Francesco Molinari tees off the 8th during round one at the Emirates Golf Club / credit: Getty Images Francesco Molinari rolled back the years with a stunning 65 to lead by two shots after a windy first round at the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. The Italian, who has not been in the winner's circle since lifting the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2018, made light work of the breezy conditions at Emirates Golf Club thanks to eight birdies and one dropped shot. Molin

Captain Talor Gooch, Harold Varner III, Graeme McDowell and Jason Kokrak of Smash GC pose together during the LIV Golf Week at the Dutchman’s Pipe Golf Club on Monday, January 12, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf) NEW YORK (January 21, 2026) — Smash GC of the LIV Golf League today announced its official roster for the 2026 season with the addition of Harold Varner III. Varner joins newly minted captain Talor Gooch and returning veterans Jason Ko

Michael La Sasso / credit: LIV Golf NEW YORK (January 20, 2026) – HyFlyers GC of the LIV Golf League today announced the signing of Michael La Sasso, the 2025 NCAA Division I Individual Men’s Golf Champion, ahead of the 2026 season. La Sasso’s addition underscores the franchise’s commitment to blending rising talent with experienced leadership in pursuit of sustained success. La Sasso captured the NCAA title with an 11-under total, becoming just the second champion in Univers

Finlay Galloway hits an iron shot during the Genesis Scottish Open Pro-Am at The Renaissance Club on July 9, 2024. (Photo Chris Young/Scottish Golf). Amateur aces ready for two major events and warm weather training camp 19 January 2026, St Andrews, Scotland - Scottish Golf: Five Scots, backed by Scottish Golf and the Alfred Dunhill Links Foundation, are heading to South Africa to compete in two major amateur events. Ewen Farquhar (St Andrews New), Finlay Galloway (St Andre

Six-Year partnership announced between Dubai’s oldest golf event in the Middle East and Emirates Airline first sponsored this tournament in 1989 and today supports 21 golf tournaments globally Emirates continues to elevate Dubai's position as one of the world’s most sought-after destinations for golf with its world-class courses and roster of tournaments Dubai, UAE, 19 January 2026 – Emirates has announced a significant six-year partnership with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic,

Credit: Ian Dick Nearly 12 years ago I was privileged to be able to play Trump International Golf Links near Aberdeen, reviewing the course for St Andrews Golf Magazine (now SHANK), and back in 2014 I was very much a fan of Donald Trump's commitment to golf. Here was a wealthy, famous, and in many corners, adored, celebrity, putting his money and profile behind golf courses all across the world. Trump Golf opened courses in Dubai, saved Doonbeg from closure in 2014 and across

Nacho Elvira during round three of the DUBAI Invitational / credit: Getty Images Nacho Elvira mastered breezy conditions for a second day to earn a two-shot advantage heading into the final round of the 2026 Dubai Invitational. The Spaniard shared the overnight second-round lead with Shane Lowry at five under, and he overcame an early bogey to add four birdies and card a 68, getting to eight under par on Saturday at Dubai Creek Resort. Elvira is seeking his third DP World To

4Aces GC Announces Global Partnership With CELSIUS® as Official Energy Drink Partner CELSIUS to debut co-branded staff bags and water bottles beginning in 2026 (4Aces GC's Thomas Pieters, Patrick Reed, Thomas Detry, and Dustin Johnson with their new CELSIUS golf bags) NEW YORK (January 16, 2026) — 4Aces GC of the LIV Golf League today announced a new global partnership with CELSIUS, naming the premium, functional energy drink brand as the team’s Official Energy Drink Sponsor.

Shane Lowry during round two of the DUBAI Invitational / credit: Getty Images 16 January 2026; Dubai, UAE: Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira both produced brilliant rounds of 68 in windy conditions to share a two-shot lead at the 2026 Dubai Invitational. Irishman Lowry began the day three shots behind good friend and Grand Slam champion Rory McIlroy, but some stunning iron play and clutch putting saw him overhaul his playing partner. The Major champion is aiming to secure his firs

15 January 2026; SHANK, by Matt Hooper: Connor Syme made 2025 a year to remember by claiming the first DP World Tour win of his career at the KLM Dutch Open in June, but outside of this monumental moment the Drumoig-based Fifer had an inconsistent year, failing to contend for a PGA TOUR card and finishing 49th on the Race to Dubai. The 30-year-old will surely be keen to improve significantly on that ranking and become a consistent winner in the game. On Thursday he made a pro

Kevin Na leaves LIV Golf (Korean Golf Club's Minkyu Kim, Younghan Song, Byeong Hun An, and Danny Lee. Photo by LIV Golf) NEW YORK (January 14, 2026) - LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, today announced that South Korean star Byeong Hun An, one of Korea’s most accomplished modern golfers, will join Korean Golf Club as the team’s captain for the 2026 season. An headlines a fully-Korean ros

(Ripper GC's Marc Leishman, Elvis Smylie, Lucas Herbert, and Cam Smith. Photo by LIV Golf) NEW YORK / AUSTRALIA (January 14, 2026) – Ripper GC of the LIV Golf League, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, today announced the signing of Australian rising star Elvis Smylie, securing one of the country’s most exciting young talents as the team continues to champion Australian golf on the global stage. S

DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational and Hero Dubai Desert Classic and LIV Golf Riyadh begin a potentially thrilling year in the sport Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Ryan Fox, Connor Syme, Patrick Reed, Francesco Molinari, Danny Willett, David Puig, Nicolai Hojgaard and Tom McKibbin headline the second edition of the Dubai Invitational, a pro-am tournament at the Dubai Creek this week Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Patrick Reed, Tyrrell Hatton, Francesco Molinari,

Harold Varner departs 4Aces GC and is expected to replace Brooks Koepka at Smash GC L-R: Thomas Detry, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson, Thomas Pieters pose for Media Week / LIV Golf NEW YORK (January 14, 2026) — 4Aces GC of the LIV Golf League, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, announced it has signed captain and two-time major champion Dustin Johnson to a multi-year extension and signed European ri

LIV Golf’s Iron Heads GC and Stinger GC have rebranded as Korean Golf Club and Southern Guards GC respectively, leaning into the two teams geographical heritage. Korean Golf Club's new brand reflects Korea’s growing influence on global golf culture and a reimagined vision for what modern golf can be. At the heart of Korean Golf Club’s brand is an emphasis on honour, inclusivity and collective strength. Inspired by the Korean concept of brotherhood denoting respect, trust, and

Husqvarna also become an Official Marketing Partner of the DP World Tour Ellis Gray Productions Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power products and cutting-edge robotic mowers, has signed a new multi-year agreement to become the new Title Partner of the British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo – one of the DP World Tour’s most historic national Opens. The Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo was first played in 1946 and boasts a roll call of legendary winne

LECANTO, Fla. – A dominant performance for Canada’s Richard T. Lee. A clutch low round for Sweden’s Bjorn Hellgren. And an inspirational return for American Anthony Kim. All three players had reason to celebrate Sunday afternoon at Black Diamond Ranch after earning the three wild card spots available through this week’s LIV Golf Promotions. They now join International Series qualifiers Scott Vincent and Yosuke Asaji as the five wild card players who will compete in the 13 reg

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All LIV Golf League events and significant Asian Tour events to be broadcast on Sky Sport beginning in 2026 - totalling almost 600 hours of world-class golf live annually Martin Kaymer, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Joaquin Niemann, and many more of the world's most elite players to be covered live on Sky Sport Golf Hans Gabbe: “With the long-term exclusive rights to all four men's majors, the rights to all important women's even

Viaplay Brings LIV Golf to Audiences Across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland as the Nordic Region’s Leading Sports and Entertainment Broadcaster Viaplay Coverage Begins January 9-11 with LIV Golf Promotions, Followed by Season Opener, ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh on February 4-7 Stockholm, 9 January 2026 – Viaplay Group and LIV Golf today announced a new partnership that will see Viaplay deliver comprehensive live coverage of the LIV Golf League across its platfor