Sir Nick Faldo says golfers who left for LIV should not be given an easy path back to the DP World Tour, suggesting they may need to go through qualifying school. He told BBC Sport that he hears more players want to leav…
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This week in Golf · updated Tue Oct 06 2026
Professional golf continues navigating significant changes this week. LIV Golf faces potential roster instability as Jon Rahm's membership remains uncertain amid financial complications and unresolved contractual matters. Meanwhile, on the PGA Tour, Tony Finau's recent tournament struggles underscore the competitive pressures facing established players, evidenced by his unconventional equipment experimentation. In related developments, Topgolf is expanding its entertainment footprint through a partnership with Baylor University, utilizing the football stadium for a corporate event. These developments reflect broader shifts in professional golf's landscape, from league stability concerns to evolving player dynamics and the entertainment sector's growing integration with traditional sports venues.
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Faldo: LIV players must start over to rejoin DP World Tour
LeBron James and PGA Tour to Host Charity Golf Event in 2027
LeBron James and the PGA Tour have announced a new golf event, the LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational, scheduled for July 2027 at Firestone Country Club. The tournament aims to highlight underrepresented aspirin…
PGA Tour Overhauls Playoffs with Match-Play Bracket for 2028
The PGA Tour will introduce a new playoff format starting in 2028, featuring a Championship Series Finale and a two-week TOUR Championship. The top 90 players on the points list will compete in a traditional stroke-play …
Callaway issues apology after ad depicts woman being shoved; promises policy changes
Callaway CEO Chip Brewer apologized for approving a Good Good Golf advertisement that showed co-founder Garrett Clark pushing professional golfer Alexis Miestowski to the ground. The video, which drew criticism for makin…
Wilson's Fallon fires 57 to lead golf win over Daniel Boone
Luke Fallon shot a two-under-par 57 over 15 holes to lead Wilson to a 246-282 golf victory over Daniel Boone. Twin Valley also defeated Kutztown, with Carter Borkowski posting a two-over-par 37 for nine holes. The roundu…
Stigliano Emerges as Dark Horse for Benjamin Golf in Season Opener
Matthew Stigliano delivered a standout performance in Benjamin's opening match, positioning himself as a potential surprise contender for the 2026 season. His strong showing has sparked early buzz about his impact on the…
Complete Viewing Guide for the 2026 Tour Championship
The 2026 Tour Championship will be broadcast across multiple platforms. Viewers can find full TV schedules, streaming options, and channel information for the event.
Stanford completes U.S. Solheim Cup roster with Khang, Zhang, Duncan
Captain Angela Stanford selected Megan Khang, Rose Zhang, and Lindy Duncan as her three captain's picks for the U.S. team. Khang and Zhang were key contributors to the 2024 victory, while Duncan will make her Solheim deb…
Clark secures BMW Championship with three-shot margin over McIlroy
Wyndham Clark claimed the BMW Championship in Missouri, finishing three strokes ahead of Rory McIlroy after a tight final round. The victory highlights Clark's strong play under pressure. The video recap is available to …
DeChambeau stands by LIV's impact despite league's uncertain path
Bryson DeChambeau expressed pride in LIV Golf's achievements as the breakaway circuit concludes its season amid questions about its future. The league lost Saudi financial backing in April and cancelled its team champion…
LIV Golf's original era ends with league's future in limbo
LIV Golf's team championship concluded without celebration, and the league's future is uncertain. Key figures like Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau are absent or cryptic about next steps. The league is now focused on…
Yamashita matches LPGA scoring mark with nine-shot win
Miyu Yamashita tied an LPGA Tour scoring record while cruising to a nine-stroke victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Canada. The rising star's dominant performance set a new benchmark for the tournament.
Yamashita matches LPGA all-time low total with nine-shot Canadian win
Miyu Yamashita carded a final-round 66 to finish at 23-under 257, tying the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record set by Kim Sei-young in 2018. The 25-year-old Japanese player led wire-to-wire at the CPKC Women's Open, brea…
Clark secures BMW Championship with new putter
Wyndham Clark won the 2026 BMW Championship on Sunday, capturing his sixth career victory. He used a Ping Ally Blue Onset putter to help secure the win.
Rahm Wins Third Straight LIV Points Title at Season Finale
Jon Rahm secured his third consecutive LIV Golf season points championship and second straight team title at the finale in Indianapolis. He closed with a 7-under 63 but finished one stroke behind winner Michael La Sasso.…
La Sasso holds off Rahm for historic LIV Golf triumph
Michael La Sasso secured a narrow victory over Jon Rahm at the LIV Golf tournament held at The Club at Chatham Hills. The win made La Sasso the youngest player ever to capture a LIV Golf title. He managed to withstand Ra…
La Sasso outduels Rahm to become youngest LIV Golf champion
Michael La Sasso held off a late push from Jon Rahm to win the LIV Golf event at The Club at Chatham Hills. With the victory, La Sasso set a record as the youngest winner in LIV Golf history. The win marks a significant …
Clark Clinches BMW Championship with Late Birdie Run
Wyndham Clark shot even par in the final round but birdied the last three holes to finish at 17-under and win the BMW Championship by three strokes over Patrick Cantlay. Rory McIlroy finished third at 13-under, while Gar…
FedEx Cup Field Set: Clark Wins BMW, Three Newcomers Qualify for East Lake
Wyndham Clark's victory at the BMW Championship secured his spot in the Tour Championship, where the top 30 in FedEx Cup points will compete. Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay, and Robert MacIntyre moved into the top 30, di…
Jamieson wins first title in 14 years at Scottish event
Scott Jamieson carded a final-round 67 to finish at 11 under par, two shots ahead of Matthew Jordan. The 42-year-old Scot claimed his second DP World Tour title, his first since 2012. Andy Sullivan finished third on seve…
Yamashita surges to six-shot lead at CPKC Women's Open after third round
Miyu Yamashita of Japan rebounded from a bogey on the 17th hole with a birdie on the 18th to extend her lead to six strokes at the CPKC Women's Open. She is in position to win wire-to-wire after three rounds at Royal May…
La Sasso leads by one at LIV Golf Indianapolis, chasing first pro title
Michael La Sasso, the NCAA champion, sits at 13-under par and holds a one-shot lead entering the final round. Four challengers are tied for second, all still winless on the LIV tour. La Sasso is poised to claim his first…
La Sasso takes one-shot lead into final round at LIV Golf Indianapolis
Michael La Sasso, the NCAA champion, holds a 13-under total and leads by one stroke entering the final round. Four other players are tied for second, all seeking their first professional win. La Sasso aims to convert his…
Golf influencer removes ad criticized for violent depiction of woman
Good Good Golf, a content creator and sponsor of a PGA Tour event, deleted a promotional video for a Callaway driver after backlash. The ad showed Garrett Clark shoving Alexis Miestowski to the ground as she reached for …
Clark carries five-shot edge into final round at Bellerive
Wyndham Clark holds a five-stroke advantage at 17 under par entering the last round of the BMW Championship. The event concludes Sunday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, with the first tee time set for 9:06 a.m. ET…
McIlroy surges into tie for second, Clark holds five-shot BMW lead
Rory McIlroy carded a five-under 65 on Saturday to climb into a tie for second place at the BMW Championship, finishing the day at 12 under par. Wyndham Clark extended his tournament lead to five strokes with a 65 of his…
Clark Opens Five-Shot Lead at BMW Championship After Saturday Round
Wyndham Clark carded a five-under 65 on Saturday to open a five-shot lead at the BMW Championship. Despite a double bogey on the first hole, he birdied seven of the next 13 holes to pull away from the field. Rory McIlroy…
Clark and Tanner to Cohabitate as FedEx Cup Playoffs Continue
Wyndham Clark holds the solo lead at the BMW Championship after two rounds. His girlfriend, Emily Tanner, announced she is relocating from Los Angeles to Scottsdale, Arizona, to move in with him. The couple made their re…
NHL Referee Garrett Rank Wins Fourth Canadian Mid-Amateur Title with Final-Hole Heroics
NHL referee Garrett Rank won the Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship for the fourth time, sinking a six-foot par putt on the final hole to break a tie with Evan Nachtigall. Nachtigall bogeyed the last hole after find…
James Wade secures first World Series victory in Wollongong
James Wade defeated Australian qualifier Brody Klinge 8-5 in the Australian Masters final to win his first World Series of Darts title. The 43-year-old Englishman held off a comeback from Klinge, who had become only the …
Wyndham Clark leads BMW Championship into third round
Wyndham Clark holds a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland at the BMW Championship after two rounds. The third round takes place Saturday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. Streaming and TV options are available for fan…
Clark Takes Solo Lead at BMW Championship After Second 64
Wyndham Clark carded his second consecutive 64 to hold a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland at the BMW Championship. Woodland and three others moved into the projected top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings. Scottie Scheffler r…
McIlroy drops five shots behind leader after difficult round at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy, who shared the overnight lead, fell five strokes behind Wyndham Clark after a challenging second round at the BMW Championship in St. Louis.
McIlroy slips five shots behind leader Clark at BMW Championship
Rory McIlroy shot a one-under-par 69 in the second round, dropping him to seven under overall. Wyndham Clark maintained a bogey-free streak to lead at 12 under, one stroke ahead of Gary Woodland. McIlroy plans to practic…
Spaun celebrates 36th birthday with lead at BMW Championship
J.J. Spaun marked his 36th birthday by recording five birdies in a six-hole stretch on the front nine, taking a three-shot lead at the turn. He finished with a birdie on the last hole to post a 10-under total as clubhous…
DeChambeau Pleads for Open-Mindedness on LIV Golf's Future Amid Financial Turmoil
Bryson DeChambeau urged fans and players to keep an open mind about LIV Golf's future, saying the league faces many challenges but brings value to the sport. This comes after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund stopped…
DeChambeau Defends LIV Golf's Value Amid Financial Struggles
Bryson DeChambeau pushed back against Rory McIlroy's claim that LIV Golf players lack value, insisting the league provides economic impact. He made the comments during the final event of LIV's shortened 2026 season in In…
McIlroy rebounds from St Jude letdown to top BMW leaderboard
Rory McIlroy has recovered from a 66th-place finish at the St Jude Championship to share the lead at the BMW Championship in St Louis. The Northern Irish golfer is tied at the top of the leaderboard after his latest roun…
LIV Golf faces uncertain future as season finale ends without new deal
The final event of LIV Golf's current format took place in Indiana amid deep uncertainty about the league's future after Saudi backers withdrew funding. Staff and players expressed mixed feelings, with some optimistic ab…
DeChambeau Acknowledges Challenges Facing LIV Golf
At LIV Golf Indianapolis, Bryson DeChambeau candidly discussed the series' future, admitting that it faces significant opposition. Laurie Canter leads the tournament after the first day, but the broader conversation cent…
Five Golfers Tied for Lead After Opening Round at BMW Championship
Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, JJ Spaun, Rory McIlroy, and Chris Gotterup all shot six-under 64 to share the first-round lead. Woodland's round was especially significant as he entered the week outside the top 30 in FedEx…
McIlroy shares BMW Championship lead after opening 66
Rory McIlroy shot a six-under-par 66 to share the first-round lead at the BMW Championship in Missouri. He credited adjustments with his swing coach and caddie for his improved performance after a poor showing last week.…
Gary Woodland shares lead after opening 64 at BMW Championship
Gary Woodland, a native of Kansas, shot a 6-under 64 to take a share of the clubhouse lead at the BMW Championship. Playing near his hometown, the 2019 U.S. Open champion is off to a strong start at Bellerive. His round …
BMW Championship viewing guide: TV channels, streaming, and tee times for FedExCup playoff
The 2026 BMW Championship, part of the FedExCup playoffs, will be broadcast on multiple channels with streaming options available. Viewers can find full TV schedules, live stream details, and tee times for the tournament…
BMW Championship opens Thursday at Bellerive with $20M purse
The 2026 BMW Championship begins Thursday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, with a 7,448-yard par-70 course and $20 million in prize money. Scottie Scheffler enters as defending champion, and notable pairings inclu…
BMW Championship Set as FedEx Cup Playoffs Continue
The BMW Championship, the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, is upcoming on the PGA Tour. The article provides a look at the field, course, purse, and predictions. Scottie Scheffler won last year's edition at Caves …
Former Wrestler and Broadcaster to Lead Urbandale Girls Golf
Elias Johnson, a former Arizona State wrestler and Emmy-winning journalist, has been named head coach of Urbandale High School's girls golf team. He also created a golf tournament in his hometown to honor his former coac…
Scheffler aims to repeat BMW Championship triumph with renewed focus
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns to the BMW Championship seeking a second consecutive victory at the event. His previous win there was his fifth of that season, underscoring his dominance. Scheffler's relentless dri…
McIlroy predicts difficult return for LIV golfers
Rory McIlroy believes players who joined LIV Golf will face a challenging path back to the PGA Tour. He noted that a previous return programme for Brooks Koepka is no longer available, making future deals less favourable…
McIlroy Questions LIV Golfers' Value to PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy expressed skepticism about the value LIV Golf players would bring back to the PGA Tour, questioning whether they added value to LIV. This comes as LIV canceled its season finale and faces financial uncertain…
Nantz says LIV return path is unclear as Tour thrives
Jim Nantz believes the PGA Tour is flourishing without LIV Golf defectors, citing strong recent viewership. He said the return of those players would be complicated and stressed the importance of honoring commitments and…
McIlroy Questions LIV's Value Add from Rahm and DeChambeau
Rory McIlroy questioned whether Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have brought value to LIV Golf. He also discussed the possibility of unification, while Scottie Scheffler remains open to LIV players returning with penaltie…
McIlroy Declares Scheffler Player of the Year, Warns of Dominance if Putting Continues
Rory McIlroy has named Scottie Scheffler as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, ending the debate. He cautioned that if Scheffler's putting remains as effective as it has been, the rest of the field will have little chance.…
Scheffler Holds Massive FedEx Cup Lead Entering BMW Championship
Scottie Scheffler enters the BMW Championship with a commanding 1,447-point lead in the FedEx Cup standings, making his spot in the Tour Championship virtually secure. The real competition is for the final qualifying spo…
SI Golf Panel Backs Burns, Hovland, Aberg at BMW Championship
The SI Golf betting panel has hit three consecutive outright winners and now looks to the BMW Championship at Bellerive. They recommend bets on Sam Burns, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg, among others. The course reward…
Twin Valley edges Berks Catholic in tight golf match
Carter Borkowski carded a 76 to lead Twin Valley to a 319-321 victory over Berks Catholic at Galen Hill Golf Course. Luke Raines added a 77, while Jerry Doolin and Nick Leone contributed 80 and 86, respectively. Sullivan…
LIV Golf trims prize money and battles legal claims ahead of final event
LIV Golf is reducing its individual purse for this week's Indianapolis event and cancelling its season-ending team championship in Michigan as financial strain mounts. The league's original backer, Saudi Arabia's Public …
Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott appears in court over abuse charges
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has gone on trial at the High Court in Glasgow, accused of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards two children. The alleged incidents span from 1993 to 2010. Dott, 49, denies all …
BMW Championship Second Round Set at Bellerive
The BMW Championship continues Friday at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis. The top 50 players on the PGA Tour are competing for a spot in next week's Tour Championship at East Lake. Tee times and pairings for the seco…
Fanatics Expands Golf Merchandising with DP World Tour and Ryder Cup
Fanatics has secured a deal to manage retail operations and produce merchandise for the DP World Tour and the Ryder Cup. The agreement with the European Tour Group also includes coverage of the Irish Open, Scottish Open,…