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PGA Tour working to extend PIF deadline, nearing deal with SSG
Claiming negotiations were "active and productive," commissioner Jay Monahan told PGA Tour members in a memo Sunday that the tour was working to extend the deadline to finalize a merger with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund....
Patrick Cantlay ‘declined offers,’ doesn’t plan to join LIV
Patrick Cantlay revealed in an interview with Golf Magazine that he met with representatives from LIV Golf as recently as 2023 but does not anticipate leaving the PGA Tour....
Harold Varner III charged with driving while impaired
LIV Golf's Harold Varner III was arrested Thursday in North Carolina on a charge of driving while impaired....
Report: PGA Tour, PIF to extend merger deadline
The PGA Tour plans to announce an extension of its self-imposed deadline to complete merger negotiations with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, The Telegraph reported Thursday....
Record number of pro golfers earned $1M in 2023
The influx of cash into men's professional golf has resulted in a record number of players reaching the $1 million earnings mark in 2023....
World Golf Ranking updates points system for limited-field events in 2024
Top finishers at limited-field events on eligible tours will earn more points next year in the Official World Golf Ranking, its governing board announced Thursday....
Rising star Ludvig Aberg latest to turn down LIV offer
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg said he turned down an offer to join LIV Golf following his breakout year in 2023....
PGA National event renamed Cognizant Classic
The PGA Tour event formerly known as the Honda Classic has a new title sponsor: the IT and consulting company Cognizant....
Angel Cabrera reinstated to PGA, Champions tours after prison sentence
Argentine golfer Angel Cabrera was reinstated to the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions following a two-year prison sentence, the tour confirmed to outlets Tuesday....
Masters expecting smaller than usual field in 2024
The exclusive field at Augusta National is shaping up to be even smaller than usual for the 2024 Masters....
Phil Mickelson completes LIV roster with Andy Ogletree
Andy Ogletree signed with HyFlyers GC, Phil Mickelson's LIV Golf team, on Monday....
Viktor Hovland quells LIV rumors, rips PGA Tour leadership's 'arrogance'
Viktor Hovland said he completely understands why Jon Rahm signed with LIV Golf, but the world's No. 4-ranked player doesn't plan to be the next marquee player to bolt to the Saudi-backed league....
Team Langer captures record-tying fifth PNC Championship
Bernhard Langer and his son Jason collected Team Langer's record-tying fifth PNC Championship on Sunday in Orlando, Fla....
Kevin Kisner to work two events as NBC announcer
Four-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner will work as an analyst for NBC Sports for The Sentry, the tour's season opener, and the WM Phoenix Open....
Tiger Woods a proud dad after first round of PNC Championship
Matt Kuchar and son Cameron shot a scramble-style 57 to lead by three strokes after the first round of the PNC Championship in Orlando, Fla....
Donald Trump reveals LIV returning to Doral in '24
LIV Golf is returning to Trump National Doral Miami in April, former President Donald Trump announced Friday....
Tiger Woods 'physically fit' to walk 18 holes at PNC pro-am
Tiger Woods walked 18 holes for the PNC Championship's pro-am Friday, a promising sign that his health and fitness are turning a corner....
Report: PGA Tour close to deal with U.S. sports owners group
The PGA Tour is finalizing a multibillion-dollar investment agreement with a consortium of U.S. sports team owners, while it still hopes to reach a deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund as well, ESPN reported Friday....
Sentry confirms quartet of stars, including Viktor Hovland
Four of the world's top golfers have committed to the season-opening Sentry tournament, the PGA Tour announced Wednesday, including one who would not have been invited under the event's old rules....
Norman: Rahm fielding calls from 'top players' to join LIV team
LIV Golf League CEO and commissioner Greg Norman said that there are eight to 12 players who are "blowing up" his phone about wanting to join the new LIV team that will be captained by Jon Rahm....