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LIV Golf: Byeong-Hun An to lead Korean Golf Club alongside Danny Lee, Younghan Song and Minkyu Kim
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

LIV Golf
3 hours ago4 min read


LIV Golf: Ripper GC Signs Australian Rising Star Elvis Smylie Ahead of 2026 LIV Golf Season
(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

LIV Golf
5 hours ago3 min read


Golfing year set for lift-off in Dubai and Riyadh
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,

SHANK
8 hours ago5 min read


LIV Golf: Thomas Detry joins the 4Aces as DJ signs new long-term deal
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
10 hours ago3 min read


LIV Golf: Two teams relaunch ahead of the 2026 season
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

SHANK
1 day ago5 min read


DP World Tour: Husqvarna becomes new Title Partner of the British Masters on the DP World Tour
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

DP World Tour
1 day ago2 min read


LIV Golf Promotions 2026: Lee, Hellgren, Kim Earn Wild Card Spots for 2026
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

LIV Golf
2 days ago5 min read


2026, what a year we have in store
Welcome to 2026. SHANK. Website. Social Media Platform. Magazine. Calendar. Covering Golf from the Grassroots to the Giants. Local golf in St Andrews and around Scotland from club level to elite amateur. Rising stars on the Tartan Pro Tour. Legends of Golf at the Senior Open. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Remote coverage of the world's greatest golf. Original features. Exclusive content. www.shank.golf 2026 is set to be the biggest ever year of golf coverage by SHANK

SHANK
3 days ago3 min read


LIV Golf: Sky Sport Secures Extensive Live Broadcast Rights to LIV Golf and the Asian Tour, Becoming Germany’s No. 1 Golf Provider
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

LIV Golf
5 days ago4 min read


Viaplay Group and LIV Golf Forge New Multi-Year Broadcast Partnership in the Nordics
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

LIV Golf
5 days ago3 min read


LIV Golf: TNT SPORTS adds LIV Golf League to year-round Sports Portfolio in the UK and Ireland through new multi-year Broadcast agreement
UNITED KINGDOM, January 8, 2026 — TNT Sports has today announced a new multi-year agreement to add the LIV Golf League to its extensive sports offering across its channels and platforms in the UK and Ireland, beginning in January 2026. Featuring many of the world’s leading male golfers competing in a unique team and individual format, TNT Sports and its streaming platform discovery+ will broadcast all 14 global events. Live coverage of the LIV Golf 2026 Season will commence

LIV Golf
6 days ago3 min read


LIV Golf: Bryson DeChambeau remains with LIV Golf as Crushers GC announce 2026 lineup
Crushers to maintain same roster for a LIV Golf record fifth consecutive season under captain Bryson DeChambeau Team returns in 2026 Season as winningest team in LIV Golf history, with eight regular-season team titles and one Team Championship LIV Golf NEW YORK (January 8, 2026) – Crushers GC of the LIV Golf League has solidified its roster for the 2026 Season with the confirmed return of team veterans Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri, who once again will team up with Team Capta

LIV Golf
6 days ago3 min read


LIV Golf: Majesticks Golf Club Unveils Remastered Brand Identity In Major Update for Franchise
Majesticks Golf Club announce new rebrand, embracing the team’s heritage and cementing their foundations with new-look line-up LONDON, England (January 7, 2026) – Majesticks Golf Club today announces a bold new brand identity that marks a defining new chapter for the team, rooted in heritage, equity and resilience. The rebrand introduces a classic blue, red, and white colour palette and coincides with a landmark moment for the team: an all-United Kingdom lineup for the upcomi

LIV Golf
Jan 72 min read


Michelob ULTRA deal illustrative of a DP World Tour dependent upon the PGA TOUR and USA
Stella Artois, Carling, Carlsberg, Pilsner Urquell, Heineken, Peroni, Guinness, Budweiser Budvar, Erdinger, Kronenbourg 1664. All iconic European beer or lager brands, many of which have sponsored premium sporting events, leagues and clubs. Yet on Tuesday the DP World Tour announced "Michelob ULTRA is now the Official Beer Partner of the DP World Tour, the main men’s professional golf Tour of the European Tour group, creating more moments of cheers for millions of golf fans g

SHANK
Jan 62 min read


Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all followers of SHANK, here's to a happy new golfing year too. It may be Christmas Day, but given that terrestrial TV is an utter disaster this Christmas, why no relive the final day of The Masters, on Sky Sports Golf from 1530 or on The Masters YouTube channel here. Head to www.shank.golf for more original content between Christmas and New Year including - Rory McIlroy: A Grand Year (Boxing Day) - The SHANK Rank: the best of golf in 2025 (Saturday 27 Dec

SHANK
Dec 25, 20251 min read


Sky extends PGA TOUR partnership until 2029, as Sky Sports remains the unrivalled home for golf fans in the UK and Ireland
Sky and the PGA TOUR have agreed a four-year extension to their long-standing partnership in the UK and Ireland through to the end of 2029. This follows recent extensions to rights agreements with the Ladies European Tour, DP World Tour, USGA and Augusta National, resulting in Sky Sports remaining the exclusive home of all golf Majors, the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, as well as year-round action from the men’s and women’s Tours for at least the next four years. Under the new a

Sky Group
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Christmas TV and Streaming Guide: McIlroy's Masters epic replayed by Sky on Christmas Day
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and here is the ultimate guide to Christmas TV and Streaming, from today through to New Year's Day. It is a good job we have the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, Discovery+, Sky Go, Paramount+, Disney+, Rakuten and Pluto TV available, because I have to be honest the fare being offered by BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 is particularly terrible, with the possible exception of the African Cup of Nations, which have been

SHANK
Dec 20, 20251 min read


Sky Sports remains the exclusive home of the Masters Tournament, with more live coverage than ever before
Sky Sports and Augusta National Golf Club have today announced a new multi-year extension to their long-standing partnership, keeping Sky Sports and NOW as the exclusive home of the Masters Tournament in the UK and Ireland. The renewed agreement will see almost 20% more live coverage on Sky Sports across the week from Augusta National, including dedicated feeds from Amen Corner, Featured Groups, and Live on the Range. This follows the most comprehensive coverage of the Master

Sky Group
Dec 18, 20252 min read


BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 - LIVE BLOG
Rory McIlroy, Luke Littler, Lando Norris, Chloe Kelly, Hannah Hampton and Ellie Kildunne nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year, with Team of the Year, World Sports Star and Young Sports Personality of the Year up for grabs this evening. Thierry Henry to be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. 2105 GMT - BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2025 IS RORY MCILROY 36 YEARS ON IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED! WHAT A YEAR, WHAT A GOLFER, WHAT A PERSON. More reaction to come

SHANK
Dec 18, 20255 min read


The Oscars® revolutionary partnership with YouTube could give golf and sports bodies food for thought
THE ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH YOUTUBE FOR EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL RIGHTS TO THE OSCARS® AND OTHER ACADEMY CONTENT STARTING IN 2029 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts has today confirmed it has signed an exclusive worldwide deal with YouTube, which will see the iconic OSCARS ceremony broadcast and streamed exclusively worldwide on the platform and YouTube TV in the United States. The initial deal will run from 2029 to 2033, and whilst it is far from being the first major event to be broa

SHANK
Dec 17, 20254 min read
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