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On YouTubeScottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
Phoenix Open Starts Rough For Scottie Scheffler
The first round of the Phoenix Open has kicked off, with the environment offering more than just a front row seat to great golf. With celebrities having showcased their skills earlier in the week, PGA Tour athletes finally got to tee off Thursday.
How Patrick Reed is giving Rory McIlroy a massive headache away from the PGA Tour
Patrick Reed is in fine form after leaving LIV Golf. The 2018 Masters champion announced he was leaving the Saudi-backed league and rejoining the PGA Tour in 2027 with his past champion status.
Padraig Harrington backs himself against Tiger Woods and Seve Ballesteros in short game
Padraig Harrington’s short game has long been considered one of the best ever seen in golf. Still, Seve Ballesteros remains the name most people think of first when it comes to magic around the greens.
Pat Perez details why he can’t rejoin PGA Tour in 2026 like Patrick Reed
With the 2026 season approaching, the PGA Tour faced an unusual scenario as several former players looked to return from LIV Golf. Of course, the main story was Brooks Koepka’s departure from LIV Golf in December.
Reed shares lead to open Euro's Qatar Masters 
Patrick Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic and then lost in a playoff last week in the Bahrain Championship, finished with a 7-under 65 on Thursday to share the Qatar Masters lead with Daniel Hiller.
Brandel Chamblee weighs in on who’s better: Scottie Scheffler or Rory McIlroy
Right now, there is no question that Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the top two golfers in the world. The only issue for McIlroy is that Scheffler has been playing at a level above him for quite some time.
Sahith Theegala News / HITC / February 5
Sahith Theegala reveals how junior golfers should practice to make it to the pros
It’s getting harder and harder to make it to the PGA Tour. Not only is there a massive host of young talent trying to make it in professional golf, but there are also fewer spaces than ever on tour.
Jay Monahan News / HITC / February 5
Scott O’Neil sees Jay Monahan’s recent decision as a positive sign for LIV Golf
LIV Golf supporters will be glad to see the new season get underway, shifting attention away from the off-course headlines that have surrounded the league this winter.
Talor Gooch says what’s ‘different’ about Bryson DeChambeau after playing with him in LIV opener
Bryson DeChambeau’s journey has been one of the most intriguing stories in all of sports over the last decade. He started out as a brash, arrogant young star with bags of potential, but DeChambeau was widely disliked by fans and players alike.
Keegan Bradley News / HITC / February 5
Ex-PGA Tour pro demands punishment after Keegan Bradley incident at Torrey Pines
After the Farmers Insurance Open, Keegan Bradley was probably hoping the conversation would be more about how he played. The 2026 season looks like it will be a very different one for Keegan Bradley.
Jon Rahm News / HITC / February 5
Jon Rahm voices his concerns after LIV Golf awarded ranking points for the first time
Jon Rahm has shared his thoughts after LIV Golf events were granted world ranking points for the first time, set to start in the 2026 season. The move seemed long overdue, considering how odd it felt to see Jon Rahm sitting just inside the top 100 despite his form.
Trevor Immelman breaks down what sets Rory McIlroy apart from Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler may be the game’s top player right now, but Trevor Immelman still sees one quality that separates Rory McIlroy from the rest. Scheffler has been the driving force in golf for the past four years.
Scottie Scheffler reacts as Brooks Koepka makes PGA Tour return
Scottie Scheffler has shared his excitement after Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed confirmed their departures from LIV Golf ahead of the 2026 season. It’s been a promising winter for the PGA Tour.
Brooks Koepka News / HITC / February 5
Brooks Koepka is already trying out a new club on his PGA Tour return
Overall, it was a successful return to the PGA Tour for Brooks Koepka. The five-time major winner made his highly anticipated return at the Farmers Insurance Open, his first competitive action since leaving LIV Golf.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 4
Brooks Koepka embraces return to Phoenix Open and its "chaos"
Well before Brooks Koepka captured back-to-back U.S. Open titles ... and won back-to-back PGA Championships ... and earned generational wealth by jumping to LIV Golf, he was a 24-year-old fighting to claim his first PGA Tour title.
Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / February 4
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler pursues third Phoenix Open title
The drive for an exceptional 2026 season is off to a rousing start for Scottie Scheffler, who began his year with a championship at the American Express a week ago Sunday in La Quinta, Calif.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 4
Thomas Detry caps sparkling LIV debut with share of Riyadh lead
Newcomer Thomas Detry launched himself into the international LIV conversation quickly by claiming a share of the first-round lead on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his first circuit as a member of LIV Golf.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 4
Chaos of 'Coliseum' all part of charm at WM Phoenix Open
Why is the WM Phoenix Open known as "The People's Open?" Look no further than Joel Dahmen for an explanation. Dahmen, an everyman on the PGA Tour, engaged with the rowdy packs of fans at TPC Scottsdale's famed par-3 16th hole in 2022 when he ripped his shirt off in celebration.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 4
Bryson DeChambeau: 'We didn't sign up to play for 72 (holes)'
Bryson DeChambeau is entering the final year of his contract with LIV Golf. Judging by his latest comments to Today's Golfer, it doesn't sound like the two-time U.S.
Golf News / Field Level Media / February 3
LPGA commish to players: 'I'm sorry' for how TOC was shortened
LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler apologized Tuesday for how the season-opening Tournament of Champions was cut short over the weekend in Orlando. Amid frigid temperatures at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, the LPGA allowed the event's pro-am to continue on Sunday.
Golf News / Yardbarker / February 3
LIV Golf throws a hissy fit over Official World Golf Ranking decision
LIV Golf finally got its wish on Tuesday when the Official World Golf Ranking announced it will award the Saudi-backed league with world ranking points.
Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / February 1
Nelly Korda ends drought, wins weather-shortened LPGA opener
What was more shocking than World No. 2 golfer Nelly Korda going winless in 2025 was below-freezing temperatures and nearly single-digit wind chills halting a tournament in Orlando, Fla.
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