Rory McIlroy skipped the RBC Heritage after failing to make the cut at the Masters. He was fined $3 million for that but believes his decision was worth it.
Jacob Camenker
Four of Finau's six PGA Tour wins have come since July 2022, and his current play is highly promising for him with the PGA Championship coming up in a few weeks' time.
Joe Rivera
Sporting News contributor and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line checks in to preview and make predictions for the 2023 Mexico Open.
Keith Stewart
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line checks in from South Carolina to preview and make predictions for the 2023 RBC Heritage Championship.
On April 19, it was revealed that the golfer underwent a procedure known as a "subtalar fusion," essentially ankle fusion surgery, to continue to correct issues in his ailing lower half.
Spieth felt the sting of defeat, but still enjoyed an incredible payout.
Zac Al-Khateeb
McIlroy's withdrawal from the RBC Heritage will come with a costly fine — even for a top-earning golfer.
Seven PGA Tour events have a total purse of $20 million in 2023, a marked change in the tour's financials. In 2022, only The Players Championship had a total purse of $20 million.
Jordan Spieth has an opportunity to keep his Masters momentum rolling and pick up a repeat in the process.
Patrick Cantlay doesn't believe that he was responsible or the pace-of-play issues Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm endured at the 2023 Masters.
On April 10, Zalatoris announced he was undergoing back surgery, leaving him out of action until the new season kicks off in the fall.
Jon Rahm was almost on the business end of a jinx, courtesy of longtime NFL tight end and current Cardinals pass-catcher Zach Ertz.
LIV Golf made its Masters debut this year, marking the first time that golfers signed to the upstart circuit make their appearance in Augusta under the LIV banner.
The Sporting News tracked all the key moments from Round 4 of the 2023 Masters Tournament.
Sam Jarden
Jon Rahm predicted his Masters win on Twitter when he was just 18.
Dan Treacy
Lefty made history on Sunday with his 7-under-par 65 and top-five finish at the Masters.
David Suggs
The Spaniard has had plenty of PGA Tour success, and that has brought him plenty of PGA Tour prize money.
Now, with more events on the 2023 schedule, plenty more PGA Tour golfers have jumped to LIV Golf, with the tour trimming some of the lesser known (and less successful) players entering 2023.
Here's a look at how the fourth round of the 2023 Masters is set to unfold.
Edward Sutelan
At minimum, Nantz's commentary was nothing but a coincidence; a subconscious slip of the tongue. At maximum, it was a sly, cheeky one-liner about a former PGA Tour player golfing on a lesser TV network.
Prior to the start of the resumption of Round 3 in the 2023 Masters, Woods announced he has withdrawn from the 2023 Masters due to plantar fasciitis.
The amateur won't leave Augusta empty-handed, but his wallet won't be filled, even if he wins the tournament.
Jim Nantz, Verne Lundquist and Trevor Immelman will all provide calls and analysis during this weekend's tournament.
The Sporting News fills you in on Round 3's forecast.
The cut at the 2023 Masters has been made. Here are the pairings for the weather-delayed third round.
Tiger Woods is now alongside Fred Couples and Gary Player in the golf history books.
Kevin Skiver
The Sporting News tracked all the key moments from Round 2 at the 2023 Masters Tournament.
The Masters cut is the most difficult of golf's four majors. Just the top 50 (plus ties) make it to Saturday at Augusta National.
Tiger Woods got some late help after a bogey-bogey finish and made it to moving day at Augusta National.
The Masters has dealt with weather hurdles over the last few years, literally and figuratively casting a black cloud over golf's most prestigious tournament.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line checks in from the Masters, providing his best bets and winning in-play wagering strategy for the remainder of a wet weekend at Augusta National.
The 2023 green jacket is up for grabs as the competition begins at Augusta National.
Bryan Murphy
Bennett finished his second round at the Masters in third place. He said he's played harder courses than Augusta National.
Three trees fell at the 17th hole of Augusta National as play was suspended at the 2023 Masters for a second time on Friday.
Kim made it clear which golf organization he was supporting at the Masters on Friday.
Rory McIlroy was expected to challenge for a green jacket in 2023. Instead, he will be exiting the Masters early.
Mickelson is currently just outside of the top 10 after shooting 4-under through the first two rounds of the Masters.
Brooks Koepka has some bad memories at Augusta.
Kevin Na's first-round withdrawal left Weir without a playing partner at Augusta National, so a club member had to step in.
Sergio Garcia thought the reporter was taking a shot at LIV Golf, but it was just a question about Garcia's atypically light schedule.
Day 1 is going to begin with a pair on Thursday, as Mike Weir and Kevin Na tee off at 8 a.m. From there, players will tee off at 12-minute intervals.
We review the Masters 2023 odds following an exciting opening round, and target the best bets and top value wagers entering Day 2.
Sloan Piva
Brooks Koepka's caddie was seen talking about clubs, but the tournament's Rules Committee determined he did nothing wrong. A look at that decision.
The Texas A&M golfer starred in the first two rounds of the Masters on Thursday and Friday, finishing both rounds at 4 under, which had him among the leaders.
The Sporting News tracked all the action from Round 1 of the 2023 Masters in Augusta, Ga.
Rahm started his day 2 over. He ended it at 7 under and atop the leaderboard.
The Masters made tournament history with Rory McIlroy and Max Homa on the microphone for Round 1 of the 2023 event.
Collin Morikawa had a run-in with the rule book in the opening round of the 2023 Masters.
Tiger Woods is set to make just his fifth PGA Tour appearance since a February 2021 car crash. The Sporting News is tracking his return to Augusta National for the Masters:
Viktor Hovland got off to a fast start in the 2023 Masters. He nearly was able to earn the Augusta National course record, but he came up just short in his pursuit of it despite his hot shooting.
The Norwegian's play wasn't the only thing that grabbed eyes during Thursday's Round 1.
Will Zalatoris was vying for a third straight top-10 finish at the Masters. Instead, he will be sidelined by a back injury.
Kevin Na played just nine holes at the 2023 Masters before deciding to call it a day. Here's why he withdrew from the tournament.
You've read countless articles predicting Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, or Jon Rahm winning the 2023 Masters. Today, we dive into the sleepers, value bets, long shots, and exotic props that offer even more value than the odds-on favorites.
Now that your 2023 Masters best bets, value wagers, and long-shots to win are all placed, check out our DFS lineup for the best studs, value draft picks, and top daily fantasy sleepers of the weekend.
Tiger Woods will compete this weekend in the 2023 Masters, his 25th attempt at a coveted green jacket. What are the odds he will win a sixth, tying Jack Nicklaus for the most Masters wins of all time and becoming the oldest to take down the famed major?
Varner also makes it abundantly clear that the PGA Tour is simply upset that LIV Golf may be cutting into their bottom line.
Legends collide as Mike Trout and Tiger Woods team up to bring "Trout National" to the MLB star's home state.
Tiger Woods is expected to play at the 2023 Masters and will hope to improve upon one of his career-worst finishes at the course from the previous year.
The Masters field for 2023 is stacked, but who is the best within it? Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm could all lay claim to the title of top golfer.
While LIV players have played in golf majors over the last year, this will mark the first time that both PGA and LIV players will vie for a green jacket.
The Masters field is stacked in 2023, per usual. Here's why Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka are among the best players to bet on in this year's field.
The Masters is spotlighted by the return of a course classic, the peach ice cream sandwich.
Seven golfers are looking to make their mark at the Masters this year.
Why golfer Aaron Wise won't be playing in this year's Masters as he focuses on his mental health.
There will be reports of a Bigfoot sighting at Augusta National this weekend, thanks to Keegan Bradley showing off a sponsored piece of equipment.
Nick Brinkerhoff
Sargent, 19, became the first amateur to earn a special invitation to play in the Masters since Australian Aaron Baddeley competed in 2000.
Tiger Woods is looking for his first major since 2019.
The Sporting News looks at how much Cameron Smith has made in his career with his play on the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf Series.
Here's everything you need to know about Joe LaCava, who has worked with Tiger for several years.
We dive into some BetMGM insights into the 2023 Masters and break down how the action reports can help us as bettors.
The Irish golfer pulled off the incredibly rare feat at Augusta National's Par 3 Course one day before the start of the Masters Tournament.
If LIV has anything celebratory planned at the 2023 Masters, they'll have to do it without Norman.
The LIV Golf Series' rise has split the golf world in two, and heading into the 2023 Masters, the feud between LIV and the PGA Tour doesn't seem to be heating up.
Everything you need to know about Scottie Scheffler's menu for the 2023 Masters Champions Dinner.
Speaking on the "us vs. them" mentality that LIV Golf players seem to be exhibiting heading into Augusta, McIlroy kept it civil.
Tiger Woods thinks his game will be better at The Masters this year, even if he isn't yet fully healthy.
Keith Stewart of Read the Line provides a how-to guide on betting the Masters before dishing out his 2023 predictions. Read The Line has 15 outright wins in the past year, so check out their best bets, sleepers, and long shots to win this year's coveted green jacket.
Tiger Woods and Bryson DeChambeau have a fractured relationship amid a dispute centered on LIV Golf.
Of those 18 LIV players, six are former Masters winners. Should there be a seventh, Greg Norman has something special planned.
The LIV Golf League is still looking for its first repeat winner entering the second year of the tour, truly leaning into the whole "parity" thing of the tour.
Danny Lee's win at LIV Golf Tucson secured the biggest payday that he's ever had in professional golf, and he played on the PGA Tour for 15 years.
If LIV Golfers want out of their contracts, it's going to cost a pretty penny — and a lot more than what they signed for.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks down the 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play Championship, the Austin Country Club, and the best bets to win, place, and win head-to-head.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks down the 2023 Valspar Championship. Check out his best bets to win, place, and more this weekend.
World No. 1 golfer Jon Rahm was the favorite to win entering the tournament. It would be Rahm's first TPC title.
The Players Championship has long been known for being the most prestigious PGA Tour-sanctioned event, and it always has the cash to back that up.
Australia has two golfers in contention to win the Players Championship with both Min Woo Lee and Cameron Davis sitting in the top three ahead of the final round at TPC Sawgrass.
Kieran Francis
Rahm withdrew before the start of his second round on Friday due to an apparent stomach illness.
The Sporting News is tracking live scores and highlights from the Players Championship. Follow for results from the first day of the tournament.
Buckley made the intimidating tee shot look way too easy with an unlikely ace on one of golf's most famous holes.
Smith's success in 2022 led him to cashing even bigger checks, but not on the PGA Tour.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks down the 2023 Players Championship. Check out his best bets to win, place, and more this weekend.
The Players Championship coincides with an off week in the LIV Golf schedule, and Smith lives close to the club.
The supposed threat that LIV Golf poses to the PGA Tour institution has led to some changes.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks down the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Check out his best bets to win, place, and more this weekend.
Friend of the Sporting News and PGA expert Keith Stewart of Read the Line recently attended Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and TMRW Sports Group’s TGL Groundbreaking. His takeaway: LIV Golf is not the only group radically changing the sport of golf as know it!
LIV Golf continues to be one of the more lucrative professions in all of professional sports. That will start in earnest in 2023 in Mayakoba, Mexico.
Here's who will be teeing it up in Mexico as LIV Golf's second season gets underway this week.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the LIV Golf Mexico tour opener at El Camaleón Mayakoba. We give a brief overview of the tournament and course, and explain our reasoning behind our picks and predictions.
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for the 2023 Honda Classic. Check out his expert advice and predictions, including outright winner, top 20, and head-to-head.
Johnson, a two-time FedEx Cup champion and winner of the inaugural LIV Golf tour in 2022, has ended his 15-year sponsorship with the athletic apparel company.
The golfer out of Barrika, Spain has made career-level earnings in just six PGA Tour events this season.
Woods may be nearing the end of his career. In November 2022, Woods made it pretty clear that he's unclear of how much golf he has left in him.
Tiger Woods made his PGA Tour debut at the Riviera Country Club in 1992. 31 years later, he's still searching for his first win at the course.
The prank by Woods received mixed responses, with some fans criticizing the golfer for the suggestive prank and others appreciating the gag.
The Phoenix Open was interrupted by a streaker.
Tiger's been through a decent amount, as you may or may not know.
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for the 2023 Genesis Invitational. Check out his expert advice and predictions, including outright winner, top 20, and head-to-head.
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for the 2023 WM Phoenix Open. Check out his expert advice and predictions, including outright winner, top 20, and head-to-head.
As former Real Madrid and Wales footballer Gareth Bale switches from goals to golf, here's what you need to know about his first major tournament.
Ben Miller
How to follow the action live as golf-obsessed former football superstar Gareth Bale plays at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Bills QB Josh Allen opted out of the Pro Bowl this weekend due to an elbow injury, but he's healthy enough to play golf at Pebble Beach.
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Check out his expert advice and predictions, including outright winner, top 20, and head-to-head.
Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy have made plenty of headlines this week in Dubai and The Sporting News takes a look at exactly what's been happening.
Dan Gibbs
Will Jon Rahm win his third straight tournament as the heavy favorite and return to No. 1 in the world rankings? Here's everything you need to know heading into the first two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Micah Adams
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for the Farmers Insurance Open 2023 golf tournament, dishing out his winning picks and top prop bets for the famed tournament at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
Friend of the Sporting News Keith Stewart of Read the Line breaks downs the betting odds and favorites for The American Express 2023 golf tournament, dishing out his winning picks.
It was a simple clerical error that resulted in an extended wait for the veteran PGA Tour golfer.
Charlie Woods is following in his dad's footsteps, and he looks like he has the talent to fill Tiger's shoes.
The Sporting News tracked live updates from "The Match" 2022 featuring Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy vs. Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.
The latest iteration of The Match brings four world-class golfers together for a great cause. Find out where the purse will be going once the competition is over.
The Match returns with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy facing off against Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth to benefit
The Match returns for a seventh addition, with some of the world's best golfers competing to earn money for Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
Here's everything you need to know about the latest iteration of The Match, which sees Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy take on Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.
Cameron Smith is a three-time Australian PGA Champion, taking out the 2022 event by three shots.
Liam O'Loughlin
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the 2022 Cadence Bank Houston Open.
Here's a full list of all 48 golfers competing in the 2022 LIV Golf Miami Team Championship at Trump National Doral Golf Club.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the LIV Golf Miami Team Championship.
The Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the 2022 Presidents Cup.
Dustin Johnson is coming off a victory at LIV Golf Boston. Here's what to know about the tournament that's being played outside the Second City this weekend.
Dustin Johnson became the first American to win a tournament, and looks to defend it once again this weekend.
Talor Gooch put himself in position to take home the fourth LIV Golf event of the year. The Sporting News will provide live updates, highlights and more from Sunday's Round 3.
The LIV Golf Invitational Series heads to Massachusetts with their third United States-based event.
The Sporting News provided live updates, results and highlights from LIV Boston. See all the action as it unfolded during Round 2 at The International in Bolton, Mass.
The Sporting News provided live updates from the LIV Golf Boston event, which featured several high-profile debuts.
Cameron Smith joins up with LIV Golf, as well as five others in Boston.
Phil Mickelson talked about the Masters, changes to the PGA Tour, and his own legacy in an interview ahead of LIV Golf Boston.
Player, a nine-time major winner who is sponsored by Golf Saudi, has no love for the breakout golf tour or its players.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for LIV Boston.
NFL teams finalize their rosters, there won’t be another fairytale of New York for Emma Raducanu, and PGA Tour fury after Cameron Smith leaves for LIV Golf.
The Sporting News
Australian golf superstar Cameron Smith has revealed why he switched to LIV Golf from the PGA Tour - with money a factor but not the main reason behind the decision.
Matsuyama will not be joining the Saudi-backed start-up series.
Rory McIlroy roars to a record third FedEx Cup title, concern for the Commanders after Brian Robinson shooting, and wins for the Sun and Storm in the WNBA playoffs.
He who laughs last, and all.
McIlroy put together a fantastic finish at the Tour Championship and made FedEx Cup history. The Sporting News digs into the numbers behind his victory.
The Sporting News is tracking the latest scoring updates from the PGA Tour Championship in 2022. Here's who is atop the leaderboard on the first day.
The CP Women's Open is back for the first time since 2019.
Westwood called out the PGA Tour "hypocrites" who criticized LIV Golf events but are now attempting to copy them.
Here's everything you need to know about the starting strokes for the field in the 2022 PGA Tour Championship.
The 2021-22 PGA Tour season comes to an end this Sunday, and there's a massive payday at the end of it.
Shaquem Griffin ends his playing career, Oneil Cruz crunches the hardest hit of all time, and Tiger and Rory plan a golfing revolution.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the PGA Tour Championship at East Lake.
Two of golf's finest have an eye on golf's future with a new, upstart golf league.
There are a number of significant changes coming to the PGA Tour in the wake of competition from LIV Golf.
The superstars' proposal got unanimous approval from the nearly two dozen pros at the players-only meeting after several of the tour's top talents left for LIV Golf.
Here's everything you need to know about the FedEx Cup, including standings, playoff format and schedule.
Giants wait for news on Kayvon Thibodeaux's knee, Fury’s next after Usyk beats Joshua again, and it’s the USA 3, Chelsea 0 in the Premier League.
The winners and losers as the NFL doubles Deshaun Watson’s ban, the curious case of Tom Brady’s disappearance, and The Sporting News celebrates the biggest fight of the year with a brand new boxing podcast.
LIV Golf players make a boatload of cash, but that comes with some tradeoffs.
New contract earns LeBron James the big bucks, a walk-off win takes the pressure off the Yankees, and AJ’s feeling the heat in Saudi Arabia.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the BMW Championship.
Some PGA Tour members are sick of the constant flux the playoff format seems to be in.
Tiger Woods, who turned down a massive LIV Golf offer, is trying to rally support against the breakout league.
Aaron Rodgers rages against his Green Bay slackers, Tiger’s talk keeps the PGA players on the same page, and Anthony Joshua rules out retirement even if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk
That's a lot of money. Reed alleges that Chamblee has repeatedly made false statements about him and his fellow LIV golfers.
Sandler congratulated Zalatoris, who in one particular picture had a striking resemblance to his caddie in "Happy Gilmore."
Kevin Durant denies retirement reports, the Bucs bring in Carl Nassib, and Anthony Joshua speaks to The Sporting News ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
Cameron Smith's hopes of winning the $107 million FedEx Championship have suffered a huge blow after the Australian was forced to pull out of a tournament with injury.
Joe Burrow’s back for the Bengals, so close but no perfect game for Drew Rasmussen, and there’s a win for Will Zalatoris at last on the PGA Tour.
Zalatoris outlasted Sepp Straka in a playoff to win the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Smith was assessed a two-stroke penalty when he played his ball from an improper spot Saturday.
Tony Finau enters the tournament hot, but still has a hill to climb.
Joshua Thomas
Feherty scoffed at the notion that he joined LIV Golf in an attempt to grow the game worldwide.
The Sporting News breaks down the best bets, values, and sleepers on the odds board for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
Rory McIlroy has been one of the strongest backers of the PGA Tour in the tour's ongoing feud with LIV Golf.
Talor Gooch, Hudson Swafford, and Matt Jones will not be able to compete in the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
Cameron Smith has walked out of press conference after being repeatedly asked about his reported defection to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
LIV Golf looks like it's adding another major winner to its ranks in Open Championship winner Cameron Smith.
Browns stand firm after Kareem Hunt trade request, Cale Gundy resigns over offensive language, and Sue Bird signs off in Seattle.
Joohyung "Tom" Kim earned entry into the FedEx Cup playoffs with his win in Greensboro, N.C. He's just behind Jordan Spieth (19 in 2013) on the list of youngest PGA Tour winners since World War II.
The veteran golfer sounds like he's chasing after the dollar.
LIV Golf players have expressed intent to file an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour suspended every LIV Golf member indefinitely in June.
Tiger Woods turned down LIV Golf's nine-figure offer but it would have been historic had the golfer accepted it.
The Astros get busy ahead of trade deadline day, the NFL to decide on Deshaun Watson appeal, and LIV Golf’s near-billion dollar offer for Tiger Woods.
2023 Ryder Cup dates: The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all the latest news on the venue, captains and more for one of the biggest golfing tournaments in the world.
Nathan Evans
Henrik Stenson has been stripped of Europe's Ryder Cup captaincy after joining the breakaway LIV Golf Series. Who will lead the hosts in Rome next year in the Swede's absence?
Dom Farrell
The Sporting News 7 pays tribute to to the great Bill Russell, Deebo Samuel and the 49ers do a deal, and immaculate Reid Detmers strikes again, and again, and again.
How does the LIV Golf Invitational Series work? How much prize money is at stake? Here's all you need to know about the new golf tournaments featuring Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.
The Sporting News tracked updates, highlights and more from the final day of LIV Golf's tournament in New Jersey.
LIV Golf's third event begins Friday in New Jersey at Donald Trump's golf course.
The Sporting News followed the action from Round 2 of the LIV Golf Bedminster event.
The third tournament of LIV Golf's inaugural season is underway at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Follow for complete results from the opening round.
DK Metcalf hits the jackpot with his new deal, the Cardinals can Kyler’s contract clause, and is Showtime Shohei leaving the Angels?
The PGA of America moved the 2022 PGA Championship from Donald Trump's Bedminster course in January.
Here's what to know about the field at LIV Golf Bedminster.
