Bob Harig

Bob Harig

Bob Harig is a senior writer covering golf for Sports Illustrated. He has more than 25 years experience on the beat, including 15 at ESPN. Harig is a regular guest on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and has written two books, "DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods" and "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry." He graduated from Indiana University where he earned an Evans Scholarship, named in honor of the great amateur golfer Charles (Chick) Evans Jr. Harig, a former president of the Golf Writers Association of America, lives in Clearwater, Fla.

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that all players will have to "get over it" moving forward in golf's reunification efforts.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Says Hostilities Must End for PGA Tour-LIV Golf Unification to Work

The Northern Irishman revealed that he played golf with President Donald Trump last week and believes he is “on our side” and can influence the negotiations.

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Brooks Koepka, pictured after winning the 2023 PGA Championship, won't have to worry about getting into majors off his LIV performances anytime soon.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: LIV Golf Is Getting Enough Respect From Major Championships

The SI Golf staff debates major exemptions and a new scoring format for LIV Golf, and whether the LPGA’s new slow play policy will be harsh right away.

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Rory McIlroy played a practice round Tuesday at Torrey Pines for the relocated Genesis Invitational.
Golf

The Inside Story of the Genesis Invitational’s Move From Los Angeles to San Diego

Staff from the events arm of Tiger Woods’s foundation haven’t had a moment of downtime in the rush to move tournament operations due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan were in a meeting last week with President Donald Trump as discussions continue to unify pro golf.
Golf

Are the PGA Tour and LIV Golf About to Finish a Deal? Some Ideas On How It Could Work

Two majors opening doors for LIV golfers and President Donald Trump is getting involved in negotiations. Bob Harig suggests how players can come back together while two leagues still exist.

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Tiger Woods played in the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.
Golf

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Genesis Invitational in Wake of Mother’s Death: ‘I’m Just Not Ready’

Tiger Woods had committed last week to the event at Torrey Pines in San Diego, relocated due to Los Angeles wildfires.

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Woods has recently competed in the new TGL indoor golf league, in which he's also an investor.
Golf

Tiger Woods Commits to Play Next Week's Genesis Invitational

It will be Woods's first PGA Tour event since last summer's British Open.

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Monahan and Trump, shown here at the 2017 Presidents Cup, met again on Tuesday.
Golf

Donald Trump Met with Jay Monahan, Adam Scott to Discuss LIV Golf Deal

The newly elected president and PGA Tour leadership discussed a path forward with negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

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Jon Rahm defends his LIV Golf individual title in 2025 against largely the same field—there were no significant additions prior to the 2025 season.
Golf

LIV Golf 2025: Seven New Things to Watch As the Season Begins

As the league’s fourth season starts in Saudi Arabia, Bob Harig details what’s new including the Fox TV deal and a scoring change.

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Rory McIlroy's odds to win the Masters fell after his virtuoso performance at Pebble Beach.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Now Is the Time to Bet Rory McIlroy to Win the Masters

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau won the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst and is exempt for 2025.
Golf

One LIV Golfer Will Receive a Coveted U.S. Open Spot This Year

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Pat Perez is moving into the LIV Golf TV booth after three seasons with the 4Aces.
Golf

Pat Perez Has a New Job at LIV Golf But Hopes His Playing Career Will Continue

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Kultida Woods, pictured while watching her son Tiger play in 2012 at the Honda Classic, has died.
Golf

Kultida Woods, Mother of Tiger Woods, Dead at 78

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