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Report: LIV weekly purse increasing to $30M in 2026

The weekly purses for LIV Golf competitions will increase to $30 million in 2026, with the extra $5 million going toward the team competition, the Sports Business Journal reported Monday.

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Joaquin Niemann coasts to LIV Golf UK title

Joaquin Niemann captured his fifth victory of the season following a three-stroke win on Sunday at LIV Golf United Kingdom. Niemann carded a 3-under 68 on Sunday to finish 17-under 196 for the tournament at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 26

LIV Golf to make South African debut in 2026

LIV Golf will venture to Africa for the first time next year when it begins a multi-year commitment with a visit to Steyn City, South Africa. The event will take place from March 20-22, LIV Golf announced on Saturday.

Joaquin Niemann News / Field Level Media / July 26

Joaquin Niemann running away from field in UK

Joaquin Niemann of Chile has opened up a six-stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round at LIV Golf United Kingdom. The Torque GC captain moved to 14-under par with an 8-under 65 on Saturday at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, England.

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The 'Open Championship winners' quiz

The oldest of the four major golf championships, The Open Championship has seen 152 champions since its establishment in 1860. Can you name every golfer to have their name engraved on the Claret Jug in the event's history? Note: The Open Championship wasn't held in 1871, from 1915-1919, from 1940-1945 and in 2020.Last names are acceptable as answers.

The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

The 'Masters winners' quiz

The 'FedEx Cup Champions' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 25

Birdie run has Adrian Meronk tied at top of LIV UK

Adrian Meronk of Poland used a run of five birdies in six holes to forge a three-way atop the leaderboard after the opening round at Hemel Hempstead, England.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 23

Jon Rahm supports Sergio Garcia as future Ryder Cup captain

There are still two months until the next Ryder Cup, but Jon Rahm already has thoughts on which golfer should captain Team Europe six years hence. With Ryder Cup officials revealing Tuesday that Spain's Camiral Golf Resort will host the 2031 competition, Rahm believes countryman Sergio Garcia makes sense as Team Europe's captain.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 23

LIV Golf players slam 'mockery' of world rankings system

Lee Westwood's tie for 34th at The Open Championship vaulted him 3,759 spots in the Official World Golf Ranking. Now at No. 930, Westwood is now back ahead of his son, Sam, a mini-tour player who currently sits 2,759th.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 20

Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia hoping for ‘special’ Ryder Cup pairing

Jon Rahm and Sergio Garcia made for an unstoppable team at the 2021 Ryder Cup. The Spaniards are not shy about wanting to recreate that magic this fall at Bethpage Black.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 20

How all 20 LIV Golfers finished at The Open Championship

LIV Golf's major drought will extend into 2026, but the breakaway league did have a surprise top-10 finisher at Royal Portrush for The Open Championship.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

Talor Gooch up by 4 entering final round at LIV Golf Andalucia

Talor Gooch wrapped up a long day on the course at LIV Golf Andalucia by shooting a 5-under par 66 on Saturday to take a 4-shot lead heading into the final round at Sotogrande, Spain.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 12

LIV Golf resubmits application for world rankings points

Will the PGA and LIV Golf ever reunite? Some news released by the Official World Golf Ranking board of directors on Friday makes that result look a little less likely, at least in the near term.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 11

High winds lead to 'frustrating day' at LIV Golf Andalucia

Australia's Cameron Smith and England's Lee Westwood were in a five-way tie for the lead at 1-under par before the first round of LIV Golf Andalucia was suspended Friday because of windy conditions at San Roque, Spain.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 11

High winds halt opening round at LIV Golf Andalucia

High winds brought a halt to Friday's opening round of the LIV Golf Andalucia event in San Roque, Spain. Gusts up to 33 mph produced unplayable conditions at Real Club Valderrama.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 10

Patrick Reed acknowledges 'uphill battle' to make Ryder Cup team

Even with the nickname "Captain America," Patrick Reed knows he's a longshot to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team as a competitor on the LIV Golf circuit. "I think it all comes down to next week at The Open," Reed said Thursday ahead of the LIV Golf Andalucia event at Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain.

Golf News / Field Level Media / July 1

Lee Westwood qualifies for Open; first major berth since 2022

Lee Westwood will make his first major championship start in three years when he tees it up at the Open Championship later this month at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

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The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 30

LIV Golf planning 9 international, 5 U.S. events in 2026

LIV Golf is planning a 14-event schedule in 2026 that includes nine international destinations and five in the United States. While the dates and times

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 29

Patrick Reed takes first LIV win at playoff in native Texas

Native Texan Patrick Reed sank a 10-foot putt to make birdie on a playoff hole Sunday, claiming his first LIV victory and first tournament victory in his home state at the LIV Golf Dallas in Carrollton, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 28

Patrick Reed shoots for his first LIV win in native Texas

Patrick Reed moved closer to his first career win on the LIV Tour by carding a 4-under-par 68 in the second round on Saturday for a three-shot advantage at the LIV Golf Dallas in Carrollton, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 28

Brooks Koepka doesn't return after smashing tee marker at LIV Golf event

After a meltdown and withdrawal in the first round, Brooks Koepka has not returned to LIV Golf Dallas in Carrolton, Texas, on Saturday. The five-time major winner posted a birdie on his opening hole Friday before things went swiftly downhill with a triple-bogey on both the par-4 4th and the par-5 7th.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 27

Patrick Reed, Harold Varner III share lead at LIV Golf Dallas

Teammates Patrick Reed and Harold Varner III shared the lead at 5-under-par 67 after the first round of the LIV Golf Dallas on Friday in Carrollton, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 27

Matthew Wolff (injury) WDs from LIV Golf Dallas

Matthew Wolff has withdrawn from LIV Golf Dallas on Friday due to an undisclosed injury. LIV Golf League Reserve Player Ollie Schniederjans will replace Wolff on RangeGoats GC at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 26

Bryson DeChambeau peeks ahead to 'diabolical' Portrush, backs Bradley for Ryder Cup

His best performance in a major this season is yet to come, Bryson DeChambeau hopes, but he knows first-hand the challenge waiting at Royal Portrush. "It can be diabolical," DeChambeau said recalling his previous appearance on the track pegged to host the Open Championship next month.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 16