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Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first ever Major Championship of his career, winning the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. He shot a 2-under 68 on Sunday to hang on and defeat a number of close challengers, finishing at 6-under for the tournament. Incidentally, The Country Club happened to be where Fitzpatrick […]

The 2022 US Open enters the third round Saturday, with Collin Morikawa and Joel Dahmen sharing the top spot with each wrapping up the second round with a score of 5-under 135. There is still a long way to go, with a bunch of elite pros hot on their heels, including the trio of Rory […]

The US Open marked Phil Mickelson’s first PGA tournament since January — and just his second overall event, including the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational, which was played last week in London. Mickelson’s return to The Country Club was an ugly one, as he four-putted from 12 feet away on one hole, an embarrassing moment that […]

The US Open has a host of little-known names atop the leaderboard as the action shifts to day two on Friday. However, no name is more unknown than that of MJ Daffue, a former Korn Ferry Tour player who wasn’t even planning on playing in the qualifier for The Country Club a month ago. Well, […]

On Thursday, the 122nd U.S. Open began at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Thus far during the first round, most players are really struggling with the wind and the conditions of the course. Phil Mickelson is no exception. On the par-3 sixth hole, Mickelson hit a fantastic tee shot to about 13 feet from […]

After Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadien Open this past weekend, he took a not-so-subtle shot at Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf, the rival tour that has snatched away some of the PGA’s brightest stars. After his RBC win, he made sure that everyone knew it was “one more than Norman”, pointing to […]

As an experienced PGA star, world no. 2 Jon Rahm has seen it all on the Tour. Well, maybe not all. On day one of the US Open at The Country Club, Rahm experienced something for the first time in his professional career: a human hazard. The defending US Open champion pulled a 301-yard tee […]

World no. 10 Jordan Spieth will try to add to his trophy case starting on Thursday when the US Open tees off at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. However, Spieth’s own body is standing in the way of his quest for a fourth major championship. Steve Burkowski of Golf Channel has the details. As […]

The LIV Golf league has taken the sports world by storm, persuading some of the game’s greatest golfers to see how green the grass is on the other side. Some of the biggest names, such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, have cast aside their love for the PGA. The Tour hasn’t just […]

PGA stars have not been shy about calling out former stars who left the PGA for the LIV Golf Tour. Rory Mcilroy, Justin Thomas, and Tiger Woods are just a few of the current PGA stars who shared their thoughts on the situation. Many believe that those who joined the LIV Golf Tour turned their […]

Rory McIlroy is one of many PGA Tour members set to compete in the US Open this week. However, the league is without many of its stars, as they joined the new and controversial LIV Golf. Ahead of the championship, McIlroy once again voiced his opinion on the PGA vs LIV saga. According to ESPN, […]

The recent talk of the golf world has revolved around the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Tour. PGA players, media, and fans are all sharing their opinions on it. Players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau have joined LIV Golf which has led many PGA members to criticize them. However, Brooks Koepka is tired […]

Another major is coming right up in the 2021-22 PGA TOUR season, as it is time for the 2022 US Open. This will be the 122nd edition of the tournament and for the first time since 1988, it will be held at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Last year, Jon Rahm was the last […]

Now that the NBA Finals series between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics are tied at 2-2, it’s guaranteed that there will be a Game 6, at the very least. This does not bode too well for the Celtics as they look at the looming prospect of an appearance from “Game 6 Klay […]

PGA Tour Commission Jay Monahan recently cracked down on golfers who were playing at LIV Golf, suspending 17 players from the tour. On Sunday, he had a message for those who have already left, and others that are thinking of doing the same thing. Jay Monahan cuttin' a promo pic.twitter.com/ST4cRMiU67 — CJ Fogler account may […]

Rory McIlroy took home a win at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, claiming his 21st PGA Tour victory. After the win, McIlroy was fired up over the win and took a savage shot at LIV Golf founder and former PGA Tour member Greg Norman when talking to the media. McIlroy admitted there was some […]

Controversial golf league LIV Golf became officially official this week with its inaugural invitation series. Charl Schwartzel was crowned the winner of the three-day series as it came to a close on Saturday. Schwartzel is just one of 17 former PGA Tour members that were suspended from the league at the start of the LIV […]

LIV Golf is officially underway with the league’s three-day invitational series winding down. The Saudi Arabia-backed league drew in golfers from all over, including many stars from the PGA Tour. The golfers’ controversial decision to ditch the PGA Tour for LIV Golf resulted in suspensions from the league. Some are even being accused of betraying […]

Money has been getting thrown around the golf world as of late. Players such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson Dechambeau received 6-figure deals to play in the LIV Golf league. However, one star who declined to join the Saudi-backed golf league recently joined LeBron James and Michael Jordan as athlete billionaires. Tiger Woods, […]

In lieu of the recent controversy surrounding the LIV Golf Invitational Series, it seems that the PGA is starting to lose its top-talent and the zest it once had in the professional golf realm. This is especially true after big name players like Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Kevin Na decided to pull […]

The PGA looked to be in trouble recently, as several big-name golfers, such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, left the Tour for LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed rival league that is flush with cash. But the Tour came out swinging on Thursday, with commissioner Jay Monahan announcing a suspension for any current and future players […]

LIV Golf is officially official with the league’s invitational underway in London. 17 golfers decided to ditch the PGA Tour and join the Saudi league, beginning with the three-day LIV Golf Invitational Series. As expected, the PGA Tour kept its word and cracked down on players who “decided to turn their backs” on the league. […]

Phil Mickelson might not be able to appear in a PGA TOUR event ever again. With the golf organization announcing that all current and future players of LIV Golf are no longer allowed to play in the PGA TOUR, Mickelson, along with the others who have decided to participate in the Greg Norman-backed league, can […]

The PGA is in trouble. Several major golfers, including six-time major champion Phil Mickelson and former world no. 1 Dustin Johnson, have stated their intentions to play in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf. While the United States Golf Association, the sport’s governing body in this country, made it clear that the likes of Mickelson and Johnson […]

The upstart Saudi Golf League, LIV Golf, has already managed to poach some big names from the PGA Tour, and will be hoping for a successful debut event this week. There are eight total events planned for the Saudi-backed “super-league” with stops all across the globe. We have all the information for the debut tournament […]

Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson headlined the list of PGA Tour players who were preparing to bolt for a switch to the Saudi Super League. Another huge name was added to the pool on Wednesday, when it was revealed that Bryson DeChambeau had taken the Saudi money and secured the bag, accepting a reported offer […]

Bryson DeChambeau reportedly joined the LIV Golf Tour on Wednesday. He joins a long list of marketable names such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson who have joined Saudi-backed golf. The announcement comes just days after DeChambeau declared he was not going to the LIV Tour. He has already received plenty of backlash on social […]

It was announced on Wednesday that Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, and Rickie Fowler are following Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to the LIV Golf Tour. There have been a number of other stars who are taking the Saudi golf money and ditching the PGA Tour as well. However, one golfer who is certainly sticking around […]

LIV Golf has taken the sport by storm in recent weeks, as they’ve been successful in luring some of the game’s greatest golfers over from the PGA, such as Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson. Mickelson and Johnson’s moves were controversial to say the least, with the PGA’s third major, the US Open, around the corner. […]

The PGA received some shocking news recently, as star golfers Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson officially announced their intentions to join the rival LIV Golf association. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan had said in the past that any player who participates in the rival tour’s events will face a potential ban. As such, many were […]

Tiger Woods’ hard-fought journey following his car crash last year has taken a step back after he recently announced he would not be participating in the upcoming US Open tournament. Woods previously pulled out of the PGA Championship early after dealing with constant pain and soreness throughout the event. He is clearly not at full […]

Dustin Johnson announced Tuesday he has resigned his PGA Tour membership and will only participate in LIV Golf events and major championships moving forward. Johnson said earlier this year he initially was committed to the PGA Tour but changed his mind. Via ESPN’s Kevin Van Valkenburg: “For right now, I’ve resigned my membership on the tour […]

The LIV Golf Invitational, the first event being held by the rival Saudi-backed tour, is set to begin on June 9. The tour has landed a couple of major PGA stars in Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, though other high-profile Tour figures have been outspoken in their criticisms of the LIV Golf tour. PGA legend […]

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour has spared no expense in its quest become a legitimate rival to the PGA. The rival league has made headlines for its allegedly massive financial offers to some of the world’s best golfers. LIV Golf even tried to land 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus, reportedly offering him around $100 million […]

After many weeks of speculation, Phil Mickelson has finally made a decision regarding his future in the PGA Tour. The six-time PGA Tour major champion has decided to go ahead and join LIV Golf for the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational Series, according to a press release. Mickelson is set to join some notable former PGA […]

Kevin Na has spent the last 19 years as a top golfer on the PGA Tour. However, Na announced Saturday that he is taking his career elsewhere. He tweeted the news, calling it a “very difficult decision.” This was a very difficult decision for me. I hope my fans will continue to support me wherever […]

Golf is easily one of the most frustrating sports of all time. Not only is it incredibly difficult to play, but the rules and guidelines are strict at the professional level. Apparently, during his run at the Memorial Tournament on Thursday, former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama was disqualified for a bizarre reason. According to The […]

The superstar duo of Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady bested the young superstar tandem of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen at Capital One’s The Match. While Rodgers and Brady basked in the glory of their success, Mahomes and Allen must be left feeling like they want to get back as soon as possible at the […]

The sixth edition of The Match took a different approach on Wednesday as it featured an all-NFL lineup without any golf pros involved in the celebrity contest. In the end, it was Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady that emerged with a hard-fought victory over their younger counterparts in Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. This was […]