Today in Golf

On June 5th, 2026, brutal conditions at the 50th Memorial Tournament sparked rare frustration from Scottie Scheffler and left four players tied for the lead at five-under. SCHEFFLER'S BOILING POINT The famously calm Scottie Scheffler shocked fans during his opening-round 73 by exploding at caddie Ted Scott after dunking a 7-iron into the water on the 16th hole amidst Muirfield's brutally firm cond...

On June 4th, 2026, we preview the Memorial and US Women's Open while breaking down the PGA Tour's massive 2028 structural overhaul, Rory McIlroy's stark warnings about Shinnecock Hills, and Maja Stark's mental health battle. PGA TOUR / 2028 OVERHAUL PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is proposing a massive 2028 "Two Track" system that expands Track One fields to 130 players and brings back the 36-hole cut,...

On June 3rd, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's sudden scramble for private capital, preview the historic 50th Memorial Tournament, and set the stage for an emotional 81st US Women's Open at Riviera. LIV GOLF / BOARDROOM DRAMA The Saudi PIF is ceasing LIV Golf funding after 2026, forcing the league to scramble for $250M-$350M in private investment. Ahead of LIV Andalucia, Bryson DeChambeau is actively...

On this June 2nd, 2026 episode, we break down Bryson's bizarre AI swing consultation, Tiger Woods' ongoing Swiss rehab, and Nelly Korda's statistical dominance ahead of the U.S. Women's Open. LIV GOLF / BRYSON DECHAMBEAU Bryson DeChambeau shot a final-round 65 to finish third at LIV Korea, but the real story is his new swing coach: Google Gemini. He's using AI to understand alpha and gamma torque...

On June 1st, 2026, we break down the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where Russell Henley overcame a disastrous front nine to defeat Eric Cole in a sudden-death playoff and claim the plaid jacket. THE CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE Russell Henley conquered a four-over start on the "Horrible Horseshoe" with a flawless back-nine 31, sinking a clutch 17-foot putt on the 72nd hole to f...

On May 31st, 2026, brutal winds and 90-degree heat at the Charles Schwab Challenge set the stage for 37-year-old Eric Cole to seize his first 54-hole lead, while rookie Jordan Smith collapsed under the Texas sun. CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE: COLE'S CINEMATIC CLIMB Amidst baked-out conditions and 20 mph winds at Colonial, 37-year-old Eric Cole fired a brilliant 63 to secure his first-ever 54-hole lead...

On May 30th, 2026, we recap the first two rounds of the Charles Schwab Challenge where rain-softened conditions at Colonial led to a two-under cutline and rookie Jordan Smith seizing the 36-hole lead. CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD Rookie Jordan Smith fired back-to-back 65s, including a first-hole eagle, to take the 36-hole lead at ten-under par at a rain-softened Colonial, chased by a nine-...

On May 29th, 2026, the golf world grapples with Tiger Woods' major championship absence and LIV Golf's financial panic, while Max Homa and Patrick Rodgers battle their own mental hurdles at Colonial. PGA TOUR: MENTAL BATTLES AT COLONIAL Max Homa made a desperate caddie swap less than 24 hours before the Charles Schwab Challenge, firing Lance Bennett for close friend Peter Pappageorge to find menta...

On May 28th, 2026, we break down Tiger Woods' personal crises, the PGA Tour's polarizing 2027 schedule changes, LIV Golf's uncertain financial future, and a historic US Open milestone at Shinnecock Hills. TIGER WOODS / REHAB CRISIS Tiger Woods will miss the entire 2026 major season while in a Swiss rehab for a March DUI, briefly returning to Florida for Kai Trump's graduation and to support girlfr...

On May 27th, 2026, the golf world is rocked by LIV Golf's looming bankruptcy and Tiger Woods officially missing the major season, while the PGA of America suspends its president amid mounting controversies. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CRISIS LIV Golf is reportedly planning a 2026 Chapter 11 bankruptcy to terminate player contracts, hiring Ducera Partners to raise up to $350M to stay afloat amid a massive...

On May 26th, 2026, we step away from the course to unpack massive off-course drama, from Tiger Woods' Swiss rehab and LIV Golf's financial turbulence to a star-depleted field at the newly restored Colonial. TIGER WOODS UPDATE Tiger Woods breaks his silence with a Memorial Day tribute while returning to a Swiss facility for intensive rehab, all as his Lewis Pharmacy records are subpoenaed ahead of...

On May 25th, 2026, Wyndham Clark fired a historic final-round 60 to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch, headlining a wild Sunday that featured Scottie Scheffler's frustration and the arrival of 19-year-old Blades Brown. WYNDHAM'S HISTORIC WIN Wyndham Clark captured the CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a historic final-round 60, shooting a 28 on the back nine to reach 30-under. The win was fuel...

On Saturday at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Si Woo Kim recovered from a mid-round collapse to maintain a two-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark, setting the stage for a massive Sunday birdie fest. THE LEADERS Si Woo Kim watched a massive five-shot lead evaporate on Moving Day but rallied late to post a 68, holding a two-shot advantage over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is eyeing a...

On Friday, May 23rd, 2026, TPC Craig Ranch yielded historically low scores during the second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, headlined by Si Woo Kim's spectacular 60 to take a commanding five-shot lead. SI WOO'S 59 WATCH & SCHEFFLER'S EAGLE Si Woo Kim put the golf world on 59-watch during a blistering second round, ultimately shooting an 11-under 60 to build a massive five-shot lead at 18-un...

On May 22nd, 2026, Round 1 of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson delivered a birdie fest at a redesigned TPC Craig Ranch, ending with Taylor Moore holding a narrow lead over a surging Brooks Koepka. THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON: LEADERBOARD & BROOKS' RETURN Taylor Moore fired a 9-under 62 to take the solo lead, highlighted by a brilliant 9th-hole zoysia grass bump shot. Right behind him is Brooks Koepka, who...

On May 20th, 2026, we step away from the PGA Championship leaderboard to unpack a wild week of bizarre US Open qualifying walk-offs, costly tee-time penalties, and historic major milestones. US OPEN QUALIFYING Eugenio Chacarra stunned the golf world by walking out of a 6-for-1 playoff at the US Open Final Qualifying in Dallas just to catch a flight to the DP World Tour's Soudal Open, handing Caleb...

On May 19th, 2026, we break down Aaron Rai's life-changing PGA Championship victory at Aronimink amidst LIV Golf's looming financial crisis and dramatic weekends for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: AARON RAI'S MAJOR MOMENT Aaron Rai captured the PGA Championship at Aronimink, validating years of family sacrifice. Known for his two gloves and iron covers, Rai's historic major...

On May 18th, 2026, Aaron Rai shot a brilliant final-round 65 at Aronimink to win the PGA Championship by three strokes over Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley. THE CHAMPION: AARON RAI Aaron Rai delivered a flawless final-round 65 at Aronimink to finish at nine-under, securing a three-stroke major victory. His momentum shifted with a 40-foot eagle on the 9th and a miraculous 68-foot birdie on the 17th's inf...

On May 17th, 2026, Moving Day at the PGA Championship produced a historically jammed leaderboard, setting the stage for an epic Sunday as Alex Smalley tries to hold off a star-studded chasing pack. THE 54-HOLE LEADER Unheralded Alex Smalley sits atop the leaderboard at six-under after a clutch birdie on 18, but the pressure is mounting as he faces down a historically jammed pack of major champions...

On May 16th, 2026, freezing 25 mph winds and brutal pin placements at Aronimink wreaked havoc on the PGA Championship field, leaving Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy as the surprise 36-hole co-leaders at -4. THE CARNAGE AT ARONIMINK Freezing low-50s temperatures and relentless 25 mph winds turned Round 2 into an absolute survival test, pushing the cutline to +4 and leaving surprise co-leaders Ale...

On May 15th, 2026, a brutally firm Aronimink yielded a massive seven-way tie for the PGA Championship lead amidst bizarre rules debates, emotional admissions, and flying divots. THE SEVEN-WAY TIE A brutally firm Aronimink created a massive seven-way logjam at three-under 67, featuring Scottie Scheffler, a pain-free Martin Kaymer, Min Woo Lee, and 21-year-old Aldrich Potgieter showcasing historic p...

On May 14th, 2026, we dive into the rich human interest stories defining the PGA Championship, from historic course restorations and club pro legacies to the unique mindsets driving the game's biggest stars. COBBS CREEK RESTORATION The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Club is undergoing a massive $180 million restoration to honor civil rights pioneer Charlie Sifford, creating a modern, inclusive space fo...

On May 13th, 2026, we dive into the practice round pressers at Aronimink Golf Club, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's stunning LIV Golf revelations, Bryson DeChambeau's career pivot, and a candid mental health update from Michael Block. RORY MCILROY & THE LIV COLLAPSE Fresh off completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, Rory McIlroy dropped a bombshell at Aronimink, revealing he knew about L...

On May 12th, 2026, we dive into the looming collapse of LIV Golf, preview a brutal PGA Championship at Aronimink without Tiger or Phil, and celebrate Brandt Snedeker's emotional comeback victory. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CLIFF The Saudi PIF is reportedly ending its financial backing of LIV Golf after 2026, sending shockwaves through the sport as stars scramble for exit strategies and mid-tier players...

On May 11th, 2026, we recap a wild Sunday at the Truist Championship where Norwegian rookie Kristoffer Reitan secured a life-changing victory while Rory McIlroy made waves with his new perspective on LIV Golf defectors. THE TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP 28-year-old Norwegian rookie Kristoffer Reitan secured a life-changing $3.6 million victory at 15-under par, surviving Quail Hollow's brutal Green Mile in e...