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Golf insider claims DP World Tour provided Jon Rahm a ‘loophole’ to avoid paying fines following switch to LIV Golf

The world of golf received a major shock in December 2023 when Jon Rahm left the PGA Tour. The 2023 Masters champion dumped the tour and joined LIV Golf on a massive $600 million deal.

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Herbert clear as Smith endures Open collapse

Lucas Herbert is threatening to run away with the Stonehaven Cup following an extraordinary second-round collapse from his superstar LIV Golf teammate Cameron Smith.

Golf News / ESPN / November 29

South Korean amateur shock Open leader

First-round co-leader Hyojin Yang has jumped out to a two-stroke advantage midway through her Australian Open second round on the Melbourne sandbelt.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28

LIV Golf hires replacement for CEO Greg Norman

LIV Golf has reportedly found a new CEO.

Report: PGA-LIV Vegas match to feature $10M crypto purse

Recovering from surgery, Tiger Woods won't play in Hero World Challenge

The fall grind pays big dividends for Maverick McNealy, others

Marina Alex retires after more than a decade on LPGA Tour

Jeeno Thitikul wins the largest prize in professional women's golf history

Golf News / FirstSportz / November 28

Bryson DeChambeau hosts seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in epic 'Break 50' episode

A day after teasing the fans about a special guest, LIV Golfer Bryson DeChambeau dropped his last Break 50 episode of this season. In a post, the 31-year-old golfer had claimed his next guest would be the “greatest to ever play the game.” It was later revealed to be seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 27

Report: PGA-LIV Vegas match to feature $10M crypto purse

The PGA Tour-LIV Golf made-for-TV matchup on Dec. 17 featuring four of the sport's biggest names will have a purse worth a minimum of $10 million in crypto currency, Front Office Sports reported on Wednesday.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 27

Report: LIV Golf replacing Greg Norman with Scott O'Neil

LIV Golf is replacing CEO and commissioner Greg Norman with former NHL and NBA executive Scott O'Neil, ESPN reported Wednesday. A spokesman for LIV Golf declined ESPN's request for comment.

Sergio Garcia News / Golficity / November 27

Sergio Garcia Needs a New LIV Teammate – Here’s His Dream Partner

Sergio Garcia has an open spot on his Fireballs team for LIV Golf and, at the same time, could be looking to fill a spot on another team. The Mirror is

Billy Horschel News / FirstSportz / November 27

Watch: 'This is unreal,' Eight-time PGA Tour champion Billy Horschel left stunned by TGL arena

The TGL league of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is getting closer to its launch date. The indoor league will kick off its first season in January 2025 with 24 players representing 6 teams.

Jim Thorpe News / Bleacher Report / November 26

Watch: Deion Sanders reacts to Travis Hunter not being a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (via @BuffsTV)

Tiger Woods News / The Morning Read / November 26

Woods Will Miss Hero

Tiger Woods declared that his body is not ready for prime time and will not play in the Bahamas at the Hero World Challenge next week. It's not a surprise considering Woods's announcement in September that he underwent a successful micro decompression surgery in his lower back to alleviate spasms that hindered him in 2024.

Baltimore Ravens News / CBSSports.com / November 26

Lamar Jackson, Ravens beat Chargers in crucial AFC battle; what will tonight's CFP Rankings look like?

Baltimore got back on track with strong ground games from Derrick Henry and Justice Hill

Rory McIlroy News / BBC Sport / November 26

McIlroy nominated for PGA Tour Player of the Year award

Rory McIlroy is nominated for the PGA Tour Player of the Year award along with Americans Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.

Tiger Woods News / FirstSportz / November 26

GOAT Tiger Woods 'disappointed' to miss 2024 Hero World Challenge, announces three exemptions for playing field

On Monday, 15-time major champion Tiger Woods confirmed he will not be playing at the 2024 Hero World Challenge. He would take to his social media accounts to inform this and claimed he was “disappointed” for missing out on the event.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / November 25

Greg Norman draws blasphemous Tiger Woods comparison via David Feherty

Greg Norman has become, in many ways, the face of LIV Golf. The upstart rival to the PGA Tour is led by Norman, who has been very outspoken about the prominence of the tour.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 25

Tiger Woods won't play in Hero World Challenge

When the Hero World Challenge takes place Dec. 5-8 in the Bahamas, tournament host Tiger Woods will not be part of the field. Still recovering from his latest surgery, on his back last September, Woods had the option of joining the 20-player field in the exhibition event but announced Monday he would not do so.

Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / November 25

PGA Tour Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, nominees revealed

The PGA Tour announced the finalists for the Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year on Monday. To no one’s surprise, Scottie Scheffler highlights the list of players.

Maverick McNealy News / Field Level Media / November 25

Fall grind pays big dividends for Maverick McNealy, others

While most of the elite golfers in the world have been taking extended time off this fall or playing a few big events on the DP World Tour, Maverick McNealy has been among those grinding on the FedEx Cup Fall slate.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 25

Marina Alex retires after more than a decade on LPGA Tour

Add Marina Alex to the list of players who have retired from the LPGA Tour this year, with the two-time tournament winner calling it a career after she finished tied for 12th in this past weekend's CME Group Tour Championship at Naples, Fla.

Maverick McNealy News / The Morning Read / November 24

McNealy Earns His First Win at Season Endear

Watching Maverick McNealy win his first event on the PGA Tour seemed more like it’s about time moment than surprised he finally got it done. With 142 starts and 100 made cuts coming out of Stanford, McNealy was one of those can’t-miss type of players.

Patrick Reed News / The Morning Read / November 24

Reed Finally Breaks Through in Hong Kong

Patrick Reed became another of a long line of Liv players that has broken through of the world stage. Sitting on nine professional wins, Patrick Reed’s career was in a stalling pattern since leaving the PGA Tour and joining LIV Golf in 2022.

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 24

Jeeno Thitikul wins the largest prize in LPGA history

Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul fired a 7-under-par 65 to claim a one-shot win at the CME Group Tour Championship and the $4M first-place prize, the largest in professional women's golf history, on Sunday.

Report: TGL is considering mixed events in discussions with LPGA

Maverick McNealy picks up his first Tour win at RSM Classic

Patrick Reed wins in Hong Kong for his first victory since 2021

Joel Dahmen's clutch putt may have just saved his PGA Tour career

Evlis Smylie wins Aussie PGA after shootout with mentor Cameron Smith

Golf News / Field Level Media / November 23

Jeeno Thitikul (63) ties Angel Yin for CME Group Tour Championship lead

The low round of the week at the CME Group Tour Championship belongs to Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul, who fired a 9-under-par 63 in third-round action Saturday to forge a tie with Angel Yin atop the leaderboard in Naples, Fla.

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 22

Joel Dahmen may have just saved his PGA Tour career

Joel Dahmen's clutch putt may have just saved his PGA Tour career

Joel Dahmen has stood over thousands of six-foot putts in his golf career, but none were as nerve-racking as the one he faced on Friday afternoon with his PGA Tour status in the balance.

Patrick Fishburn takes lead at RSM Classic

PGA Tour approves changes, but professional golf needs more

Report: TGL considering mixed events in LPGA discussions

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

The 'U.S. Open Champions' quiz

Golf News / Yardbarker / November 18

PGA Tour approves changes, but professional golf needs more

The PGA Tour Policy Board approved extensive changes to eligibility and field sizes Monday. These changes, going into effect for the 2026 season, come after pressure from fans and sponsors to create a more engaging product.

Former major champion critical of policy board: They 'think we're stupid'

Committee member Brian Harman 'not numb' to impact of reduced fields

Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia among several LIV Golfers reinstated by DP World Tour

Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson not 'ruthless,' but agree LPGA's slow play a big issue

John Daly's Claret Jug sold at auction

Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Caitlin Clark Sends One-Word Message to Nelly Korda After LPGA Event

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark recently participated in the LPGA's Annika pro-am, following a historic season with the WNBA. Clark played in the golf