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New Zealander Danny Lee will be one of several LIV players in the field for the Korea Open when it begins in Chuncheon on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
LIV Golf

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts US$500,000 prize money boost

Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season.

PGA Tour

Humble English PGA champ Aaron Rai proud of Indian, Kenyan heritage – and hard work

David Beckham

Spend it like Beckham: ex-England star UK’s first billionaire athlete

PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy cuts practice round short with blister on right toe ahead of PGA Championship

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and the Northern Irishman are the favourites for this week’s major showdown in Philadelphia.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is scheduled to tee off alongside Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth. Photo: AFP
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is scheduled to tee off alongside Spain’s Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

Jon Rahm doesn’t see ‘many ways out’ of lucrative multi-year LIV Golf deal

The Spaniard also said he has settled his long-running dispute with DP World Tour that allows him to play on the European circuit this year.

Asian Tour

Asian Tour says player at heart of 2-shot penalty row acted on referee’s advice

Hur In-hoi finished in a three-way tie for first in the Maekyung Open, but missed play-off after being punished for incident a day earlier.

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Asian Tour

Asian Tour event reaches thrilling end, but ball row overshadows result

Song Min-hyuk claims maiden title, but Hur In-hoi’s fury over 2-shot penalty takes shine off play-off drama at Maekyung Open.

Song Min-hyuk and his caddie celebrate winning the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. Photo: KGA
Song Min-hyuk and his caddie celebrate winning the GS Caltex Maekyung Open. Photo: KGA
LIV Golf

LIV maps out future without Saudi funding, eyes change in strategic approach

Saudi Arabia backers say supporting league long term is ‘no longer consistent with the current phase’ of its investment strategy.

PGA Tour

Jim Furyk returns as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup after Tiger Woods steps away

Since his debut in 1997, the 55-year-old has been in 14 consecutive editions of the event, serving as a player, vice-captain and captain.

LIV Golf

DeChambeau not leaving LIV Golf, working on contract as he plays out final season

The golfer reportedly spent part of his time at the Masters Tournament earlier this month discussing a possible return to the PGA Tour.

Bryson DeChambeau said he is committed to LIV Golf as long as the league continues next year. Photo: AFP
LIV Golf

LIV CEO Scott O’Neil claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of league’s demise

O’Neil seemed to confirm that LIV executives met in New York this week while refuting the idea that they were ‘summoned’.

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil admitted the nascent golf league’s finances are “managed very tightly”. Photo: AP
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil admitted the nascent golf league’s finances are “managed very tightly”. Photo: AP
LIV Golf

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

The Masters

Rory McIlroy joins rarefied company with back-to-back Masters victories

Northern Irishman holds off Scottie Scheffler to become just fourth golfer to be repeat champion at Augusta.

The Masters

China’s Li Haotong survives tummy bug to enter Masters’ finale 4 shots off lead

World No 84 missed cut in the four PGA Tour events before the major, but could provide biggest shock since Danny Willett won 10 years ago.

Li Haotong was thinking of pulling out on the second day after throwing up at the practice range, but started playing better after walking on the course. Photo: Xinhua
The Masters

Rory McIlroy in total command at the Masters, takes 6-shot lead into the weekend

Defending champion birdies six of final seven holes to move to 12-under par overall, with Patrick Reed and Sam Burns tied for second.

Rory McIlroy walks to green on the 11th hole during the second round of the Masters. Photo: AP
Rory McIlroy walks to green on the 11th hole during the second round of the Masters. Photo: AP
The Masters

Rory McIlroy claims share of early lead in hunt for back-to-back Masters wins

Defending champion shoots 5-under-par 67 to sit on top of leaderboard alongside Sam Burns after first round in Augusta.

The Masters

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

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The Masters

Thai amateur golfer ‘Fifa’ ready to kick off historic Masters debut at Augusta

Pongsapak Laopakdee, a student at Arizona State University, won last October’s Asia-Pacific Amateur in Dubai to claim a spot in this week’s field.

Pongsapak Laopakdee, better known as “Fifa”, will become the first Thai amateur to compete at Augusta National when he tees off on Thursday. Photo: Threads
Pongsapak Laopakdee, better known as “Fifa”, will become the first Thai amateur to compete at Augusta National when he tees off on Thursday. Photo: Threads
The Masters

Rory McIlroy aims to join illustrious group with rare Masters repeat at Augusta

Scottie Scheffler is a slight favourite over the Northern Irishman, with LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm also in contention.

The Masters

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters, joins Tiger Woods in pulling out of major

Three-time champion has missed all but one of five LIV Golf events this year, first time neither player has competed at the event since 1994.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods to miss Masters after stepping away for treatment after crash arrest

Augusta National says five-time champion, who has pleaded not guilty to DUI charges after car crash last week, will miss year’s first major.

Tiger Woods being driven from the Martin County Jail after his arrest last Friday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Hong Kong sports

Hongkonger set to accelerate golf journey after life-altering taekwondo injury

Coco Tsoi, who lives with ataxia, is poised to make her overseas debut in the Glico Paragolf Championship in Japan next week.

Coco Tsoi practising at Tuen Mun Golf Centre ahead of competing in Japan next week. Photo: Dickson Lee
Coco Tsoi practising at Tuen Mun Golf Centre ahead of competing in Japan next week. Photo: Dickson Lee
LIV Golf

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

American beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in a play-off for his second victory in a row after Singapore to claim the US$4 million first prize.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf South Africa: Southern Guards GC excited about playing in front of home fans

The tournament marks the circuit’s debut in Africa, while return of Phil Mickelson adds relegation battle subplot for crowd in Johannesburg.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Singapore: DeChambeau wins to deny wild card, Westwood place in history

American pips Canadian Richard T Lee, who misses out on becoming first wild card LIV winner, and English veteran, who would have been oldest.

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with his trophy after winning LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
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