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Patrick Reed, who won the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. said this week he would be returning to the PGA Tour. Photo: AFP

Patrick Reed, Rolex and rule changes: 24 hours in the hectic world of LIV Golf

With the first tournament in Riyadh less than a week away, here is a breakdown of what has been happening ahead of a fifth season.

29 Jan 2026 - 6:03PM

UK tour agency aims to restart international amateur golf event in North Korea

28 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA)

Hong Kong golf star Tiffany Chan’s 2026 optimism after physical and mental reset

27 Jan 2026 - 11:45AM

Patrick Reed wins in Dubai, money earned can go towards European Tour fines

The first European Tour title for the American moves him back into the top 30 in the world, revealed he is negotiating a new contract for LIV.

26 Jan 2026 - 1:15PM

Patrick Reed poses with the trophy after winning the Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament. Photo: AFP

McIlroy believes PGA, LIV ‘too far apart’ for deal, challenges Rahm, Hatton to pay fines

The world No 2 wants the LIV Golf duo to show their commitment to Europe’s Ryder Cup team ahead of the 2027 matches in Ireland.

22 Jan 2026 - 1:36PM

O’Neil bullish about LIV’s future, reveals plan for International Series growth

New strategy will bring national opens around the world into Asian Tour’s elevated series of tournaments.

16 Jan 2026 - 2:46AM

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LIV Golf’s Majesticks optimistic for season ahead with all-British line-up

Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter are joined by Laurie Canter and Sam Horsfield, who will all have to be on their game after relegation was expanded.

14 Jan 2026 - 7:16PM

Majesticks’ new look for a new season (from left) Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield, Laurie Canter. Photo: Instagram/majesticksgc

Anthony Kim seals return to LIV Golf, Asian Tour’s Lee, Hollgren grab other spots

Richard T Lee wins promotions event in Florida, while Bjorn Hollgren matches course record to leap into contention.

12 Jan 2026 - 12:30PM

Flawless Lee leads LIV Golf Promotions charge as battle for league spots nears end

Canadian Richard T Lee taking two-shot lead into final round of Florida tournament, Anthony Kim also in the hunt.

11 Jan 2026 - 10:30AM

Philippines star Miguel Tabuena ready to challenge elite for spot in LIV Golf

Multiple Asian Tour winner who won International Series Philippines, says the season had been ‘the highlight of my career’.

30 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM

Miguel Tabuena came agonisingly close to securing his spot in LIV Golf via the International Series Rankings earlier in December. Photo: Asian Tour.

Year in golf: McIlroy joins elite club, Europe win Ryder Cup

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed another stellar year and the civil war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour rumbles on.

25 Dec 2025 - 2:33PM

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy celebrates with relief on the 18th green and 1st play-off hole after winning the US Masters and completing a career grand slam. Photo: Reuters

Masashi ‘Jumbo’ Ozaki, Japan’s greatest golfer, dies at age 78

Known as Jumbo for his length off the tee, Ozaki won 114 tournaments over the course of his distinguished career.

24 Dec 2025 - 12:14PM

Koepka quits LIV Golf for family reasons, Gooch to lead Smash GC in 2026

Statement from Brooks Koepka says he wants to spend more time at home. PGA Tour suspension could be lifted in September.

24 Dec 2025 - 9:48AM

China’s Lin Yuxin tops Asian Tour Q-School, Hong Kong’s Hak also through

Two-time Asia-Pacific Amateur champion finishes on 16 under par in Thailand to lead group of 35 who have secured status for 2026 season.

22 Dec 2025 - 7:23PM

Lin Yuxin of China hits off the tee during round five of the 2026 Asian Tour Qualifying School’s final stage in Hua Hin, Thailand, on Sunday. Photo: Asian Tour

Higa becomes first Japanese golfer to win Asian Tour order of merit

He tops the standings ahead of Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent and earns place in the Open Championship.

14 Dec 2025 - 4:38PM

Kazuki Higa finished seventh at the Saudi Open on Saturday. Photo: Korean PGA Tour

Canter snubs PGA Tour for return to LIV as part of all-English Majesticks team

Laurie Canter was eligible for US tour after finishing seventh in Race to Dubai, will join Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood for 2026 season.

2 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

LIV Golf’s Puig claims Aussie crown for biggest win of career, China’s Ding second

Spaniard seals BMW Australian PGA Championship after final round of five-under-par, becomes just ninth international winner of event.

30 Nov 2025 - 7:21PM

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2025 National Games

National Games: Kuang goes wire to wire to win golf gold, Hong Kong team miss out

Zhejiang player, who is eager to turn professional, beats some of China’s best players despite nursing an injury in days before event.

16 Nov 2025 - 9:37PM

Kuang Yang led from the start to win National Games gold at the Hong Kong Golf Club. Photo: Jonathan Wong

2025 National Games

National Games golfers to face harder course than Hong Kong Open field did: Kho

City’s top player, who will compete alongside three teammates, doubts ‘we’ll see a 27-under this week’ at Hong Kong Golf Club.

13 Nov 2025 - 6:08AM

Yosuke Asaji becomes Japan’s first Singapore Open champion in 49 years

Asaji beats South Korea’s Wang Jeung-hun in sudden-death play-off after dramatic finish at Singapore Island Country Club.

10 Nov 2025 - 12:11AM

LIV turns back on 54-hole format, moves to traditional four rounds from 2026

Officials claim move shows willingness to ‘innovate and evolve’, while players hope it leads to Official Golf World Ranking points.

5 Nov 2025 - 1:02PM

LIV Golf’s Tom McKibbin won the Link Hong Kong Open on Sunday. Photo: Eugene Lee

LIV Golf confirms promotions changes, adds extra spot, moves event to Florida

The off-season tournament, which will be played at Black Diamond Ranch, will give top two players place in LIV Golf league.

4 Nov 2025 - 10:16AM

Scott Vincent is top of the International Series Rankings heading into the final two tournaments of the season. Photo: Asian Tour

Tom McKibbin rips up record books as he romps to Link Hong Kong Open victory

Northern Irishman sets new mark for lowest total and matches biggest winning margin in wire-to-wire triumph.

2 Nov 2025 - 9:32PM

Link Hong Kong Open sees Maguire hot on McKibbin’s heels ahead of final day

Third-round 61 puts Maguire in contention for US$360,000 first prize along with spots in Masters and Open Championship.

2 Nov 2025 - 7:38PM

Wu stays in hunt at Link Hong Kong Open, and owes it all to local philanthropist

Chinese golfer continues to repay the faith of a generous Hong Kong benefactor who ‘supported me from nothing’.

2 Nov 2025 - 7:37PM

Wu Ashun focuses on a putt during round two at Hong Kong Golf Club on Friday. Photo: Asian Tour

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