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J.J. Spaun explains how Ryder Cup experience changed his relationship with Xander Schauffele

J.J. Spaun has reflected on how the 2025 Ryder Cup influenced his relationship with Xander Schauffele. The two Americans have crossed paths throughout their careers, sharing similar backgrounds and ambitions.

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Jason Day issues a warning for anyone starting a YouTube golf channel

Jason Day is among the many professional golfers to have major success with their YouTube channel. The popular Aussie’s channel, called The Lads, has amassed over 150,000 subscribers, and features some of the best players in golf such as Min Woo Lee and Nelly Korda.

J.J. Spaun News / HITC / January 29

JJ Spaun shares his true thoughts on Torrey Pines ahead of the Farmers Insurance Open

JJ Spaun entered the 2025 season a new man. He almost lost his PGA Tour card in 2024, and was on nobody’s radar to win a major championship the following year.

Patrick Reed News / HITC / January 29

LIV Golf response to Patrick Reed’s contract demands before his departure emerges

There was probably a moment on Sunday when LIV Golf would have preferred not to see Patrick Reed come out on top at the Dubai Desert Classic. He drew attention

Ludvig Aberg News / HITC / January 29

The big change Ludvig Aberg is making for his 2026 PGA Tour season

Ludvig Aberg exploded onto the golfing scene as an amateur. He was the number one-ranked amateur in the world, was the first player to play in a Ryder

Golf News / HITC / January 29

Patrick Reed has words for Dustin Johnson following his LIV Golf exit

Patrick Reed has cleared up any uncertainty about his future by announcing on social media that he has left LIV Golf and is aiming for a return to the PGA Tour later this year.

Jordan Spieth News / HITC / January 29

Jordan Spieth reveals the greatest shot he has ever hit in his career

The three-time major champion looked back on a defining moment that helped secure one of his most famous victories. Jordan Spieth has built a reputation for producing extraordinary shots under extreme pressure, often when the stakes are highest.

Harris English News / HITC / January 29

Harris English tells PGA Tour he would ‘hate’ one potential change to the schedule, ‘a lot of guys feel the same’

Harris English dropped a bombshell towards the end of last year, revealing that the PGA Tour planned to change its schedule in 2027. These potential changes would see the PGA Tour season begin after the Super Bowl, which is over a month after the current start date.

Golf News / HITC / January 29

Harris English points to a marked shift in Scottie Scheffler at the Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler often leaves fans impressed, but his play at the 2025 Ryder Cup raised more than a few eyebrows for the wrong reasons. Heading into this year’s event, Scheffler had plenty to prove.

Brooks Koepka News / ESPN / January 28

'The dominoes are starting to fall': Brooks Koepka's return and what it means for the PGA Tour

Koepka's return this week at Torrey Pines and the news that Patrick Reed is also coming back gave the PGA Tour momentum as 2026 gets underway.

Patrick Reed News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Patrick Reed Announces His PGA Tour Return

With Brooks Koepka making the switch from LIV to PGA, there have been a lot of questions about other players’ LIV Golf status. Patrick Reed was a name

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Golf News / ESPN / January 28

Valdes has cancer, halts first Korn Ferry season

Brendan Valdez, No. 2 in the PGA Tour University ranking last summer to earn a full exemption on the Korn Ferry Tour, posted on social media that he was diagnosed with primary mediastinal lymphoma and will step away from the tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

LIV Golf adds 10 spots to secured 'Lock Zone' as part of suite of changes

LIV Golf is adjusting its rules to increase the number of players who qualify for the next season, ensure performance has more immediate consequences and distribute points across the entire field.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

PGA Tour players react to Patrick Reed's return: 'Dominoes are starting to fall'

The day before Brooks Koepka tees it up in his return to the PGA Tour at the Farmers Insurance Open, another former major champion dropped a bombshell with Patrick Reed announcing Wednesday that he is also leaving LIV Golf, effective immediately.

Ludvig Aberg News / Field Level Media / January 28

Ludvig Aberg returns to Torrey Pines as most recent winner but not defending champ

Ludvig Aberg is back at Torrey Pines this week with a familiar mix of confidence and caution. The Swede arrives ranked No. 19 in the World Golf Ranking and, in a small Torrey quirk, is the most recent winner on the property -- even though he isn't the defending champion of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

2026 Season Win Count Starts For Scheffler

The 2026 PGA Tour season continued with its second tournament, The American Express. It was exactly what you would hope for not only as a golf fan, but a Tour athlete yourself.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

Brooks Koepka's return to PGA Tour in spotlight at Torrey Pines

All eyes will be on Brooks Koepka when he makes his first start in a non-major PGA Tour event in nearly four years Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open at La Jolla, Calif., outside San Diego.

Patrick Reed News / Golficity / January 28

Patrick Reed Has Left LIV Golf…What’s Next?

In yet another major twist, Patrick Reed announced today that he’s leaving LIV Golf — and it immediately raises some bigger questions about the league’s future.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 28

Embarrassing LIV Golf graphic posted online

LIV Golf was already having a rough week with Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed deciding to return to the PGA Tour, but the rival golf league made it even worse with a promotion blunder you have to see to believe.

Rory McIlroy takes victory lap over LIV Golf

Patrick Reed leaving LIV Golf, returning to PGA Tour in '27

Scottie Scheffler sends a petrifying message to the PGA Tour

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 28

Report: OWGR could make LIV Golf decision this week

A long-awaited decision reportedly could come soon about whether LIV Golf members will begin receiving Official World Golf Ranking points. The OWGR board is meeting on Wednesday and a vote on the LIV Golf situation could be added to the agenda, with a potential decision by the end of the week, according to Golfweek.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / January 28

Nelly Korda: Not including women in TGL a 'huge and unbelievable miss'

While women's golf will have its own version of an indoor virtual league starting next winter, one of the top LPGA stars is lamenting the fact that women aren't included in the men's version.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 27

WTGL adds Lottie Woad and Rose Zhang to roster

The WTGL added two of the top young prospects in women's golf Tuesday with Rose Zhang and Lottie Woad. The indoor golf league is the women's version of the tech-infused TGL, which debuted last year with some of the top stars on the PGA Tour and currently is in its second season.

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