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July 31st, 2026

Haeran Ryu off to hot start in bid to capture third major in six weeks

LYTHAM & ST. ANNES, England — Haeran Ryu began her bid for a third straight major victory with a fantastic opening round at the AIG Women’s British Open, upstaging playing partners Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko. Coming off victories at the Women’s PGA Championship and Evian Championship, Ryu carded a five-under-par 66 at Royal Lytham Read more…

July 31st, 2026

Here’s the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2026 Rocket Classic

Only two events remain in the PGA Tour’s regular season and the first of those two is this week at the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, where a solid field will play for $10 million with the winner taking home $1.8 million. Last week’s winner of the 3M Open, Jackson Koivun, is back to Read more…

July 31st, 2026

Arnold Palmer Invitational officially receives Championship Series status

Another piece of the PGA Tour’s developing Championship Series puzzle has been put in place—and it’s not a surprising one, though it is significant. Officials of the Arnold Palmer Invitational announced Thursday that the long-held tournament in Orlando, Fla., will join the Championship Series that begins in 2028. Contested since 1979 at Bay Hill Club’s Read more…

PGA Tour

July 30th, 2026

Tour player suspended for violating anti-doping policy

Trey Mullinax has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour after testing positive for a prohibited substance, which he says stemmed from medication for a pre-existing condition.

July 29th, 2026

This story about Si Woo Kim accidentally crossing the Canadian border without a passport is amazing

Michael Kim shared the wild story of Si Woo Kim accidentally crossing into Canada without a passport while hunting for Korean BBQ, and ending up surrounded by eight border patrol agents.

July 28th, 2026

Travelers Championship becomes first event added to PGA Tour’s new Championship Series in 2028

The Travelers Championship has been the first tournament named to the PGA Tour’s new Championship Series beginning in 2028.

US Open

July 2nd, 2026

How Bobby Jones’ 1926 US Open win at Scioto Country Club inspired this all-time famous quote about tournament golf

A century ago, Jones was moved to make an observation about his 1926 US Open experience and the challenges of tournament golf that echo through the decades and remains pointed and pertinent today.

June 25th, 2026

Tiger wins the 2026 US Senior Open. You mean, there’s a chance? 

More history beckons Tiger Woods post-50, if he can summon the energy and will.

June 23rd, 2026

9 things I learned from pros at the 2026 US Open

Among the lessons: a balanced approach to your golf swing is the best one.

LIV Golf

July 30th, 2026

REPORT: LIV Golf thrown stunning lifeline as $430 million rescue deal edges closer

Just days after reports the rebel circuit was on the brink of collapse, LIV Golf could be about to secure the investment needed to survive beyond 2026.

July 27th, 2026

Lucas Herbert rips up record book with LIV UK victory

Lucas Herbert set new LIV Golf records for lowest score, most birdies and most birdie-eagles in a tournament, winning LIV Golf UK by six shots and leading Ripper GC to the team title.

July 27th, 2026

Lucas Herbert’s peers stunned by dominant LIV win: ‘I wish I was on the lounge having a beer watching it’

Cameron Smith, Tyrrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau were all stunned by Lucas Herbert’s record-shattering LIV Golf UK win. “It’s hard to say he’s not inside the top five or 10 in the world right now.”

AGD All-Access Pass articles

July 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: Less can be Moore

There’s potentially a silver lining to Moore Park’s reduction in holes.

July 24th, 2026

Behind the scenes

Where our editors ventured in compiling this issue More women are taking up a club than ever and a new wave of groups is making sure they feel welcome when they do. Golf Fore Her is one of them. I spent a Sunday at Cronulla Golf Club, on Sydney’s southern beaches, at one of their Read more…

July 24th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Eastern Golf Club

Since relocating from suburban Doncaster to the outskirts of Melbourne in the Yarra Valley 11 years ago, Eastern Golf Club has built a new home for itself and garnered a renewed spirit – along with new golf courses.

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How to play

July 24th, 2026

Chris Gotterup: Put my game to work for you

When I head to the range, I bet I’m chasing a lot of the same stuff you are. Let’s see where we match up.

July 24th, 2026

Swing sequence: Aaron Rai

PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai doesn’t overthink his swing, and the results speak for themselves.

July 23rd, 2026

Open Championship 2026: The Royal Birkdale trends that will shape the rest of the year in golf style

Royal Birkdale doubled as a fashion runway this year. From Jason Day’s restrained take on retro Tour style to Lucas Herbert’s caddie stealing the show with his sneaker rotation, here are the trends set to define golf style for the rest of the year.

What to play

July 27th, 2026

The clubs Jackson Koivun used to collect his first PGA Tour victory at the 2026 3M Open

Jackson Koivun withstood a late Scottie Scheffler charge to claim his maiden PGA Tour title at the 3M Open, breaking the tournament scoring record with a 25-under finish. Here’s everything he had in the bag.

July 24th, 2026

Golf Essentials: August 2026

Gadgets, gear and tools to help you master your golf game.

July 24th, 2026

What to play: Perfect timing

Luxury meets legacy in one of golf’s most exclusive collaborations yet. TaylorMade and Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer have joined forces to produce a limited-edition collection celebrating craftsmanship, precision and performance – values shared by both brands. The standout pieces are a striking Spider ZT putter finished in Tag Heuer’s signature colours, a Connected Golf Edition Read more…

Where to play

July 24th, 2026

Top 100 Spotlight: Eastern Golf Club

Since relocating from suburban Doncaster to the outskirts of Melbourne in the Yarra Valley 11 years ago, Eastern Golf Club has built a new home for itself and garnered a renewed spirit – along with new golf courses.

July 24th, 2026

Backyard golf: Strong as Oak

Having your own private backyard course is every golfer’s dream, but when you have spare hectares to play with, that dream moves up a notch.

July 24th, 2026

Australia and New Zealand Top 100 Golf Courses 2025/2026

Our merged ranking of Australian and New Zealand golf courses highlights the exceptional quality of golf to be found on either side of the Tasman. 

Women in Golf

July 30th, 2026

‘It’s in the past’: Recovered Minjee Lee set for Open test

July 30th, 2026

Minjee Lee vows major bounce-back

July 30th, 2026

With 5 majors packed tightly, ‘on edge’ Nelly Korda ready to tackle next chance at career slam

Golf Rules

July 24th, 2026

Rules: Understanding backstopping

July 16th, 2026

Rules Review: His partner was late for their match but acted as a caddie on the first hole. Can he do that?

July 9th, 2026

Rules Review: You’re on the green in regulation (congrats). Here’s a quick guide to putting-green rules

Opinion

July 28th, 2026

Opinion: A hemisphere shift is the key to a less lopsided global golf calendar

July 24th, 2026

Editor’s letter: Less can be Moore

July 24th, 2026

Opinion: The third wheel