Written by Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston on Tuesday 18 February 2025
TG columnist Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston explains why the authorities need to use a bit of common sense when it comes to dishing out slow play punishments. I see the topic of slow play is in the news again. They were racking up six-hour rounds at the Farmers Insurance Open, which led to Dottie Pepper calling it a “respect” issue – not...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 February 2025
The Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund has ploughed a jaw-dropping amount into LIV Golf, according to experts. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has spent an eye-watering amount of money funding LIV Golf, according to a recent report. The league’s financial status was broken down by the experts at Money in Sport, who revealed that the investment will likely top $5 billion by the...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 February 2025
If what Paul McGinley has heard on the grapevine is right, then the end is nearer than we anticipated. But, the former Ryder Cup captain concedes, ‘no one is winning’… Paul McGinley is the latest high-profile golf personality to weigh in on a potential resolution to golf’s so-called civil war. And if he’s right, then it’s good news for those who...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 February 2025
Tiger Woods says Donald Trump’s involvement in talks between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will bring peace to the sport First Rory McIlroy and now Tiger Woods. The 15-time major champion says LIV Golf players will return to PGA Tour events as early as this year after Donald Trump became involved in talks between the warring parties. The president...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 17 February 2025
Golf fans were quick to point out the errors of Scott O’Neil’s ways after the LIV Golf CEO told viewers he has the ‘best players in the world’ playing in his league It didn’t take long for Scott O’Neil to fall in line at LIV Golf. The league’s new commissioner and CEO, who took over from Greg Norman a...
Written by Tom Jacobs on Friday 14 February 2025
Our resident betting expert picks out his top Mexico Open betting tips ahead of the PGA Tour event. The PGA Tour heads south of the border following its third Signature event of the season at Torrey Pines to Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico where American Jake Knapp looks to defend his 2024 title. Mexico’s national open has been running since 1944, returning six...
Written by Tom Jacobs on Friday 14 February 2025
Our resident betting expert picks out his top Magical Kenya Open betting tips ahead of the DP World Tour event. The DP World Tour’s ‘International Swing’ kicks back into action after a one-week sabbatical at the Magical Kenya Open in Nairobi, for the first of three tournaments on the African continent. The Kenya Open’s history dates back to 1967, boasting an impressive...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 14 February 2025
Rory McIlroy’s recent claims about LIV Golf have left one PGA Tour winner turned pundit fuming. Rory McIlroy has been accused of “trying to get his way” as the four-time major champion continues to push for the reunification of golf. McIlroy was chatting to reporters ahead of the Genesis Invitational when he said that anyone upset by the possibility...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 14 February 2025
Patrick Reed sent the Australian fans into a frenzy after a hole-in-one on LIV Golf’s most famous par-3 in Adelaide. There are holes-in-one, then there are holes-in-one in front of thousands of drunk fans. Golf’s most famous so-called “party hole” – the 16th at TPC Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open – has seen its fair share of aces down the years. And...
Written by TG staff on Thursday 13 February 2025
Here’s the full breakdown of how the 2025 LIV Golf Adelaide prize money purse was distributed. Joaquin Niemann returned to the winning ways on the breakaway circuit with a three-shot victory Down Under at the biggest event on the league’s calendar. The Torque GC captain fired a stunning 65 (-7) in the final round at The Grange Golf Club to claim the...
Written by Alex Perry on Thursday 13 February 2025
Rory McIlroy has opened up about a recent round with the US president – and revealed which LIV player he would most like to see back on the PGA Tour When it comes to covering golf at tour level, there aren’t many things as enjoyable as Rory McIlroy dropping a huge bombshell then walking away as pundits and fans alike try...
Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 12 February 2025
The players that defected to LIV Golf were heavily criticized as Saudi Arabia faced charges of sportswashing from the masses. Laurie Canter, though, wants to know where you draw the line It was something of an ongoing joke when players first started joining LIV Golf. Players’ reasons for defecting to the startup tour ranged from a desire to spend more time...
Written by TG staff on Wednesday 12 February 2025
Here’s the full Genesis Open prize money breakdown as players battled it out for another whopping PGA Tour Signature Event payday. Ludvig Aberg is $4 million richer after taking the top wedge from the 2025 Genesis Invitational prize money pot. It was a thrilling finish to the third Signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season, which moved 125 miles south from...
Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 12 February 2025
Collin Morikawa had a cheeky response to Lucas Glover after his AimPoint outburst, but accepts that a pace of play solution must be found soon Collin Morikawa prefers to think of himself as a “methodical” golfer. But he’s the fourth-ranked player in the world and slow play is the hottest talking point on tour this year, so it was only...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 11 February 2025
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes with golf manufacturer equipment deals? One PGA Tour player has revealed all. It always feels like a slightly cruel irony to me that everyday golfers have to pay exorbitant sums for golf equipment while tour pros – most of whom are multi-millionaires – are not only given free equipment, they’re actually paid to...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 11 February 2025
If you fancy a (responsible) flutter on golf majors this season, be sure to factor this lesser-known stat into your deliberations. Finding value in golf betting markets can be as elusive as searching for the ball you’ve just sliced into the rough on the first hole for the sixth round in a row. It’s there somewhere, just not where you’re looking. Conventional thinking...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 10 February 2025
Two of the majors have offered a direct qualification path for LIV golfers – but which of the league’s stars are exempt for the four biggest tournaments of the year? For the first time since LIV Golf was founded in 2022, the league’s stars have a direct pathway into two of the major championships. The USGA was first, revealing that the...
Written by Alex Perry on Monday 10 February 2025
LIV Golf players will have a direct pathway to The Open, starting at Royal Portrush in July. The Open has become the latest major championship to offer qualifying spots for players competing in the LIV Golf League. The R&A announced on Monday that, starting from this year, “a new category has been introduced which will enable players competing in LIV Golf to...
Written by TG staff on Monday 10 February 2025
The 2025 season is underway – but how much money did each player bank in the desert? Here’s the full LIV Golf Riyadh prize money breakdown It was a good week for Adrian Meronk in Saudi Arabia as he went wire to wire to take the $4 million top prize from the LIV Golf Riyadh prize money pot. Meanwhile, Legion XIII...
Written by Alex Perry on Friday 7 February 2025
The GOAT had committed to his first start of 2025, but has since decided he is not ready. Tiger Woods has decided he is “not ready” to play in this week’s Genesis Invitational. Organisers of the tournament, which will take place at Torrey Pines following the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles, including areas close to regular host venue Riviera Country Club, had...