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Tiger Woods tipped to play in Hero World Challenge, but his friend says it could come with a twist

Tiger Woods could be in action at the Hero World Challenge in December, a close friend of the 15-time major winner has said. Woods has made only three appearances in 2022, all in major championships, as he continues to struggle with the leg injury he suffered in a car crash in 2021. Ad His movement was impaired at the Masters, PGA Championship and Open Championship — with his performances getting progressively worse despite Woods saying his fitness was improving.

Dad who thought he had pulled muscle playing golf diagnosed with incurable cancer

Dad-of-three Lee Young thought he had pulled a muscle while playing golf. But as he rubbed heat cream into his side one day, he discovered a lump that hadn't been there before.

'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup

Jon Rahm has reiterated his position that LIV Golf players should be allowed to compete at next year’s Ryder Cup. The emergence of LIV Golf earlier this year drove a wedge through the game, with all those who defected from the PGA Tour either forced to resign their memberships or be suspended. Ad The move by the PGA Tour means any United States player — such as Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson — will not be considered for selection by captain Zach Johnson.

Meadow tied for third in California and ready for weekend push

Stephanie Meadow shot a second-round 70 to remain in the hunt at the LPGA Mediheal Championship in California where England's Jodi Ewart Shadoff enjoys a four-shot cushion at the top of the leaderboard.

Late bogey proves costly as Power misses cut in Las Vegas

A bogey at the 17th hole proved costly for Seamus Power who missed the cut at the Shriners Children's Classic in Las Vegas by a single shot.

Gallacher and Waring share the lead in Madrid

Scotsman Stephen Gallacher and England's Paul Waring share the lead after the second round of the Open de Espana, while local favourite Jon Rahm is in the hunt heading into the weekend.

Hoge rides a pair of eagles to 63, Las Vegas lead

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Hoge wanted to be sure to take advantage of pristine conditions Thursday morning in Las Vegas. He did more than he expected, making two eagles on his way to an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead in the Shriners Children's Open.

Jon Rahm shakes off some ragged play to remain in the hunt for third Open de Espana title at Club de Campo

Jon Rahm endured a mixed day but kept himself in the hunt at the Open de Espana. After a number of poor swings, Rahm threatened to tumble out of contention at Club de Campo but he found his form in the closing holes to get to 10-under and within two strokes of leaders Stephen Gallagher and Paul Waring. Ad “I played, what I can say, 11 uncomfortable holes and then played really good golf on the last seven,” Rahm said.

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Tiger Woods tipped to play in Hero World Challenge, but his friend says it could come with a twist

Dad who thought he had pulled muscle playing golf diagnosed with incurable cancer

'I wish they could play' - Jon Rahm wants LIV Golf players to have chance to compete at Ryder Cup

Meadow tied for third in California and ready for weekend push

Late bogey proves costly as Power misses cut in Las Vegas

Gallacher and Waring share the lead in Madrid

Hoge rides a pair of eagles to 63, Las Vegas lead

Jon Rahm shakes off some ragged play to remain in the hunt for third Open de Espana title at Club de Campo