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Latest golf news
Equipment
Titleist starts tour testing of the 2027 Pro V1 and Pro V1x
The new balls began their global validation phase at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. There is no retail date yet. We explain what it means for your bag in our Pro V1 post.
Tour
Meronk wins the Alfred Dunhill Links at St Andrews
Adrian Meronk of Poland took the DP World Tour event, with Tommy Fleetwood finishing in a tie for third.
Sources: Irish Examiner, Golfmagic
Business
LIV Golf is in bankruptcy protection, with a rescue plan before a judge
The league filed for Chapter 11 protection in September. GOLF.com reports a restructuring agreement with BC Partners and a court hearing on October 14. We will update this once the hearing happens.
Sources: GOLF.com, Reuters via The Star
Media
TGL stays on ESPN
ESPN and TMRW Sports agreed a multi-year extension, and the next TGL season is set to open on December 27.
Sources: Golf Digest, First Call Golf
On the calendar
- Oct 8–11: Baycurrent Classic, Yokohama, Japan (PGA Tour)
- Oct 14: LIV Golf bankruptcy hearing (per GOLF.com)
- Oct 15–18: Buick LPGA Shanghai
Dates and scores change quickly. Check the tour’s own site before you plan around them.
Coming soon
The Book
Sports betting is legal in Florida through the Seminole Tribe’s Hard Rock Bet. When we start covering golf betting, you will find it here: tournament previews, the markets worth a look, and how to think about a bet before you place one.
How we will handle it
For readers 21 and over. We will not publish picks until we have the process right, and we will disclose any partnership or affiliate relationship next to the link. Nothing here is a guarantee, and no bet is a sure thing.
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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