Golf: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Rory McIlroy News / FirstSportz / March 19

'Needs to win a major,' PGA Tour veteran claims Rory McIlroy’s 2025 season will not be considered ‘successful’ if he fails to capture a major championship

On Monday, Rory McIlroy clinched his 2nd The Players Championship title after beating J.J. Spaun in a three-hole aggregate playoff round. This win marked the first time he had won on US soil before April.

Golf News / ESPN / March 19

Atlanta sinks The Bay, earns spot in TGL finals

The Atlanta Drive GC trio of Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel and Patrick Cantlay dominated The Bay Golf Club and will next face New York in the TGL finals.

Golf News / ESPN / March 18

TGL highlights: Cantlay seals win and finals spot, Atlanta beats The Bay 9-3

The TGL playoffs returned with a match between No. 2 seed The Bay GC and No. 3 seeded Atlanta Drive GC. Here are the highlights from Tuesday's match.

Patrick Cantlay News / CBSSports.com / March 18

TGL playoffs results, scores: Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay push Atlanta Drive GC into championship match

Only two teams remain in the inaugural TGL season, and they will compete to become the league's first champion

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 18

Atlanta Drive beat The Bay, advance to face NYGC in TGL finals

Justin Thomas rode his luck to win the 10th hole and give his Atlanta Drive GC a three-point buffer en route to a dominant 9-3 TGL playoff victory over The Bay Golf Club on Tuesday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Rory McIlroy News / ESPN / March 18

Rory to play Houston two weeks before Masters

Rory McIlroy has committed to next week's Houston Open in what is expected to be his final start before the Masters, tournament organizers announced Tuesday.

Viktor Hovland News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Hovland Continues to Struggle, Hopes Tampa Will Break Cut Streak

Former U.S. Amateur Champion Viktor Hovland is in the midst of a funk. Missing this third consecutive cut after a poor showing at The Players Championship, the 27-year-old from Norway is struggling with his mechanics.

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 18

PGA Tour members voting for PAC co-chairmen

PGA Tour members are voting now through April 14 to elect two co-chairmen for the Player Advisory Council. Rickie Fowler, Maverick McNealy and Keith Mitchell were announced as candidates Tuesday, selected by the player directors.

Will Zalatoris News / CBSSports.com / March 18

2025 Valspar Championship predictions, betting picks: Will Zalatoris among longshots to back at Copperhead

SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Valspar Championship 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour longshots

Tiger Woods News / Sneakers on SI / March 18

Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red Unveils "Pioneer Magnolia" Golf Shoes

The Masters will not be the same without Tiger Woods this year. As the golf icon rehabilitates from an Achilles injury, his performance brand is moving full steam ahead into the Spring.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CBSSports.com / March 18

NCAA Tournament's First Four tips off; Dodgers start season with win; Joe Burrow gets Bengals to spend big

Could North Carolina or San Diego State be the next First Four team to make a run?

Golf News / ESPN / March 17

N.Y. Golf Club upsets L.A. to reach TGL finals

New York Golf Club pulled off a 6-4 upset win over top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club to advance to the TGL's best-of-three championship series.

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 17

New York knocks out top seed Los Angeles in TGL semifinals

Xander Schauffele scored two points during singles play and fourth-seeded New York Golf Club pulled away for a 6-4 upset victory over top-seeded Los Angeles Golf Club in the first match of the TGL playoffs on Monday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Golf News / ESPN / March 17

TGL playoffs highlights: New York upsets Los Angeles 6-3, advances to finals

The TGL playoffs kicked off with a match between top-seeded Los Angeles GC and No. 4 New York GC. Here are the highlights from Monday's match.

Paul McGinley News / Athlon Sports / March 17

Golf Channel's Paul McGinley Outlines a 'Proposal for Unity'

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.

Brooks Koepka News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Brooks Koepka blasted himself with ‘Korn Ferry’ line

Brooks Koepka ripped himself with a funny self-deprecating line over the weekend. Koepka played in LIV Golf’s Singapore event over the weekend and finished second behind winner Joaquin Niemann.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

The Players Championship: Opportunity Missed for Isaiah Salinda

The PGA Tour has welcomed fresh new faces for quite some time, with the younger athletes specifically looking to become the new faces. One in particular being Isaiah Salinda, the 27-year-old most recently participating in his first signature event at Bay Hill.

Golf News / Yardbarker / March 17

McIlroy holds off Spaun to win second Players Championship

Rory McIlroy holds off J.J. Spaun to win second Players Championship

Rory McIlroy had to stay at TPC Sawgrass for one more day than he expected, but the wait was ultimately worth it.

Players win a sign of what's to come for McIlroy in 2025 season?

McIlroy reveals how Scottie Scheffler ‘inspired’ victory at The Players

Is Tiger Woods' golf career officially over after his latest injury?

Bubba Watson has strong comments on LIV representation in majors

Brooks Koepka blasted himself with his line about Korn Ferry

Phil Mickelson News / The Spun / March 16

Phil Mickelson Makes Bold Pick For No. 1 Golfer In The World

Phil Mickelson has never been afraid to ruffle a view feathers with his opinions and the six-time major champion kept that theme going with his latest take on who the world's best golfer is.

Joaquin Niemann News / Field Level Media / March 16

Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Singapore: Fireballs continue dominance

Joaquin Niemann recorded a bogey-free 65 on Sunday to win LIV Golf Singapore and soar to the top of the circuit's individual standings. On the team side, captain Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC turned in a sparkling 10-under par round to win its third consecutive team title.

Jordan Spieth News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15

Jordan Spieth throws his club after bad shot

Jordan Spieth on Saturday behaved just like your average golfer when upset over a bad shot. Spieth was attempting his second shot on the 515-yard par-5 16th at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Justin Thomas News / Yardbarker / March 14

Justin Thomas has remarkable Round 2 at Players Championship

Justin Thomas ties course record with remarkable Round 2 at Players Championship

What a difference a day makes for Justin Thomas.

Two unexpected golfers upstage stars, share second-round lead at Players

Another golfer withdraws from Players

Collin Morikawa fans flames with media after nine-birdie second round

It's pretty gross': Xander Schauffele blunt about state of his game

Rory McIlroy under fire for heated confrontation with heckler at Players

Tiger Woods News / Yardbarker / March 14

Is Tiger Woods' golf career over after latest injury?

Tiger Woods is one of the greatest golfers ever. Unfortunately, a ruptured left Achilles tendon has left many wondering whether he can return to the green.

LIV Golf announces broadcast partnership for much of world

Max Homa, Viktor Hovland flame out with disastrous starts at Players Championship

Rory McIlroy one behind three surprising leaders after Round 1 of the Players Championship

The best golfers who never won at the Masters

Can you name every male golfer to win at least three majors in the last 50 years?

Bubba Watson News / Field Level Media / March 13