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Ernie Els celebrates birthday with share of Dominion Energy lead

Ernie Els celebrated his 56th birthday by grabbing a share of the lead at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, opening the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs with a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 on Friday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond.

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Tommy Fleetwood Aiming for Glory as Pressure Builds in India

Tommy Fleetwood is hoping to win the DP World Tour’s India Championship as he continues his impressive form in 2025. The 34-year-old won his first-ever PGA Tour title at the Tour Championship in August and was then part of Team Europe as they defeated the United States at Bethpage Black to win their first away Ryder Cup in 13 years.

Tiger Woods News / Golficity / October 17

Is this the End for Tiger Woods?

Tiger Woods’ latest surgery has fans asking if we’ve finally reached the end of an era—and his own words might confirm it. In this week’s episode of The Golf Podcast, we ask the question every golf fan is wondering — is this finally the end for Tiger Woods?

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 17

2025 India Championship: Tommy Fleetwood takes lead into the weekend over Shane Lowry, Brian Harman

The Englishman is on track to continue his sensational season this weekend in Delhi

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 17

Brian Rolapp shakes up up PGA Tour leadership adding ex-NFL executives in first hires as CEO

Some familiar faces will be joining Rolapp as the new PGA Tour CEO seeks to reshape the organization

Young Kim News / Field Level Media / October 17

Sei Young Kim ties another record at BMW Ladies Championship

Sei Young Kim carded a 6-under-par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead after the second round of the BMW Ladies Championship on Friday in Haenam, Korea. Kim tied the 36-hole tournament scoring record at 16-under 128 by collecting seven birdies and one bogey on Friday at the Pine Beach Golf Links.

Shane Lowry News / HITC / October 17

Shane Lowry frustrated after admitting to ‘stupid’ mistake at India Championship

Shane Lowry is in a good position after two rounds at the DP India World Championship, though he admitted it could have been even better if not for what he called a ‘stupid’ error.

John Daly News / HITC / October 17

Golf icon John Daly admits his biggest mistake from his wild career

John Daly is one of the most unique figures in golf, with a style that’s always been a bit different from the rest. Daly isn’t allowed to play in the Australian Open anymore after an outburst at the tournament led to a lifetime ban.

Tommy Fleetwood News / ESPN / October 17

Fleetwood continues strong fall, leads in India

Tommy Fleetwood kept up his strong finish to the season by shooting an 8-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the DP World India Championship as Ryder Cup teammate Rory McIlroy battled to stay in contention.

Golf News / HITC / October 17

Brooks Koepka unlikely to return to the PGA Tour before 2027, says Johnson Wagner

As talk builds around which PGA Tour players could make the move to LIV Golf in 2026, there’s also growing discussion about who might head back the other way.

Golf News / HITC / October 17

The Bryson DeChambeau moment Jordan Spieth still brings up in conversation

Among all the golfers who left for LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau might be the one the PGA Tour feels the absence of most. In recent years, he’s grown into one of the game’s most recognisable figures.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / October 17

Rory McIlroy welcomes pressure from DP World Tour star Marco Penge

Rory McIlroy finds himself in a strong position as he chases a record-breaking seventh DP World Tour Race to Dubai title next month. He has led the season-long standings ever since that memorable win at The Masters earlier this year.

Bubba Watson News / Field Level Media / October 16

Bubba Watson's season ending prematurely due to finger surgery

Bubba Watson will be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing finger surgery, but he expects to be healthy in time for the start of LIV's next season in February.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

Dog Steals Spotlight as Lowry Leads; McIlroy Stays Driver-Free

Shane Lowry hit five straight birdies on the back nine before firing an opening eight-under 64 to give him a one-shot lead over Keita Nakajima in the DP World India Championship.

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Tiger Woods News / Field Level Media / October 16

Tiger Woods vows to TGL team: 'I’ll be there for every match'

Tiger Woods isn't committing to a return to competitive golf, but that doesn't mean he won't be involved in the sport. Woods had been expected to make his presence known in the tech-infused TGL indoor golf league on Jan.

Internal Messages Reveal NASCAR’s Fear of LIV Golf-Style Breakaway

The antitrust lawsuit saga between NASCAR and 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports took an interesting twist on Wednesday when the teams filed previously unseen text messages from 2022 between NASCAR's President Steve O'Donnell (then COO) and Chief Racing Development Officer Ben Kennedy in court.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 16

Caitlin Clark 'honored' to return to The Annika pro-am

Caitlin Clark fever will return to the LPGA Tour next month when the WNBA superstar makes another appearance at The Annika pro-am in Belleair, Fla. Thousands of fans lined the fairways last year to watch the Indiana Fever guard compete in the event.

Young Kim News / Field Level Media / October 16

Sei Young Kim ties tourney record at BMW Ladies Championship

Sei Young Kim matched the tournament record with a 10-under opening round at the BMW Ladies Championship on Thursday in Haenam, South Korea. The Korean star carded eight birdies and an eagle, hit 12 of 14 fairways and stuck 17 of 18 greens in regulation to finish with a 62 at Pine Beach Golf Links.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / October 15

NASCAR leadership execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Text messages between NASCAR leadership revealed execs were worried about PGA, LIV-esque split

Bombshell text messages were revealed on Wednesday by 23XI Racing/Front Row Motorsports in a court filing in the teams' antitrust case against NASCAR.

NASCAR team surprisingly parts ways with driver late in 2025 season

Cup Series crew chief critical of lead-up to bizarre incident at Las Vegas

What the NASCAR Cup Series playoff standings look like after Las Vegas

Potential replacements for Justin Haley at Spire Motorsports

Rinus VeeKay joins Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 IndyCar campaign

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Rory McIlroy Opens Up About Being the 2027 Ryder Cup Captain

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he would love to captain Europe at the Ryder Cup someday. The 36-year-old was one of the key players as Europe defeated the United States at Bethpage Black to secure their first away win in thirteen years.

Viktor Hovland News / Field Level Media / October 14

Viktor Hovland speaks on 'upsetting' neck injury at Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland found himself as the center of discussion after last month's controversial withdrawal from the Ryder Cup due to a bulging disk in his neck.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Tiger Woods: A Medical Journey Through Triumph, Tragedy, and Unwavering Determination

Tiger Woods changed golf forever. Beyond his 15 major championships and 82 PGA Tour victories, he revolutionized the way athletes prepare for the sport and inspired millions worldwide.

Xander Schauffele News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Xander Schauffele's 15-Month Fight Back to Form

Professional golf runs on momentum. One year, you're winning majors with surgical precision. The next you're rehabbing an injury, trying to find the form that used to come naturally.

Jon Rahm News / Field Level Media / October 13

Jon Rahm taking a long break after 'winless' season

Jon Rahm said he is taking a break from competition and will return for the LIV Golf season opener in February. The 30-year-old Spaniard did not win any tournaments in 2025, although he did capture the Ryder Cup with Team Europe last month and the individual season-long championship with LIV Golf in August.

Alex Cejka News / Field Level Media / October 12

Alex Cejka closes out 3-stroke victory at SAS Championship

Alex Cejka of Germany shot a 1-under-par 71 on Sunday to finish with a three-stroke win at the PGA Tour Champions' SAS Championship in Cary, N.C. On a high-scoring day at Prestonwood Country Club, Cejka managed one of the lower scores of the final round by weathering a slow start and finishing hot.