When Rory McIlroy drained that final putt to win the 2025 Masters and complete his career Grand Slam — one of golf’s most anticipated moments over the preceding decade — the question immediately became: can he do it again? Defending the Masters is one of the sport’s rarest feats. Only three players in the tournament’s … Read more
Tiger Woods — the most decorated golfer in the modern era, 15-time major champion, and the sport’s singular crossover icon — was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on 27 March 2026 near his Jupiter Island, Florida home. The incident, which involved a two-car collision, has sent shockwaves through the golf world and … Read more
A new putter brand is applying neuroscience to one of golf’s oldest puzzles. Scottsdale TEC putters have launched what they call Eye Q alignment technology — a system built around a body of sports science research known as Quiet Eye theory. The premise: the way elite putters visually engage with the ball and target in … Read more
Hyo Joo Kim made history at the Ford Championship at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, winning on 28-under 260 for a two-shot victory — and in doing so became the first known LPGA player to record two rounds of 61 or better in the same tournament. The victory was her second in consecutive weeks, following … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau arrived at LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City as the most in-form player in professional golf, and he left as champion — his fifth consecutive LIV Golf victory. The win extended a streak that has defied expectation and raised an uncomfortable question for the wider golf world: is DeChambeau … Read more
The 90th Masters Tournament tees off at Augusta National on Thursday April 9, and for the first time in a decade, it features a defending champion walking onto the first tee with a genuine chance of back-to-back victories. Rory McIlroy, who completed the career Grand Slam with an emotional playoff win over Justin Rose in … Read more
In 2024, golf’s governing bodies — the USGA and R&A — announced the most significant rule change in decades: a rollback of golf ball distance for elite competition. The golf ball rollback is scheduled to take effect for professional and elite amateur competition in 2028, with recreational golfers given the option to continue using current … Read more
TaylorMade’s latest flagship driver, the Qi4D, has captured the attention of tour professionals and serious golfers alike. With both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy already gaming the new club, the Qi4D represents the latest evolution in driver technology. For golfers considering an equipment upgrade, understanding what makes this driver special—and whether it’s right for your … Read more
TGL Golf represents a revolutionary approach to professional golf. Founded by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy through their TMRW Sports venture, TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) combines cutting-edge technology, indoor simulation, and team-based competition to create a sport designed for the streaming era. The Los Angeles Golf Club’s 2026 championship victory demonstrates that this … Read more
LIV Golf’s decision to switch from 54-hole to 72-hole events in 2026 represents the most significant structural change in the league’s history since its launch in 2022. This evolution signals maturity in the upstart tour while addressing long-standing criticism about format and legitimacy in professional golf’s ongoing transformation. LIV Golf’s Historic Format Overhaul: 54 to … Read more
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