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Lee Westwood, Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Sam Horsfield, Anirban Lahiri, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk and Caleb Surratt, were practicing in the Middle East over the past week.

But when the USA and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, multiple zones in the region were put into lockdown, with airport closures impacting many people in Dubai and other Middle Eastern countries.

However, according to various sources – including Flushing It on X and the South China Morning Post – the group of eight pros have reached Fanling just hours before the first round begins.

At the heart of the “rescue mission” was Jon Rahm, who apparently commissioned a private jet to take the group from Oman after they had travelled across the border in a coach.

March 2, 2026

Tiger Woods recently said he was not ruling himself out of The Masters, sparking excitement among fans over potentially seeing the 15-time Major winner return to action very soon.

How soon? Well, no one really knows except maybe the man himself. During the final round of regular TGL action earlier this week, Woods was asked how close he feels to a return to which he replied: “If I’m playing a member guest, I’m ready to go.”

Woods made the comment the day before the prestigious Seminole Pro-Member took place, suggesting he may be a part of the exclusive tournament. However, he was not in the field, so the uncertainty over his latest return date remains.

confirmed as Team Europe’s Ryder Cup captain for a third time on Wednesday, allowing the Englishman the chance to secure an unprecedented hat-trick of consecutive victories for a European skipper.

Donald, who has won all seven of the Ryder Cups he’s been involved in as either a player or captain, first led Europe to a 16.5 – 11.5 victory against the United States at Marco Simone, Rome in 2023 before triumphing again at Bethpage Black in New York courtesy of a 15-13 success last year.

While it has been confirmed the 48-year-old will lead Team Europe at Adare Manor in Ireland next September, his opposite number remains unclear at this stage with Tiger Woods the PGA of America’s reported first choice.

LIV golfers agreed to a deal put in front of them by the DP World Tour which offered conditional releases for 2026. Jon Rahm’s name was the only one not included.

In his pre-LIV Golf Hong Kong press conference on Tuesday, the two-time Major winner explained why he rejected the DP World Tour’s offer and even went as far as saying the European circuit was “extorting” certain players.

Meanwhile, the Spaniard shared the small change in the terms which would see him “sign tonight” after the DP World Tour asked players to compete in six of its events – two of which were designated.

launching McLaren Golf at the end of next month.

The world championship-winning side shared on Tuesday that it will be releasing its first set of products on April 29, two weeks after The Masters has concluded.

Very few details are available at this stage, but it remains an exciting development from one of the most decorated motorsport teams of all time.

F1 world champion Lando Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri are also huge fans of golf, so this news will likely have been met with great enthusiasm from within the team.

Rory McIlroy and his father Gerry won the prestigious Seminole Pro-Member titleMcIlroy was also nominated in the Comeback of the Year category at the Laureus World Sports Awards following his Masters victory last AprilSungjae Im signed with Malbon ahead of his first PGA Tour start in five monthsThe TGL Playoff line-up was confirmed after a busy final week of matches. Boston Common will face Jupiter Links while Los Angeles will take on Atlanta Drive in the other semi-finalZach Johnson is set to make his PGA Tour Champions debut at the James Hardie Invitational