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LIV Golf: Smylie, Uihlein tied for lead entering first-ever fourth round in LIV Golf history
Elvis Smylie of Ripper GC hits his shot from the 17th tee during the third round of the LIV Golf Riyadh at Riyadh Golf Club on Friday, February 06, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/LIV Golf) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – LIV Golf enters unchartered territory Saturday at ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh, and the historic occasion likely will be accompanied by a good, old-fashioned final-round shootout on both the team and individual leaderboards. The league’s first 72

LIV Golf
Feb 64 min read


LIV Golf: Three-way tie for the lead in Riyadh
New captain Gooch tied for individual lead while Smash GC leads team chase Captain Talor Gooch of Smash GC hits his shot from the 7th tee during the second round of the LIV Golf Riyadh at Riyadh Golf Club on Thursday, February 05, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – The 2026 LIV Golf season offers a chance for Smash GC and their new captain Talor Gooch to write a new chapter. Through two rounds of ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh

LIV Golf
Feb 65 min read


LIV Golf: Detry is the Ace in the pack on day one in Riyadh
Thomas Detry of 4Aces GC hits his shot from the 6th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Riyadh at Riyadh Golf Club on Wednesday, February 04, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Thomas Detry admitted feeling a bit nervous entering his LIV Golf debut Wednesday. So did Elvis Smylie, another of the league’s newcomers. But their opening-round performances under the lights at Riyadh Golf Club showed they’re both ready to m

LIV Golf
Feb 55 min read


LIV Golf: TNT Sports make impressive debut
Sky Sports have been the undisputed home of live televised golf in the UK for more than 30 years, they currently hold the rights to the Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, The Open, PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, LPGA, Ladies European Tour, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, the Senior Majors and the biggest events in the amateur game. But since 2022 there has been one significant element of golf which they have not covered - LIV Golf. In the UK we began with three seasons on YouTube in 2022,

SHANK
Feb 45 min read


LIV Golf: FOX Sports unveils expanded 2026 LIV Golf Broadcast Schedule
Featuring Nearly 300 Hours of Live Coverage across 14 Global Events, Showcasing the Game’s Biggest Stars Including Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm and More 2026 Aramco LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship Sunday, Aug. 30 on FOX Los Angeles – FOX Sports today announced its expanded 2026 LIV Golf schedule, featuring nearly 300 hours of live competition across FOX Sports platforms. The network’s 2026 LIV Golf slate builds on last season’s coverage with

LIV Golf
Feb 35 min read


LIV Golf: More sponsorships announced as momentum builds for franchise golf
(Ripper GC's Marc Leishman, Cameron Smith, and Lucas Herbert. Photo by LIV Golf) Ripper GC, Cleeks GC, Korean Golf Club and Rangegoats GC have all announced new partnerships ahead of the 2026 LIV Golf League getting underway on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Whilst the mainstream media has continued to focus on the departures of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, and herald the 'death' of LIV Golf, the 13 franchises which make up the league have continued to add sponsors and

SHANK
Feb 37 min read


DP World Tour allowing members to play LIV Golf without sanction can supercharge world golf
Jon Rahm / credit: Matt Hooper You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. The spirt of collaboration between employees and employer, or in this case, the DP World Tour and its members. On Saturday evening it emerged that the DP World Tour were preparing to announce that it will drop fines for members playing on the LIV Golf League for this season. All existing fines up until the end of 2025 will need to be settled, but releases will be granted to all members who apply for compe

SHANK
Feb 16 min read


LIV Golf Announces Rolex as Official Partner along with several changes from 2026 season
Rolex becomes Official Partner of LIV Golf, growing its hospitality platform internationally and extending its support across the world of golf Expanded field, 72-hole events, increased relegation, updated points system and enhanced team incentives underscore League’s continued focus on competitive integrity, global growth and long-term team value 2026 LIV Golf League season begins under the lights February 4-7 with ROSHN Group LIV Golf Riyadh at Riyadh Golf Club credit:

LIV Golf
Jan 285 min read


LIV Golf: Harold Varner III joins Smash GC as teams complete line-ups for 2026 season
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

LIV Golf
Jan 212 min read


LIV Golf: HyFlyers GC announce signing of 2025 NCAA Individual Champion Michael La Sasso
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

LIV Golf
Jan 203 min read


LIV Golf: 4Aces adds CELSIUS sponsorship as Franchises continue to build momentum
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.

SHANK
Jan 174 min read


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
Jan 144 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
Jan 143 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
Jan 145 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
Jan 143 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
Jan 135 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
Jan 125 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
Jan 123 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
Jan 94 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
Jan 93 min read
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