GOLF

May 11 2026SPORTS

Meet Kristoffer Reitan: His sister’s quiet rise in golf

Kristoffer Reitan is best known for his own golf trophies, but his sister has quietly built a career behind the scenes that many fans overlook. While Kristoffer swings clubs on the spotlight stage, his sibling has focused on shaping how golf is covered and shared with the world. Instead of chasing c

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May 10 2026SPORTS

Indoor Golf’s Big Leap: From Korean Trend to U. S. Boom

Golfzon now runs more than 6, 500 indoor golf simulator sites across South Korea, owning a large share of the country’s off‑course market. Years ago, many Koreans saw simulators as just a fancy video game, but that view has flipped. Today the company reports twice as many rounds inside its centers t

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Topgolf Faces Big Staff Cuts After New Ownership

Topgolf, the popular golf‑themed entertainment chain, has started cutting jobs across the country after being bought by a private‑equity group. The company’s three Alabama sites in Huntsville, Birmingham and Mobile have all felt the impact, with reports that about five workers were let go at each lo

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May 10 2026SPORTS

What’s Next for Golf’s Big Names After 2026?

The golf world is watching closely as LIV Golf faces a major shift in 2026, when Saudi Arabia’s funding ends. Players caught between two tours now have questions about their future. Rory McIlroy, a top golfer himself, recently shared his take on whether LIV stars could return to the PGA Tour. He cal

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Washington’s Golf Courses Get a Fresh Start Under New Plan

The U. S. capital’s public golf scene is getting a shake-up. Two of Washington, D. C. ’s well-known golf courses—Langston and Rock Creek Park—will now be run by a non-profit group under a long-term lease. The third, East Potomac Golf Links, will stay open for now but will eventually undergo major ch

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Unexpected Leader at Truist Championship Before Storms Hit

The Truist Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, took an unpredictable turn on Thursday when weather forced players to abandon their rounds. Matt McCarty, a golfer with just one PGA Tour victory under his belt, unexpectedly rose to the top with a stunning 8-under-par 63. His final three holes f

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Bryson DeChambeau's quiet battle with injuries in pro golf

The world of professional golf often celebrates bold moves, but Bryson DeChambeau’s switch from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf came with hidden costs. While many admire his loyalty to the breakaway league, his performance tells another story. After two strong wins in Singapore and South Africa earlier thi

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May 07 2026SPORTS

Stars Take the Greens at Myrtle Beach Pro‑Am

The 2026 ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Pro‑Am will begin early on Wednesday, with the first round starting at 6:40 a. m. at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club. Golfers will be joined by a mix of Hollywood stars, former athletes, and social media personalities. Notable participants include actor Ku

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Major Golf Field Shifts: Big Names Drop, New Surprise Arrives

The PGA Championship lineup has changed. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play. They were on the original 154‑player list but withdrew after personal issues. A surprise entrant is Dustin Johnson. He got a special invitation even though his automatic spot ended last year. Johnson said he is h

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Golf star steps back from tournament for family reasons

A well-known golfer, Phil Mickelson, has pulled out of a major golf event this week. The 55-year-old, who has won big tournaments before, says he needs to focus on his family’s health instead. This isn’t the first time he’s taken a break—he skipped several events earlier this year for the same reaso

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