If you're a golf fan looking for something to take an interest in this week that isn't the World Series or Week 9 of the NFL, I've got just the thing for you. Actually, I've got several things.
Meanwhile, the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship is taking place at Kuala Lumpar Golf & Country Club for the third year as Jeeno Thitikul aims to take another step towards lifting the Race To CME Globe title via a third season victory.
Elsewhere, there is plenty more action going on around the world over the coming days with a plethora of elite talent involved.
Below are some of the key storylines to watch out for in golf this week.
30+ LIV GOLFERS IN HONG KONG
The latest International Series event on the Asian Tour has an incredibly sought-after first prize. Not just the $360,000 winner's check, but also spots at The Masters and The Open Championship.
As a result, over half of the 2025 LIV Golf League roster has turned up to the Link Hong Kong Open in the hopes of booking spots in the opening and closing men's Majors next year.
The historic championship has been won by the likes of Bernhard Langer, Tom Watson and Rory McIlroy in the past, and Patrick Reed is among those hoping to triumph once again.
The American shot 59 on his way to winning in 2024 and would undoubtedly love to rubberstamp an Open Championship start having locked up trips to Augusta for life following his Masters victory in 2018.
HOTELPLANNER TOUR GRAND FINAL
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (left) and Kristoffer Reitan
At the end of a long season, it all comes down to the next four days for the 45 players involved in the HotelPlanner Tour Grand Final.
Even the last man in can still earn promotion to the DP World Tour while only a handful of the leading contenders at the top of the rankings can win the Race To Mallorca.
South Africa's JC Ritchie is in the strongest position before a ball has been struck as he has his DP World Tour card already via three wins this term.
For most of the pros involved, though, their futures remain up in the air as there are still 15 cards to be handed out on Sunday.
PETER FINCH PLAYING PRO EVENT
One of the most famous content creators on planet golf, Peter Finch, has been invited to take part in the Asian Development Tour's Egyptian Open this week.
The Englishman, who made it through to Final Qualifying for The Open Championship earlier this year, received a sponsor's invite to play at Madinaty Golf Club near Cairo and will tee it up in the $125,000 four-day event between Wednesday, October 29 and Saturday, November 1.
At the end of the Asian Development Tour season, the leading 10 players in the rankings will receive Asian Tour cards for the following year with the chance to progress on to either the DP World Tour or LIV Golf League after that.
JESSICA KORDA ANNOUNCES RETURN
Six-time LPGA Tour winner and older sister of World No.2 Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda confirmed she will be making her first competitive start since May 2023 in December's Grant Thornton Invitational.
Korda stopped playing two-and-a-half years ago after she fell pregnant with her and husband Johnny DelPrete's first child.
After giving birth to a baby boy called Greyson on February 3, 2024, the 32-year-old said she was "shooting for" a return to competitive action in 2026 - just inside the LPGA Tour's 24-month limit to resume playing after giving birth.
Korda, who has been paired with Bud Cauley, will tune up for her comeback at Tiburon Golf Club between December 12-14 in the mixed pairs tournament.
PROS IN HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
It's spooky season and some of the game's biggest stars will be posting pictures of their Halloween costumes on social media in the coming days.
Ryder Cup star Shane Lowry and his wife Wendy have already been to a party in fancy dress, masquerading as Snow White and Grumpy the dwarf (no prizes for guessing which way around!).
Keep an eye out on Instagram or X this weekend for some of your favorite players taking their chance to celebrate Halloween in some interesting, funny and creative ways.
WHAT ELSE?
- Scotty Cameron unveiled two new limited-edition putters - a Studio Xperimental Limited line of the Squareback 2 and Fastback 2 models
- The PGA Tour Champions announced its 2026 schedule with new events in Portugal and Allentown, PA. Next year sees Tiger Woods become eligible for the senior circuit, which has increased its overall prize money payout to over $69 million
- Kai Trump, granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, will make her LPGA Tour debut at The Annika next month after being given a sponsor's invite, it was announced on Tuesday
- St Andrews Old Course is to be lengthened by over 130 yards as part of several alterations to The Home Of Golf's most famous layout. Other changes include a restoration of the historic routing on the 16th and the tweaking or moving of several bunkers and tee boxes throughout
- It's been a big week for content creators as the Internet Invitational airs across social media. There is a $1 million purse on the line and it features some of the biggest YouTube golfers around
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