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Rising PGA Tour star Jackson Koivun has urged United States Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk to start honing his foursomes strategy ahead of the 2027 showdown. Furyk's dozen will clash with Luke Donald's Europe next September at Adare Manor in Ireland. The Americans have not claimed an away Ryder Cup victory since 1993 and are looking to avoid losing three in a row.

The DP World Tour have confirmed Jon Rahm will make his debut at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship next month. Rahm had not been expected to tee it up at Yas Links from 5-8 November, but his withdrawal from last week's Spanish Open had put his commitment to play five DP World Tour events this season in doubt. The two-time major champion agreed to the five-tournament requirement as part of a deal to end his stand-off with the Tour over his participation in LIV Golf.

The chief executive of the DP World Tour has warned any player signing up to LIV Golf 2.0 will be prohibited from holding membership in 2027, according to a report. Since the breakaway's launch in 2022, the PGA Tour has indefinitely banned LIV Golf players. But the DP World Tour took a softer approach, allowing them to still participate in their events providing they pay fines and serve periods of suspension for taking part in LIV tournaments without receiving official releases.

European Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy are back in action this week as the DP World Tour heads to India for the penultimate event of the 'Back 9'. The second edition of the DP World India Championship takes place at Delhi Golf Club over October 15-18. Fleetwood returns as defending champion after winning the inaugural event in 2025, while McIlroy headlines a strong international contingent that includes major champions Aaron Rai and Ryan Fox.

Twenty players have earned PGA Tour cards for the 2027 season after finishing inside the top 20 of the final Korn Ferry Tour Points List. The graduating class features emerging young talents, proven winners and several experienced professionals who have fought their way back to the sport's biggest stage. Ross Steelman finished top of the standings after recording six top-five finishes and two victories during an impressive campaign.

Ari Emanuel has revealed that Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau once approached him about investing $1 billion in a new golf league before LIV Golf launched in 2022. The entertainment mogul said he was initially enthusiastic about the proposal, believing a new competition could operate alongside the PGA Tour rather than become a direct rival.

More caddie controversy on PGA Tour David Lipsky and veteran caddie Darren Woolard have reportedly parted ways during the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, adding another chapter to an increasingly eventful season for PGA Tour player-caddie relationships. According to Golfweek, Woolard reached breaking point while working with Lipsky and effectively told the 38-year-old American to find someone else to carry his bag for Sunday's final round at Yokohama Country Club.

Grant Forrest [DP World Tour] Scotland’s Grant Forrest secured his third DP World Tour victory after edging a thrilling finish at the 2026 Open de España in Madrid. The 33-year-old birdied the par-4 18th at Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid to finish on 14-under par, one shot clear of home favourite Eugenio Chacarra and LIV Golf's Victor Perez, who shared second place.

Jon Rahm has quit LIV Golf Jon Rahm is leaving LIV Golf, but the bigger question is what comes next for the Spaniard. The two-time major champion has rejected the proposed terms for the league’s next phase, bringing his time with LIV to an end. However, returning to the PGA Tour could prove far more complicated than simply changing allegiances. While some players may welcome Rahm back with open arms, others believe the former World No.1 should face consequences for leaving in the first place.

Michael Brennan pocketed $1.44 million after winning the 2026 Baycurrent Classic in Japan, claiming his third PGA Tour victory in just 33 career starts. The 24-year-old American carded a final-round 68 at Yokohama Country Club to finish 16-under par, one shot ahead of Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman, who each earned $704,000. Brennan produced consecutive birdies at the 11th and 12th holes after dropping a shot at the 10th, before closing with six straight pars to secure the title.