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Golfer An Byeong-hun leaves PGA Tour after more than a decade to join LIV's Korean Golf Club

An Byeong-hun has left the PGA Tour after more than a decade to join the Korean Golf Club on LIV Golf, the Saudi Arabia-backed tour announced on Tuesday.

2026-01-14

A tale of two shooting stars as Li and Kim eye magical 2026

Tom Kim and Li Haotong represent Asian golf's potential as they prepare for 2026. Li aims to capitalize on his recent resurgence, while Kim seeks to rebound from a challenging year.

2026-01-13

Genesis becomes 1st official vehicle sponsor of PGA Tour through 2030

Genesis, Hyundai Motor’s premium brand, will become the first-ever official vehicle sponsor of the PGA Tour through 2030, the U.S.-based golf organization announced Wednesday, a day before the Rocket Mortgage Classic tees off in Detroit.

2025-06-26

Growing roots — remembering K.J. Choi’s 25 years on PGA Tour

When the Korean contingent shows up in strength at this week’s The CJ Cup Byron Nelson they will look back with great pride on the trailblazing exploits of one man who defied all odds to ensure the American dream isn’t quite the pipe dream.

2025-05-02

Im Sung-jae still in Masters hunt despite tough finish in round of 70

Korea’s Im Sung-jae believes he is still very much in the title hunt at the Masters Tournament on Friday despite a rough finish that left him five strokes back of 36-hole leader Justin Rose.

2025-04-12

Golf history and tradition define Masters Tournament's magical atmosphere

For all the layers of brilliance to the annual Masters Tournament, one thing stands out above all others. More than any other week on the PGA Tour, the festivities at Augusta National Golf Club cast a spell on millions of golf fans around the world.

2025-04-08

Todd Anderson tutorial: How to drive the ball like major champion Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark is one of the best drivers of the golf ball. The three-time PGA TOUR winner has strong fundamentals in the way he sets himself up on the tee box, evident when he won the 2023 U.S. Open. Let’s break down the key elements in his swing

2025-03-07

Lucky closing birdie propels Kim Si-woo to strong start at Arnold Palmer

Kim Si-woo took advantage of a lucky bounce and produced a miraculous chip-in birdie on the demanding 18th hole at the Arnold Palmer Invitational for tied sixth place on Thursday, his best position in any round since his tournament debut in 2016

2025-03-07

Jordan Spieth set for Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches debut

Jordan Spieth hasn’t competed at PGA National Resort since a 2009 junior golf event. That will change at this week’s Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

2025-02-26

Im Sung-jae rises into contention in near darkness at gusty Farmers Insurance Open

Im Sung-jae brilliantly birdied his closing hole in near darkness for tied fourth place to lie two strokes back of co-leaders Ludvig Aberg and Lanto Griffin after a wind-swept second round at the Farmers Insurance Open on Thursday.

2025-01-24