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Patrick Reed comments on whether he’s in discussions to return to the PGA Tour

Patrick Reed’s comments after winning the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour are likely to generate more discussion than the win itself. It seemed like LIV Golf had settled their 2026 lineup once Harold Varner III was named as the replacement for Brooks Koepka at Smash GC.

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Blades Brown matches Justin Rose’s 28-year-old PGA Tour record at the American Express

Blades Brown has turned heads at the American Express in La Quinta, California this week, with a level of play that’s hard to ignore. The 18-year-old fired a remarkable 12-under-par 60 on Friday at the American Express, putting himself right in the mix and catching plenty of attention.

Golf News / HITC / January 25

Scottie Scheffler is just one step away from joining Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods on an elite golf list

Scottie Scheffler is closing in on a historic milestone that would place him alongside two of the greatest golfers the sport has ever seen. One more victory would elevate his resume into territory previously occupied by only Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Byeong-Hun An News / HITC / January 25

LIV Golf can’t be happy with what’s happening on the PGA Tour right now

LIV Golf has reasons to be encouraged by how their players have fared at the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour this week. With the start of 2026 approaching, it’s a good sign to see names like Patrick Reed and David Puig near the top of the leaderboard in Dubai.

Patrick Reed News / HITC / January 25

Patrick Reed called ‘not exciting’ by multiple major winner after Dubai victory

Patrick Reed captured the Dubai Desert Classic title by four strokes after a final-round 72. The 35-year-old has now collected 12 career wins, and this one came in convincing fashion.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / January 25

Scottie Scheffler explains the one shot that lifted his American Express round

Scottie Scheffler carded a four-under-par 68 in Saturday’s third round of the American Express. He played the Pete Dye Stadium Course, considered the toughest layout in the tournament rotation.

Stewart Cink News / Field Level Media / January 24

Stewart Cink carries over roll from 2025, wins season-opening Mitsubishi Electric

Stewart Cink, the 2025 PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, opened the new season with three-shot victory on Saturday at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Ka'upulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Golf News / ESPN / January 24

Nashville teen Brown keeps pace, 1 back in AmEx

Blades Brown, an 18-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, finished with three straight birdies Saturday and sits one shot behind Si Woo Kim going into the final round of The American Express.

Scottie Scheffler News / CBSSports.com / January 24

Scottie Scheffler chasing Si Woo Kim on 2026 American Express leaderboard entering final round

Kim passed Scheffler on Moving Day, setting up an exciting final 18 holes in California

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 24

Si Woo Kim tops crowded American Express leaderboard after 54 holes

South Korea's Si Woo Kim shot 6-under par 66, and he claimed a one-shot lead through the third round of The American Express on Saturday at La Quinta, California.

Blades Brown sets records in battle with Scottie Scheffler

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Power ranking top 10 golfers at The American Express

LIV Golf returns to New York area with event at Bedminster

Bubba Watson critical of LIV Golf's format change, reduces 'chaos'

Ludvig Aberg News / Field Level Media / January 24

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.

Golf News / ESPN / January 24

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 News / HITC / January 24

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