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The PGA Tour Will Not Return to This Iconic Golf State in 2027 The PGA Tour confirmed a report that next season will not open in Hawaii; the Tour had played in Honolulu since 1965.

The PGA Tour, as expected, is not returning to Hawaii for its season-opening events

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Can LIV Golf Continue Without the Saudi PIF? That’s the Billion-Dollar Question Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has more than $1 trillion, but it will reportedly stop funding LIV Golf after this year. Bob Harig explores.

Can LIV survive without its Saudi benefactor?

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If LIV Golf Ceases to Exist, Here’s What Could Happen Next The Saudi-funded league is reportedly on the verge of losing its funding and possibly shutting down. Bob Harig explores what LIV now faces.

What happens if LIV goes away; doesn’t get funding ?

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LIV Golf Internal Memo Says Season to Continue at ‘Full Throttle’ Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that the Saudi Arabia PIF would be cutting funding to LIV Golf but no one from the league has commented on those reports.

A wild day saw reports of LIV’s demise, funding scarcity and a late day memo saying business as usual

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Bret Baier from Fox News, who has played in a bunch of LIV Golf pro-ams, says the Saudis will fund LIV through the 2026 season. They may have already done that through their latest injection from Q1.

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With His Triumph at Augusta, Rory McIlroy Joined Another Exclusive Club McIlroy’s one-shot win was epic, writes Bob Harig, and it achieved a new piece of golf history. Plus, notes on LIV Golf’s disappointing Masters.

Rory now has 6 majors. Only 11 players in golf history have more. Next up is Arnold Palmer and Gene Sarazen… plus notes on LIV’s poor Masters week and Augusta’s role in the OWGR

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Justin Rose Suffers Another Crushing Masters Disappointment The 45-year-old Englishman saw his lead vanish in Amen Corner and finished two shots behind Rory McIlroy, one year after his playoff loss.

A crushing disappointment for Justin Rose, who led by 2 with eight to play

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Six majors is rare company today for Rory. The last to get there was Phil Mickelson in 2021. Prior to that Tiger in 2001... Faldo in 1996. . . Trevino in 1984. . . Watson in 1982... Tied for 12th all-time in major victories

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No doubt

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Sergio Garcia Reprimanded at Masters for Driver-Smashing Rampage on Sunday On the second hole, the 2017 Masters champion had yet another tirade in a major and will play the rest of his tournament without a driver.

Sergio got a code of conduct warning after losing it on the second tee today

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Rory McIlroy’s Masters Coronation Is Over as a Fresh Group of Challengers Emerge McIlroy’s six-shot 36-hole lead is gone, and he’ll play in the final group with co-leader Cam Young on a Sunday that appears wide open.

So much for the Rory coronation. Masters final round drama awaits

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Rory McIlroy Dramatically Changed His Practice Routine Ahead of the Masters In the past, McIlroy would often enter a PGA Tour event ahead of the Masters. This year, he changed it up, and it’s paying off.

Key to success? Rory made multiple visits to Augusta National in recent weeks. (Helps to have a private plane)

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Masters Contenders Know Conditions Will Only Get Tougher at Augusta National Warm and dry weather is making Augusta National more firm and fast, making what one major champ said "could be the toughest Masters we’ve played in a while."

At Augusta, it’s not going to get any easier

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Tom Watson Says PGA Tour ‘Reneged’ on Promise to Ban LIV Golfers After kicking off the Masters, the eight-time major winner said if he was PGA Tour boss that LIV players would be required to take a long road back to the Tour.

Tom Watson tees off on LIV Golf and players allowed back to the PGA Tour after helping to kick off the Masters

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Masters Weather Forecast Portends a Wildly Tough Version of Augusta National Skies are bright and clear, and should stay that way all week, writes Bob Harig. That means we could get a Masters that tournament organizers dream of.

The 90th Masters is underway and a great weather forecast suggests a fiery Augusta National over the weekend

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Gary Woodland Played His Way Back to the Masters, but His Fight Continues Beyond Golf Even during a win in Houston, the former U.S. Open champ said he felt like his safety was in danger due to his PTSD. Augusta National will be another challenge.

Gary Woodland back in the Masters, searching for peace

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Inside the Masters Champions Dinner, the Most Exclusive Gathering in Golf The first Masters Champions Dinner was in 1952 and as the tradition, and number of participants, have grown, so have the memories of a special evening, writes B

Inside the Tuesday Champions Dinner at the Masters

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One Year Later, Rory McIlroy Relives the Emotions of an All-Time Masters Sunday The road to the career Grand Slam ended with a roller-coaster back nine that still amazes in retrospect, Bob Harig writes. Also: the outlook for top contenders.

Reliving Rory’s drama-filled back nine from his Masters victory

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90 Masters Facts Every Golf Fan Should Know for This Year’s 90th Tournament Masters week is here, and to celebrate the tournament’s 90th edition, here are 90 facts about the event that might surprise you.

It’s the 90th Masters. So here are 90 things about it

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How Patrick Reed’s Decision to Leave LIV Ignited His Return to the Masters The former winner of a Green Jacket has already accumulated more points than necessary to earn a PGA Tour card for 2026.

Patrick Reed and his decision to leave LIV Golf

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No these are misdemeanor charges.

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Phil Mickelson Withdraws From Masters, Citing Family Health Issue The three-time Masters champion has played only one event this year on LIV Golf, and gave a further update on how long he expects to be away from golf.

Tiger out of the Masters and now Phil. First time since 1994 that at least one is not playing. Phil missed that year due to a skinny accident and broken leg. Tiger made his first appearance in 1995

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My guess is most would not be claiming privacy issues

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He had to petition the judge.

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Tiger Woods Is Leaving the U.S. to Seek Treatment, Citing Privacy Concerns Woods’s attorney said the 15-time major champion’s “privacy has been repeatedly compromised;” where he is going is unknown.

Tiger gets court permission for treatment outside the U.S.

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Golden Touch: How Jack Nicklaus Stole the Show and a Green Jacket at the 1986 Masters Forty years ago at Augusta, Nicklaus seemed like an afterthought. But a staggering Sunday back-nine charge gave him one last, improbable green jacket.

An excerpt from my book Tiger V Jack. Golf’s Great Debate
On Jack’s last win, 40 years ago at the Masters.

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Inside the Cabins at Augusta National, Golf’s Ultimate Stay and Play Guests at Augusta National may stay overnight in the famous cabins that dot the property, Bob Harig writes, making for an unforgettable visit.

Those cabins at Augusta are sweet. And players who’ve stayed explain how it works … including needing to be hosted by an Augusta member

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Tiger Woods Is Leaving the U.S. to Seek Treatment, Citing Privacy Concerns Woods’s attorney said the 15-time major champion’s “privacy has been repeatedly compromised;” where he is going is unknown.

Tiger gets court permission for treatment outside the U.S.

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Inside the Cabins at Augusta National, Golf’s Ultimate Stay and Play Guests at Augusta National may stay overnight in the famous cabins that dot the property, Bob Harig writes, making for an unforgettable visit.

Those cabins at Augusta are sweet. And players who’ve stayed explain how it works … including needing to be hosted by an Augusta member

www.si.com/golf/masters...

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Golden Touch: How Jack Nicklaus Stole the Show and a Green Jacket at the 1986 Masters Forty years ago at Augusta, Nicklaus seemed like an afterthought. But a staggering Sunday back-nine charge gave him one last, improbable green jacket.

An excerpt from my book Tiger V Jack. Golf’s Great Debate
On Jack’s last win, 40 years ago at the Masters.

www.si.com/golf/how-jac...

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