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Jon Rahm

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10 Nov 1994

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Gabriella DeGasperis is one of the biggest golf content creators in the world. Photo: @travismathewwomens/Instagram

Icons and Influencers

Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous names

After picking up clubs at the age of 2, DeGasperis turned to social media, using Instagram and YouTube to make golf more accessible and fun for viewers.

31 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

LIV Golf

O’Neil bullish about LIV’s future, reveals plan for International Series growth

16 Jan 2026 - 2:46AM

LIV Golf

LIV turns back on 54-hole format, moves to traditional four rounds from 2026

5 Nov 2025 - 1:02PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf reapplies for world ranking points, eyes approval before 2026 majors

Official World Golf Ranking says it has started the process of determining if the league could be included in system.

12 Jul 2025 - 1:52AM

LIV Golf

Malnati says some reluctance to Saudi deal, LIV player return

Malnati among six players on the PGA Tour policy board being urged to meet LIV boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan on Monday.

17 Mar 2024 - 12:36PM

Hong Kong economy

World-class events will lure tourists to Hong Kong, say LIV golf fans

LIV Golf Hong Kong, making its debut in the city, was one of three major international sporting events awarded ‘M’ Mark status this month.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:55PM

LIV Golf

Ancer opens up 5-shot lead despite not chasing perfection at LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer fires an eight-under-par 62 to move to 15 under at Hong Kong Golf Club, with teammate Eugenio Chacarra, and Harold Varner III, his nearest challengers.

9 Mar 2024 - 6:42PM

LIV Golf

Winds may be Fanling’s only defence as LIV Golf pair take on course record

Dean Burmester and Abraham Ancer come close to matching Aaron Rai’s course record 61, with opening-round seven-under-par 63s, while chasing pack has six players on six under and only three shots separate the top 17.

8 Mar 2024 - 7:36PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour pair back call for change after LIV ends golf rankings bid

World No 3 Jon Rahm says time has proved Official Golf World Ranking system is wrong, while PGA Tour’s Patrick Cantlay says change is needed.

6 Mar 2024 - 1:37PM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf ends bid to get world ranking points on eve of Hong Kong tournament

CEO Greg Norman tells players ‘resolution which protects the accuracy, credibility and integrity of the OWGR rankings no longer exists’.

6 Mar 2024 - 9:33AM

LIV Golf

Rahm, Meronk share lead, as Kim endures tough return at LIV Golf Jeddah

Jon Rahm makes fast start in first competitive round at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, while Anthony Kim pays price for ‘so many unforced errors’ to finish day with a six-over-par 76.

2 Mar 2024 - 3:39AM

LIV Golf

Norman says record 59 ‘gettable’ at LIV Golf Hong Kong tournament

LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman says Joaquin Niemann could have carded a 57 at season opener in Mayakoba.

7 Feb 2024 - 9:00PM

LIV Golf

Joaquin Niemann opens new season with ‘amazing’ 59 at LIV Golf Mayakoba

Chilean captain of Torque GC hits course record 12 under at El Camaleon Golf Course, five shots clear of field in Playa del Carmen.

3 Feb 2024 - 12:15PM

LIV Golf

PGA Tour strikes US$3 billion deal with investment group, players get equity

Move comes eight months after the Tour signed a framework agreement with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf.

1 Feb 2024 - 2:40AM

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan will be the new CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises. Photo: AP

LIV Golf

McIlroy says absence of LIV players diminishes PGA wins, wants to ‘beat the best’

LIV Golf League season begins in Mexico this week, with Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton part of new Legion XIII team.

31 Jan 2024 - 2:30PM

Rory McIlroy during the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2024 in Dubai. Photo: EPA-EFE

LIV Golf

LIV Golf Hong Kong tickets go on general sale for first Asian stop of 2024 season

Hong Kong Golf Club will host world-class tournament between March 8 and 10, with Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson among host of major stars expected to play.

12 Jan 2024 - 6:02PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics merely centrepiece of 12 months of sporting theatre in 2024

All roads may well lead to the French capital, but football tournaments from Asia to Europe means little respite for players or fan, while world’s best swimmers head to Qatar for first time.

30 Dec 2023 - 2:00PM

Saudi Pro League

A year on, Saudis show no signs of slowing when it comes to investing in sport

As 2024 approaches, the conversation has moved from concerns over sportswashing to how much influence desert kingdom’s money will eventually buy.

27 Dec 2023 - 1:30PM

Cristiano Ronaldo listens to a question during a press conference for his official unveiling as a new member of Al Nassr football club in in Riyadh on January 3, 2023. Photo: AP

LIV Golf

Rahm’s LIV move saves Chinese golfer Yuan, lets him keep PGA Tour card

Spaniard Jon Rahm hit with PGA Tour suspension, lifting Yuan to No 125 in points and allowing him to keep full privileges for 2024 season.

12 Dec 2023 - 9:45AM

LIV Golf

Samooja, Vincent, Kozuma earn LIV Golf spots at promotions event

Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent will join brother Scott in LIV Golf next season, with Finland’s Kalle Samooja and Jinichiro Kozuma also securing one of three places up for grabs.

11 Dec 2023 - 12:10PM

LIV Golf

Masters champion Jon Rahm ditches PGA Tour for LIV Golf

Spaniard becomes biggest name to make switch since Open champion Cameron Smith joined in 2022.

8 Dec 2023 - 9:04AM

LIV Golf

LIV Golf riches on offer in Abu Dhabi as players vie for places – 3 will succeed

Those who get in could be joined by Jon Rahm, who is being linked with a switch from the PGA Tour to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV in 2024.

6 Dec 2023 - 7:54PM

Jon Rahm of Spain is among the players who have been linked with a switch to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Photo: AP

PGA Tour

Kim eyes golf history, bidding to be FedExCup’s youngest and first Asian winner

The 21-year-old is targeting the US$18 million tour title, but he must make up eight strokes on Scottie Scheffler in the staggered-start event.

23 Aug 2023 - 6:51PM

The Open Championship

Asian star Tom Kim follows in Seve’s footsteps as Harman lands major prize

Overcoming an ankle injury, South Korean Tom Kim makes history as the youngest Open Championship runner-up in nearly five decades. American Brian Harman cruises to 6-shot victory.

24 Jul 2023 - 4:51PM

Asian Tour

Where does Asian Tour stand after PGA and LIV called off golf’s civil war?

Tour CEO Cho Minn Thant says he must ‘make sure we remain relevant’, but adds ‘the market is really going to open up’ once sponsors no longer have to pick sides.

19 Jun 2023 - 3:00PM

The future after the merger has not yet been elaborated on by those behind LIV Golf, the circuit fronted by Greg Norman. Photo: Asian Tour

PGA Tour

Koepka takes US PGA Championship to give LIV Golf a landmark win – and is booed

‘I hear it all,’ Brooks Koepka says after being booed at the 18th amid ongoing acrimony between PGA and Saudi-bankrolled LIV. ‘I just don’t care.’

22 May 2023 - 10:46AM

Brooks Koepka holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the US PGA Championship. Photo: AP

PGA Tour

China’s Ding says ‘PGA Tour is my dream’ ahead of Korea Championship start

Ding Wenyi will play on the DP World Tour this week in Incheon, as European-based circuit returns to South Korea for first time in 10 years.

26 Apr 2023 - 3:59PM

PGA Tour

Rahm pulls away from Koepka to win Masters, gives nod to Ballesteros

Spaniard shoots three-under-par 69 in the final round to triumph at Augusta National on the 40th anniversary of Seve Ballesteros’ second Masters title.

10 Apr 2023 - 1:15PM

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