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LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil is optimistic that the move from 54 to 72 holes in 2026 will help make its events start counting toward the Official World Golf Rankings system in the near future.

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'28 Olympics push Open to latest start since 1893

The Open Championship is moving back two weeks in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics, giving golf's oldest championship its latest start since 1893.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / December 8

Scottie Scheffler identifies the key flaw in his game at the Hero World Challenge

Scottie Scheffler wrapped up his week at the Hero World Challenge two shots off the pace. He had started the final round just a stroke behind the then-leader Sepp Straka and played alongside him in the final group.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / December 8

Australian Open proves simplicity of world-class tournament format remains best representation of golf

The best golf of the weekend took place down under, and it should be used as a simple blueprint that other tours follow

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 8

Open Championship moving to August in '28 due to Olympics

The Open Championship will be pushed back to August in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics. Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug.

Brooks Koepka News / Field Level Media / December 8

Report: Brooks Koepka might skip LIV Golf's '26 season

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka might not play in the upcoming LIV Golf season despite being under contract, Sports Business Journal reported Monday.

Golf News / HITC / December 8

Scottie Scheffler’s final-day call sparks scrutiny from Tiger Woods at Hero World event

Scottie Scheffler was always going to have a tough time matching his previous Hero World Challenge results this year, having never finished lower than second at Albany before.

J.J. Spaun News / HITC / December 8

J.J. Spaun reveals career-first experience in Sunday’s Hero World Challenge round

J.J. Spaun will take plenty of encouragement from his first appearance at the Hero World Challenge, where he closed out the week tied for fourth. Spaun finished a memorable 2025 campaign with another strong showing.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 8

Tiger Woods earns plaudits for off-course gesture at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods made an appearance at the Hero World Challenge in Albany this week, though not as a participant. Woods, who has lifted the trophy five times over his career, serves as host for the event.

Golf News / HITC / December 8

Brandel Chamblee left stunned by Scottie Scheffler moment at Hero World Challenge

Scottie Scheffler added another solid finish to his impressive 2025 campaign, tying for fourth at the Hero World Challenge. Even so, the world number one will feel he left plenty out there at Albany.

Hideki Matsuyama News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Hero Moment: How Matsuyama Won Tiger's Tournament by Honoring His Idol

Hideki Matsuyama stood over a 166-yard shot on the 18th hole in a playoff at the Hero World Challenge, knowing he'd missed birdie putts on five consecutive holes.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 7

Europe runs away with World Champions Cup triumph

Team Europe started the day with a bang and sailed to a wire-to-wire victory at the Skechers World Champions Cup on Sunday at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.

Hideki Matsuyama News / Field Level Media / December 7

Hideki Matsuyama edges Alex Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama outlasted Alex Noren of Sweden in a one-hole playoff to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.

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Golf News / ESPN / December 7

Reitan wins in Sun City, earns berth in Masters

Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan held on over the back nine Sunday and closed with an even-par 72 to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge, his second European tour title of the year that will send him to the Masters for the first time.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / December 7

Rory McIlroy outlines major PGA Tour change he thinks fans would strongly support

Rory McIlroy featured in the Australian Open at the historic Royal Melbourne Golf Club. The Northern Irishman was impressed by the crowds, who came out in force to watch him play.

Wyndham Clark News / HITC / December 7

Another controversy for Wyndham Clark as critics accuse him of being ‘ungrateful’

Wyndham Clark has once again found himself in the firing line from golf fans after his comments about the course at the Hero World Challenge. Earlier this year, he was banned from Oakmont after damaging a locker room during the US Open.

Golf News / ESPN / December 7

Neergaard-Petersen wins Australian Open crown

Denmark's Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has won the Australian Open by one shot over local star Cameron Smith.

Golf News / HITC / December 7

Rory McIlroy addresses Max Homa’s claim on playing the Australian Open in 2026

In his long-awaited return to the Australian Open this week, Rory McIlroy finished tied for 14th. While he never really looked like contending, it is clear that he enjoyed himself while in Melbourne.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Rory McIlroy Is Shifting His Priorities Towards Majors

For Rory McIlroy, 2025 was an eventful year, as it was the year he achieved the coveted career Grand Slam in the majors. It also means that he achieved a major goal for any pro in the sport, so naturally, the question is, what now? McIlroy has been considering his next move, and he has an answer, which involves the larger golf events.

Akshay Bhatia News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Akshay Bhatia: The Drive, Chip and Putt Kid Has Come a Long Way

There's something poetic about watching Akshay Bhatia stand in a five-way tie for the lead at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas this week. At just 23 years old, he's sharing the top of the leaderboard with Hideki Matsuyama, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and J.J.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 5

U.S. narrows Europe’s lead at World Champions Cup

Team Europe is clinging to a 1.5-point lead after the second day of the Skechers World Champions Cup as the United States used a strong day to chip into the margin.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 4

Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke guide Europe to World Champions Cup lead

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland were the best tandem on the course Thursday as they helped Team Europe open up a lead at the Skechers World Champions Cup at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.

Akshay Bhatia News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Akshay Bhatia Has A New Caddie

It is not unusual for players to change their caddies. Changes are fairly common on and off-season. Sometimes, there is a match made in heaven between

Keegan Bradley News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Keegan Bradley Reflects On Landmark 2025 Season

Imagine having one of the best statistical years of your professional career. You win a prestigious event like the Travelers Championship, you climb back into the top tier of the World Rankings, and you even pocket a nice check winning a high-profile Skins Game against the likes of Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 1

Laurie Canter turns down PGA to sign with Majesticks GC for 2026

After a top-10 finish on the DP World Tour which earned him a 2026 PGA Tour card, English golfer Laurie Canter has instead decided to return to LIV Golf next season.