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Bubba Watson critical of LIV Golf’s format change, prefers ‘chaos’

Bubba Watson ahead of the April 28-30 LIV Golf event at Sentosa Golf Club.
Bubba Watson ahead of the April 28-30 LIV Golf event at Sentosa Golf Club.

Faldo recovering after successful open-heart surgery

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 10, 2024 England's Nick Faldo plays out from the bunker on the 2nd hole during the par 3 contest REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 10, 2024 England's Nick Faldo plays out from the bunker on the 2nd hole during the par 3 contest REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

A tale of two shooting stars as golf’s Li Haotong and Tom Kim eye magical 2026

China’s Li Haotong (left) and South Korea’s Tom Kim will be aiming for a strong 2026.
China’s Li Haotong (left) and South Korea’s Tom Kim will be aiming for a strong 2026.

McIlroy says LIV Golf losing steam with no new big names, Koepka's exit

Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team Europe's Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the singles REUTERS/Paul Childs
Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team Europe's Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the singles REUTERS/Paul Childs

Chen Xingtong wins HSBC Women’s World Championship qualifier with help from caddie

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Singaporean golfer Aloysa Atienza (right), 27, serves as a caddy for winner of HSBC Women?s World Championship National Qualifiers Chen Xingtong (left), 18, on January 15, 2026. 

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Singaporean golfer Aloysa Atienza (right), 27, serves as a caddy for winner of HSBC Women?s World Championship National Qualifiers Chen Xingtong (left), 18, on January 15, 2026. 

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LIV Golf signs Belgian Detry, re-signs twice major winner Johnson

FILE PHOTO: Aug 14, 2025; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Thomas Detry lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aug 14, 2025; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Thomas Detry lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images/File Photo

Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith and Bryson DeChambeau stick to LIV Golf despite PGA Tour’s open door

Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team Europe's Jon Rahm on the 3rd hole during the singles IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Peter Casey
Golf - The 2025 Ryder Cup - Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York, United States - September 28, 2025 Team Europe's Jon Rahm on the 3rd hole during the singles IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Peter Casey

LIV Golf’s vision remains ‘unchanged’ after Brooks Koepka’s departure

US golfer Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour following his departure from LIV Golf.
US golfer Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour following his departure from LIV Golf.

PGA Tour reinstates Brooks Koepka, leaves door open for other LIV players to follow suit

Aug 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Brooks Koepka of Smash GC lines up a putt on the 17th green during the semifinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
Aug 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Brooks Koepka of Smash GC lines up a putt on the 17th green during the semifinals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Former rising star Anthony Kim among three to earn spots via LIV Golf Promotions

From left: Anthony Kim, Richard T. Lee and Bjorn Hellgren celebrating after taking the top three spots in the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch Promotions golf tournament at Black Diamond Ranch at Lecanto, Florida on Jan 11.
From left: Anthony Kim, Richard T. Lee and Bjorn Hellgren celebrating after taking the top three spots in the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch Promotions golf tournament at Black Diamond Ranch at Lecanto, Florida on Jan 11.

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