We’re barely a quarter of the way through the 2026 PGA Tour season, and already there have been enough unexpected storylines to fill an entire year. From breakout performers nobody saw coming to established stars finding new levels, here are the five biggest surprises that have defined the 2026 campaign so far. Jake Knapp Leads … Read more
The 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open tees off this week at Memorial Park Golf Course, and the field is loaded with star power. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the charge in what is expected to be his final competitive start before the Masters, joined by 11 OWGR top-40 players in one of the strongest … Read more
LIV Golf touched down on African soil for the first time this past weekend, with The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg hosting the league’s inaugural South African event. The tournament also marked the return of Phil Mickelson, who made his 2026 debut after missing the first four events of the season due to undisclosed … Read more
Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a masterful final-round performance at the 2026 Valspar Championship, closing with a bogey-free 3-under 68 to secure his first PGA Tour victory since his 2023 triumph. The 31-year-old Englishman finished at 11-under 273, one shot clear of runner-up David Lipsky, capping a come-from-behind win that demonstrated the gritty determination that made him … Read more
LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City will be remembered not only for Bryson DeChambeau’s playoff victory but also for a remarkable statistical achievement: the tournament produced 47 bogey-free rounds across the four days of competition, the most ever recorded in a single LIV Golf event. This record, set while Crushers GC … Read more
The American golf course construction boom is in full swing, with an estimated 26 brand-new courses expected to open across the United States in 2026. This is the highest number of new course openings in over a decade, reflecting the sustained growth in golf participation that has transformed the sport’s economic outlook. From high-end destination … Read more
The 2026 PGA Tour season has produced plenty of compelling storylines, but the one that promises to define the year is the intensifying rivalry between Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy for FedExCup supremacy. Both players entered the season as the clear class of the field, and their early results have done nothing to change that … Read more
Spring is here, and for millions of golfers in northern climates, that means the long-awaited return to the course after months of winter dormancy. But before you rush to the first tee, a little preparation can make the difference between a frustrating early-season round and a smooth start to what could be your best year … Read more
The 2026 PGA Tour season has produced its share of unexpected storylines through the opening months. While superstars like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy continue to set the pace, the margins around them have been filled with surprises that have made this one of the most interesting seasons in recent memory. Here are the five … Read more
Golf course architect Tyler Rae’s restorative renovation of Detroit Golf Club’s North Course will make its PGA Tour debut when the 2026 Rocket Mortgage Classic tees off in June. The project represents a thoughtful reimagining of one of Michigan’s most historic golf venues, balancing respect for the course’s heritage with updates needed to provide a … Read more
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