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LIV Golf has been at war with the PGA Tour since its inception, with Greg Norman the man tasked with leading the breakaway movement – but his time is set to come to an end Tiger Woods’ plea for Greg Norman to step down as the chief of LIV Golf might just come to fruition, creating a chance for harmony with the PGA Tour. Since its inception in 2021, Norman has helmed LIV Golf and encountered fierce conflict with the PGA Tour following the introduction of player bans into the Saudi-funded league. The split in men’s professional golf reached a climax during Norman’s tenure. Two years ago, Woods, one of…

Speaking at his Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods said he supports players getting increased stipends next year, but he has a stipulation for it. NASSAU, Bahamas — Tiger Woods is in favor of U.S. Ryder Cup team members sharing more in the immense profits the event generates but insisted it is always been about earmarking the money for charity. Woods has plenty of experience with the matter and noted his own involvement going back to the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline, where the issue first caused controversy, with suggestions at the time that were quelled by then-captain Ben Crenshaw that…

Greg Norman has been the chief executive of LIV Golf since the breakaway league was formed in 2022 – but the golf legend has now confirmed he will be replaced in the role Greg Norman has confirmed he will no longer be at the helm as CEO of LIV Golf, but he’s poised to stay with the controversial Saudi-backed tour in a different role. The Australian golf legend, who was recruited by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) to lead the insurgent league since its inception last year, acknowledged the change in leadership after months of speculation. Speaking to Wish TV, Norman stated:…

Justin Thomas’ life has been changed with the arrival of a new baby and one of the first people to pick up the phone was golfing great Tiger Woods Since he welcomed his first child into the world, Justin Thomas has admitted that he has seen “a new side” of Tiger Woods. Thomas, 31, and his wife Jillian are in the early stages of parenthood, with their baby daughter Molly Grace being born on November 18, 2024. Of course, the golf world stops for no-one and Thomas still had a standing invitation to play with Woods, 48, at his ‘Hero World Challenge’ event in the Bahamas.…

The world of golf is undergoing a major shake-up, and this week’s events are a prime example of how quickly pages can turn over in the golfing world. According to the recent update on the OWGR list, the PIF Saudi International has gained a stronger field ranking of 123.95355 than the PGA Tour-sanctioned, Hero World Challenge and Nedbank Golf World Challenge. This update was rather shocking for the fans and the golfing stars, as the PGA Tour has been the dominant force in golf for decades. So, how exactly did the coin flip? According to the reports, the PIF Saudi…

Rory McIlroy is a golf obsessive – he even pays for a membership at one of the world’s most exclusive clubs for his dad. Rory McIlroy and his dad have often been spotted on the course together (Image: Getty) Rory McIlroy has revealed he shells out on a lavish golf club membership at an exclusive location for his dad. McIlroy is a true golf-aholic. The Northern Irishman lives and breathes the sport both on and off the course. And throughout his career as one of the world’s best, the four-time major winner has accrued a healthy number of golf club memberships. When…

Tiger Woods’ incredible career saw him surpass the imagination of millions of golf enthusiasts around the world. The 82X PGA Tour winner recorded unbelievable feats to earn himself the title of the greatest golfer of all time. Very few golfers in history would have been able to compete with a prime Tiger Woods. What set him apart from everyone else was his drive for perfection. He turned golf into an art and often left his opponents perplexed due to his mind-blowing skills. So it didn’t come as a surprise when the golf legend denied needing to divot hitting off the…

It’s now been 10 years since Rory McIlroy won a major title, and the Northern Irish golf star feels that the expectations fired his way have become rather ‘unfair’ Rory McIlroy slammed the ‘unfair’ expectations loaded on his shoulders while lamenting the dredging up of past errors – and his US Open heartbreak. The Northern Ireland standout has been a top-10 mainstay on the professional circuit since 2009 and a leading light in European golf for the best part of fifteen years. However, despite achieving FedEx Cup glory, multiple Ryder Cup triumphs, and numerous titles on the European and PGA Tours, the taste of major victory has…

After undergoing surgery on his back for the sixth time in his illustrious career, golfing legend Tiger Woods has provided an update on his fitness for the first time in months Tiger Woods has admitted that he is not “tournament sharp” as he acknowledged that he will be unable to play at his 2024 Hero World Challenge event to close out the year. The 15-time major victor has been sidelined as he continues his recovery from a sixth surgery on his back of his career – which he underwent in September. The 48-year-old golfing icon has not played since competing at The Open back…

“This year was kind of — I had to toss it away. I wasn’t as sharp as I needed to be,” Woods said Tiger Woods says he’s still struggling with intense leg pain that’s keeping him from playing his best, as the golf legend looks ahead to 2025. During a press conference to promote the 2024 Hero World Challenge where he acts as host, Woods, 48, admitted that ongoing pain related to his years of back issues and surgeries didn’t allow him to play at the high level fans have become accustomed to throughout his highly decorated career. “Well, I didn’t…

Tiger Woods has offered a rare insight into negotiations between the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment fund – and admitted he doesn’t know when the deal will be done Tiger Woods has expressed his frustration at a merger deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf still not being completed, as he admitted that even if things were agreed between the relevant parties – it’s up to the Department of Justice to rubber-stamp it It’s been almost 18 months since a framework agreement was drawn up between the PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of…

Tiger Woods has made his feelings on the Ryder Cup salary debate clear after Rory McIlroy’s passionate interview in which he said he would ‘pay for the privilege’ to play in the event Tiger Woods has backed up Rory McIlroy’s thoughts as he made his opinion on Ryder Cup players’ earnings crystal clear. The golf community found itself divided following Patrick Cantlay’s bold move at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome, where he chose not to sport the American team cap, which was seen as a silent protest against the lack of financial rewards given to players for their participation in the prestigious competition. Now, there’s…

Golf is among the richest sports in the world providing fans with the conception of every golfer earning 6 figures easily, but is that the reality? While Tiger Woods has proved everything true with his whopping earnings throughout his exceptional career. But that is also due to him winning the highest number of tours in his career, sharing first place with Sam Snead with 82 titles, including 15 majors. But what about other players on the PGA Tour, do they earn enough? This question has been with the fans for a long time now. PGA Tour players make enough money,…

Tiger Woods has a presence in the golf world that is unmatched and undeniable. The unmatched fanbase of Tiger Woods can be seen outside the course as well. The exceptional career of the American pro golfer has been an inspirational journey for fellow golfers and fans. This is all due to Mr. T’s record of most wins with 82 titles including 15 Major Championships till now. Not only this, he is among the richest golfers in the world with a whopping net worth of $1.3 billion. However, the majority of his earnings came from the tournaments and his wins. But, even a great…

Rory McIlroy clashed with two caddies from the United States Ryder Cup team at Marco Simone last year, as tempers boiled over into the car park at Marco Simone Rory McIlroy has opened up on his heated Ryder Cup clash with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava, which letter boiled over into the car park of Marco Simone Golf Club. McIlroy was in action for Team Europe against their American rivals, on a week where the home team went on to regain the Ryder Cup crown they lost at Whistling Straits a year earlier. On the way to victory, McIlroy was caught up in the controversy involving his American rival Cantlay. On…

The 2024 Hero World Challenge is just around the corner, and Albany, Bahamas, will host 20 of the top 50 players in the world, all fighting for the title. Among these players is Scottie Scheffler, who returns to defend his title after a strong 2023 season. But if you were looking for Rory McIlroy in the mix, you’d be disappointed as he’s not competing this year. One of the other notable absences is Tiger Woods. But Woods has good reasons. Injuries. Surgery. Recovery. And he’s also ther host! What about Rors then? Earlier this year, rumors swirled about a potential rift between the pair, around…

Words can indeed ruin years of relationships in just seconds, especially when comments are made publicly. This was what happened between Tiger Woods and former coach Hank Haney. They worked together for six long years and parted ways in 2010. He had released a book called The Big Miss: My Years of Coaching Tiger Woods, where he shared his journey with coaching the 82X PGA Tour Champion. But as it turns out, Tiger Woods was not okay with it and called it “self-serving,” “disappointing,” and “unprofessional.” This is where the rift started. Since then, Haney has often criticized Woods. At the 2023 Hero World Challenge, Woods…

Australian David Micheluzzi is the latest golf star to find himself in the Guinness World Records after sinking the longest non-tournament golf putt on the DP World Tour PGA Tour star David Micheluzzi sensationally set a new Guinness World Record for the longest non-tournament golf putt. Australian Micheluzzi stepped up and only on his second attempt managed to sink the putt from an astonishing 139 yards as part of the DP World Tour’s Hero Challenge on the 7th hole of Yas Links in Abu Dhabi. Wild celebrations followed with surrounding players joining Micheluzzi following his magical moment. Over 65 players attempted the putt, including…

Tiger Wood was virtually unrivalled on the golf course during his heyday. Tiger Woods made Mark O’Meara storm off the course during a practice round ahead of the 1997 Masters (Image: GETTY) Tiger Woods once made his practice partner Mark O’Meara leave the golf course because he was having such a good round. The incident occurred in 1997, a week before the legendary player won the first of his 15 Majors at the Masters. Woods is second only to Jack Nicklaus in the all-time Major-winning standings and stormed to victory at the 1997 Masters less than a year after turning professional. The blockbuster…

Before Rory McIlroy had a softening of heart, he was truly a PGA Tour loyalist and still is; this is why he said he would never join the breakaway circuit, but he has come around to see the bigger picture. Something he did not do back in the day. He started as a LIV hater, and in June 2023, he even said, “I hate what it’s doing to the game of golf; I hate it. I really do. I still hate LIV. I hope it goes away.” In 2022, before LIV Golf’s inaugural event, Greg Norman publicly claimed that Rory McIlroy was “brainwashed by…

The DP World Tour has entered talks with LIV Golf over a possible deal, although discussions won’t impact ongoing negotiations with the PGA Tour as golf continues to transition LIV Golf is still yet to agree on a deal with the PGA Tour over a merger, but could first strike an agreement with the DP World Tour ahead of the 2025 season. The Saudi-backed tour is still trying to break into the mainstream golfing calendar, with players currently unable to receive Official World Golf Ranking points that go towards qualifying for the major competitions. The PGA of America has since allowed U.S. eligible players in LIV…

Bryson DeChambeau has been full of praise for both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, but it is the former who the LIV Golf star rates higher when it comes to advice Bryson DeChambeau has spilled the beans on which golfing legend has influenced his game the most, rating Tiger Woods’s advice above Phil Mickelson’s. He gushed praise during the latest instalment of his ‘Break 50’ YouTube series featuring none other than NFL icon Tom Brady. The pair traded career insights on the fairway, with DeChambeau opening up about the significant impact both Woods and Mickelson have had on his performance. Following Mickelson’s high-profile switch to LIV Golf, where DeChambeau…

The golf world is often stemmed from misunderstandings due to a communication gap. This happens especially between the players and entities widely associated with the game. Take the incident between Scottie Scheffler and Frankie Borrelli for instance. The misunderstanding began when Borrelli, one of the co-hosts of the Fore Play podcast, repeatedly sent Scheffler text messages but received no responses. Borrelli was under the impression that Scheffler might be avoiding him, leading to the belief that the golfer hated him. The messages had been sent throughout 2022, and Borrelli openly joked about this assumption on the podcast, stating that he felt like…

When it comes to modern golf, people often refer to Bryson DeChambeau as one of the greatest golfers. After moving to LIV Golf, he was deprived of receiving OWGR points except, of course, for the majors. Despite that, he is the only LIV golfer in the top 10 of the standings. In the breakaway league, he had an average of 0.2 for scoring eagles, which ranks him third on the list. This year for DeChambeau was exceptional and inspirational. But who inspires him? Bryson DeChambeau recently released the season finale of his YouTuber series Break 50. This time, he is…