The week in golf was marked by victories, surprises, and corrections: several tour results required clarification, while new deals and debates shaped the sport off the course.

PGA Tour – Procore Championship

Scottie Scheffler continued his dominance in Napa Valley. With a bogey-free final round of 67, he captured his 19th PGA Tour title at −19. He only took the lead after Ben Griffin’s bogey at the 14th hole. It was Scheffler’s second autumn victory, further extending his FedExCup lead.

PGA Tour Champions – Pure Insurance Championship

Doug Barron produced a stirring comeback at Pebble Beach. A flawless final-round 66 erased a four-shot deficit and secured victory at −12, just one stroke ahead of Vijay Singh. This corrected an earlier false report that had claimed Barron won by three strokes.

DP World Tour – Open de France

Michael Kim celebrated his first DP World Tour victory at Le Golf National. Closing with a bogey-free 65 and finishing birdie-birdie-par, he reached −15, one stroke clear of Joaquin Niemann. Earlier reports suggesting a shortened event or shared victory were incorrect—the tournament ran its full 72 holes.

Korn Ferry Tour – Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship

It was John VanDerLaan, not Frankie, who triumphed in Columbus. With a score of −17 (267), he won by three shots and collected crucial points toward earning a PGA Tour card for 2026.

Challenge Tour – Italian Challenge Open

South African J.C. Ritchie claimed his second consecutive victory. A run of early birdies at Golf Nazionale carried him to the title and immediate promotion to the DP World Tour.

LPGA Tour – Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

The event was cancelled after a rain-soaked opening round. No official winner was declared, and no points or prize money were awarded. Earlier reports mistakenly credited Charley Hull with victory.

Business & Tour Developments

Masters on Amazon Prime: Beginning in 2026, Amazon Prime Video will supplement CBS and ESPN coverage of the Masters Tournament in the United States. Augusta National’s aim is to reach a younger, more digitally engaged audience.

Ranking Acquisition: College Golf Experience acquired the platform TUGR (The Universal Golf Ranking). Built on a strokes-gained, head-to-head model, TUGR promises more objective ranking lists along with advanced scouting tools.

LIV Golf:

• New Signings: Tom McKibbin (Legion XIII), Frederik Kjettrup (Cleeks GC), Luis Masaveu (Fireballs, replacing Eugenio Chacarra), and Lee Chieh-po—the first Taiwanese player in LIV Golf.
• Roster Stability: Cam Smith confirmed that his Ripper GC lineup remains unchanged.
• OWGR Review: LIV’s renewed application from June 2025 remains under evaluation, with the decision set to shape major qualification and global rankings.

Ryder Cup Sponsorship: PBI-Gordon has been named the official partner of the 2025 Ryder Cup grounds crew at Bethpage Black. The company will provide products and technical support for course preparation.

Conclusion

This week highlighted the importance of accurate reporting: Scheffler’s consistency, Barron’s narrow victory, and Kim’s breakthrough contrasted with corrections to earlier misreports. While rain halted LPGA action, business developments—from streaming rights to LIV transfers—dominated headlines. All attention now shifts to the Ryder Cup, where fierce competition and new alliances will continue to shape golf’s evolving landscape.

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