Golf
McIIroy joins Woods in skipping Saudi International tournament
World number two golfer Rory McIlroy has ruled out taking part in next month's European Tour event in Saudi Arabia, despite being offered a large appearance fee
Hong Kong Open rescheduled but won’t be sanctioned by European Tour
Organisers of golf’s Hong Kong Open have announced that the event will take place next month following its recent postponement, although the tournament will not be sanctioned by the European Tour.
European Tour and Tata Communications announce tech incubator finalists
The European Tour has announced the three finalists for a technology incubator project designed to identify ideas that can increase engagement in golf
JTBC Golf seals Discovery deal for PGA Tour rights in South Korea
South Korean broadcaster JTBC Golf has struck a sub-licensing deal with rights-holder Discovery to provide multi-platform coverage of the PGA Tour
Tiger Woods turns down $3m Saudi Arabia appearance fee
US golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he turned down a $3m appearance fee to play at the controversial Saudi International tournament on the European Tour early next year
LPGA and LET agree to merger after approval by players
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the Ladies European Tour (LET) have agreed to unite in a joint-venture partnership after LET players voted their support for the merger at their Annual …
Mike Whan heading to Spain in bid to seal LPGA-LET merger
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) commissioner Mike Whan is flying to Spain in an attempt to close the deal on a merger with the Ladies European Tour (LET) this week
IMG signs up rising Korean golf star Jeon
Korean golfer Jiwon Jeon has signed with the IMG agency for worldwide management to represent all commercial activity, as she seeks to become a top player on the women’s LPGA Tour.
European Tour caddies set for new sponsorship opportunity
Golf’s European Tour has entered an agreement with the European Tour Caddies Association (ETCA) to open new avenues of sponsorship potential for those working in the caddie profession.
Mike Whan signs long-term extension to remain LPGA commissioner
Mike Whan has signed a long-term extension to remain commissioner of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
The length and terms of the deal have not been disclosed
European Tour postpones Hong Kong Open
Golf’s European Tour has moved to postpone next week’s Hong Kong Open amid ongoing civil unrest in the city.
Sky seals exclusive live Masters deal in blow to BBC
Pay-television broadcaster Sky has secured exclusive live rights in the UK to the Masters after extending its deal with the US golf major’s organiser, Augusta National.
Zala Springs Golf Resort engages IMG
The IMG agency has been appointed to provide management, marketing and communications consultancy services at the Zala Springs Golf Resort in Hungary as the venue looks to establish itself as one of Europe’s b…
ResMed teams up with Presidents Cup to raise sleep health awareness
Organisers of golf’s Presidents Cup have agreed a partnership with sleep health company ResMed for the 2019 edition of the tournament in Melbourne, Australia.
Munich gets nod for 2022 European Championships, aquatics not on the list
The second edition of the multi-sport European Championships tournament will be held in Munich in 2022 after the six participating European federations gave their approval to the hosting plans
‘We can no longer rely on the Ryder Cup, and in this cycle we won’t’ | Keith Pelley, European Tour
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley talks about his plans to diversify the organisation ahead of the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Ben Cronin reports
PGA Tour Series-China announces four qualifying tournament venues and dates
PGA Tour Series-China has announced it will hold two qualifying tournaments in Guangzhou and Haikou, China, as well as two others in Lagoi, Indonesia and Phuket, Thailand
QBE continues backing of PGA Tour’s Shootout
The North American arm of insurance group QBE has agreed a three-year extension to its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour’s Shootout event.