Callaway labels TaylorMade balls as ‘mud balls’ in an ad, prompting TaylorMade to seek injunction and damages.
Major winner Nelly Korda expresses mixed feelings about the new Women’s Tomorrow Golf League, criticizing the concept and leaving her participation open.
Brooks Koepka takes a step back to the PGA Tour, sharing insights on his reasons for returning in a press conference.
Before Brooks Koepka’s departure, Bryson DeChambeau, known as the ‘Scientist’, was the face of LIV Golf, and now he holds all the cards. Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour was met with muted reactions from peers, even from critics like Wyndham Clark. At a press conference for the Farmers Insurance Open, Koepka expressed gratitude for the opportunity and revealed his first call was to Tiger Woods, a key figure backstage at the PGA Tour. Koepka’s exit drastically altered LIV Golf’s dynamics, losing a major figure and five-time major champion. Now, DeChambeau and Jon Rahm stand as LIV’s primary assets internationally. DeChambeau, a two-time US Open champion and a multi-talented personality with a massive YouTube following, recently hinted he might focus mostly on majors and his digital presence for the remainder of his career. Negotiations reportedly see DeChambeau seeking a $500 million guaranteed contract extension through 2026, alongside significant influence over LIV’s team-based franchise model development. This puts LIV’s management, including CEO Scott O’Neil and PIF chairman Yasir al-Rumayyan, in a challenging position: they want to reduce spending and have the league operate financially independent, but have also increased prize purses recently to sustain interest. Patrick Reed’s contract situation exemplifies organizational struggles ahead of the new LIV season. Ultimately, LIV Golf’s future appears heavily reliant on Bryson DeChambeau’s presence and decisions, as he remains the circuit’s key figure and power broker.
First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh eager for another run, Charley Hull soon on YouTube. The Back Nine.
Bryson DeChambeau confirms LIV start for 2026, Vijay Singh makes a PGA comeback at 62, Charley Hull to launch YouTube channel. The Back Nine.
German starters and Brooks Koepka’s comeback add excitement to the PGA Tour kickoff at Torrey Pines. Here are the tee times.
First start already at the Farmers, Vijay Singh wants to compete again, Charley Hull soon on YouTube. The Back Nine.
Patrick Reed will return to the PGA Tour in summer 2026, announcing his departure from LIV Golf. Other players are also making the switch.
German players and Brooks Koepka’s comeback create excitement at Torrey Pines for the PGA Tour opener. Find out the tee times here.