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Amateur Woad, 21, easily wins Women's Irish Open

English golfer Lottie Woad, 21, became the first amateur in three years to win a Ladies European Tour title after a six-shot victory at the Women's Irish Open on Sunday, after entering the final round with a seven-stroke advantage in Maynooth, Ireland.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / July 6

Jordan Spieth’s crucial tip for amateur golfers on how to avoid three-putting from long distance

Jordan Spieth has already achieved plenty on the PGA Tour, and he’ll be hoping there’s still more to come from his career. A former World No. 1, Spieth won three majors between 2015 and 2017 – titles that made him one of the game’s biggest stars almost overnight.

Golf News / ESPN / July 6

Brown wins in Munich for 2nd European tour title

English golfer Daniel Brown captured his second European tour title by winning the BMW International Open by two strokes on Sunday.

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Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / July 6

Scottie Scheffler’s Open Championship preparation changes as he makes smart call

Excitement is building as the 153rd Open Championship approaches, with Royal Portrush poised to host the event once again. Scottie Scheffler will head to Royal Portrush with the ambition of winning his first Open Championship, and the fourth major of his career.

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / July 6

Phil Mickelson names the two toughest golf courses he has ever played: ‘Is brutally difficult…’

Phil Mickelson has spent more than three decades playing golf at the highest level, winning six major titles and compiling 45 PGA Tour victories along the way.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / July 6

PGA Tour Reveals Tiger Woods' Honest Message on Max Homa During John Deere Classic

The John Deere Classic is heating up at TPC Deere Run, and all eyes are on the tightly packed leaderboard. Davis Thompson holds a slim one-shot lead, but right in the mix is Max Homa, tied for sixth place at 13-under after three rounds.

Max Homa News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Max Homa Shares Honest Take Amid John Deere Classic

Moving Day at the 2025 John Deere Classic saw a familiar face surge toward contention as Max Homa carded a 3‑under 68 on Saturday at TPC Deere Run. His

Lucas Glover News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

'I Don’t Want LIV Players Back' — Lucas Glover Doubles Down Amid PGA-LIV Tension

Six-time PGA Tour winner Lucas Glover has added fuel to the existing tension between PGA Tour and LIV Golf. The veteran stated that he doesn’t want LIV golfers to return to the PGA Tour fold as both tours continue to dialogue over the possibility of reuniting.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 5

Davis Thompson emerges as leader at John Deere Classic

Davis Thompson shot a birdie putt from 10 1/2 feet on the final hole to shoot 4-under-par 67 and emerge as the leader among numerous third-round contenders in the John Deere Classic on Saturday in Silvis, Ill.

Thomas Pieters incident fuels growing tensions in pro golf

Lucas Glover doubles down amid tension between PGA, LIV

LIV Golf planning nine international, five U.S. events in 2026

Sergio Garcia has reason to celebrate after finish at LIV Golf Dallas

PGA Tour overhauls playoff bonus structure for this season

Gary Player News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Gary Player Reflects on Royal Portrush's Return to the Open Championship

With a little less than two weeks remaining until the 153rd Open Championship tees off at Royal Portrush, golf legend Gary Player couldn't contain his enthusiasm when I caught up with him last week.

Luke Clanton News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Luke Clanton Says The Pay Hasn’t Changed Him Since Going Pro

Back in March, the no 1. Amateur player has earned his Tour card at the Zurich Classic. Later, he made his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open.

Doug Ghim News / Field Level Media / July 4

Doug Ghim clings to one-shot lead at John Deere Classic

Doug Ghim shot a 3-under-par 68 and held onto a one-stroke lead over Max Homa and a group of contenders at the John Deere Classic on Friday in Silvis, Ill.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Astonishing Tiger Woods News Emerges This Week

Tiger Woods is currently off the competitive golf scene following his March Achilles surgery, his 14th major operation. Despite this hiatus, fans continue

Doug Ghim News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Getting to Know the PGA Tour's Doug Ghim

You know that feeling you get when you are cheering for the underdog to prevail in sports? That's exactly what I feel when watching golfers like Doug Ghim.

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Golf News / HITC / July 4

Billy Horschel raises key point using Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka in LIV-PGA Tour merger talks

The future relationship between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf remains unclear, with talks over a potential merger stalling around the Saudi-funded league’s insistence on keeping its team format.

Andrew Putnam News / Field Level Media / July 4

Andrew Putnam (back) pulls out of John Deere Classic

Andrew Putnam withdrew from the John Deere Classic midway through Friday's second round due to a back injury. Putnam, 36, started on the back nine and carded a double-bogey at the par-4 18th hole before pulling out.

Lucas Glover News / FirstSportz / July 4

Former Major Champion Lucas Glover Sounds Off on LIV Golfers Possibly Returning to Play on PGA Tour Amid Merger Talks

Former major champion Lucas Glover is not interested in playing again with LIV Golfers. Amid the merger talks between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the 2009 U.S.

Gary Woodland News / Almost Average Golf / July 2

Gary Woodland named U.S. Vice Captain for 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Gary Woodland has officially been named vice captain of the U.S. team for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will be played Sept. 23-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Golf News / Almost Average Golf / July 1

Top junior recruit on the planet chooses his college landing spot

One of the top party schools in the world, in a region known for breeding golf talent like Texas breeds Football players, has one more thing to celebrate.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 1

Lee Westwood qualifies for Open; first major berth since 2022

Lee Westwood will make his first major championship start in three years when he tees it up at the Open Championship later this month at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 30

LIV Golf planning 9 international, 5 U.S. events in 2026

LIV Golf is planning a 14-event schedule in 2026 that includes nine international destinations and five in the United States. While the dates and times

Golf News / Yardbarker / June 30