March 19, 2026 – The golf world is buzzing today with significant action across multiple tours. In South Africa, the LIV Golf event is underway, with Southern Guards GC taking an early lead in the team competition. Individually, Bryson DeChambeau and Charles Howell III of Crushers GC are tied at the top of the leaderboard at 8-under par. The home crowd in Johannesburg is reportedly providing an electric atmosphere, with players like Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel expressing deep emotion and pride in playing on South African soil. Schwartzel even battled back spasms to compete, fueled by the adrenaline of the supportive fans.
On the PGA Tour, the Valspar Championship is in full swing at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. The tournament features a field of 133 players, including top-50 talents and leading FedEx Cup contenders. Xander Schauffele is seeking his first win of the year at this event, having shown strong form with recent top-10 finishes, including a solo third at The Players Championship. Coverage of the Valspar Championship is available on Golf Channel and PGA Tour Live on ESPN+.
The LPGA Tour is also active with the Fortinet Founders Cup taking place at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California. This event boasts a $3 million purse and features notable players like Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, and Jeeno Thitikul. The Golf Channel is providing extensive television coverage throughout the weekend.
Looking ahead, the golf calendar is packed with major events. The Masters Tournament is scheduled for April 9-12 at Augusta National Golf Club. On the women’s side, the Chevron Championship, the year’s first LPGA major, is set to take place in late April, with its venue reportedly moving to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. Other significant women’s majors include the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club in June and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club later that month.
In equipment news, Golf Pride has expanded its ALIGN MAX grip offerings, introducing the ZGRIP model and new sizes in response to player demand for enhanced feel and consistency. L.A.B. Golf has also unveiled new putter models, the LINK.2.1 and LINK.2.2, incorporating their Lie Angle Balance technology into a traditional blade design.
