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Yuna Araki, Nasa Hataoka share narrow lead in Japan

Japan's Yuna Araki and Nasa Hataoka share a one-shot lead at 15-under heading into the final round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. Araki carded a 7-under 65 and Hataoka posted a 4-under 68 in Saturday's third round at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in western Japan.

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Late flourish puts Fleetwood one behind Abu Dhabi leader Rai

Aaron Rai leads the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot from fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and Dane Nicolai Hojgaard, going into the final round.

Aaron Rai News / ESPN / November 8

Rai leads by 1 heading into Abu Dhabi final round

Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship as he seeks a first title on the European tour in five years.

Shane Lowry one shot clear of Rory McIlroy but trailing Abu Dhabi leader

England’s Aaron Rai is currently out in front.

Golf News / ESPN / November 8

Araki joins Hataoka as 3rd-round leader in Japan

Nasa Hataoka retained a share of the lead at the Toto Japan Classic on Saturday, this time with Yuna Araki, who also was atop the leaderboard at 15 under.

Tyrrell Hatton News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Tyrrell Hatton Says LIV Players Once Rejected Format Shift

Earlier this week, LIV Golf announced that the league would be switching to a 72-hole format. It is largely part of a bid to be recognized by the OWGR in the ongoing effort to get the players back in the rankings through LIV. However, according to Tyrrell Hatton, this push was initially rejected by the players.

Golf News / ESPN / November 7

Schmid (63) takes lead at WWT Championship

Matti Schmid shot a 9-under 63 and took a one-shot lead Friday in the World Wide Technology Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 7

Matti Schmid leads World Wide Tech Championship after two rounds

German Matti Schmid had a bogey-free, 9-under-par 63 on Friday to overtake the lead at the World Wide Technology Championship in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 7

Aaron Rai uses rare feat to tie Tommy Fleetwood for Abu Dhabi lead

Aaron Rai holed his approach shot from 218 yards out to score a rare albatross, highlighting a round of 64 that left him tied for the lead after 36 holes at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

Min Woo Lee News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

Min Woo Lee Confirms Commitment to PGA Tour Amid LIV Golf Rumors

Min Woo Lee has ended weeks of speculation by confirming he will remain on the PGA Tour, putting to rest rumors linking him to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf.

Ji-Yai Shin News / Field Level Media / November 7

Jiyai Shin, Nasa Hataoka stand atop leaderboard in Japan

South Korean Jiyai Shin recorded a 5-under 67 to grab a share of the lead at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic on Friday. She started the round a stroke behind opening-round leaders Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita of Japan at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the country.

Brandel Chamblee News / HITC / November 7

Brandel Chamblee hits out at PGA Tour over controversial 2026 rule change

Brandel Chamblee is not pleased with a recent change the PGA Tour has put in place for the 2026 season. He is never shy about sharing his opinions on big topics in golf, especially when they involve the ongoing rivalry between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

Aaron Rai News / ESPN / November 7

Rai tied for Abu Dhabi lead after making albatross

Aaron Rai holed out from 214 yards for an albatross in his 8-under 64 that left him tied for the lead with fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.

Rory McIlroy News / HITC / November 7

Marco Penge shares honest take on Rory McIlroy as playing partner in Abu Dhabi

Fans at Yas Links were treated to a brilliant pairing on Thursday, as Marco Penge teed it up alongside Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton for the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

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Golf News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Lee Westwood Responds To Rory McIlroy

Recently, LIV Golf announced that the league will switch to a 72-hole format, replacing the 56-hole format it initially used. This was part of the league’s

Nick Dunlap News / Field Level Media / November 6

Nick Dunlap, Sami Valimaki lead in Cabo thanks to 61s

Nick Dunlap and Finland's Sami Valimaki find themselves tied for the lead at the World Wide Technology Championship after shooting bogey-free, 11-under-par 61s on Thursday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Lee Westwood takes jab at Rory McIlroy over LIV Golf comments

Lee Westwood offered a parting shot in Rory McIlroy's direction after the latter labeled LIV Golf's recent rule change as "peculiar." Speaking on talkSport's Breakfast Show on Thursday, Westwood addressed the upstart circuit's decision to move to a 72-hole format.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

LPGA grants age waiver to teen phenom Gianna Clemente

The LPGA Tour has granted an age waiver allowing 17-year-old Gianna Clemente to compete for early membership next month. League rules require members to be 18 or over, but the high school senior from Estero, Fla., won't celebrate that birthday until March 28.

Gary Player News / Field Level Media / November 6

Gary Player: Ryder Cup remarks 'intended to be a warning'

Gary Player clarified his comments about the future of the Ryder Cup in a lengthy post on social media. Player, 90, initially was critical of the biennial

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 6

Nasa Hataoka, Miyu Yamashita share lead at Japan Classic

Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita each recorded rounds of 65 on Thursday to take the lead in their home country at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. After rounds of 7-under 65, they stand a stroke ahead of Ji-yai Shin of South Korea, who carded a 66 at Seta Golf Course in Otsu in the western part of the country.

Tiger Woods News / Men's Journal / November 5

Tiger Woods’ Son Charlie Woods Earns Major Golf Honor

Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer of all time, and his son Charlie is looking to fill those massive shoes. The younger Woods is something of a golf prodigy, and he's even competed alongside his father at a few events.

Rory McIlroy News / Yardbarker / November 5

'A lovely email': Rory McIlroy receives long-overdue Ryder Cup apology

American fans repeatedly heckled Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup in September, hurling personal taunts and shouting at crucial moments as he stood over shots.

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