When will Tiger Woods come back? That seems to be the question that is plaguing the minds of many golf fans around the world right now. But that question seemed to have gotten an unfortunate answer of sorts, all thanks to the field that was announced recently by the PNC Championship. Couple that with the 17-man field of the Hero World Challenge that was released back in October, and it’s almost certain that the golfer won’t be teeing up this year anymore. But no worries, the 15-time major champ, still has a chance to make it back to the field…
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The PGA Tour isn’t giving up on the changes they announced, all with the aim of improving the product and attracting even more attention to this Tour. Since the arrival of LIV Golf, the leaders of the Tour have experimented a lot, brought new things to the golf scene, and introduced changes. Judging by the reaction of the audience, some of these changes are positive, while some didn’t cause particularly positive reactions. The change that attracted the most attention was the introduction of smaller fields. The golfers aren’t happy with that, just like the fans, but it is obvious that…
“To have both my kids out there the last two days has been so special.” – Said an ecstatic Tiger Woods back in 2023. He was referring to the family week that he and his two children, Charlie and Sam, enjoyed at the PNC Championship. But that was back in 2023. What about 2024? Unfortunately, the father-son Woods duo hasn’t yet confirmed their entry in the PGA Tour Champions event. And the fans are worried about the same! The upcoming tournament released the list of confirmed teams. They did so while revealing how 18 teams committed to the event as of November 18, 2024, with…
The PGA have seemingly listened to recent DP World Tour Championship winner Rory McIlroy and have shaken up their tour – with changes to be implemented in 2026 After Rory McIlroy “unpopularly” called for a more “cutthroat” PGA Tour, the Policy Board has now approved a range of drastic changes. Speaking after the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Northern Irish world No. 3 McIlroy, instead of suggesting that more players should be included in the 69-strong field, went against the grain, believing that the competition and tour as a whole should be more exclusive. Now, it seems as though the governing body have listened, as they announced…
Tiger Woods is one of golf’s biggest icons, but even he cannot change the PGA Tour’s mind on one particular issue. Tiger Woods has always been vocal about what he wants (Image: X/TODAYshow) The PGA Tour have announced a whole series of new changes to keep up with LIV Golf – but refused to alter one issue that has frustrated Tiger Woods for decades. Woods, 48, has remained loyal to the PGA, despite the mega millions on offer from LIV which has seen some of the game’s top players switch over to the rival tour. He has been one of the most important voices for the PGA,…
In less than three months, the brainchild of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy under TMRW Sports will be inaugurated at the Palm Beach SoFi Centre. The top 24 golfers from the PGA Tour will be teeing up in a match play as they’re divided into six teams. From the get-go, TGL sparked hype around it but there were also speculations and doubts. What could a simulator league do for golf fans? Will it be entertaining and competitive? On 7th January, the fans will certainly get an answer to all these questions. But amidst the plethora of question marks, TGL has…
Tiger Woods, last spotted in public at the Open Championship in July where he ended up missing the cut, underwent his sixth back surgery in September. Post the microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine that was operated successfully, Tiger Woods had then stated: “I look forward to tackling this rehab and preparing myself to get back to normal life activities, including golf.” Is he back to the golf course? Yes. Does that mean he is fit to swing the golf clubs? Not quite. For many Woods fans, it was a sign of relief to see Tiger Woods dialed in to…
Rory McIlroy’s hope for PGA-LIV Golf merger could come true after Donald Trump meeting Donald Trump was in attendance at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday night, sitting alongside his son, Elon Musk and Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan Rory McIlroy’s aspirations for Donald Trump to mediate a deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf may have edged closer to reality, following sightings of the President-elect with Saudi chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan. McIlroy has openly expressed his hopes that with Trump’s election win for a second stint in the Oval Office, an alliance might finally emerge between the clashing golf tours. In Trump’s corner is…
Rory McIlroy got his hands on a sixth Race to Dubai crown on Sunday, after seeing off Rasmus Hojgaard to secure the DP World Tour Championship at the Earth Course Rory McIlroy earned a comparison to arguably two of golf’s greatest players of all time in Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus on the way to winning the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai. McIlroy won the DP World Tour’s season finale for the third time in his career, and in the process clinched his sixth season-long title. It was the perfect ending to a topsy-turvy year for the 35-year-old, who suffered a number of near-misses in…
Rory McIlroy has endured a number of near-misses in 2024, but the Northern Irishman got himself over the line on on Sunday to win the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai crown Rory McIlroy has rounded off his season in style in the Middle East, clinching both the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai title at the Earth Course on Sunday. McIlroy has won the season-long race for a third-straight year, the sixth time he has taken home the honour, matching the record of European great, Seve Ballesteros. This time around though he topped it off in style, winning the season…
The breakaway golf league has announced two new venues for their 2025 schedule, which will see them head to South Korea for the first time in the league’s short history The LIV Golf series is set to thrill fans with two new venues in 2025 announcing events for South Korea and Indianapolis. Breaking into Asia for the first time, LIV will showcase its elite golfing action at South Korea’s Jack Nicklaus Golf Club, which has recently hosted the DP World Tour’s Genesis Championship. The growth spurt hasn’t gone unnoticed by league CEO Greg Norman who excitedly remarked: “LIV Golf is growing across the globe in new…
The 2021 car accident was the most brutal one that left Tiger Woods with many injuries. After this one particular incident, the 48-year-old pro’s career was practically on a halt. Since then, Woods has undergone many surgeries to return to golf as he has always been. However, that part has been difficult, to say the least. Following his injuries, Woods always wore a leg sleeve to hide the scar and support his right leg. In July, though, the 82-time PGA Tour winner was spotted without one as he accompanied his son, Charlie Woods, at the US Junior Amateur. It was…
Rory McIlroy is on course to win a sixth Race to Dubai title and sixth on the bounce this week, but this did not stop him from showing his frustration at the DP World Tour Championship Rory McIlroy’s frustration got the better of him in the second round of the DP World Tour Championship on Friday, after the Northern Irishman was seen crashing his club into the ground after an unfortunate mistake. McIlroy is looking to continue to write his name into European golf history books this week, with the 35-year-old in touching distance of winning a sixth Race to Dubai title, and a third on the…
Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf’s Tyrrell Hatton have both shared their thoughts on the news that Team USA players will be paid to compete in the Ryder Cup from 2025 onwards Rory McIlroy has made it clear that he would pay to play for Europe in the Ryder Cup, despite reports that Team USA players will pocket $400,000 each in 2025. The golfing world was abuzz when Patrick Cantlay made headlines at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome for refusing to wear the American team cap, protesting the lack of compensation for players. Now, following a deal by the PGA of America, Keegan…
In the 2018 Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau made his debut for Team USA alongside veteran Tiger Woods. The event, held at Le Golf National in France, saw high expectations for the pairing of the young, analytical DeChambeau with the seasoned Woods. However, the duo struggled in their fourball match against Europe’s Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, suffering a loss that set the tone for Team USA’s uphill battle. DeChambeau went on to play in the singles matches, where he secured a crucial point for the U.S., but despite his efforts, Europe dominated the event, winning 17.5-10.5. The 2018 Ryder Cup, though challenging for…
Charlie Woods has finally done it to meet all the expectations put up on him! The 15-year-old golfer started the 2024 season with pretty ordinary performances. He could not qualify for his first PGA Tour event, the Cognizant Classic, nor did he qualify for the US Open or win the US Amateur like his father, Tiger Woods, did. There were certainly many questions floating around his golf future, but Woods. Jr has finally redeemed himself. Moreover, the junior golfer assisted Benjamin High School, where he is a sophomore, from finishing at the bottom to becoming a runner-up. The 15-year-old posted a two-day score of…
Tiger Woods has cemented his legacy as one of golf’s greatest players, but at 48, his influence extends far beyond the fairway. While his on-course career may be winding down, Woods remains active in various ventures, including an online league, an architectural firm, and his fashion brand, Sun Day Red. Launched in September, the brand’s Cashmere collection blends performance-driven design with luxury, reflecting Woods’ vision of merging innovation with high-end fashion. However, the golf community was initially not open to the brand. They dubbed it as too expensive for common people to wear on the course, and well, there was a bit…
The PGA of America is expected to introduce a payment pool for the US Ryder Cup team for the first time in the event’s history next year. Tiger Woods has long called for Ryder Cup athletes to be paid (Image: Getty Images) The Ryder Cup is set to witness a significant shift as the PGA of America plans to pay players for their participation next year at Bethpage Black, fulfilling a prophecy by Tiger Woods made a quarter of a century prior. In an era-defining move, those donning the USA team colours will, for the first time in the history of…
Remember Hank Haney, Tiger Woods’s coach, during his unstoppable run from 2004 to 2010? That was the era when Woods utterly dominated golf, racking up 31 PGA Tour titles and six major championships. Lately, Haney’s been shedding light on his own impact on Woods’s success, and golf enthusiasts are taking notice. After sharing a handy golf tip on social media, a curious fan asked about Woods’s take on it. Haney chimed in on the controversies surrounding the pace of play in the PGA Tour. In the latest post on X, Golf Today just threw down the gauntlet, asking the PGA…
Charlie Woods knows a thing or two about living up to expectations. As Tiger Woods‘s son, he’s constantly reminded of his dad’s golf legacy. But Charlie’s refusing to let that weight hold him back and with every swing, he’s forging his own path and proving he’s more than just a famous last name. That was on full display at the District 13-1A championship when Charlie led his team to victory and at the Class 1A Region 4 Tournament where he fought back from early setbacks to finish at par. His parents, Woods and Elin, were there to cheer him on, beaming with pride. Charlie’s…
From a young age, Michelle Wie West was destined for greatness. At just 10, she became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship, followed by becoming the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links. By 2002, she made her LPGA debut at the Takefuji Classic, and by 2005, at just 16, she turned professional, earning comparisons to Tiger Woods. More than just a prodigy, she broke barriers and inspired countless young golfers, proving that women could dominate the sport and redefine the future of golf. But does she like to be referred to as the…
Paul Waring held off a thrilling final-day charge from a host of star names to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by two shots ahead of Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton Rory McIlroy missed out on a whopping £1.2million pot at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship as Paul Waring clinched a sensational triumph. The veteran crafted his pathway to glory with a record-smashing 61 at Yas Links on Friday but felt the heat as his five-stroke advantage was whittled down to just one after Saturday’s round. Despite admitting to nerves during his third outing, Waring was unshakeable on the final…
Tiger Woods’s incredible career has been marked by both triumph and tribulation – and unfortunately, injuries have taken a significant toll recently. The laundry list of setbacks is staggering: ruptured ACL, fractured leg, multiple back surgeries (including a 2017 spinal fusion), and knee and Achilles tendon issues. Who can forget his grit and determination at the 2008 US Open, where he won despite a double stress fracture in his left tibia? Fast forward to today, and it’s heartbreaking to see Woods struggle with frequent withdrawals and inconsistent performances. It’s natural to wonder: what’s next for Woods? Will his body hold up as he approaches…
Rory McIlroy has eased his criticism on those who left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf as of late, and his recent comments are incredibly telling when Phil Mickelson’s stance is considered Phil Mickelson’s admission that LIV Golf has made him fresher for major tournaments may put Rory McIlroy on notice after his ‘hard slog’ comment. A tectonic shift battered professional golf in 2022, when the Saudi Arabian PIF-backed LIV Golf emerged to compete against the old guard PGA Tour, stealing away some of the sport’s top names, notably Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm, as well as a host of other major champions. McIlroy was one of golf’s finest who…