Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 6 December 2023
In an exclusive extract from his new book, LIV and Let Die, Alan Shipnuck explains why LIV Golf players don’t appear on the Golf Channel and why Patrick Reed only started filing lawsuits once he’d left the PGA Tour. During these tumultuous times, no member of the media has provoked stronger feelings than Chamblee, the Golf Channel analyst. “He has to...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 6 December 2023
In an exclusive extract from his new book, LIV and Let Die, Alan Shipnuck reveals the drama that went on behind the scenes at the 2022 Open in St Andrews. A consensus began to build among the Tour’s leading men: They needed more money, of course, but the product would have to be refreshed. A bedrock principle in the Premier Golf...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 6 December 2023
In an explosive and exclusive interview about his new book, LIV and Let Die, author Alan Shipnuck talks about Tiger Woods’ car crash, the future of tour golf, player greed, beef with Justin Thomas, and much more. When Alan Shipnuck filed the final copy of his latest book, LIV And Let Die, on June 5, he was a relieved man. He’d...
Tuesday 28 November 2023
The DP World Tour’s Opening Swing continues in South Africa, but will a sixth consecutive South African lift the trophy? The South African Open is one of the oldest National golf championships in the world, dating back to 1903. It remains one of the most prestigious events on the South-African-based Sunshine Tour and is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour, kicking...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 28 November 2023
The Opening Swing of the DP World Tour continues down under as Syndey hosts the co-sanctioned Australian Open. First played in 1904, The Australian Open, once dubbed golf’s ‘fifth Major’ by Jack Nicklaus, is one of the oldest and most prestigious events on the PGA Tour of Australasia. The event is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour which continues its ‘Opening...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 28 November 2023
Tiger set for hero’s welcome as the GOAT returns to action to host world’s elite in the Bahamas. No one is bigger than golf itself, but the frenzy surrounding the latest re-incarnation of golf’s most influential person will certainly make you question what the sport would be today without the 15-time Major winner. Tiger’s return to competitive action following ankle surgery is...
Written by James Hogg on Wednesday 15 November 2023
The LPGA Tour concludes this week at the CME Group Tour Championship, but who’s playing, and what’s up for grabs? It has been a scintillating season on the LPGA Tour, with record prize money, a record number of first-time winners, Rose Zhang became the first LPGA Tour to win on her debut since Beverly Hanson in 1951, and so many...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 13 November 2023
The DP World Tour reaches its climax in Dubai for the season-ending Tour Championship, but who is playing and what are the tee times? Jump To: Round 4 Tee Times | Who Will Win Four is set to become five for Rory McIlroy, as the Northern Irishman prepares to end the season as Europe’s No.1 golfer once again. It will be the...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 6 November 2023
The DP World Tour heads to South Africa’s Sun City for the Nedbank Golf Challenge but who is playing and what are the tee times? South African sport is riding on a high once more with the Springbok’s going ‘bok-to-bok’ to defend their Rugby World Cup title in Paris with a single-point victory over the All Blacks. It was also just...
Written by Michael Catling on Tuesday 31 October 2023
You’ve read the reports about Ryder Cup rifts, contract disputes with the PGA of America, and rumors of a LIV move. Now Xander Schauffele wants you to hear his side of the story in this explosive, tell-all interview. Xander Schauffele is honest enough to admit that he’s had enough. He wants and needs a break from golf and has already pulled...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 25 October 2023
Ladies European Tour CEO Alexandra Armas reveals all about the fight for equality and why a merger with the LPGA is on the cards. Alexandra Armas is a rare commodity in a male-dominated sport. If you do not know her by name, it’s precisely because she prefers it that way. Unlike other leaders, she does not crave the spotlight and cares...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 24 October 2023
Billy Horschel says he’d have no issue if LIV Golf receive world ranking points as long as they meet the criteria, but believes their players have been “naive”. The American, who has enjoyed much success on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, has been vocal about the divide in golf ever since the Saudi-funded LIV Golf burst onto...
Written by James Hogg on Monday 23 October 2023
The DP World Tour heads to Doha Golf Club for the 2024 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters which is the final event on the Persian Gulf until the DP World Tour returns in November for the Play-Offs in the UAE The DP World Tour returns to Qatar just 102 days after the conclusion of the 2023 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters. The 2024...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 20 October 2023
Everything you need to know about TGL, a new golf league launching on January 7, 2025, formed by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Mike McCarley in partnership with the PGA Tour. Jump To: TGL team rosters | TGL schedule | TGL format | TGL rules | TGL technology | TGL holes If you’re a golf fan and haven’t heard of the Tech...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 20 October 2023
In an exclusive interview, R&A CEO Martin Slumbers discusses golf’s financial sustainability, whether he’ll work with the Saudis, what the future holds for LIV, The Open and the golf ball, and a whole lot more. All around the world, golf is booming. An additional 10 million adult golfers (outside the USA and Mexico) are now playing the game since 2016, with...
Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 16 October 2023
The PGA Tour heads to Japan for the 2023 Zozo Championship with Keegan Bradley aiming to defend his title against an impressive field. JUMP TO: Who is playing | Betting odds | Tee times and groups Bradley will tee it up for the first time since missing out on a place in the US Ryder Cup team to face Europe in Rome...
Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 16 October 2023
The DP World Tour heads to Real Club de Golf Sotogrande for the 2023 Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters but who is playing and what are the tee times? Ryder Cup star Wyndham Clark makes his DP World Tour debut and is the highest-ranked player in the field at the Andalucia Masters in the second leg of the Spanish swing. The...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 11 October 2023
Bryson DeChambeau wants LIV Golf’s 12 best players to get places in the following year’s Majors after world rankings snub. LIV suffered a massive blow on Thursday when the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) denied the rebel tour status for their events, meaning players on the Saudi-backed tour will struggle to qualify for the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, and...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 11 October 2023
The Official World Golf Rankings has decided not to recognize LIV Golf events, which has serious ramifications for LIV players’ World Rankings and entry to majors. In a huge blow to LIV Golf, the Official World Ranking Board has decided the Saudi-backed league will not be eligible for World Ranking points. What the OWGR said about LIV Golf not being given World...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 10 October 2023
The best town in golf is about to get even better with the launch of T-Squared Social. St Andrews isn’t short of excellent places to enjoy a drink, with the famous Jigger Inn and The Dunvegan perhaps the pick of a very strong bunch. But golf’s most famous town looks set to get a new addition, after Justin Timberlake and Tiger...