LIV Golf had billions of dollars behind it, some of professional golf’s biggest names on its roster, and the ambition to challenge the PGA Tour’s dominance.
Paul McGinley has revealed the reason that he does not expect to see Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood become Ryder Cup captains in the future following their moves to LIV Golf.
Paul McGinley has never argued that leaving was the offence. The Irishman who captained Europe at Gleneagles in 2014 says he understood why his players took the Saudi money, and might have done the same.
The DP World Tour might have struck the knockout blow to LIV Golf. LIV Golf is attempting to form their new-look tour called LIV 2.0 for next season, but it’s looking increasingly unlikely that this breakaway golf league will even exist in 2027.
Paul McGinley has been tied to European golf for most of his career, first as a Ryder Cup player, then as a captain who led Europe to victory at Gleneagles in 2014.
Brandt Snedeker has performed poorly in his role as US Presidents Cup captain. That may sound harsh, but there is no sugar-coating it. ‘ The 46-year-old American has not only made mistakes with his pairings, but he has lacked the kind of inspiration and motivational skills that the very best captains possess.
The United States lost convincingly in the foursomes on day two of the Presidents Cup at Medinah. The Internationals whitewashed the United States 5-0 to take a 7-3 lead into day three.
Scottie Scheffler had just helped Team USA win its first point at the 2026 Presidents Cup, but Paul McGinley still felt Scheffler had more to prove. Speaking on Golf Channel after Thursday’s four-ball session, the two-time Ryder Cup winner didn’t hold back.
Scottie Scheffler flattered to deceive once again at the Presidents Cup at Medinah on Thursday. Scheffler did manage to win a point for Team USA alongside his good friend Sam Burns.
Patrick Reed is in the field at the Irish Open this week looking to win for the sixth time in his career on the DP World Tour. Reed plays more golf around the world than most American golfers and, as a result, he is highly appreciated by golf fans globally.
Rory McIlroy will tee it up at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg this week looking to win the third Irish Open of his career. McIlroy’s two previous Irish Open victories both came at the K Club, in 2016 and 2025 respectively.
Bryson DeChambeau’s day at The Open on Friday ended terribly after he received a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving his lie on the fifth hole.
Rory McIlroy tees it up at Royal Birkdale this week in search of his second Open Championship win. McIlroy’s one and only Open Championship title so far came at Hoylake back in 2014, and he would dearly love to add another to his major trophy haul.
Paul McGinley has taken aim at the PGA Tour Player of the Year award on Golf Channel ahead of the Open Championship. During an on-air debate, Jim Nantz
Paul McGinley believes that Matt Fitzpatrick should be considered the most likely English winner of The Open Championship, as he commented on how challenging it will be for Tommy Fleetwood to step up to the occasion.
Joaquin Niemann made unwanted history at the US Open after being the first golfer penalized under the new major championship code of conduct. Niemann was assessed a two-stroke penalty for throwing his club on the sixth hole during his first round of the tournament at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler was not happy at all after his opening round at the US Open on Thursday. Scheffler may have been proud of himself for battling back to shoot 72 at Shinnecock Hills without his best stuff.
Paul McGinley believes that both Patrick Reed and Matt Fitzpatrick have many of the same attributes as those who have previously won the US Open at Shinnecock Hills over the years.
Wyndham Clark very much divides opinion in the professional game, just like Bryson DeChambeau does. They are both sensational golfers who, when they’re on their best form, are capable of overpowering golf courses and dominating tournaments.
Rory McIlroy was at the centre of conversation before the PGA Championship, and that hasn’t changed after his opening round. During the week, McIlroy claimed there was little strategy required at Aronimink Golf Club.
Paul McGinley has issued his verdict on what the future looks like for LIV Golf, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia set to withdraw their support for the league at the end of the season.
Paul McGinley has compared Cameron Young with Scottie Scheffler after the world number three produced a stunning performance to win the Cadillac Championship this past week.
Paul McGinley has expressed one significant concern that he has about Cameron Young despite his victory at the Cadillac Championship this week. Young was absolutely dominant at Doral to claim his third PGA Tour win.
Reunification or a proposal for unity, whatever the wrapper says, the idea is to find a way to get the best players playing against one another more. The belief is that if the best players meet more, fans will be more engaged in the game.
The spotlight couldn't be brighter and the pressure couldn't be greater for Rory McIlroy ahead of the Open Championship, given how he finished at the U.S. Open last month.