Jon Rahm to leave LIV Golf, rejecting "unacceptable" LIV 2.0 terms as league restructures in bankruptcy
Rahm, a two-time major champion, is finalizing a separation agreement by Oct. 15 and says he will not join the next version of LIV, the biggest defection yet fo
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LPGA unveils 2027 schedule with 33 events and a record $147 million in prize money
The LPGA's 2027 slate adds tournaments and purse money while restructuring travel to reduce player burden, a marker of the tour's post-2020 financial growth.
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Merion Golf Club named USGA's fourth anchor site, will host championships over next 25 years
The USGA's anchor-site program guarantees long-term championship rotations at a small group of historic venues, and Merion joins that group alongside its existi
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Sergio Garcia says LIV contract termination "not entirely resolved," eyes PGA Tour return
Garcia's comments add to the wave of LIV departures and raise questions about whether former LIV players can regain PGA Tour eligibility.
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Morikawa says LIV players now face a "business decision" after Rahm's exit
Comments from a PGA Tour major champion reflect how players view the collapsing LIV model as a financial rather than ideological choice.
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Another LIV player signals no intention of extending contract after Rahm departure
With LIV's restructuring underway, reports of further exits suggest Rahm's departure may trigger a broader exodus of contracted players.
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Jacob Bridgeman takes one-shot lead at Baycurrent Classic in Japan with opening 63
Bridgeman birdied four of his last five holes for an 8-under 63 in Yokohama, with Jordan Smith one back on the PGA Tour's fall swing in Japan.
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Jordan Spieth draws attention with Baycurrent Classic remarks after personal break
Spieth returns to competition in Japan discussing a personal break and stirring reaction with comments about the event, ahead of his bid for a PGA Tour win.
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PGA Tour outlines what happens to players who miss its new Championship Series
The PGA Tour's restructured competitive model creates new pathways and consequences for players outside its top-tier Championship Series.
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Golf Digest tracks all players who have left LIV Golf so far
A running list of LIV departures provides context for how quickly the league's roster has eroded during its restructuring.
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Daniel Hillier wins BMW SUV worth about $157,000 with hole-in-one at Spanish Open
Hillier aced the 187-yard par-3 17th despite a mis-hit, claiming the BMW iX5 prize at the DP World Tour event.
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PGA Tour commissioner backs Trump's Sunshine Protection Act, citing $1 billion impact
Golf's governing bodies have long argued that later sunsets affect course operations and event scheduling, putting the industry behind permanent daylight saving
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Rory McIlroy praised by golf executive amid LIV Golf crisis
A golf executive credits McIlroy as LIV's troubles escalate, underscoring his role as the PGA Tour's most prominent defender.
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Tiger Woods gets warning amid speculation about PGA Tour Champions appearances
Talk of Woods joining the senior tour continues as he weighs a limited competitive schedule after injury.
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Report claims Phil Mickelson blacklisted from PGA Tour's new postseason system
The report ties Mickelson's exclusion to the PGA Tour's revamped postseason structure, though the claim is unverified by primary sources.
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PGA Tour driving distance leaders for 2026 ranked
A statistical ranking of the longest hitters on the PGA Tour amid continued debate over distance and course setup.
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