Part of the new season will also be Rory McIlroy, who seems to have a major role and will attract the most attention.

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have committed to playing in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where they will look to defend the title they won in dramatic fashion last year

Rory McIlroy's latest PGA Tour tournament commitment speak to his priorities this season after declaring his intentions to cut down on the number of events he plays stateside

Rory McIlroy may be becoming a divisive figure in PGA Tour clubhouses. McIlroy, once the ultimate LIV Golf antagonist, was outspoken this week in letting golfers who fled the PGA Tour back on without punishment as the rival leagues seemingly move closer to a union.

The PGA Tour has enjoyed a timely uplift in viewing figures so far this season, with Ludvig Aberg's sublime victory at the Genesis Invitational delivering big numbers for CBS

McIlroy and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan believe Trump can make a deal to end golf's long-running dispute over the men's pro game.

The PGA Tour has been struggling with TV ratings since the LIV Golf breakaway in 2022, but the numbers are finally heading in the right direction after last week's Genesis Invitational

The Northern Irishman finished a disappointing joint-17th at last weekend's Genesis Invitational, but it was a lesser-known name who made waves both on and off the course in Southern California