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Michael Thorbjornsen has addressed the financial reality that comes with winning on the PGA Tour after estimates suggested he could lose around $700,000 of his Rocket Classic prize money to taxes. The young American enjoyed a career-defining moment with his Rocket Classic triumph, securing the winner’s cheque and adding one of the biggest victories of his professional…

Michael Thorbjornsen may have every reason to celebrate after a breakthrough victory at the Rocket Classic, but the young American golfer is also facing a harsh financial reality.  While the winner’s cheque is worth an impressive $1.8 million, a significant portion of those earnings is expected to disappear before it ever reaches his bank account. Tax…

Only two events remained in the PGA Tour’s regular season at the start of the week with the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club holding a lot of weight with the playoffs on the horizon. It was Michael Thorbjornsen who captured his first PGA Tour victory, moving from 69th to 38th in the FedEx Cup…

LIV Golf has once again found itself at the center of controversy after reports emerged that the Saudi-backed league is closing in on securing at least $250 million in fresh investment as it looks to secure its long-term future. The news comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the league’s finances. Earlier this year, Saudi Arabia’s…

LIV Golf has reportedly secured written agreements from new investors for up to $250m to keep the league afloat in 2027. LIV Golf are reportedly on the brink of landing new investors to keep the league afloat in 2027.  The New York Post are reporting that LIV has received multiple written commitments from blue-chip investment firms for up…

The PGA Tour has released an official statement after announcing a six-month suspension for Trey Mullinax following a violation of the Tour’s Anti-Doping Policy. The decision comes after Mullinax tested positive for a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). According to the PGA Tour, the suspension was not related to an attempt to…

Trey Mullinax has spoken out after receiving a six-month suspension from the PGA Tour, taking full responsibility for his anti-doping violation while insisting he never intended to gain an unfair advantage. The 34-year-old golfer was suspended after testing positive for a substance prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). According to the PGA Tour, Mullinax…

Trey Mullinax has been suspended by the PGA Tour for six months. The PGA Tour have announced one of their members has been suspended for six months after testing positive for a banned substance.  Trey Mullinax breached the Tour’s anti-doping policy for taking medication for a condition that he was diagnosed in college with without…

Bryson DeChambeau has responded after being ranked the second most hated golfer of 2026, breaking his silence following a fan survey that has sparked widespread debate across the golf world. The LIV Golf star finished behind only Patrick Reed on the list, with Rory McIlroy rounding out the top three. The rankings quickly became one…