Today in Golf

On September 26th, 2025, Captain Keegan Bradley unveiled his Friday morning foursomes pairings for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, setting the stage for Team USA's quest for redemption. FRIDAY FOURSOMES UNVEILED Captain Keegan Bradley reveals his strategy for the opening session, sending out a "fireworks factory" of Thomas and DeChambeau first, followed by the steady Scheffler/Henley, surgical Mo...

On September 25th, 2025, we break down the explosive off-course Ryder Cup drama, where a new 'pay for play' model for Team USA and a unified defense of Bryson DeChambeau have exposed a massive philosophical rift between the two teams. RYDER CUP: CASH VS. COUNTRY Team USA's new payment structure—$200k per player—has ignited a firestorm, creating a stark philosophical clash with a European side that...

On September 24th, 2025, we break down the R&A's landmark decision to grant an Open exemption to a LIV golfer, Luke Donald's mentorship from Michael Jordan, and player updates from Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP The R&A has officially created a new exemption category for The Open, starting in 2026. The leading player in the LIV Golf Individual Standings after their L...

On September 23rd, 2025, we break down the controversial decision to pay Team USA players for the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy's unique preparation, and Justin Rose's dismissal of the golf ball rollback. Ryder Cup: Money, Motivation & Mayhem The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is already sparking controversy as the PGA of America more than doubles Team USA's compensation, introducing a personal stipend...

On September 22nd, 2025, we cover Stacy Lewis's emotional retirement announcement, John VanDerLaan's long-awaited first victory, and the future challenges facing the Ryder Cup and the golf industry. LPGA TOUR Stacy Lewis announces her retirement at the end of the year, citing a six-year battle with a rib cage injury that has taken a severe physical toll. The announcement came at the poetic locatio...

On September 21st, 2025, with the Ryder Cup just days away, Rory McIlroy escalated the mind games by predicting a clash with the Bethpage crowd and a European victory, as Brooks Koepka surged into the lead in France. BATTLE FOR BETHPAGE Rory McIlroy is drawing a line in the sand, predicting an "inevitable" clash with the New York crowd and taking a personal shot at Bryson DeChambeau, all while con...

On September 19th, we break down the escalating war of words ahead of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage, LIV Golf anointing Jon Rahm its champion, and remember the life of a Minnesota golf legend. RYDER CUP COUNTDOWN: BETHPAGE BEDLAM With just one week until the Ryder Cup, the war of words is hitting a fever pitch. Players are bracing for what Justin Rose calls "absolute chaos" as Rory McIlroy makes a bol...

On September 18th, 2025, we break down Stacy Lewis's retirement announcement, Liv Golf's landmark sponsorship deal with HSBC, and Team USA's unique preparation strategy for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. LPGA TOUR Stacy Lewis, a two-time major champion and former World No. 1, announced she will retire at the end of the 2025 season, capping a remarkable career that began after overcoming scoliosi...

On September 17th, we break down the stunning news of The Sentry leaving Kapalua due to a water crisis and lawsuit, analyze how a Ryder Cup loss fueled Scottie Scheffler's dominance, and mark LIV Golf's complete exit from the OWGR Top 20. KAPALUA'S PERFECT STORM The Sentry is leaving Kapalua's Plantation Course in 2026, ending a 25-year tradition. While the PGA Tour cites a "perfect storm" of issu...

On September 16th, 2025, we break down the growing divide in Ryder Cup strategies, John Daly's epic on-course disaster, and Lanto Griffin's clutch performance to save his Tour card. RYDER CUP PREP: A TALE OF TWO STRATEGIES Team Europe is using virtual reality to simulate Bethpage Black's hostile crowd, but star player Jon Rahm is publicly skeptical. Meanwhile, Team USA opts for real tournament pre...

On September 15th, 2025, Scottie Scheffler ground out a one-stroke victory at the Procore Championship, while our final report card for Team USA raised major alarm bells about Justin Thomas's form. Procore Championship Recap Scottie Scheffler didn't run away with it; he earned it. We break down his clinical final-round 67, a methodical grind that contrasted his Saturday fireworks and proved his ch...

On September 14th, Moving Day saw Scottie Scheffler dominate the Procore Championship while European Ryder Cup stars stumbled badly at the BMW PGA, completely flipping the script on pre-Ryder Cup form. PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: SCHEFFLER'S STATEMENT Scottie Scheffler fired a flawless 8-under 64 in Napa, a statement performance that vaulted him into contention and injected a massive dose of confidence...

On Friday, September 12th, the Ryder Cup narrative grew more nuanced as Team USA showed mixed form at the Procore Championship while Team Europe continued to shine at the BMW PGA Championship. PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP The US Ryder Cup team's performance is a "mixed bag" of red flags and positive fightbacks. While Scheffler and Morikawa improved, Homa is ten shots back, and Thomas, Cantlay, and Burns b...

On September 12th, round one action from the Procore Championship and BMW PGA Championship painted a concerning picture for Team USA as they struggled mightily while their European Ryder Cup counterparts soared to the top of the leaderboard. PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP: PANIC IN NAPA The American Ryder Cup tune-up turned disastrous as seven team members find themselves well off the pace and in danger of...

On September 11th, 2025, we break down Team USA's new competitive prep strategy in Napa and Tyrrell Hatton's unforgettable (and graphic) celebration story as Ryder Cup intensity builds. TEAM USA: NAPA PREP Team USA is taking a new approach to Ryder Cup prep, competing at the Procore Championship to avoid the rust that plagued them in Rome. The focus is on competition and building chemistry through...

On September 10th, 2025, a video of Tiger Woods swinging a club for the first time since surgery ignited comeback speculation, while Ryder Cup drama continued with Patrick Reed's snub and a major personal update from Xander Schauffele. TIGER'S RETURN A video from Liberty National shows Tiger Woods swinging a club for the first time since his March Achilles surgery, sparking a massive online debate...

On September 9th, we cover Xander Schauffele's candid decision to take a mental health break ahead of the Ryder Cup, while the rest of Team USA plays to stay sharp, and Anthony Kim faces relegation from LIV. TEAM USA RYDER CUP PREP Xander Schauffele is skipping the team's tune-up in Napa, citing the need to address his mental state after a frustrating season. This creates a six-week layoff before...

On September 8th, 2025, we break down Rory McIlroy's costly but 'worth it' family decision, Bryson DeChambeau's viral moment, and a unique look inside a pro's prep for a tournament. PGA TOUR / RORY'S PRIORITIES We revisit Rory McIlroy's $3 million fine for skipping the 2023 RBC Heritage. He chose to spend a rare Easter with his family, a decision he stands by as he settles into his new Wentworth h...

On September 7th, 2025, we break down the logistical and pairing nightmare Bryson DeChambeau presents for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, the PGA Tour's controversial return to Trump's Doral, and the LPGA's exit from Las Vegas. RYDER CUP RUMBLE The U.S. team faces a major headache with Bryson DeChambeau. Brandel Chamblee calls him "hard to pair with," and he's barred from the final team prep, creating a...

On September 6th, 2025, we break down the devastating water crisis threatening the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Bryson DeChambeau's wild trick shot challenge culminating in a Bentley giveaway, and a cricket superstar's surprising golf advocacy. KAPALUA'S WATER CRISIS The PGA Tour's season opener, The Sentry, is in serious jeopardy after Maui Land and Pineapple cut off all irrigation water to the...

On September 5th, 2025, we celebrate Ben Griffin's journey from mortgage loan officer to the Ryder Cup, recount a legendary John Daly story about Tiger Woods, and cover the launch of India's new professional golf league. FROM DEBT TO DESTINY Ben Griffin's journey is one of golf's great comeback stories. After quitting the sport in 2021 with $15,000 in credit card debt to become a mortgage loan off...

On September 4th, we break down the announcement of the new 'Golf Channel Games' starring Rory and Scottie, hear Justin Leonard's brutal honesty on his slump, and cover the wild legal filing challenging Donald Trump to a high-stakes golf match. THE GOLF CHANNEL GAMES The Golf Channel announced a new primetime, made-for-TV event debuting in December. Captained by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy,...

On September 3rd, 2025, we break down Nelly Korda's baffling winless season, Ernie Els' public call for Tiger Woods to join the Champions Tour, and the "substantial change" coming to the PGA Tour. LPGA TOUR Nelly Korda is winless in 2025 despite stats that are nearly identical, or even better, than her seven-win 2024 season. We dive into the one glaring weakness that's holding the world's best pla...

On September 2nd, Captain Luke Donald finalized his 12-man European Ryder Cup roster with six captain's picks, setting the stage for the showdown at Bethpage Black. RYDER CUP ROSTER REVEAL Captain Luke Donald rounds out his squad for Bethpage Black, adding major firepower with Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg. The picks create a formidable European team, blending veteran experience with...

On September 1st, 2025, rookie Miranda Wang pulled off a stunning upset at the FM Championship, the PGA Tour announced a major philosophical shift led by Tiger Woods, and Eugenio Chacarra explained why he left LIV Golf. LPGA FM Championship Rookie Miranda Wang overcame a late-round collapse to stun World Number One Jeeno Thitikul for her first LPGA title. After losing her lead on the 15th, Wang fi...