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Min Woo Lee, Pierceson Coody lead The American Express

Min Woo Lee of Australia and Pierceson Coody share the first-round lead and Scottie Scheffler is one off the pace at The American Express after Thursday's action in La Quinta, Calif.

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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.

Power ranking top 10 golfers at The American Express

NCAA champ Michael La Sasso joins LIV, forfeits Masters invite

Rory McIlroy urges Ryder Cup teammates to pay hefty fines

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Sepp Straka News / Field Level Media / January 21

Defending champ Sepp Straka feeling heat of competition at The American Express

As the defending champion of The American Express, Sepp Straka may be the one the others are all looking to beat, but the Austrian says he feels the intensity of the competition coming out to kick off the 2026 PGA Tour schedule on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 21

Stacked field out to dethrone Sepp Straka at The American Express

The slightly altered start to the 2026 PGA Tour schedule has become a boon for The American Express. Several top players who normally would have debuted at The Sentry, the since-canceled tournament on Maui, will hit their first tee shots of the season at The American Express on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 21

Rory McIlroy: PGA, LIV 'too far apart' for deal to take place

Rory McIlroy said the rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf is too wide, effectively negating any chance for a reunification in the sport of golf.

Rory McIlroy urges Ryder Cup teammates to pay hefty fines

The 'PGA Tour champions' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 20

Will Zalatoris following return from surgery: ‘In reality, I had a compromised back’

Will Zalatoris might be well positioned to make himself a top comeback player during the 2026 PGA Tour season. During Tuesday's media availability in advance of The American Express in La Quinta, Calif., he confirmed that could be a possibility.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 20

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

Scottie Scheffler steered clear of wine glasses when helping with Christmas dinner this year. That joke was surely going around the PGA West resort in La Quinta, Calif., as the No.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 20

Golf Glance: Scheffler makes '26 debut; McIlroy, Fleetwood battle in Dubai

The PGA Tour returns to the mainland for this week's pro-am tournament in La Quinta, Calif., while the lucrative Rolex Series kicks off in Dubai and the Champions Tour begins its season in Hawaii.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 20

Brooks Koepka commits to hometown Cognizant Classic

Brooks Koepka's sudden return to the PGA Tour continues to benefit several of the tour's second-tier tournaments. Koepka, who was reinstated by the tour earlier this month through a one-time Returning Player Program, has committed to the Cognizant Classic.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / January 20

Reigning NCAA Champ joins LIV Golf, giving up Masters invite

One of the top young golfers in the world made a statement on Tuesday. Instead of playing for the PGA Tour, Michael La Sasso will head to LIV Golf, foregoing his senior year at Ole Miss and an opportunity to play at this year’s Masters Tournament.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / January 19

Chris Gotterup wins Sony Open to start 2026 PGA Tour season

Chris Gotterup opened the 2026 PGA Tour season with a statement victory, winning the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club by two shots after closing with a 6-under 64 on Sunday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 18

Chris Gotterup wins season-opening Sony Open by two shots

Chris Gotterup shot 6-under-par 64 in the final round to capture the season-opening Sony Open on Sunday at Honolulu. His 16-under 264 score was good for a two-stroke victory at Waialae Country Club.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 18

Mateo Pulcini wins Latin America Amateur, books trips to 3 majors

Mateo Pulcini of Argentina defeated Venezuela's Virgilio Paz on the second playoff hole to win the Latin America Amateur Championship on Sunday in Lima, Peru.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 17

Davis Riley in Sony Open lead after strong finish through 3 rounds

Davis Riley had a strong finishing stretch to shoot 3-under-par 67 and claim the lead through the third round of the Sony Open on Saturday at Honolulu.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 17

Will Zalatoris (back) to return at The American Express

Will Zalatoris will return to competition next week at The American Express in La Quinta, Calif. A former world top-10 player, Zalatoris is eight months removed from back surgery.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 17

Nick Faldo returns home following open-heart surgery

Six-time major champion Nick Faldo announced that he is headed home following open-heart surgery. Faldo, 68, underwent a preventative procedure at The Cleveland Clinic.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / January 16

Nick Taylor retains share of lead in title defense at Sony Open

Canada's Nick Taylor endured an inconsistent second round on Friday at the Sony Open in Hawaii, but the defending champion retained a share of the lead at the PGA Tour's season-opening event in Honolulu.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 15

Defending champ Nick Taylor tied for Sony Open lead

Nick Taylor began his title defense at the Sony Open in Hawaii with a stellar 8-under-par 62, and the Canadian finds himself tied for the first-round lead at the PGA Tour's season-opening tournament Thursday in Honolulu.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 15

Rory McIlroy: LIV hasn't signed anyone who 'moves needle'

Rory McIlroy needled LIV Golf on Thursday when discussing the PGA Tour competitor's current state of affairs. "It's not as if they made any huge signings this year, is it?" McIlroy told The Telegraph of London.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 15

Wyndham Clark 'torn' on Brooks Koepka's return to PGA Tour

Wyndham Clark admitted to being "torn" about the return of fellow U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour. Koepka announced last month he would part ways with LIV Golf despite a year remaining on his contract with the Saudi-backed league.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 15

Tiger Woods' foundation receives $20M pledge from Falcons owner

Tiger Woods celebrated the 30th anniversary of his TGR Foundation by announcing that more than $50 million was raised last year to support the nonprofit organization's education initiatives.

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 14

Ten top-25 golfers competing as 2026 PGA season begins with Sony Open

The PGA Tour season will open a week later than expected when the Sony Open in Hawaii tees off Thursday in Honolulu. The Sentry (previously the Sentry

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 15

Dustin Johnson descends deeper into irrelevance with LIV Golf decision

Days after Brooks Koepka announced he'll be returning to the PGA Tour, LIV Golf announced it has signed two-time major champion Dustin Johnson to a multiyear extension.

Report: Jon Rahm staying with LIV Golf despite PGA Tour path

Brooks Koepka potentially making big sacrifice in return to PGA Tour

Tigers Woods, back on course, helped shape Koepka's return

PGA Tour reinstates announcer, former LIV player Pat Perez

Four newcomers you need to know ahead of 2026 PGA Tour season

Golf News / Field Level Media / January 14

Tigers Woods, back on course, helped shape Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return

Brooks Koepka is headed back to the PGA Tour, and Tiger Woods hopes to do so, too. In addition to focusing on his rehabilitation from his seventh lifetime back surgery, Woods was a part of the PGA Tour committee that formulated the Returning Members Program.

Golf News / Yardbarker / January 13

Four newcomers you need to know ahead of 2026 PGA Tour season

The 2026 PGA Tour season kicks off this week from the Sony Open in Hawaii at Waialae Country Club. We all know about the Scottie Schefflers and Rory McIlroys of the world, but what about the rookies ready to make a name for themselves?

Report: Jon Rahm staying with LIV Golf despite PGA Tour path

Brooks Koepka potentially making big sacrifice in return to PGA Tour

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