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England's Justin Rose, aged 45, secured a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, finishing seven strokes ahead at 23-under par and shattering Tiger Woods' tournament scoring record. The win marks his 13th PGA Tour title and propels him to third in the world rankings, vindicating his 2022 decision to reject LIV Golf offers. Rose emphasized his commitment to competing against the best, driven by childhood dreams of major success.

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Phil Mickelson, captain of HyFlyers GC, announced he will skip the first two events of the 2026 LIV Golf season due to a family health issue. The 55-year-old golfer shared the news on social media, expressing his intent to rejoin his team soon. Ollie Schneiderjans will replace him for the opening event in Riyadh.

Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, announced on January 28, 2026, that he is departing LIV Golf after four seasons to rejoin the PGA Tour. He plans to compete full-time on the DP World Tour this year before becoming eligible for PGA Tour events as a non-member starting August 25, 2026. Reed will reinstate his membership for the 2027 season as a past champion.

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The LIV Golf League has signed NCAA champion Michael La Sasso while releasing Jinichiro Kozuma, who discovered the decision through social media. These roster changes come as the Official World Golf Ranking considers granting LIV events ranking points. The moves highlight ongoing debates about merit and team composition in the Saudi-funded league.

Michael La Sasso, the reigning NCAA golf champion from Ole Miss, has joined LIV Golf's HyFlyers GC alongside Phil Mickelson, Brendan Steele, and Cameron Tringale. This move means he forfeits his invitation to the 2026 Masters as the NCAA titleholder. Ole Miss coach Chris Malloy described the decision as providing significant financial stability amid uncertainties in the traditional PGA Tour path.

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Rory McIlroy stated that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are too far apart to reunify, dimming hopes for a merged professional golf landscape. Ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, he challenged former European Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to settle their DP World Tour fines to secure eligibility for the 2027 event. McIlroy emphasized Europe's stance against payment for playing in the Ryder Cup, suggesting the LIV stars could demonstrate their commitment by covering the costs.