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Englishman targets Ryder Cup, majors after big Dubai win. Plus, Straka prevails in the California desert, Hastings takes the LAAC, Webb calls for Bradley to step down if he qualifies for Ryder Cup.

GOLF's editors break down a big week in the sport, from Tiger Woods' TGL debut to a LIV Golf's new TV deal.

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Pro Charley Hoffman dumped two golf balls into the water during the American Express — then got a “big break” after an intriguing rules talk.

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Sepp Straka, 31, won The American Express by two shots over Justin Thomas on Sunday, finishing his third career PGA Tour victory at 25-under 263 with a final-round 7, saying afterward he was "just really excited about the way I handed the pressure today."

World No. 4 Collin Morikawa as well as Nicolai Højgaard, Tyler McCumber withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday.

Englishman Tyrrell Hatton held off Daniel Hillier of New Zealand to win the Dubai Desert Classic by a stroke on Sunday.

Ernie Els won the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Saturday for his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 6-under 66 to beat Bernhard Langer, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Alex Cejka by two strokes.

Sepp Straka shot an 8-under 64 on Saturday while his top competitors failed to match his sizzling pace, staking the Austrian to a four-shot lead at The American Express.

The Chairman also discusses a new academy and offers sage wisdom upon hearing the USGA CEO's enthusiasm for alternative forms of golf.

Jon Rahm's season started off with a missed cut in Dubai, but we're tracking two major gear changes he made in the offseason.

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Rory McIlroy has said that Greg Norman's departure as CEO of LIV Golf is "probably a good move."

Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland missed the cut and Rory McIlroy was forced to battle to make the weekend as the headline acts struggled at the Dubai Desert Classic.

How to watch the 2025 American Express on Friday, including full Friday TV coverage and streaming info for Round 2.

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I don’t know what it is about copper and golf equipment but it’s definitely a thing.

As far as pretty much anyone remembers, PING started it with their beryllium copper wedges and while they don’t make ‘em like that anymore, we’ve still got copper underlays, faux-copper finishes on irons and wedges and even hints of copper on a few mini drivers.

My point is that, for whatever reason, golfers love copper.

Vokey heads back to the shed

For its part, Vokey has been out of the copper game for a bit but as its SM10 wedge lineup spins into Year 2, the company is heading to the shed and reaching for the ol’ Oil Can.

What do you think?

Titleist is releasing a limited-edition Oil Can finish for the Vokey SM10 wedges that is a nod to past history of Vokey Design.

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With the eighth GOLFZON Tour match complete, what began as a 12-team competition for a $150,000 grand prize is now a four-team battle.

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J.T. Poston shot a 10-under 62 to take a one-stroke lead over Justin Lower in the opening round of The American Express on Thursday.

In today's edition of Play Smart, we see how innovative training aid BAL.ON can teach you to shift your weight properly during the swing.

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Masters and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley gave one warning — after a question about golf’s future.

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Augusta National has a few less trees but otherwise is in "spectacular condition," with chairman Fred Ridley making the announcement just months after Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the Southeast.