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Matsuyama Reaches 11th Tour Win

In the final round of the Hero World Challenge, Hideki Matsuyama overcame conditions and even a challenge from the great Tiger Woods. Arguably the best to ever play in Woods, changed Matsuyama ahead of his playoff holes to shoot 10 under.

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Scheffler prepares for Golf Channel Games and jokes about his lefty ability

Scottie Scheffler has been at the top of the golfing world for a while now, setting the pace across multiple areas of the game. Scottie Scheffler has been the standout player of his generation, adding six PGA Tour titles in 2025 — including the PGA Championship and The Open — to reach 19 career victories and four majors.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 10

Report: Si Woo Kim leaving PGA Tour for LIV Golf

South Korea's Si Woo Kim reportedly has a deal to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf. The four-time PGA Tour winner is in "late stage negotiations," Tom Hobbs of Flushing It Golf reported Wednesday.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / December 10

Doug Ghim, Adam Hadwin, Cameron Champ among players to watch in PGA Tour-Q School final stage

Some of the highest stakes in professional golf will be contested over the next week

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 10

Tiger Woods described what it felt like to be hit by a 62-year-old Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali made light work of some of the greatest boxers of all time in the ring. During his esteemed career, the man many believe is the greatest boxer of all time had 37 knockout wins.

Keegan Bradley News / HITC / December 10

What Keegan Bradley pulled off before the Ryder Cup took everyone by surprise

Keegan Bradley faced plenty of criticism for some of the decisions he made during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September. It was a big surprise when Keegan Bradley was named captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup back in 2024.

Hideki Matsuyama News / HITC / December 10

The curious reason Hideki Matsuyama isn’t a top five player in world golf

Hideki Matsuyama finished off his 2025 campaign on a high note, winning the Hero World Challenge in a playoff against Alex Noren. Hideki Matsuyama managed to begin and end his campaign in style, first setting a PGA Tour scoring record to win The Sentry and later defeating Alex Noren in a playoff to claim the Hero World Challenge.

Jon Rahm News / Field Level Media / December 9

LIV CEO: Circuit in talks with DP World Tour over Jon Rahm sanctions

LIV Golf is working with the DP World Tour to resolve the fines incurred by Jon Rahm and Legion XIII teammate Tyrrell Hatton, the breakaway circuit's chief executive officer Scott O'Neil told Telegraph Sport.

Daniel Berger News / Field Level Media / December 8

Charley Hull gets new partner in combined event after Daniel Berger WD

LPGA superstar Charley Hull will have a new partner in this weekend's third annual Grant Thornton Invitational, following the withdrawal of Daniel Berger on Monday evening.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / December 8

Scottie Scheffler identifies the key flaw in his game at the Hero World Challenge

Scottie Scheffler wrapped up his week at the Hero World Challenge two shots off the pace. He had started the final round just a stroke behind the then-leader Sepp Straka and played alongside him in the final group.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 8

LIV Golf CEO optimistic move to 72 holes will lead to OWGR points

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil is optimistic that the move from 54 to 72 holes in 2026 will help make its events start counting toward the Official World Golf Rankings system in the near future.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 8

Open Championship moving to August in '28 due to Olympics

The Open Championship will be pushed back to August in 2028 to avoid a conflict with the Los Angeles Olympics. Instead of its typical mid-July calendar slot, golf's oldest major will be contested from Aug.

Brooks Koepka News / Field Level Media / December 8

Report: Brooks Koepka might skip LIV Golf's '26 season

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka might not play in the upcoming LIV Golf season despite being under contract, Sports Business Journal reported Monday.

Golf News / HITC / December 8

Scottie Scheffler’s final-day call sparks scrutiny from Tiger Woods at Hero World event

Scottie Scheffler was always going to have a tough time matching his previous Hero World Challenge results this year, having never finished lower than second at Albany before.

J.J. Spaun News / HITC / December 8

J.J. Spaun reveals career-first experience in Sunday’s Hero World Challenge round

J.J. Spaun will take plenty of encouragement from his first appearance at the Hero World Challenge, where he closed out the week tied for fourth. Spaun finished a memorable 2025 campaign with another strong showing.

Tiger Woods News / HITC / December 8

Tiger Woods earns plaudits for off-course gesture at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods made an appearance at the Hero World Challenge in Albany this week, though not as a participant. Woods, who has lifted the trophy five times over his career, serves as host for the event.

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Golf News / HITC / December 8

Brandel Chamblee left stunned by Scottie Scheffler moment at Hero World Challenge

Scottie Scheffler added another solid finish to his impressive 2025 campaign, tying for fourth at the Hero World Challenge. Even so, the world number one will feel he left plenty out there at Albany.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 7

Europe runs away with World Champions Cup triumph

Team Europe started the day with a bang and sailed to a wire-to-wire victory at the Skechers World Champions Cup on Sunday at Feather Sound Country Club in Clearwater, Fla.

Hideki Matsuyama News / Field Level Media / December 7

Hideki Matsuyama edges Alex Noren in playoff to win Hero World Challenge

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama outlasted Alex Noren of Sweden in a one-hole playoff to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday at Albany Golf Course in the Bahamas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / December 6

Sepp Straka (64) surges into Hero lead; Scottie Scheffler 1 back

Austria's Sepp Straka fired an 8-under-par 64 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler into the final round of the Hero World Challenge in The Bahamas.

Rory McIlroy News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

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.