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Rory McIlroy Is Shifting His Priorities Towards Majors

For Rory McIlroy, 2025 was an eventful year, as it was the year he achieved the coveted career Grand Slam in the majors. It also means that he achieved a major goal for any pro in the sport, so naturally, the question is, what now? McIlroy has been considering his next move, and he has an answer, which involves the larger golf events.

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Akshay Bhatia: The Drive, Chip and Putt Kid Has Come a Long Way

There's something poetic about watching Akshay Bhatia stand in a five-way tie for the lead at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas this week. At just 23 years old, he's sharing the top of the leaderboard with Hideki Matsuyama, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and J.J.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / December 5

Cameron Young shares Hero lead after 64; Scottie Scheffler 1 back

Cameron Young went 5 under par over a four-hole stretch en route to posting a 64 on Friday and grabbing a share of the 36-hole lead at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Stewart Cink News / ESPN / December 5

U.S. pulls near Europe in World Champions Cup

Stewart Cink and Jason Caron led the way for the Americans in the Skechers World Champions Cup.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 5

U.S. narrows Europe’s lead at World Champions Cup

Team Europe is clinging to a 1.5-point lead after the second day of the Skechers World Champions Cup as the United States used a strong day to chip into the margin.

J.J. Spaun News / ESPN / December 5

Young, Spaun among five tied for Bahamas lead

- U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun converted two of his three eagle chances, Cameron Young shot 30 on the back nine and Hideki Matsuyama was bogey-free, all of them part of another five-way tie for the lead Friday in the Hero World Challenge.

Golf News / ESPN / December 5

Aussie stars light up the Open as Rory hangs tough

Human highlights reel Min Woo Lee has lit up Royal Melbourne to move within a shot of the lead as his superstar playing partner Rory McIlroy briefly threatened to miss the halfway cut on a dramatic day two of the Australian Open.

Golf News / HITC / December 5

Kevin Kisner outlines the price DeChambeau and Koepka should pay to rejoin PGA Tour

The split in professional golf continues, as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf have yet to agree on a merger. LIV have plenty of talent on their side, with players like Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in the mix, but overall, the PGA Tour continues to lead the way across most areas.

Golf News / HITC / December 5

Rory McIlroy pulls off something at the Australian Open he hasn’t managed in years

Rory McIlroy made the cut at the Australian Open, but he had to admit that his second round included something he does not often experience in his career.

Golf News / HITC / December 5

Kevin Kisner opens up on what Tiger Woods told him about rehab amid 2026 PGA comeback buzz

Golf fans everywhere are asking the same thing: when will Tiger Woods be back on the course? It was in October when Woods had his seventh back surgery, raising fresh concerns about his future.

Golf News / HITC / December 5

Padraig Harrington explains why Jon Rahm looked a shadow of himself – not LIV’s fault

Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf has sparked a particularly strong debate, leaving fans divided on whether the league has negatively impacted his performance.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / December 5

Scottie Scheffler opens Hero World Challenge bid with routine 66 despite short game woes

Scottie Scheffler has had a brilliant 2025 season and is hoping to finish it off in style at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas. Scheffler got off to a good start at the Hero World Challenge by posting a six-under-par 66, with his only mistake coming on the final hole.

Wyndham Clark News / HITC / December 5

What led Wyndham Clark to complain about the 2025 Hero World Challenge course

Wyndham Clark has never been one to hide his emotions on the course, and that has led to plenty of headlines over the years. His outburst at Oakmont Country Club, where he smashed up a locker during the US Open, did not help his reputation.

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Tiger Woods: What the Future May Hold For the PGA TOUR

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Golf News / ESPN / December 4

Europe opens with lead in World Champions Cup

Former Ryder Cup captains Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn won the modified alternate-shot round as Europe took the lead over the Americans and Internationals after the first day of the Skechers World Champions Cup.

Scottie Scheffler News / Field Level Media / December 4

Late bogey drops Scottie Scheffler into share of lead in Bahamas

Scottie Scheffler's bogey-free run at Albany Golf Course came to a sudden end on the 18th hole Thursday, dropping the world's No. 1-ranked player into a five-way share of the lead after the first round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 4

Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke guide Europe to World Champions Cup lead

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark and Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland were the best tandem on the course Thursday as they helped Team Europe open up a lead at the Skechers World Champions Cup at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.

Akshay Bhatia News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

Akshay Bhatia Has A New Caddie

It is not unusual for players to change their caddies. Changes are fairly common on and off-season. Sometimes, there is a match made in heaven between

Keegan Bradley News / Total Apex Sports / December 4

Keegan Bradley Reflects On Landmark 2025 Season

Imagine having one of the best statistical years of your professional career. You win a prestigious event like the Travelers Championship, you climb back into the top tier of the World Rankings, and you even pocket a nice check winning a high-profile Skins Game against the likes of Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy.

Golf News / Stadium Rant / December 3

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Most of golf’s finest golfers played in the 20th century. The major championships of the US Open, Masters, UK Open, and PGA Championship were largely dominated by the top-ranked players of the PGA Tour during their respective eras.

Tiger Woods News / Yardbarker / December 3

Tiger Woods provides grim update on his golf future

Tiger Woods broke his silence and spoke with reporters in The Bahamas ahead of the Hero World Challenge on Tuesday.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / December 1

Laurie Canter turns down PGA to sign with Majesticks GC for 2026

After a top-10 finish on the DP World Tour which earned him a 2026 PGA Tour card, English golfer Laurie Canter has instead decided to return to LIV Golf next season.