A PGA Tour veteran has sent a jolt through the golf world with a candid take on LIV Golf’s ripple effect. While many criticize LIV Golf and the professionals who play in it, Tom Hoge doesn’t.

The 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii tees off the PGA Tour season at Waialae Country Club with a deep 120-player field, offering an early test amid beautiful but challenging Honolulu conditions.

The second event of the PGA Tour season takes place this week in Southern California with The American Express 2026. Held at La Quinta Country

Golfers attempting to return from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour are not always guaranteed immediate reinstatement. Many even face a one-year ban as part of the Tour’s eligibility process.

LIV Golf has signed one-time PGA Tour winner Thomas Detry to its roster.

The PGA Tour has opened a window for Brooks Koepka and select major champions to return from LIV Golf in the coming weeks.

The signing caught many golf experts by surprise, with PGA Tour insider Dan Rapaport tweeting: “Did NOT see that one coming”. Though not a household name, La Sasso’s recruitment is being viewed as LIV Golf taking advantage of a potential weakness in the new-look PGA Tour.

The PGA Tour deepened its collaboration with AWS, transforming live golf coverage and digital experiences through advanced AI-driven content and analytics.