Rory McIlroy is coming off of an elite PGA Tour season where he dominated the majority of golf events he competed in. While he hopes to have that same success in 2026, the golf phenom needs to make sure he carries his Ryder Cup form into the new year.

Annika Sorenstam has managed to get what LIV Golf has yet to attain in three years — recognition by the world ranking.

Between the PGA Tour and LIV, there are several options for first- or second-year players ready to become standouts.

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, the winningest Japanese golf professional in history, passed away Dec. 23 at the age of 78.