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Rory McIlroy’s hope for PGA-LIV Golf merger could come true after Donald Trump meeting Donald Trump was in attendance at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night, sitting alongside his son, Elon Musk and Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan Rory McIlroy’s aspirations for Donald Trump to mediate a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf may have edged closer to reality, following sightings of the President-elect with Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan. McIlroy has openly expressed his hopes that with Trump’s election win for a second stint in the Oval Office, an alliance might finally emerge between the clashing golf tours. In Trump’s corner is…

Rory McIlroy got his hands on a sixth Race to Dubai crown on Sunday, after seeing off Rasmus Hojgaard to secure the DP World Tour Championship at the Earth Course Rory McIlroy earned a comparison to arguably two of golf’s greatest players of all time in Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus on the way to winning the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai. McIlroy won the DP World Tour’s season finale for the third time in his career, and in the process clinched his sixth season-long title. It was the perfect ending to a topsy-turvy year for the 35-year-old, who suffered a number of near-misses in…

Rory McIlroy has endured a number of near-misses in 2024, but the Northern Irishman got himself over the line on on Sunday to win the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai crown Rory McIlroy has rounded off his season in style in the Middle East, clinching both the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai title at the Earth Course on Sunday. McIlroy has won the season-long race for a third-straight year, the sixth time he has taken home the honour, matching the record of European great, Seve Ballesteros. This time around though he topped it off in style, winning the season…

The breakaway golf league has announced two new venues for their 2025 schedule, which will see them head to South Korea for the first time in the league’s short history The LIV Golf series is set to thrill fans with two new venues in 2025 announcing events for South Korea and Indianapolis. Breaking into Asia for the first time, LIV will showcase its elite golfing action at South Korea’s Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, which has recently hosted the DP World Tour’s Genesis Championship. The growth spurt hasn’t gone unnoticed by league CEO Greg Norman who excitedly remarked: “LIV Golf is growing across the globe in new…

The 2021 car accident was the most brutal one that left Tiger Woods with many injuries. After this one particular incident, the 48-year-old pro’s career was practically on a halt. Since then, Woods has undergone many surgeries to return to golf as he has always been. However, that part has been difficult, to say the least. Following his injuries, Woods always wore a leg sleeve to hide the scar and support his right leg. In July, though, the 82-time PGA Tour winner was spotted without one as he accompanied his son, Charlie Woods, at the US Junior Amateur. It was…

Rory McIlroy is on course to win a sixth Race to Dubai title and sixth on the bounce this week, but this did not stop him from showing his frustration at the DP World Tour Championship Rory McIlroy’s frustration got the better of him in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship on Friday, after the Northern Irishman was seen crashing his club into the ground after an unfortunate mistake. McIlroy is looking to continue to write his name into European golf history books this week, with the 35-year-old in touching distance of winning a sixth Race to Dubai title, and a third on the…

Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf’s Tyrrell Hatton have both shared their thoughts on the news that Team USA players will be paid to compete in the Ryder Cup from 2025 onwards Rory McIlroy has made it clear that he would pay to play for Europe in the Ryder Cup, despite reports that Team USA players will pocket $400,000 each in 2025. The golfing world was abuzz when Patrick Cantlay made headlines at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome for refusing to wear the American team cap, protesting the lack of compensation for players. Now, following a deal by the PGA of America, Keegan…

In the 2018 Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau made his debut for Team USA alongside veteran Tiger Woods. The event, held at Le Golf National in France, saw high expectations for the pairing of the young, analytical DeChambeau with the seasoned Woods. However, the duo struggled in their fourball match against Europe’s Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, suffering a loss that set the tone for Team USA’s uphill battle. DeChambeau went on to play in the singles matches, where he secured a crucial point for the U.S., but despite his efforts, Europe dominated the event, winning 17.5-10.5. The 2018 Ryder Cup, though challenging for…

Charlie Woods has finally done it to meet all the expectations put up on him! The 15-year-old golfer started the 2024 season with pretty ordinary performances. He could not qualify for his first PGA Tour event, the Cognizant Classic, nor did he qualify for the US Open or win the US Amateur like his father, Tiger Woods, did. There were certainly many questions floating around his golf future, but Woods. Jr has finally redeemed himself. Moreover, the junior golfer assisted Benjamin High School, where he is a sophomore, from finishing at the bottom to becoming a runner-up. The 15-year-old posted a two-day score of…

Tiger Woods has cemented his legacy as one of golf’s greatest players, but at 48, his influence extends far beyond the fairway. While his on-course career may be winding down, Woods remains active in various ventures, including an online league, an architectural firm, and his fashion brand, Sun Day Red. Launched in September, the brand’s Cashmere collection blends performance-driven design with luxury, reflecting Woods’ vision of merging innovation with high-end fashion. However, the golf community was initially not open to the brand. They dubbed it as too expensive for common people to wear on the course, and well, there was a bit…

The PGA of America is expected to introduce a payment pool for the US Ryder Cup team for the first time in the event’s history next year. Tiger Woods has long called for Ryder Cup athletes to be paid (Image: Getty Images) The Ryder Cup is set to witness a significant shift as the PGA of America plans to pay players for their participation next year at Bethpage Black, fulfilling a prophecy by Tiger Woods made a quarter of a century prior. In an era-defining move, those donning the USA team colours will, for the first time in the history of…

Remember Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’s coach, during his unstoppable run from 2004 to 2010? That was the era when Woods utterly dominated golf, racking up 31 PGA Tour titles and six major championships. Lately, Haney’s been shedding light on his own impact on Woods’s success, and golf enthusiasts are taking notice. After sharing a handy golf tip on social media, a curious fan asked about Woods’s take on it. Haney chimed in on the controversies surrounding the pace of play in the PGA Tour. In the latest post on X, Golf Today just threw down the gauntlet, asking the PGA…

Charlie Woods knows a thing or two about living up to expectations. As Tiger Woods‘s son, he’s constantly reminded of his dad’s golf legacy. But Charlie’s refusing to let that weight hold him back and with every swing, he’s forging his own path and proving he’s more than just a famous last name. That was on full display at the District 13-1A championship when Charlie led his team to victory and at the Class 1A Region 4 Tournament where he fought back from early setbacks to finish at par. His parents, Woods and Elin, were there to cheer him on, beaming with pride. Charlie’s…

From a young age, Michelle Wie West was destined for greatness. At just 10, she became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship, followed by becoming the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links.  By 2002, she made her LPGA debut at the Takefuji Classic, and by 2005, at just 16, she turned professional, earning comparisons to Tiger Woods. More than just a prodigy, she broke barriers and inspired countless young golfers, proving that women could dominate the sport and redefine the future of golf. But does she like to be referred to as the…

Paul Waring held off a thrilling final-day charge from a host of star names to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton Rory McIlroy missed out on a whopping £1.2million pot at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as Paul Waring clinched a sensational triumph. The veteran crafted his pathway to glory with a record-smashing 61 at Yas Links on Friday but felt the heat as his five-stroke advantage was whittled down to just one after Saturday’s round. Despite admitting to nerves during his third outing, Waring was unshakeable on the final…

Tiger Woods’s incredible career has been marked by both triumph and tribulation – and unfortunately, injuries have taken a significant toll recently. The laundry list of setbacks is staggering: ruptured ACL, fractured leg, multiple back surgeries (including a 2017 spinal fusion), and knee and Achilles tendon issues. Who can forget his grit and determination at the 2008 US Open, where he won despite a double stress fracture in his left tibia? Fast forward to today, and it’s heartbreaking to see Woods struggle with frequent withdrawals and inconsistent performances. It’s natural to wonder: what’s next for Woods? Will his body hold up as he approaches…

Rory McIlroy has eased his criticism on those who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf as of late, and his recent comments are incredibly telling when Phil Mickelson’s stance is considered Phil Mickelson’s admission that LIV Golf has made him fresher for major tournaments may put Rory McIlroy on notice after his ‘hard slog’ comment. A tectonic shift battered professional golf in 2022, when the Saudi Arabian PIF-backed LIV Golf emerged to compete against the old guard PGA Tour, stealing away some of the sport’s top names, notably Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm, as well as a host of other major champions. McIlroy was one of golf’s finest who…

Michelle Wie West was destined for greatness in golf. She was a prodigy. At 10, she became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship. She also became the youngest U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links winner and the youngest to qualify for an LPGA Tour event. It was 2002 when she played her first Tour event; the LPGA Takefuji Classic. Then in 2005, she became a pro and was considered the ‘next big thing‘ in golf.  Everyone believed that she would dominate the LPGA Tour, comparing her to Tiger Woods. 2 years after this, unexpected happened. In the 2007…

The PGA Tour got rid of the Q-School as the direct pathway to the league, but they in turn proposed the PGA Tour University for the best collegiate golfer in the United States. That benefited the up-and-coming talent and the Tour to have the best athletes in the league. Like Ludvig Aberg joining the PGA Tour in 2023, winning the RSM Classic, and playing exceptionally well in the 2024 season, after all, he was a solo runner-up at the Masters this year. Then there is Nick Dunlap, another PGA Tour U alum who has already won two titles in the…

Golf isn’t just about perfect swings and green jackets anymore; it’s also about branding, and thanks to NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, young golfers are stepping into this world of sponsorships at an earlier age than ever. In a recent move, the Florida High School Athletic Association opened up NIL opportunities to high school athletes, making it possible for teens to sign deals with major brands like Nike, Adidas, and TaylorMade. One such star to benefit from it is Charlie Woods’s close rival. Blades Brown, the 16-year-old Tennessee golf sensation has locked in a multi-year NIL deal with Transcend Capital Advisors. “I…

Rory McIlroy has pledged to reduce his golfing commitments on the PGA Tour in 2025, following a hectic schedule on American turf this season. The European star’s quest for a fifth major championship will extend into its 11th year next season, after yet another unsuccessful attempt to clinch victory on the grand stage in 2024. He came tantalisingly close to winning, arguably closer than he has been in the decade since his last triumph at the 2014 PGA Championship, but fell short at the US Open. With just four holes remaining at Pinehurst No. 2, the Northern Irishman was two shots ahead of the…

Charlie Woods is a lot like his dad, Tiger Woods, in him—and that’s both a blessing and a bit of a risk. As the son of a golf legend, Charlie faces sky-high expectations, and while he’s already showing at times he’s got the skills, there are signs he might also be picking up some of the same high-stakes habits his dad is famous for. This season was a bumpy one for Charlie. After a tough loss at the US Junior Amateur, he came back strong, winning the South Florida Junior PGA Cup. Now, the 15-year-old has become a part of another victory…

Rory McIlroy has endured a brutal season, suffering painful near misses at numerous high profile tournaments as his agonising 10-year wait for major championship glory goes on Rory McIlroy says he is intent on going down as the greatest European golfer of all time as he vies to secure a positive end to a chastening season. The Northern Irishman’s decade-long wait for major championship glory goes on, suffering a heartbreaking collapse at the US Open in June, when he held a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau with five holes to play but found a way to miss out. There have been numerous other…

Charlie Woods was in High School action on Monday as he and his Benjamin School teammates headed to a Class 1A Region 4 tournament, and the teenager is already drawing comparisons to his famous father Charlie Woods, son of golfing legend Tiger Woods, has been compared to his 15-time major champion-winning dad by his High School coach. Charlie was back in action this week with his Benjamin School teammates at a Class 1A Region 4 tournament at Miami Shores Country Club on Monday. The team finished second behind Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest by four shots. Tiger was present at Miami Shores, following…