In a moment of refreshing candor, Rory McIlroy has disclosed precisely when his driver was last tested before he claimed his long-awaited Masters victory—cementing his place in golf history and completing the career Grand Slam. Speaking in a recent interview, McIlroy addressed the swirling curiosity around his equipment setup at Augusta, particularly the driver that…
As Bryson DeChambeau gears up to defend his U.S. Open title, the golf world is once again turning its eyes to one of the most fascinating figures in the modern game. Known for his analytical mind, immense power off the tee, and unorthodox methods, DeChambeau has long set himself apart from his peers. Now, as…
The 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club is set to showcase golf’s elite, but several prominent players will be notably absent from the field. From legends sidelined by injury to recent stars who stumbled in qualifying, here are eight big names missing this year’s championship: 1. Tiger Woods The 15-time major champion and three-time…
In a significant move within the professional golf landscape, 21-year-old Spanish golfer Josele Ballester has signed a multi-year contract with LIV Golf’s Fireballs GC, captained by fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia. This transition marks Ballester’s shift from a distinguished amateur career to the professional arena. Ballester, hailing from Castellón de la Plana, Spain, boasts an impressive…
Viktor Hovland, the Norwegian golf star and former FedExCup champion, has officially withdrawn from the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, continuing a challenging season marked by injuries and inconsistent play. Hovland’s absence from the tournament at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley follows his earlier withdrawal from the Texas Children’s Houston Open during the second round due…
As the 2025 U.S. Open heads to the storied Oakmont Country Club, all eyes are not only on the brutal roughs and lightning-fast greens, but also on the LIV Golf contingent making a strong showing in this year’s field. Once controversial, LIV players are now a permanent fixture in major championship leaderboards — and this…
In a landmark shift for the professional golf landscape, LIV Golf athletes will now have direct access to major championships for the first time in the upstart league’s three-year history. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club (R&A) and the United States Golf Association (USGA) have both recently announced new exemption criteria that explicitly include top…
Yealimi Noh, one of the rising stars in women’s golf, found herself at the center of controversy during this year’s U.S. Women’s Open after fans took to social media accusing her of illegal ‘anchoring’—a putting technique banned under golf’s rules since 2016. The claims surfaced during Noh’s round at Lancaster Country Club, where eagle-eyed viewers…
Tensions simmered quietly on the opening day of tournament action as Charley Hull appeared visibly frustrated with Lexi Thompson’s pace of play during the first round. The English star, known for her quick tempo and aggressive style, was left fidgeting and noticeably unsettled as Thompson’s deliberate rhythm slowed the group to a crawl. Though Hull…
CBS Sports finds itself at the center of a growing firestorm after golf fans erupted in outrage over controversial comments made by longtime golf reporter Amanda Balionis regarding Rory McIlroy. The backlash has intensified over the past 24 hours, with thousands of fans taking to social media, forums, and petition sites, demanding that CBS terminate…