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Rory McIlroy loses playoff to Matt Fitzpatrick, wins Race to Dubai

Rory McIlroy recorded an eagle on the 72nd hole to force a playoff before falling to Matt Fitzpatrick at the World Tour Championship on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Rory McIlroy wins seventh Race to Dubai title as Matt Fitzpatrick claims DP World Tour Championship 2025

McIlroy has pulled past Seve Ballesteros and just behind Colin Montgomerie for most season-long crowns

Golf News / ESPN / November 16

Schenk, on cusp of Q-school, gets PGA Tour win

Adam Schenk, ranked No. 134 and on the cusp of returning to Q-school, overcame windy conditions to hold on for his first PGA Tour victory in his 243rd career start.

Phil Mickelson News / HITC / November 16

Phil Mickelson drops dig on social media as the PGA Tour 2024 financial report emerges

Back in 2022, Phil Mickelson made the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf. Since then, he has often found himself in a back-and-forth with his old tour.

Tommy Fleetwood News / HITC / November 16

Tommy Fleetwood has a valuable tip to help amateurs add length and accuracy off the tee

Tommy Fleetwood has long been recognised as one of the best drivers in professional golf. His outstanding form off the tee was a key factor in his first PGA Tour win, which came at the Tour Championship back in August.

Rory McIlroy News / BBC Sport / November 16

Fitzpatrick wins in Dubai as McIlroy clinches seventh overall title

An emotional Rory McIlroy pays tribute to Seve Ballesteros after eclipsing the Spaniard by clinching his seventh Race to Dubai title, despite being beaten to the DP World Tour Championship by Matt Fitzpatrick.

Nelly Korda News / HITC / November 16

Nelly Korda responds after slipping six shots back in round three of The ANNIKA

Nelly Korda is now facing a significant challenge to rejoin the competition after failing to capitalize on her strong second round performance at The Annika.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton Sanctions Update Could Come Soon

There are indications that updates could be coming soon regarding Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton’s sanctions from the DP World Tour. The DP World Tour continues to impose fines and suspensions on the two golfers, now playing on LIV Golf, but the Tour may resolve the matter as the 2025 season draws to a close.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 16

Steven Alker moves closer to tourney win, season points championship

Steven Alker held onto his one-stroke lead after the third round on Saturday at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship as the New Zealander is in position to win his third tour championship in four years.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 15

Linn Grant takes one-stroke lead into final round at The Annika

Sweden's Linn Grant carded a 5-under-par 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Will Wilcox Opens Up About Addiction

When it comes to athletes, it is not unusual for them to have some sort of health struggle. Just this year, the PGA saw a handful, with Tiger Woods undergoing

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 15

Adam Schenk, Braden Thornberry share third-round lead in Bermuda

Adam Schenk shot a 4-under 67 Saturday to share the lead with Braden Thornberry at 12-under 201 after three rounds of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in Southampton, Bermuda.

Golf News / ESPN / November 15

Grant fires 65 to take 1-shot lead at The Annika

- Linn Grant rolled in a pair of 15-foot putts among her five birdies that carried her to a 5-under 65 on Saturday for a one-shot lead in The Annika as she tries to extend her streak to six years with at least one win worldwide.

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Golf News / ESPN / November 15

Schenk, Thornberry share 1-shot lead in Bermuda

- Adam Schenk played bogey-free in strong wind Saturday for a 4-under 67, giving him a share of the lead with Braden Thornberry in what has become a tense chase for a PGA Tour card at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / November 15

Rory McIlroy shares lead at DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last five holes Saturday to grab a share of the lead entering the final round of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Golf News / HITC / November 15

Rory McIlroy’s tough day in Dubai highlights his growing edge over Scottie Scheffler ahead of 2026 season

Scottie Scheffler was ranked ahead of Rory McIlroy for most of 2025. It was a year in which McIlroy won three times on the PGA Tour and once on the DP World Tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Steven Alker passes Stewart Cink for lead at season finale

Steven Alker is two rounds away from his third championship in four years as he leads Stewart Cink by one shot at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship after Friday's second round at Phoenix Country Club.

Golf News / ESPN / November 14

Thomas has back surgery, to miss PGA Tour start

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas announced Friday that he will miss the beginning of the 2026 PGA Tour season after undergoing back surgery.

Nelly Korda News / ESPN / November 14

Grant, Kim lead The Annika as Korda makes move

Linn Grant shot a 7-under 63 on Friday for a share of the lead with Grace Kim in The Annika. Defending champion Nelly Korda made a big move with a 63 of her own, while Kai Trump improved by eight strokes and still finished a distant last.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14

Linn Grant, Grace Kim share lead halfway through The Annika

Sweden's Linn Grant fired a 7-under-par 63 to join Australian Grace Kim in the lead at The Annika on Friday at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. Grant and Kim stand at 9-under 131 through two rounds, one shot better than Jennifer Kupcho (66) and South Korea's Haeran Ryu (68).

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 14