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Jack Nicklaus Awarded $50 Million In Defamation Case

A Florida jury awarded golf legend Jack Nicklaus $50 million in his defamation lawsuit against the Nicklaus Companies. The 85-year-old sued his former business partners, accusing them of making false statements about his alleged connections to LIV Golf and his mental health.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s tip may help amateurs keep their swing sharp indoors during winter

With winter approaching, amateur golfers will find their opportunities for practice significantly reduced. Sure, you can head to the range in the evening, bundled up against the cold, and hit as many balls as you can manage.

Golf News / ESPN / October 23

Americans start International Crown with sweep

The United States beat China twice in four-ball matches on the first day of the LPGA's International Crown tournament while world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul remained perfect at the team event.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 22

Big green, more risk-reward among changes for TGL season 2

TGL is tuning its arena golf product for Season 2, rolling out a larger GreenZone, tougher sand, expanded shot areas and team-branded holes -- all aimed at quicker pace, more variety and bigger moments on broadcast.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 22

PGA axes Sentry over drought on same day Hawaii course vows reopening

Drought conditions impacting the Plantation Course at Kapalua led the PGA Tour to cancel the annual event in Maui scheduled for January. Not long after the Tour announced the event's cancellation, Kapalua Golf said the Plantation Course would re-open Nov.

Golf News / ESPN / October 22

PGA Tour cancels Kapalua; Sony Open starts year

The PGA Tour has canceled ts season opener at The Sentry instead of finding a replacement course, which elevates The Sony Open in Honolulu to the first tournament of 2026 on Jan.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 22

Report: LIV Golf adds requirement for new signings

Players who sign with LIV Golf beginning in 2026 will have increased responsibilities beyond the league's 14 annual events. Newly contracted players will also be expected to play a minimum of two International Series events on the Asian Tour, according to a report by Flushing It.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 22

The Sentry canceled: PGA Tour announces annual event will not be played in 2026 due to drought in Hawaii

The tour was unable to find another venue to host the tournament as the Plantation Course at Kapalua suffers through drought

Tiger Woods News / HITC / October 22

Tiger Woods reaches lowest-ever world ranking in his storied golf career

Few things are tougher to watch in sport than a legend fighting against the inevitable, and that is exactly what we are seeing with Tiger Woods right now.

Golf News / HITC / October 22

Seven richest golfers ever revealed, and just three of them are still playing

Ever since Tiger Woods turned professional in 1996, the financial side of golf has completely changed. Prize money and endorsement deals have gone through the roof.

Keegan Bradley News / HITC / October 22

Keegan Bradley reveals whether he wants another shot at playing in the Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has never caught a break when it comes to the Ryder Cup. He has got a genuine love for the competition, which probably makes it even harder to swallow how things have gone for him over the years.

Keegan Bradley News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Keegan Bradley Struggling to Get Over Ryder Cup Loss

Keegan Bradley has revealed that he is still struggling to overcome the U.S. Ryder Cup loss at home to Europe last month. Bradley captained the United States as they put in a poor performance on the first two days, eventually losing 15–13 to Luke Donald-led Team Europe at Bethpage Black.

Keegan Bradley News / Field Level Media / October 21

Keegan Bradley: Ryder Cup loss 'one of the toughest times in my life'

U.S. team captain Keegan Bradley expects to feel the sting of losing the 2025 Ryder Cup forever. It was less than a month ago that the European team raced to a huge two-day lead and held on for a 15-13 win at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.

Keegan Bradley News / Yardbarker / October 21

Keegan Bradley still hasn't forgiven himself for Ryder Cup failure

It's been nearly a month since Team Europe embarrassed Team USA with a 15-13 win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but American captain Keegan Bradley can't stop thinking about how he let his country down.

Jack Nicklaus wins $50M lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies

Golf Glance: LPGA continues Asia swing, Champions begin playoffs

The 'American Ryder Cup captains' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 21

Golf Glance: PGA Tour in Utah; LPGA team event; Champions playoffs continue

The grind for playing status continues on the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall slate, while the LPGA Tour plays a team event in South Korea and the Champions Tour playoffs enters its second leg.

Jack Nicklaus News / Field Level Media / October 21

Jack Nicklaus wins $50M lawsuit against Nicklaus Companies

Jack Nicklaus was awarded $50 million by a Florida jury in his lawsuit against his former business, Nicklaus Companies. The suit was filed in response to statements made by company officials during litigation in a suit filed in New York.

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Brian Harman News / HITC / October 21

Brian Harman criticised after controversial moment sparks backlash at DP World Tour

Brian Harman is catching some heat from fans on social media after something that happened during the final round of the DP World India Championship. The American went into Sunday’s play with a real chance of taking the title.

Johnson Wagner News / Last Word On Sports / October 20

LIV Golf Players Don’t Seem To Care, According To Wagner

LIV Golf has a strange standing in the golf world. With how the league conducts business, and with who is backing the league, it has seen a lot of backlash

Golf News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Bank of Utah Championship Preview: FedExCup Fall Heats Up in Southern Utah

The PGA TOUR's FedExCup Fall hits its midpoint at one of golf's most visually arresting venues. Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah hosts the Bank of Utah Championship beginning Thursday, October 23rd.

Viktor Hovland News / Athlon Sports / October 19

In Defense of Tradition: Why Viktor Hovland Is Right About the Ryder Cup Envelope Rule

Viktor Hovland didn't ask for any of this. After one of the most dramatic Ryder Cups in recent memory, he's become the face of a controversy that boils down to a simple question: Should a rarely-used rule from 1971 still exist?

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 19

Justin Leonard eagles 18 to win Dominion Energy

Justin Leonard delivered an electrifying finish to open the PGA Tour Champions postseason. The 53-year-old rolled in an eagle on the par-5 18th at The Country Club of Virginia on Sunday, capping a 4-under-par 68 to win the Dominion Energy Charity Classic at 12 under.

Tommy Fleetwood News / Total Apex Sports / October 19

Tommy Fleetwood Finally Gets His Moment: Father-Son Magic At Delhi Golf Club

Tommy Fleetwood has been having the kind of year that makes other golfers want to throw their clubs in the nearest water hazard. First, he captured his maiden PGA Tour victory and the FedEx Cup.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 19

Sei Young Kim earns wire-to-wire win at BMW Ladies

Sei Young Kim shot a final-round 67 to win the BMW Ladies Championship by four strokes in wire-to-wire fashion on Sunday in Haenam, South Korea.

Tiger Woods vows to TGL team: 'I’ll be there for every match'

Is this the end for Woods?

Viktor Hovland speaks on his 'upsetting' neck injury at Ryder Cup

Bubba Watson's season is ending prematurely due to finger surgery

Justin Leonard wins Dominion Energy

Ernie Els News / Field Level Media / October 18

Ernie Els goes bogey-free again to keep Dominion Energy lead

Ernie Els fired a 5-under-par 67 on Saturday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond to build a two-stroke lead going into the final round of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic.

Young Kim News / Field Level Media / October 18

Buoyed by late eagle, Sei Young Kim stays atop BMW Ladies

Sei Young Kim carded a 3-under-par 69 on Saturday to carry a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the BMW Ladies Championship in Haenam, South Korea.

Ernie Els News / Field Level Media / October 17

Ernie Els celebrates birthday with share of Dominion Energy lead

Ernie Els celebrated his 56th birthday by grabbing a share of the lead at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, opening the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs with a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 on Friday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond.

Young Kim News / Field Level Media / October 17

Sei Young Kim ties another record at BMW Ladies Championship

Sei Young Kim carded a 6-under-par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the BMW Ladies Championship on Friday in Haenam, Korea. Kim tied the 36-hole tournament scoring record at 16-under 128 by collecting seven birdies and one bogey on Friday at the Pine Beach Golf Links.

Bubba Watson News / Field Level Media / October 16

Bubba Watson's season ending prematurely due to finger surgery

Bubba Watson will be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery, but he expects to be healthy in time for the start of LIV's next season in February.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 15

NASCAR leadership execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Text messages between NASCAR leadership revealed execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Bombshell text messages were revealed on Wednesday by 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports in a court filing in the teams' antitrust case against NASCAR.

NASCAR team surprisingly parts ways with driver late in 2025 season

Cup Series crew chief critical of lead-up to bizarre incident at Las Vegas

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Potential replacements for Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports

Rinus VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 IndyCar campaign