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Scheffler Launches 2026 Season With Bogey‑Free 63 at American Express

2026-01-23 00:00:00

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler opened his 2026 campaign at The American Express in La Quinta with a flawless, bogey‑free 63, putting himself just one shot behind co‑leaders Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody, who both shot 62. Scheffler’s strong start sets the tone for his pursuit of another Player‑of‑the‑Year streak.

Topics: Professional Golf Tournaments Golf Player Performance Sports Season Openers

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Justin Rose Hits First‑Ever TGL Albatross Against Tiger Woods

2026-01-21 14:34:00

At Time For Golf (TGL), Justin Rose stunned the indoor golf world with the league’s first ever albatross—his second shot from 225 yards dropped on the par‑5 tenth—helping his LA Golf Club beat Tiger Woods’s Jupiter Links 8–4.

Topics: Golf Sports Rivalries Indoor Golf Sports Leagues

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Titleist Unveils 2026 Tour Soft Ball With Redesigned Dimple Pattern

2024-01-10 08:00:00

At the PGA Show, Titleist introduced its next‑generation Tour Soft golf ball featuring a new 386 quadrilateral dipyramid dimple design plus a reformulated thicker, softer elastomer cover, promising longer drives and better mid‑iron launch.

Topics: Golf Equipment Innovation Sports Product Launches

Patrick Reed Extends Lead at Hero Dubai Desert Classic

BREAKING 2026-01-24 13:30:38

Patrick Reed surged into the final round at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, firing a five‑under‑par 67 to sit at 14 under, holding a four‑stroke lead over David Puig as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry faltered.

Topics: Golf Tournaments Sports Rivalries Professional Golf

Patrick Reed Signals Truce with Rory McIlroy

BREAKING 2026-01-24 19:12:00

Amid goodwill gestures at the Dubai event, Patrick Reed extended an olive branch to Rory McIlroy, seeking to resolve their three‑year “Tee‑Gate” rift dating back to the 2023 Desert Classic.

Topics: Sports Rivalries Professional Golf Conflict Resolution

LIV Golf Confirms Return to New York in August

DEVELOPING 2026-01-23 15:23:51

LIV Golf announced it will return to Trump National Golf Club Bedminster August 6–9, 2026, marking the fifth U.S. venue and third time hosting at Bedminster.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports Event Scheduling

Brooks Koepka Preparing PGA Tour Return at Farmers Insurance Open

DEVELOPING 2026-01-12 08:00:00

Brooks Koepka is set to return to the PGA Tour later this month via the Returning Member Program, beginning at the Farmers Insurance Open, after departing LIV Golf.

Topics: Professional Golf Sports Transfers and Returns

Rory McIlroy Demands LIV Stars Settle Ryder Cup Fines

DEVELOPING 2026-01-21 10:51:47

Rory McIlroy urged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to pay fines owed to the DP World Tour for joining LIV Golf if they intend to compete in the Ryder Cup, spotlighting unresolved tensions ahead of 2027.

Topics: Sports Rivalries Professional Golf Sports Governance