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Jason Dufner among LIV's 70-player field for promotion event
Former major champion Jason Dufner is among more than 70 players scheduled to compete in the LIV Golf Promotions tournament that will be held in Abu Dhabi from Dec. 8-10....

Jay Monahan: PGA Tour's deal deadline with PIF 'a firm target'
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said the Dec. 31 deadline outlined in the framework agreement with the Public Investment Fund remains "a firm target" and that he plans to meet with PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan next week....

Scheffler 'extremely grateful' for Tiger's involvement in PGA Tour's future
Scottie Scheffler didn't dwell much on the future of the PGA Tour during an extended break from competition, but said he's "extremely grateful" that Tiger Woods has taken an active role in shaping the future of the professional game....

2023 Hero World Challenge: Preview, Props, Best Bets
Twenty of the best players in the world have congregated in the Bahamas for this week's Hero World Challenge....

Tiger Woods cuts short pro-am at Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods opted to cut short his pro-am after just nine holes on Wednesday at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas....

Golf Glance: Tiger Woods makes return at Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods competes for the first time since April when he tees off at his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas....

Brooks Koepka hands Graeme McDowell LIV lifeline
Smash GC captain Brooks Koepka added Graeme McDowell to his four-man LIV Golf team for 2024 on Tuesday....

LIV Golf to present Esports Awards Open in Las Vegas
The Esports Awards announced a partnership with LIV Golf on Tuesday....

Tiger Woods sets course for now, future at Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods returns to professional golf this week, and his reasons for teeing it up are profoundly few....

Report: Tiger Woods thinks he can play 5-6 events in '24
Tiger Woods believes he is up to playing five or six events on the PGA Tour in 2024, SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio reported Monday....

Report: Phil Mickelson saying Jon Rahm to LIV a 'done deal'
Phil Mickelson has been telling people that Jon Rahm signing with LIV Golf is a "done deal," according to the Fire Pit Collective's Alan Shipnuck....

LIV '24 schedule includes 12 events in eight countries
The 2024 LIV Golf schedule released Wednesday includes 12 regular-season events in eight different countries....

Heads up: Patrick Cantlay's hat endorsement not renewed
Patrick Cantlay's headwear is in the news again....

NBC picks Paul Azinger's replacement for Hero World Challenge
NBC has promoted Curt Byrum into the lead analyst role for next week's Hero World Challenge, replacing Paul Azinger....

Report: TGL delays launch until '25 after roof collapse
The TGL plans to announce Monday that it is pushing back the launch of its virtual golf competition to 2025 due to damages sustained last week at its facility in Florida....

Jordan Spieth replaces Rory McIlroy on PGA Tour board
Jordan Spieth will serve the remainder of Rory McIlroy's term as a player director the PGA Tour's policy board....

Ludvig Aberg fires another 61, wins maiden PGA title at RSM Classic
Ludvig Aberg fired his second straight 9-under 61 to run away with his first PGA Tour title at the RSM Classic on Sunday in St. Simons Island, Ga....

Reports: Paul Azinger out as NBC's lead golf analyst
Paul Azinger, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour, will not return as the lead analyst on NBC's golf coverage, multiple outlets reported....

Amy Yang wins Tour Championship; Lilia Vu captures POY honors
Amy Yang of South Korea posted a 6-under 66 in her final round to win the CME Group Tour Championship on Sunday in Naples, Fla....

Yang, Hataoka share lead after surge at Tour Championship
South Korea's Amy Yang and Nasa Hataoka of Japan put a little distance between themselves and the field Saturday and share the lead after three rounds of the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Fla....