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Golf players

Nothing like 72 holes for Scottie Scheffler as world No. 1 begins season

Scottie Scheffler poses for a photo with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow.
Scottie Scheffler poses for a photo with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow.

Nine of top 10 women golfers confirm attendance for Singapore’s HSBC Women’s World Championship

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.
World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul competing in the 2025 HSBC Women's World Championship.

Phil Mickelson and 12 other Major champions to play at 2026 LIV Golf Singapore

American golfers Phil Mickelson (left) and Bryson DeChambeau at a 2024 Liv Golf Singapore press conference.
American golfers Phil Mickelson (left) and Bryson DeChambeau at a 2024 Liv Golf Singapore press conference.

Ex-Masters champ 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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Brooks Koepka applies for PGA Tour reinstatement: Reports

US golfer Brooks Koepka watching his iron shot from the 3rd tee during day three of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon on the south-west coast of Scotland on July 20, 2024. The five-time Major winner has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Dec 23, 2025.
US golfer Brooks Koepka watching his iron shot from the 3rd tee during day three of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon on the south-west coast of Scotland on July 20, 2024. The five-time Major winner has left LIV Golf for family reasons, the Saudi-backed circuit announced on Dec 23, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.