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USA’s Scottie Scheffler holds his gold medal after winning the Paris 20204 Olympic golf tournament

As Scottie Scheffler caps fine season we look at where men’s game is heading in 2025

With seven victories on the PGA Tour including the Masters, his FedEx Cup success and Olympic gold, Scheffler has put together an outstanding season.

Nick Faldo watches his tee shot

Sir Nick Faldo thinks LIV Golf is ‘an island’ and should remain its own tour

Progress has been slow over plans to merge the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV Golf.

LIV golfer Tyrrell Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton optimistic an end to the schism in men’s golf is coming

Hatton was a part of Europe’s winning side under Donald in Rome last year before joining the Saudi-funded breakaway.

Jon Rahm and Paul McGinley smiling with the Irish Open trophyOpen – Day Four – Lahinch Golf Club

Paul McGinley believes Jon Rahm is ‘hoping for a deal’ between PGA Tour and LIV Golf

Rahm has not won a tournament since his shock move to the Saudi-funded breakaway.

Tiger Woods during a press conference

Tiger Woods hints his part in LIV talks could cost him Ryder Cup captaincy

Negotiations between the PGA Tour, DP World and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – which bankrolls LIV Golf – have been ongoing.

Rory McIlroy wins at Wells Fargo before PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy part of talks with Saudi backers of LIV Golf

McIlroy was listed as being on the PGA Tour’s Transaction Subcommittee.

How to plan a golf day: A step-by-step guide

Who cares who wins?

The absurd riches that are presently flooding the sport may end up finishing it.

Jon Rahm (left) and Tyrrell Hatton at the 2023 Ryder Cup

DP World Tour’s Guy Kinnings insists LIV stars need no loopholes to play Ryder Cup

LIV players remain eligible for the Ryder Cup under current DP World Tour regulations, says Guy Kinnings.

Team Europe's Tommy Fleetwood lifts the Ryder Cup Trophy after Europe regained the Ryder Cup following victory over the USA on day three of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome.

Remember who the Ryder Cup is between

The Ryder Cup is of fundamental importance to golf in a way no DP World Tour event is.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy dismisses report that he was joining LIV Golf

McIlroy has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway.

Scottie Scheffler - 18 pivotal Masters questions

18 pivotal Masters questions

Golf’s first major championship is set to start. M. James Ward reviews the various potential plot twists and what answers they will provide.

Jon Rahm is gearing up to defend his Masters title

Jon Rahm insists LIV switch will not harm Masters defence

The two-time major winner has failed to win any of the five LIV events he has played.

Jon Rahm far from unprepared ahead of Masters title defence

Switch to LIV did not leave Rahm unprepared for Masters title defence

The Spaniard has three PGA Tour wins in eight starts compared to contesting just five 54-hole LIV events prior to last year’s success at Augusta.

Jon Rahm

LIV casts long shadow as star attraction Jon Rahm mounts Masters defence

The Spaniard’s move to LIV rocked the golfing world.

Architecture - Masters - Augusta National

Can Jon Rahm defend his Masters title this year?

Can Jon Rahm go back to back at the 2024 Masters Tournament?

No points - no plan - no possibilities? 

No points, no plan, no possibilities? 

The fumbled decision by Greg Norman leaves LIV in a state of flux. M. James Ward outlines how the feeble follies leave a fledging format…

Asterisks and unwanted lessons

Asterisks and unwanted lessons

Is a title worth less when some players aren’t invited to compete?

‘Collective’ global tour is inevitable and best for golf – Keith Pelley

‘Collective’ global tour is inevitable and best for golf – Keith Pelley

The Saudi-backed breakaway LIV series has disrupted the establish PGA and DP World Tours.

Masters - A Chile greeting

A Chile greeting

Invitations to this year’s Masters have been issued to three non-Americans who previously had not met the normal qualifying criteria.

PGA goes full LIV…Tiger far from out of the woods

PGA goes full LIV…Tiger far from out of the woods

Sundays, of whatever colour, are sadly not Tiger’s thing these days.