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Louis Oosthuizen Exits LIV Golf for 2027 DP World Tour Return
Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 Open Championship winner, announced Wednesday he is leaving LIV Golf to return to the DP World Tour in 2027.
Andrew Bailey Defeats Nate Smith to Win U.S. Mid-Amateur
Andrew Bailey secured a 5-and-4 victory over Nate Smith at Sand Valley to earn invitations to two major championships in 2027.
Rory McIlroy Moves Into Contention at BMW PGA Championship with Strong Finish
Rory McIlroy carded a 3-under 69 to reach 11-under 205, trailing leaders Manuel Elvira and Filippo Celli by two strokes.
Jon Rahm Misses Cut at BMW PGA Championship with Last-Place Finish
Jon Rahm missed the cut at the BMW PGA Championship after rounds of 78 and 77 left him in last place among 140 players.
Billy Horschel Skips BMW PGA Championship to Protect PGA Tour Card
Billy Horschel is currently ranked No. 100 in the FedEx Cup and must remain in the top 100 to keep his full PGA Tour card.
Thriston Lawrence Rallies from 6 Back to Win European Masters in 4-Hole Playoff
Thriston Lawrence secured his third European Masters title by sinking an 18-foot birdie putt to defeat Paul Casey after both finished at 18-under 262.
Joe Dean Shoots 9-Under 63 to Win British Masters at The Belfry
World No. 292 Joe Dean captured his first European tour title with a 14-under par total, finishing three shots ahead of the field in Birmingham.
J.J. Spaun Withdraws From Tour Championship After 4-Over Start Through Five Holes
Former U.S. Open winner J.J. Spaun withdrew from the Tour Championship on Thursday after five holes due to a shoulder injury while sitting at 4-over par.
McIlroy Fires Bogey-Free 64 to Share BMW Championship Lead at Bellerive
Rory McIlroy opened the BMW Championship with a 6-under 64, securing a share of the lead alongside Chris Gotterup and three U.S. Open winners.
Greensboro Joins PGA Championship Series in 2028 Under Raymond James Sponsorship
The PGA Tour event at Sedgefield Country Club will transition to the elite Championship Series in 2028, rebranding as GO by Raymond James.
Lucas Glover Shoeless at 3M Open: 2009 U.S. Open Winner Addresses Spike Dispute
Lucas Glover finished the 3M Open tied for 57th at 5 under par after a final-round incident where he walked to the 10th hole in socks.
Cameron Young Posts 64 at Royal Birkdale but Falls One Shot Short of Ryan Fox
Cameron Young finished the Open Championship at 9-under 271 after a final-round 64, missing a playoff by a single stroke at Royal Birkdale.
Ryan Fox Birdies 18th at Royal Birkdale to Win Open Championship
Ryan Fox secured the Open Championship title by one stroke after recording four birdies across the final six holes at Royal Birkdale.
Rory McIlroy Finishes 1-Under at Royal Birkdale Following Even-Par Weekend
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy concluded his week at the Open Championship with a 1-under par total after struggling with his approach play.
Si Woo Kim and Cameron Young Overtake Sam Burns at The Open Championship 2026
Si Woo Kim and Cameron Young surged past Sam Burns on a crowded leaderboard during the final round of The Open Championship 2026.
Sam Burns Fires 65 to Claim Two-Shot Lead on Open Championship Leaderboard
Sam Burns leads the Open Championship leaderboard by two strokes after a third-round 65, while Ryan Fox carded a record-tying 62 at Royal Birkdale.
Sam Burns Shoots 65 to Take Two-Shot Open Championship Lead at Royal Birkdale
Louisiana native Sam Burns sits at 10-under 200 following a third-round 65 to lead the Open Championship by two strokes over Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox.
Ryan Fox Fires 62 at Royal Birkdale to Tie Major Championship Record
Ryan Fox tied the major championship scoring record on Saturday with a 62 at Royal Birkdale, featuring five birdies on the front nine.
Ryan Fox Records 62 at The Open Championship 2026 to Lead Clubhouse
Ryan Fox posted the third 62 of the tournament at The Open Championship 2026, setting a high bar for the remaining field.
Rory McIlroy Shoots 67 to Reach 1 Under Par at Open Championship
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy secured his place for the weekend at the Open Championship after carding a second-round 67.
Jon Rahm Issued Open Championship Warning After Club Throw on 15th Hole
Jon Rahm received a code-of-conduct warning at the Open Championship after throwing his iron on the par-3 15th hole during a round of 3-under 67.
Bryson DeChambeau Penalty: 2-Shot Ruling Hits During 164th Open Championship
The R&A issued a two-stroke Bryson DeChambeau penalty following his second round for improving his lie in the tall grass on the fifth hole.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler Posts 2-Under 68 in Open Championship First Round
Scottie Scheffler carded a 2-under 68 during the first round of the 154th Open Championship despite an errant shot into deep grass.
Jackson Suber Fires 5-Under 65 to Lead Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
In his first Open Championship appearance, 26-year-old Jackson Suber recorded a 5-under 65 to take a one-shot lead at Royal Birkdale.