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The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced the finalists for its Class of 2027, putting a new group of candidates in the running for induction into the sport's highest honor. The announcement, made by the Hall of Fame alongside the LPGA and golf authorities, kicks off the selection process toward the 2027 enshrinement class.

The PGA Tour released highlights of Day 3 four-ball and foursomes matches at the 2026 Presidents Cup. The round featured the traditional alternate-shot and best-ball format pairs as the International team and the United States battled for points heading into the final day. Fans are sharing and discussing the key shots and momentum swings from the session.

The LPGA has signed a new deal with Golf Saudi, according to reports, while the Public Investment Fund is also scaling back its involvement in women's golf. The development follows LIV Golf's reported bankruptcy, raising questions about Saudi Arabia's wider strategy in professional golf and what the new partnership means for the women's tour's finances and schedule.

The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the 2027 class, with Justin Rose, Inbee Park and broadcaster Jim Nantz among those on the list. Rose is a US Open champion and Olympic gold medallist, Park a seven-time major winner, and Nantz one of golf's most recognisable broadcasters. Induction decisions will follow from the finalist field.

Tennis Australia will organise the next edition of the Presidents Cup in 2028, according to Front Office Sports. The Presidents Cup is traditionally a golf competition between the United States and an international team, so the appointment of a tennis governing body to run the event is drawing attention and prompting questions about how the partnership will work.

The World Golf Hall of Fame has announced its 14 finalists for induction in the Class of 2027. The shortlist covers players and contributors spanning the sport's history, and voting or selection will determine who is enshrined. Golf fans are weighing in on the names that made the cut and who was left out.

A golf course in Broomfield, Colorado is set to close because of ongoing drought conditions, but local neighbors are fighting the decision and campaigning to keep the course watered. The dispute highlights tensions between water conservation during Colorado's persistent dry spell and residents who value the green space. The closure would remove a longtime recreational amenity from the community.

Golf Digest argues that the latest Presidents Cup, despite how it may have looked, was the ideal result for the American team. The piece suggests the contest served US golf well in ways that are not immediately obvious to fans. Reaction so far has been limited, with the argument circulating mainly among golf readers.

Legal commentary is weighing possible precedent for a LIV Golf bankruptcy, with the Wisconsin Law Journal's 'Above Par' column taking up the question of how courts might treat such a filing. The discussion comes amid ongoing financial and legal uncertainty surrounding the Saudi-backed golf circuit.

Golf Channel has published a report card style review of the Presidents Cup, assigning grades to players and teams based on their performances in the event. The piece separates those who passed from those who failed, offering an assessment of how competitors fared under pressure at the international team competition.

A fire broke out in a building near the Teal Bend Golf Course in Sacramento, prompting authorities to declare a hazmat situation. Emergency crews responded to the blaze, and responders are treating the scene as hazardous, though details on injuries, the cause, and what materials triggered the hazmat response have not yet been released.

The PGA Tour has released its First Look preview for the Bank of Utah Championship, outlining the field, course setup and key storylines ahead of the tournament. The event marks the Tour's arrival in Utah, and golf fans are checking the preview to see which players are teeing it up and what to expect from the new venue.

Golf Channel is looking ahead to the 2026 Presidents Cup, asking whether the American team can learn from the so-called 'Miracle at Medinah', the 2012 Ryder Cup in which Europe staged a famous final-day comeback over the US. The piece revisits the tactical and emotional errors from that loss and weighs what they should teach the Americans heading into 2026.

Several golf carts with lithium-ion batteries caught fire near Teal Bend Golf Course, local outlet FOX40 reports. No details were given about injuries or the cause, but the incident adds to growing scrutiny of lithium-ion battery fire risks in everyday equipment, as lithium cells can ignite and burn intensely when damaged or overcharged.