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Lee Westwood (wrist) to miss LIV Golf's first two events

Lee Westwood withdrew from the first two tournaments of the new LIV Golf season because of a wrist injury, he revealed Monday. Westwood, who co-captains Majesticks GC alongside fellow Englishman Ian Poulter, bowed out of the tour's opener in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which begins Wednesday.

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Justin Rose isn't turning back the clock -- he's outworking, outclassing and outlasting current PGA Tour peers

Rose became the oldest player to win the Farmers Insurance Open this weekend, and in doing so, he has everyone on notice

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / February 2

Brooks Koepka’s return at Torrey Pines shows why his timing may prove spot on

There was not much evidence suggesting Brooks Koepka would be in the mix at the Farmers Insurance Open, but it was hard not to picture a fairytale return for the five-time major winner at Torrey Pines.

Golf News / HITC / February 2

Bryson DeChambeau says LIV Golf’s latest move isn’t what he initially agreed to

Bryson DeChambeau is going to be under a lot of scrutiny over the next year, especially with questions about his future at LIV Golf. The two-time US Open winner is expected to take part in LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh, even though he now has the option to head back to the PGA Tour.

Justin Rose News / BBC Sport / February 2

PGA Tour success vindicates rejecting LIV - Rose

England's Justin Rose says he did not move to LIV Golf because he "felt my childhood self wouldn't feel very good about giving up on those dreams" of chasing the game's biggest prizes.

Golf News / HITC / February 2

Justin Rose sends message to Scottie Scheffler after record-breaking Farmers Insurance Open win

Justin Rose delivered one of the most complete performances of his career to lift the Farmers Insurance Open. From the opening round at Torrey Pines, the Englishman looked in total control as he steadily pulled clear of the field.

Brooks Koepka News / HITC / February 2

Brooks Koepka lifts lid on biggest PGA Tour change he’s spotted since coming back

Brooks Koepka has now completed his first event back on the PGA Tour, finishing in a tie for 56th place at the Farmers Insurance Open. Heading into the tournament, much of the attention was on Koepka.

Golf News / HITC / February 2

Sahith Theegala weighs in on Justin Rose’s major chances in 2026

Justin Rose is in the middle of a standout run, with the 45-year-old recently claiming a dominant win at the Farmers Insurance Open. He put together a solid showing at Torrey Pines, leading from early on and not giving anyone else much of a look in.

Justin Rose News / Golf on ClutchPoints / February 2

Justin Rose sends simple message to fellow dads after Torrey Pines win

Justin Rose added another piece to his ever-expanding trophy case after ruling the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course in San Diego in a masterful showing.

Golf News / ESPN / February 1

Rose sets scoring mark in dominant win at Torrey

Justin Rose became the first wire-to-wire winner at Torrey Pines in 71 years, starting with a six-shot lead and closing with a 2-under 70 to win the Farmers Insurance Open.

Justin Rose News / Field Level Media / February 1

Justin Rose, 45, sails to wire-to-wire Farmers victory

England's Justin Rose won the Farmers Insurance Open for the second time by shooting 2-under-par 70 on Sunday in San Diego. Rose, 45, became the PGA Tour's oldest golfer to secure a wire-to-wire finish in more than 15 years, finishing at 23-under 265 for a seven-stroke victory.

Phil Mickelson News / ESPN / February 1

Mickelson to miss LIV events due to family matter

Phil Mickelson said Sunday he will miss the opening two LIV Golf events this year due to a "family health matter."

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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Golf News / HITC / February 1

Trevor Immelman spots a notable change in Brooks Koepka since PGA Tour return

All eyes were naturally on Brooks Koepka as he made his return to the PGA Tour following his exit from LIV Golf. Back in December, Koepka became the first high-profile player to actively pursue a departure from LIV.

Phil Mickelson News / Field Level Media / February 1

Phil Mickelson (family health) out of LIV's first two events

Phil Mickelson will not participate in the first two LIV Golf events this year, citing on Sunday an undisclosed family health matter. "I will not be able to participate in the first two LIV events as (wife) Amy and I need to be present for a family health matter," Mickelson wrote on X.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / January 31

Nelly Korda leads Tournament of Champions; play suspended by high winds

Before the third round was suspended due to high winds, World No. 2 Nelly Korda shot an 8-under-par 64 to vault into the lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Saturday in Orlando, Fla.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 30

Lydia Ko, Lottie Woad tied for lead at Tournament of Champions

An LPGA Hall of Famer and a 22-year-old phenom shared the 36-hole lead at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions on Friday in Orlando, Fla.

Bryson Dechambeau News / Field Level Media / January 29

Report: Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV Golf commitment for '26

Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau confirmed he will be in Saudi Arabia next week for the LIV Golf season opener in Riyadh. According to a report Thursday from Flushing It Golf, DeChambeau plans to fulfill his contract obligations for the 2026 season as the captain of Crushers GC.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 27

Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

The PGA Tour scored a huge win over LIV Golf when Brooks Koepka ditched the Saudi-backed tour and returned to the big leagues. With Koepka set to make his 2026 PGA Tour debut this week at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, Rory McIlroy saw it as an opportunity to take a subtle victory lap.

Scottie Scheffler sends a petrifying message to the PGA Tour

In rare move, ESPN to carry Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return

Patrick Reed: LIV Golf extension 'not complete' yet

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 27