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Tyrrell Hatton’s Dubai admission leaves Rory McIlroy genuinely stunned

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton played together during the first two rounds of this week’s Dubai Desert Classic. Hatton enters the weekend at five under par, four shots off the pace, while McIlroy trails him by three strokes.

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Blades Brown Sets Records In Battle With Scottie Scheffler

As the 2026 PGA Tour season kicked things off with the Sony Open tournament in Hawaii, those around the sport have seen age hold no weight. With a stellar performance by 62-year-old Vijay Singh, he may have been showed up by 18-year-old Blades Brown this weekend.

Stewart Cink News / Field Level Media / January 23

Stewart Cink, Freddie Jacobson atop leaderboard at Mitsubishi Electric

Stewart Cink fired a 9-under-par 63 and Sweden's Freddie Jacobson carded a 64 on Friday to share the lead after two rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Blades Brown's course record has him tied atop American Express leaderboard

Eighteen-year-old Blades Brown shot 12-under-par 60 Friday to surge into a tie for the lead with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler through two rounds of The American Express in La Quinta, Calif.

Golf News / ESPN / January 23

Teenager Brown just misses 59, tied for AmEx lead

Eighteen-year-old Blades Brown narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Rory McIlroy Says He Doesn’t See Reunification Happening

The idea that the LIV Golf and PGA Tour merger is dead in the water is an idea that has been spreading fast. Last season, there were several opportunities

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Course record at AmEx is kids' stuff for teenager Blades Brown

Teenager Blades Brown was sharper than anybody during the second round of The American Express on Friday at La Quinta, Calif., although his missed 8-foot putt on the final hole prevented history.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

LIV Golf returns to New York area with event at Bedminster

LIV Golf is returning to the northeast this season, announcing on Friday the scheduling of LIV Golf New York to be held Aug. 6-9 at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Bedminster, N.J.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Brooke Henderson's pregnant sister to relinquish caddie duties

Brooke Henderson's sister will relinquish her responsibilities as a caddie following the LPGA season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions next week, Sportsnet reported.

Jon Rahm News / HITC / January 23

How Jon Rahm really feels about playing DP World Tour events since joining LIV Golf

Uncertainty surrounding Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour and Ryder Cup participation Questions are swirling around Jon Rahm’s future with the DP World Tour, and that extends to his place in the Ryder Cup as well.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / January 23

Rory McIlroy answers whether he believes he can reel in Patrick Reed in Dubai

To catch Patrick Reed in Dubai over the next two days, Rory McIlroy must significantly improve his performance. Reed is the man leading the way by one shot, and there is a significant gap between him and McIlroy, with seven strokes separating them as they prepare for the final 36 holes.

Golf News / BBC Sport / January 23

Reed leads Sullivan by one with McIlroy seven back

American Patrick Reed leads England's Andy Sullivan by one shot after round two of the Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy seven off the pace after a second-round 69.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Justin Thomas (back) eyes potential return on Florida swing

World No. 9 Justin Thomas said he's progressing well in his recovery from back surgery and is eyeing a return during the PGA Tour's Florida swing. Thomas has been sidelined since undergoing a microdiscectomy in mid-November.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / January 23

He was the number 1-ranked amateur for 41 straight weeks but is now a LIV Golf reserve at 33 years old

There is a long list of successful amateurs who went on to have long and illustrious careers on the PGA Tour. Tiger Woods set the amateur world alight

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Golf News / HITC / January 23

Dustin Johnson gives honest response to Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Golf for PGA Tour

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka were among the first big names to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf in 2022. While Johnson has embraced his new life with LIV, Koepka wasn’t as settled.

Patrick Reed News / HITC / January 23

What Patrick Reed says players are noticing about the Dubai golf course

Patrick Reed is enjoying a fantastic run at the Dubai Desert Classic this week. Reed has opened up a two-shot lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after carding rounds of 69 and 66.

Golf News / HITC / January 23

Dustin Johnson addresses Bryson DeChambeau’s chances of rejoining the PGA Tour

Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau were among the most high-profile names to make the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf back in 2022. While DeChambeau

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 23

Scottie Scheffler offers frank take on his game following opening-round 63 at La Quinta

Scottie Scheffler kicked off the 2026 PGA Tour season in style, carding a nine-under-par 63 in the opening round of the American Express. After missing out on victory at last year’s event by just one shot to Patrick Cantlay, Scheffler will be eager to make amends this time around.

Jon Rahm News / HITC / January 23

Jon Rahm given ridiculous LIV Golf award despite not winning all season

2026 was a strange season for Jon Rahm. Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf individual title and an away Ryder Cup team with Team Europe, but he can’t have been satisfied with the way that he accomplished this.

Min Woo Lee News / HITC / January 23

Min Woo Lee has one wish for Brian Rolapp after reported changes to PGA Tour schedule

2026 is likely to be the last year of the PGA Tour as we know it. Harris English recently revealed that CEO Brian Rolapp and the PGA Tour were planning drastic changes to the season schedule.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 22

Stephen Ames kicks off season with 64 at Mitsubishi Electric

Stephen Ames of Canada made the most of his first round of the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season, turning in an 8-under-par 64 for a one-stroke lead at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai on Thursday in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Vijay Singh News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Vijay Singh Returns With Gas Left In Tank

One thing fascinating about the sport of golf, is despite the various possible injuries or the mental and physical time clock of a career, your journey is often written under your own terms.

Francesco Molinari News / Athlon Sports / January 22

Molinari Turns Back the Clock with Brilliant 65 in Dubai

Francesco Molinari looked every bit the major champion on Thursday, firing a stunning seven-under 65 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 22

Golf power rankings for the 2026 season: Scottie Scheffler on top

Now that football is winding down, it's almost time to shift our attention to golf season. With the PGA Tour getting underway and LIV Golf set to begin its fifth season on Feb 4, let's power rank the top 10 golfers in the world from both tours.

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NCAA champ Michael La Sasso joins LIV, forfeits Masters invite

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 21

Harold Varner III officially joins Smash GC

Harold Varner III has been added to the Smash GC official roster for the 2026 season in the LIV Golf League following Brooks Koepka's departure to the PGA Tour.