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Ernie Els wins Principal Charity Classic on Champions Tour
It was the fourth Champions Tour victory for Ernie Els, who closed with a seven-under 65 to finish on 21-under for the week.
Scottie Scheffler domination good for golf, says Gary Player ahead of PGA
Legendary SA golf icon Gary Player said that a dominant force like world number one Scottie Scheffler, like Tiger Woods was in the 2000s, could only benefit the game.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy can bank on good memories of Valhalla ahead of PGA Championship
Tiger Woods won a three-hole playoff over Bob May to take the 2000 PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in the same year.
Brendan Steele beats Louis Oosthuizen, Jon Rahm to LIV Golf Adelaide title
Former PGA Tour stalwart Brendan Steele captured his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday in Adelaide, keeping his cool to hold off a chasing pack led by Louis Oosthuizen and Jon Rahm.
The Masters start delayed by storms as Scheffler and McIlroy chase history
Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with heavy favourites world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy paired together.
From Ernie Els to Charl Schwartzel, SA agony and ecstasy at The Masters
There have been a number of highlights, and lowlights, for South African fans at The Masters which starts at Augusta on Thursday.
12 years in the wilderness … Anthony Kim makes return with LIV Golf
Anthony Kim suffered a series of injuries and has not played a tour event since undergoing surgery on his left Achilles tendon over a decade ago and his return to the game seemed impossible.
Patrick Cantlay sympathises with golf fans as PGA-LIV merger talks continue
With golf's future in limbo as the PGA season begins in Hawaii and LIV planning a Mexico launch in four weeks, Patrick Cantlay could relate to fans seeking an end to the uncertainty.
Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf move a concern as ‘golf has let itself down’ - former Ryder Cup captain
In an exclusive interview with IOL Sports writer Michael Sherman, former Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn said he understood why Jon Rahm made the move to LIV Golf - but the pinnacle of the game remained at the majors.
LIV Golf chief Greg Norman warns more big name players will move after Jon Rahm signing
LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says that Jon Rahm's move to the Saudi-backed circuit will bring more big names to the new golf tour.
WATCH: Money talks as Jon Rahm confirms switch to LIV Golf
Jon Rahm's announcement ended weeks of speculation that the player who had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour would sign for the Saudi-backed circuit.
More shots fired … Rory McIlroy takes swipe at LIV Golf defectors missing from Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy on Wednesday had some harsh words for European stalwarts absent from this week's Ryder Cup in Rome after joining LIV Golf.
From the Battle of Brookline to ‘Mr Nice Guy’ Patrick Reed - 5 Ryder Cup controversies
There have been a number of controversies which have added extra spice to the Ryder Cup, and here AFP Sport looks at the five biggest ahead of the 44th edition in Rome this week.
Rickie Fowler survives US Open rollercoaster after LA Country Club bites back
With the course playing longer and firming up in the afternoon, Rickie Fowler enjoyed a rollercoaster second round with eight birdies and six bogeys.
Hypocrisy and greed wins as PGA Tour shake hands with LIV Golf
In a stunning agreement that took the sport completely by surprise, the US-based PGA Tour and Europe's DP World Tour said they had signed an agreement with LIV's Saudi backers.
PGA Tour players in dark over merger but LIV golfers and Donald Trump delighted
Stunned PGA Tour players said they had been left in the dark about the surprise merger with LIV Golf that shocked the world of golf on Tuesday.
LOOK: Saffa’s at delayed PGA Championship welcomed by bitter New York cold
The first round of the PGA Championship in Rochester, New York was delayed due to a drop in temperatures overnight which caused frost build up on the ground.
Branden Grace shoots 61 to take lead at LIV Tulsa
South Africa’s Branden Grace holed nine birdies during a bogey-free 61 to take a two-stroke lead after the opening round at LIV Golf Tulsa.
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Forbes reveals the money GOAT on athletes’ rich list
Former tennis ace Roger Federer made $95. 1 million dollars despite being retired. However, he only comes in at No 9 on Forbes’ 2023 list of the 10 highest earning athletes.
It’s manufactured that we can't compete - LIV's Brooks Koepka fires back at rebel tour's critics after Masters
Brooks Koepka took aim at those who had doubted the ability of he and other players on the breakaway LIV Golf tour after the Masters.
Brooks Koepka poised to don green jacket as marathon Masters Sunday awaits
Brooks Koepka has a four-stroke lead over Rahm but has a marathon day ahead of him with the leading pair still having 30 holes to complete after Saturday's third round was cut short due to rain.
Phil Mickelson happy to be back for 'favourite week' at Masters
Phil Mickelson returns to the Masters after a self imposed hiatus from the sport in 2022.
Louis Oosthuizen among LIV Golf members allowed to play in The Open
Qualifying LIV Golf members will be allowed to compete in the 151st edition of The Open this summer at Royal Liverpool.
World rankings becoming 'obsolete', says Open champions and LIV golfer Cameron Smith
British Open champion and LIV golfer Cameron Smith said the world ranking system is becoming ‘obsolete’ as a result of points not being awarded to events on the Saudi-backed series.
LIV players will be eligible for 2023 Masters Tournament
Augusta National will open their doors to LIV Golf's biggest names, confirming that players from the breakaway tour will be eligible to compete in the 2023 Masters if they meet the established qualifying criteria.