the final year of his contract. LIV had never lost a player of Koepka’s stature before.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / January 6

Reigning TGL champion Atlanta Drive GC continue smooth sailing with convincing win over The Bay Golf Club

Atlanta showed no signs of slowing down in its second tilt of the campaign as the inaugural champions continued rolling

Brooks Koepka News / Last Word On Sports / January 6

Home Is Where The Heart Is: Brooks Koepka

In the 2025 PGA Tour season we saw many different headlines, shedding light to the reality of how much professional golf has grown for the better and worse to some.

Akshay Bhatia News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: Akshay Bhatia rejects 'lucative' offer from LIV Golf

Akshay Bhatia turned down a "lucrative" offer to join LIV Golf, GolfChannel.com reported Tuesday. Bhatia, who turns 24 on Jan. 31, has won two times on the PGA Tour -- the 2023 Barracuda Championship and the 2024 Valero Texas Open.

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Tiger Woods News / The Spun / January 6

Tiger Woods Could Make Unfortunate Career History In 2026

Tiger Woods could make history this upcoming season, it's just not the kind his fans want to see. Woods, a 15-time major champion, hasn't competed in a major tournament since the Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in July 2024.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 6

TGL partnering with LPGA to launch women's league

The women are following the men into tech-infused golf. The LPGA and TMRW Sports on Tuesday announced the formation of the new WTGL, which will begin in the winter of 2026-27.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 6

Why Scottie Scheffler’s 2026 Season could be one for the history books

One of the main storylines heading into the 2026 season is how many wins Scottie Scheffler will rack up during the PGA Tour campaign. Over the past couple of years, Scottie Scheffler has emerged as golf’s most dominant figure since Tiger Woods.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 6

Report: PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry to sign with LIV

PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry is jumping ship to sign with LIV Golf for the 2026 season, The Times reported Tuesday. Detry's seven-stroke victory at the WM Phoenix Open last February made him the first Belgian to win a Tour event.

Golf News / HITC / January 6

Pat Perez’s honest admission to Brandel Chamblee about LIV Golf

Pat Perez appears to have signaled his exit from LIV Golf with a recent social media post showing off a PGA Tour branded cup. Pat Perez has fuelled speculation that his association with LIV Golf has ended after sharing a New Year social media post featuring a cup branded with the PGA Tour logo.

Brooks Koepka News / Golficity / January 5

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf: What Comes Next?

After Brooks Koepka’s shocking LIV departure, Rory McIlroy’s harsh comments raise even more questions about the league’s future. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast, we break down the latest shake-up in the world of professional golf as Rory McIlroy’s recent comments on LIV Golf spark fresh debate across the game.