Golf fans are in for a loaded week of headlines as the global tours deliver dramatic playoffs, season-defining titles, format shake-ups, and breakthrough victories across the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LPGA. From Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff thriller over Rory McIlroy in Dubai, to LIV’s shift toward a full 72-hole format starting 2026, the sport is entering a fresh competitive era. This roundup highlights every major storyline with leaderboards, key quotes, and must-know takeaways to keep you fully updated for November 2025.
Fresh Golf Headlines — Nov 17, 2025
A compact, reader-first roundup: dramatic playoff finishes in Dubai, season honours for McIlroy, a format shift from LIV, and big wins on the PGA & DP World Tours. This post delivers the fast take, the leaderboards, quick analysis and practical FAQs for golf fans. .
- Fitzpatrick edges McIlroy — DP World Tour Championship (Dubai)
- McIlroy: Race to Dubai champion 2025
- LIV Golf expands to 72 holes in 2026
- LPGA & PIF: Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek (2026)
- Ben Griffin — World Wide Technology Championship
- Adam Schenk — Butterfield Bermuda Championship
- James Morrison — Rolex Grand Final & DP World Tour return
- Visitor FAQ (how to follow, tickets, leaderboards)
Matt Fitzpatrick edges Rory McIlroy — DP World Tour Championship (Dubai)
Jumeirah Golf Estates · Final round: Nov 16–17, 2025
The moment: Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Rory McIlroy in a sudden-death playoff after McIlroy produced a breathtaking late eagle to force extra holes. Fitzpatrick’s steady playoff hole sealed a top-tier finish and a high-profile winter trophy.
Why fans should care: Playoff drama at season finales shapes headlines — it’s the kind of finish that pushes narratives into the offseason and gives broadcasters and fans memorable highlights to replay.
“Playoff wins are special — I’ll remember this one.” — Matt Fitzpatrick (post-round summary).
Dubai — Final leaderboard (selected)
| Pos | Player | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Fitzpatrick | Playoff winner |
| 2 | Rory McIlroy | Runner-up; late eagle forced playoff |
| T3 | Ludvig Åberg | T3 |
| T3 | Tommy Fleetwood | T3 |
Sources: Tour reports and live coverage. (Links in the sources section below.)
Rory McIlroy: 2025 Race to Dubai champion
Season-long standings confirmed Nov 17, 2025
The headline: Rory McIlroy secured the Race to Dubai title for 2025 thanks to an outstanding season run. While he did not win the Dubai event, his cumulative points secured the season crown and the associated bonus purse.
Season implications: A Race to Dubai title affects player legacy, sponsor narratives and end-of-year awards. It also influences players’ invitations to limited-field events next season.
LIV Golf expands tournament format to 72 holes (effective 2026)
Announcement: November 2025
LIV Golf announced that beginning in 2026, its events will be played over four rounds (72 holes) instead of three. The change is positioned as an alignment with traditional professional golf formats and a step toward perceived parity with legacy tours.
What this changes for viewers: more scoring swings, longer storylines across Thursday–Sunday, and potentially more TV inventory for broadcasters. For purists, it represents LIV moving closer to established tournament conventions.
LPGA & PIF: Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek — spotlight event for 2026
Announcement: early Nov 2025 — Event scheduled Mar/Apr 2026
The LPGA and the PIF Global Series confirmed a co-sanctioned Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek (Las Vegas area) in early April 2026. The event promises a high purse and top-field entries, elevating a marquee U.S. venue for women’s golf.
What to watch: field strength (will top LPGA stars attend?), purse and ranking points, and how the event affects the early-season rhythm for tour players.
Ben Griffin caps a breakout run — World Wide Technology Championship
Event: early Nov 2025
Ben Griffin recorded his third PGA Tour victory of 2025 with an explosive final round. Multiple wins in a single season signal a player to watch for majors and Ryder Cup discussions next year.
| Pos | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Griffin | Final 63; third win of season |
| 2 | Chad Ramey | Runner-up |
Adam Schenk wins Butterfield Bermuda Championship — milestone victory
Event: Nov 16, 2025
Adam Schenk battled wind and course conditions to claim his first PGA Tour title in Bermuda — a breakthrough that secures exemptions and boosts his standing for the new season.
| Pos | Player | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Schenk | Maiden PGA Tour win |
James Morrison wins Rolex Grand Final — DP World Tour promotion
Event: Rolex Grand Final, Mallorca — recent
James Morrison sealed promotion back to the DP World Tour with a strong finish at the Rolex Grand Final in Mallorca — one of those narratives that change a career arc and excite fans of the developmental tours.
Source: Golf Monthly live coverage and tour wrap-ups.
Visitor FAQ — practical answers for golf fans
- How can I follow live leaderboards during tournaments?
- Use official tour sites (PGA Tour, DP World Tour, LPGA) or trusted broadcasters. We embed and update leaderboards in our event posts — look for the
Leaderboardblock at the top of tournament pages. - Where can I watch the big tournaments on TV or stream?
- Broadcasters differ by region. In the U.S., major events are on broadcast partners and streaming apps; internationally, check Sky Sports, Viaplay or local rights holders. We list official broadcast partners in our event posts when available.
- How do season titles (like Race to Dubai) affect players?
- Season titles reward consistent performance across a year, bring bonus payouts, and often grant entry into limited-field tournaments and appearance incentives for the following season.
- Can I buy tickets to events mentioned here?
- Yes — most tournaments sell tickets via their official sites. For marquee events (Dubai, Shadow Creek, Majors), buy early and check reseller policies. We’ll link to official ticket pages in event previews.
- How often do you publish roundups like this?
- We publish daily during key parts of the season and weekly recaps in the quiet weeks. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow our X feed for instant updates.
Sources & further reading
- Sky Sports — DP World Tour Championship
- Golf Channel — tournament reports
- LIV Golf — announcement
- LPGA — press releases
- PGA Tour — event recaps
- Golf Monthly — live coverage
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