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Bubba Watson remains firm in his stance on LIV Golf players’ participation in major tournaments. Speaking ahead of LIV Golf Singapore, the two-time Masters champion reiterated that the top 15 players from LIV’s previous season should automatically qualify for all major events. Watson’s comments come after the USGA and R&A recently announced new qualification paths for LIV players to compete in the U.S. Open and The Open. For Watson, this is a step in the right direction — but not enough. “Yeah, I think any chance we have to get into the majors and have all of us playing together…
Alejandro Tosti made headlines at The Players Championship with a stunning hole-in-one on the iconic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass during a practice round. After his shot rolled into the cup, Tosti celebrated by jumping into the water—something he had promised to do if he ever aced the hole. The 28-year-old Argentine retained his PGA Tour card last year and earned his spot at The Players through his FedExCup standing. His celebration and the impressive shot quickly became one of the highlights of the tournament.
Charley Hull and Georgia Hall have secured their spot in the last 16 of the 2025 Sunningdale Foursomes after dominating their matches on Wednesday. The LPGA Tour duo started strong with a 1-up victory over Ella and Daniel Butteriss on the Old Course in round one. However, their second and third rounds were far more comfortable. They defeated Ellie Gower and John Wilding 3&2 at Sunningdale’s New Course in the morning, then followed up with a commanding win over Brandon St. John and Chloe Ryan at the Old Course later in the day. Momentum Building for Hull and Hall After…
Rory McIlroy has made it clear that he has no intention of joining the senior U.S. golf circuit in the future. Speaking ahead of the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass, the 35-year-old golfer addressed questions about his long-term career plans. McIlroy was direct when asked if he could see himself competing on the PGA Tour Champions at 50, stating, “Absolutely not.” No Plans for Senior Tour McIlroy reflected on his successful career and explained that he’ll know it’s time to retire once he’s achieved his goals in the game. He acknowledged that stepping away at the right time would…
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas isn’t afraid to admit that he’s one of the slower players on the PGA Tour — and he’s even open to the idea of being publicly called out for it. Slow play has been a long-standing issue in professional golf, frustrating players, fans, and officials alike. Rounds lasting over six hours and the lack of consistent enforcement have made it a hot topic for years. Now, Thomas is stepping up and owning his role in the problem. “I’m the first to admit — I’m on the slower side,” Thomas said. “It bothers me.” It’s not…
The Players Championship is often regarded as the most prestigious tournament outside of the majors on the PGA Tour. All eyes are on Scottie Scheffler, who is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive win at TPC Sawgrass — a feat never accomplished before. Scheffler, despite being the favorite in every event this season, has yet to secure a victory in 2025. Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa are considered strong contenders, with Morikawa looking to rebound after losing a three-stroke lead in the final round of last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. 🔥 Top Odds for The Players Championship 2025 According to…
PGA Tour star Sam Burns recently opened up about a surprising round of golf with former President Donald Trump. Burns, a six-time PGA Tour winner and close friend of Scottie Scheffler, revealed that Trump’s candid nature during their game took him by surprise. Burns and Trump played a round together before Trump’s return to the White House. Afterward, Burns joined Trump and Elon Musk for dinner at Mar-a-Lago, where the conversation continued in an open and relaxed atmosphere. When asked about the experience on the GOLF Subpar podcast, Burns admitted he was impressed by Trump’s openness. “He’s exactly how you’d…
Over 60 cameras, advanced production trucks, and 25 commentators set to deliver immersive coverage from TPC Sawgrass NBC Sports is set to deliver all-encompassing coverage of the 2025 PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Fans can catch the action across NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock, with live broadcasts and studio analysis throughout the event. Coverage Details: State-of-the-Art Production Setup NEP’s advanced PGA TOUR production fleet will handle the technical side of the event for the second year in a row. The setup includes: Cutting-Edge Camera Technology More than 60 cameras will capture the action, including: Expert…
Phil Mickelson’s journey in LIV Golf has been anything but easy, but the six-time major champion remains focused on achieving his ultimate goal—winning an event. Following his best-ever finish in the breakaway league, a third-place result at LIV Golf Hong Kong, Mickelson made it clear that victory is still on his mind. “I would love nothing more—one of my goals is to win a LIV event,” Mickelson said ahead of Sunday’s final round. His performance in Hong Kong was his best in 37 LIV events, marking his first podium finish since joining in February 2023. Despite not winning an “Under-50s”…
The anticipation is high as the world’s top golfers prepare to take on the legendary TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course for the 51st edition of THE PLAYERS Championship. With an expanded course layout and a strong field, all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler, who is aiming to make history with a third consecutive victory at the PGA TOUR’s premier event. Here’s everything you need to know before the action unfolds at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Field Overview Top-Ranked Players in the Field World RankPlayerFedExCup Rank1Scottie Scheffler12Rory McIlroy73Xander Schauffele-4Collin Morikawa55Ludvig Åberg36Hideki Matsuyama47Russell Henley28Wyndham Clark-9Justin Thomas910Tommy Fleetwood10 Course Updates: TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course…