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Ludvig Aberg WDs from American Express due to illness

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg withdrew from The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. before the start of his third round on Saturday due to an illness. Making his first start of 2026, Aberg was 7-under par and playing the Stadium Course at PGA West.

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Åberg pulls out of 3rd round of AmEx with illness

Ludvig Åberg withdrew from The American Express on Saturday with an illness, the fourth player to withdraw this week from the first PGA Tour stop on the mainland.

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Patrick Reed’s unexpected admission follows strong day-three round in Dubai

Patrick Reed has put himself in a strong position heading into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Reed has not won on the DP World Tour since 2020, despite his good form over the past year.

Viktor Hovland News / HITC / January 24

Viktor Hovland admits there’s one part of his golf game that is still holding him back after Ryder Cup withdrawal

Viktor Hovland’s Ryder Cup was bittersweet. Yes, he was an integral part of Team Europe’s away Ryder Cup success, winning a crucial point on Saturday alongside Robert MacIntyre that all but sealed the victory.

Rickie Fowler News / HITC / January 24

Rickie Fowler reacts to Blades Brown’s incredible round on the PGA Tour at the age of 18

By just being at the American Express, Blades Brown had amazed the golfing world. 18-year-old Blades Brown made headlines by playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, the PGA Tour’s development tour, then flying to PGA West on Wednesday to play the American Express the same week.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 24

Scottie Scheffler drops honest verdict on Blades Brown at The American Express

Scottie Scheffler and Blades Brown could end up playing together in the final group of the American Express on Sunday. Blades Brown lit up the Nicklaus Course on Friday, firing a 60 to pull level with Scheffler at the top of the leaderboard after two rounds of the American Express.

Golf News / ESPN / January 24

Reed builds lead to 4 at Dubai Desert Classic

Patrick Reed will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy's chances of a record-extending fifth title virtually disappeared.

Golf News / HITC / January 24

Tyrrell Hatton’s Dubai admission leaves Rory McIlroy genuinely stunned

Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton played together during the first two rounds of this week’s Dubai Desert Classic. Hatton enters the weekend at five under par, four shots off the pace, while McIlroy trails him by three strokes.

Scottie Scheffler News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Blades Brown Sets Records In Battle With Scottie Scheffler

As the 2026 PGA Tour season kicked things off with the Sony Open tournament in Hawaii, those around the sport have seen age hold no weight. With a stellar performance by 62-year-old Vijay Singh, he may have been showed up by 18-year-old Blades Brown this weekend.

Stewart Cink News / Field Level Media / January 23

Stewart Cink, Freddie Jacobson atop leaderboard at Mitsubishi Electric

Stewart Cink fired a 9-under-par 63 and Sweden's Freddie Jacobson carded a 64 on Friday to share the lead after two rounds of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Blades Brown's course record has him tied atop American Express leaderboard

Eighteen-year-old Blades Brown shot 12-under-par 60 Friday to surge into a tie for the lead with World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler through two rounds of The American Express in La Quinta, Calif.

Golf News / ESPN / January 23

Teenager Brown just misses 59, tied for AmEx lead

Eighteen-year-old Blades Brown narrowly missed a 6-foot birdie putt for 59, leaving him tied for the lead in The American Express with Scottie Scheffler.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Rory McIlroy Says He Doesn’t See Reunification Happening

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Course record at AmEx is kids' stuff for teenager Blades Brown

Teenager Blades Brown was sharper than anybody during the second round of The American Express on Friday at La Quinta, Calif., although his missed 8-foot putt on the final hole prevented history.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

LIV Golf returns to New York area with event at Bedminster

LIV Golf is returning to the northeast this season, announcing on Friday the scheduling of LIV Golf New York to be held Aug. 6-9 at Trump National Golf Club in suburban Bedminster, N.J.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 23

Brooke Henderson's pregnant sister to relinquish caddie duties

Brooke Henderson's sister will relinquish her responsibilities as a caddie following the LPGA season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions next week, Sportsnet reported.

Jon Rahm News / HITC / January 23

How Jon Rahm really feels about playing DP World Tour events since joining LIV Golf

Uncertainty surrounding Jon Rahm’s DP World Tour and Ryder Cup participation Questions are swirling around Jon Rahm’s future with the DP World Tour, and that extends to his place in the Ryder Cup as well.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / January 23

Rory McIlroy answers whether he believes he can reel in Patrick Reed in Dubai

To catch Patrick Reed in Dubai over the next two days, Rory McIlroy must significantly improve his performance. Reed is the man leading the way by one shot, and there is a significant gap between him and McIlroy, with seven strokes separating them as they prepare for the final 36 holes.

Golf News / BBC Sport / January 23

Reed leads Sullivan by one with McIlroy seven back

American Patrick Reed leads England's Andy Sullivan by one shot after round two of the Dubai Desert Classic, with Rory McIlroy seven off the pace after a second-round 69.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 22

Stephen Ames kicks off season with 64 at Mitsubishi Electric

Stephen Ames of Canada made the most of his first round of the 2026 PGA Tour Champions season, turning in an 8-under-par 64 for a one-stroke lead at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai on Thursday in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Vijay Singh News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Vijay Singh Returns With Gas Left In Tank

One thing fascinating about the sport of golf, is despite the various possible injuries or the mental and physical time clock of a career, your journey is often written under your own terms.

Tiger Woods News / The Spun / January 22

Tiger Woods Might Be Hinting At Future With New Sponsorship

Tiger Woods might be returning to the spotlight sooner than fans think. Woods, 50, hasn't competed in a major tournament since Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in 2024.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 22

Golf power rankings for the 2026 season: Scottie Scheffler on top

Now that football is winding down, it's almost time to shift our attention to golf season. With the PGA Tour getting underway and LIV Golf set to begin its fifth season on Feb 4, let's power rank the top 10 golfers in the world from both tours.

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Golf News / Yardbarker / January 21

Five storylines to watch at The American Express

The PGA Tour heads to La Quinta, Calif., this week for The American Express. Several of the world’s top players are set to make their season debuts at the three-course event, so let’s break down the five storylines to watch.

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Defending champ Sepp Straka feeling heat at The American Express

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McIlroy says PGA, LIV are 'too far apart' for deal to take place

Nothing like 72 holes for Scottie Scheffler as World No. 1 begins season

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 21

Harold Varner III officially joins Smash GC

Harold Varner III has been added to the Smash GC official roster for the 2026 season in the LIV Golf League following Brooks Koepka's departure to the PGA Tour.