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The PGA Tour is in Delaware for the first time and so is Tiger Woods

The PGA Tour is closing in on $500 million in prize money for next season, with eight tournaments offering $15 million or more and limited spots available for the postseason.

Well-funded backers and standout golfers are preparing to pump millions into developing new golf circuits that could challenge the Professional Golfers Association Tour. | Cigar Aficionado

A year ago, Phil Mickelson was on top of the world, golfs oldest major champion at age 50. This week, he wont be at the PGA Championship. How did it all fall apart so fast?

What can we expect from Tiger Woods? How will world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler hold up under the pressure? And which dark horse could win the whole thing? That and more in our Masters preview.

Is it the popularity of an athlete, their on-field accomplishments or simply a sports fan’s curiosity? Sometimes, their actions off the field can even trigger recognition.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida—Transparency is the latest buzz word on the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour, especially in light of the challenge from rival golf leagues and what the tour can do to improve its relationship with players. No one has offered a clear example of the lack of transparency,…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Golfer Viktor Hovland does not tweet, nor does he plan to join the Twitterverse even if could cash in.

Tiger Woods still moves the needle in golf even when he barely plays. The PGA Tour informed players on Wednesday that Woods was the winner of the new $40 million "Player Impact Program" that rewards those who generate the most positive interest in golf measured by five metrics.

The 46-year-old won the tour’s inaugural Player Impact Program, which honours the athletes that generated the most positive interest over the last year, according to a memo.