Today in Golf

On July 1st, 2026, we dive into the John Deere Classic prep, explosive predictions about LIV Golf's financial future, and growing concerns over sports betting altering the fan experience on the PGA Tour. PGA TOUR / JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Jordan Spieth is sounding the alarm on legalized sports betting weaponizing golf galleries, pointing to hostile crowds at Wyndham Clark's US Open win at Shinnecock Hi...

On June 30th, 2026, we break down Viktor Hovland's dramatic Travelers Championship playoff win, Haeran Ryu's record-breaking major comeback, and the latest controversies surrounding LIV Golf and a D.C. course overhaul. PGA TOUR / TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Viktor Hovland secured a thrilling sudden-death playoff victory over an exhausted Scottie Scheffler on the 18th hole at TPC River Highlands, capita...

On June 29th, 2026, a rain-soaked Travelers Championship forced a Monday playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland, while Tiger Woods made waves off the course by unveiling the PGA Tour's new 2028 relegation system. TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF A rain-delayed Sunday at TPC River Highlands ends with Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland deadlocked at 21-under, setting the stage for a hi...

On Saturday, June 28th, 2026, Viktor Hovland capitalized on a dramatic two-shot swing at the 18th hole to snatch the third-round lead from Scottie Scheffler at a birdie-crazed Travelers Championship. THE LEADERBOARD DUEL Viktor Hovland fired a brilliant 64 to reach 20-under, overtaking Scottie Scheffler after a massive two-shot swing on the 18th hole. This heavyweight battle sets up an epic Sunday...

On June 26th, 2026, we break down the opening rounds of the Travelers and KPMG Women's PGA, alongside shocking off-course allegations against Phil Mickelson and Nelly Korda's historic Hall of Fame chase. PGA TOUR / TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP Eric Cole fired a brilliant first-round 7-under 63 at TPC River Highlands, an incredible feat considering he was battling a life-threatening adrenal crisis caused...

On June 25th, 2026, we close the book on Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory and dive into Tiger Woods' uncomfortable public return, Scottie Scheffler's mental health limits, and LIV stars paying DP World Tour fines. TIGER WOODS' TENSE RETURN Tiger Woods made an uncomfortable public return at TPC River Highlands to endorse incoming Commissioner Brian Rolapp, following a tumultuous spring involving a...

On June 24th, 2026, we break down the PGA Tour's massive 2028 structural overhaul, Joaquin Niemann's costly U.S. Open meltdown, and a historic payday at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. PGA TOUR'S 2028 RELEGATION ERA The PGA Tour is radically splitting into a 120-player Championship Series and a relegated Challenger Series for 2028, sparking massive debate over the death of sponsor exemptions an...

On June 23rd, 2026, we unpack the fallout from Wyndham Clark's gritty U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills, the PGA Tour's controversial new two-track system, and the looming collapse of LIV Golf. PGA TOUR / RORY'S REBELLION Tiger Woods and CEO Brian Rolapp have finalized a 2027/2028 two-track system featuring 120-player caps and mandatory cuts, but Rory McIlroy is leading the pushback while scra...

On June 22nd, 2026, we recap a dramatic Sunday at Shinnecock Hills where Wyndham Clark secured a wire-to-wire U.S. Open victory amidst Ryder Cup-like hostility, fending off a surging Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam pursuit. 126TH U.S. OPEN / WYNDHAM CLARK'S TRIUMPH Wyndham Clark captured a wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills, grinding out a Sunday 73 to finish at 4-under. He sile...

On June 21st, 2026, Shinnecock Hills bared its teeth for Moving Day at the 126th U.S. Open, leaving Wyndham Clark with a commanding six-shot lead over a star-studded chasing pack. WYNDHAM'S COMMANDING LEAD Wyndham Clark navigated a brutal Shinnecock setup, shooting an even-par 70 to reach -7 and build a massive six-shot lead. He relied on a new putter and the unique tactic of hitting irons off the...

On Friday, June 20th, 2026, Round 2 of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills delivered historic highs and catastrophic lows, headlined by Wyndham Clark's record-setting pace and a disastrous cut day for LIV Golf's biggest stars. WYNDHAM CLARK'S REDEMPTION ARC Wyndham Clark seized control of Shinnecock Hills, setting a 36-hole U.S. Open scoring record at 7-under par, marking a stunning mental tur...

On June 19th, 2026, brutal 35 mph winds and baked greens at Shinnecock Hills wreaked havoc on the U.S. Open field, but Wyndham Clark defied the conditions to take a solo Round 1 lead at four-under. THE LEADER & THE CARNAGE Wyndham Clark took the solo lead at four-under, making a brutal Shinnecock Hills look simple despite 35 mph winds that forced the USGA to delay tee times to syringe the wilt...

On June 18th, 2026, we preview Round 1 of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, breaking down the USGA's massive financial flex, LIV Golf's uncertain future, and the brutal conditions awaiting the field. THE USGA'S FLEX & LIV'S FUTURE The USGA is flexing its financial muscle with a record-breaking $22.5 million purse at Shinnecock Hills, contrasting sharply with LIV Golf’s impending 2026 fu...

On June 17th, 2026, we preview Round 1 of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, breaking down Scottie Scheffler's historic Grand Slam bid, Rory McIlroy's fiery PGA Tour critique, and the massive fallout from the USGA's delayed golf ball rollback. 126TH U.S. OPEN AT SHINNECOCK HILLS Round 1 kicks off tomorrow at Shinnecock Hills, where the USGA is desperately watering greens to avoid a repeat of...

On June 16th, 2026, we preview the U.S. Open at a dialed-in Shinnecock Hills while breaking down LIV Golf's massive financial crisis, the USGA's rollback delay, and the PGA Tour's looming 2028 overhaul. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CRISIS LIV Golf is hemorrhaging money, facing a $400 million deficit and a postponed New Orleans event. With rumors of shrinking to ten events and voided contracts, superstars...

On June 15th, 2026, Bud Cauley secured his maiden PGA Tour victory at the RBC Canadian Open after a grueling Sunday in the rain, while major injury news shook up the upcoming US Open. RBC CANADIAN OPEN Bud Cauley completed a massive comeback from a horrific 2018 car crash and four-year absence, shooting a final-round 65 in the rain at TPC Toronto to claim his emotional maiden PGA Tour victory at 1...

On June 14th, 2026, we recap a wild Round 3 at the RBC Canadian Open where severe weather threats forced a Sunday schedule overhaul, Jackson Suber grabbed the 54-hole lead, and Wyndham Clark embraced his villain persona. RBC CANADIAN OPEN LEADERBOARD & WEATHER SHIFT An 85% chance of severe weather forced officials to compress Sunday's finale into a 10:30 AM to 12:45 PM window using threesomes...

On Friday, June 13th, 2026, 30 mph winds at TPC Toronto couldn't stop rookie Ben James from taking the RBC Canadian Open lead, while Brooks Koepka shared the heartbreaking family tragedy behind his PGA Tour return. RBC CANADIAN OPEN / THE ROOKIE & THE CHASERS 23-year-old rookie Ben James fired a stunning 63 in 30 mph winds to take the solo lead at 10-under in his pro debut, leaning on veteran...

On June 12th, 2026, a bomber-friendly TPC Toronto yielded a massive six-way tie for the lead at the RBC Canadian Open, overshadowed by escalating player tensions regarding the PGA Tour's controversial 2028 Two-Track proposal. RBC CANADIAN OPEN ROUND 1 Soft conditions and bomber dominance defined Thursday at TPC Toronto, resulting in a crowded six-way tie at six-under par featuring Brooks Koepka, S...

On June 11th, 2026, we break down the RBC Canadian Open and look ahead to the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, highlighting Morikawa's new dad energy, Rose's bizarre bag setup, and LIV Golf's mounting scheduling crisis. PGA TOUR / RBC CANADIAN OPEN Collin Morikawa makes his highly anticipated return to the tour at TPC Toronto, battling a lingering back injury while navigating the exhausting bu...

On June 10th, 2026, we break down the agony and ecstasy of U.S. Open final qualifying, massive structural shifts coming to the PGA Tour, and LIV Golf's frantic boardroom scramble for cash. U.S. OPEN FINAL QUALIFYING The longest day in golf delivered massive shocks and incredible underdog triumphs, highlighted by 17-year-old Miles Russell firing a redemption 67 at BallenIsles to punch his ticket to...

On June 9th, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's existential financial threat, Tiger and Charlie Woods' dramatic off-course and on-course battles, and the behind-the-scenes secrets of Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open triumph. LIV GOLF / FINANCIAL CRISIS LIV Golf faces an existential threat as the Saudi PIF plans to cut funding after 2026 following a massive $6 billion burn, forcing CEO Scott O'Neil and...

On June 8th, 2026, we break down the grueling 33-hole Sunday marathon at the 51st Memorial Tournament, culminating in J.T. Poston's dramatic sudden-death playoff victory over Ryan Gerard to secure a $4 million payday. THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT / POSTON'S PLAYOFF WIN J.T. Poston blew a four-shot lead during a grueling 33-hole Sunday marathon but rallied with late birdies to defeat Ryan Gerard in a su...

On June 7th, 2026, we recap a weather-delayed Saturday at the Memorial Tournament, where brutal course conditions set the stage for unlikely co-leaders and surprising struggles from the world's best. THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT LEADERS Muirfield Village is playing like "U.S. Open 2.0" with punishing rough, but J.T. Poston—fighting for a U.S. Open spot—and Ryan Gerard navigated the chaos to share the l...

On Friday at the Memorial Tournament, J.T. Poston fired a brilliant 65 to take the 36-hole lead, surviving a major-championship-like setup that pushed the cutline to +5 and tested the sanity of the world's best. THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: POSTON'S SURGE Jack Nicklaus transformed Muirfield Village into a U.S. Open-style torture chamber, pushing the field scoring average to 74. Amidst the chaos, J.T....