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On July 12th, 2025, Chris Gotterup fired a course-record-tying 61 to take a two-shot lead at the Genesis Scottish Open, as incredible cutline drama unfolded and LIV Golf formally reapplied for world ranking points. Genesis Scottish Open: Gotterup Goes Low Chris Gotterup blitzed The Renaissance Club with a bogey-free, nine-under 61, tying the course record to grab a two-shot lead. While the day-one...

On July 11th, 2025, Round 1 of the Genesis Scottish Open concluded with a four-way tie for the lead, while local heroes Calum Hill and Robert MacIntyre positioned themselves firmly in the hunt. A TANGLE AT THE TOP A quartet of leaders sits atop the leaderboard at six-under, highlighted by Victor Perez's blistering finish where he birdied four of his last five holes and Jake Knapp's links practice...

On July 10th, 2025, Jon Rahm publicly campaigned for a Ryder Cup spot, Rory McIlroy returned with a renewed hunger, and Scottie Scheffler detailed his links golf strategy ahead of the majors. JON RAHM'S PUBLIC PLEA From a LIV press conference, Jon Rahm made a direct and passionate plea for a spot on the 2025 European Ryder Cup team, outlining his potential paths via automatic qualification or a ca...

On July 9th, 2025, we dive into the off-course drama heading into the Scottish Open, from Xander Schauffele's injury woes and Harris English's caddie crisis to Robert MacIntyre's incredible redemption story. XANDER'S "WORST YEAR" After winning two majors in 2024, Xander Schauffele is battling an intercostal strain and cartilage tear, leading him to call this the "worst year of my career" as he fee...

On July 8th, 2025, we remember the life of Ed "The Tiger Killer" Fiori, break down Collin Morikawa's major caddie change for The Open, and discuss the financial struggles for non-elite Tour pros. REMEMBERING ED FIORI (1953-2025) We pay tribute to four-time PGA Tour winner Ed Fiori, who passed away at 72. We look back at his most famous moment: becoming "The Tiger Killer" by beating a 20-year-old T...

On July 6th, 2025, Brian Campbell won the John Deere Classic in a dramatic playoff over Emiliano Grillo, completing a powerful narrative at the site of his first PGA Tour start. JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Illinois native Brian Campbell captured his second playoff victory of the season, overcoming a late double bogey with a clutch birdie on 17 to defeat Emiliano Grillo at the very event where his Tour jour...

On Moving Day at the John Deere Classic, howling winds and firm greens sent scores soaring, but defending champion Davis Thompson birdied the final two holes to take a one-shot lead into Sunday. TPC DEERE RUN'S REVENGE The course finally fought back on Saturday. Howling winds and firm greens transformed TPC Deere Run from a birdie fest into a battle of attrition, with players grinding to survive t...

On July 5th, 2025, Doug Ghim held a slim one-shot lead at the John Deere Classic after a wild second round that saw a five-way tie for second place and the cut line fall to a blistering five-under par. John Deere Classic: The Chase Pack The leaderboard tightened into a track meet as a five-way tie for second place emerged, just one shot behind leader Doug Ghim. The group includes defending champ D...

On July 4th, 2025, Illinois native Doug Ghim shot a nine-under 62 to take the solo lead after round one of the John Deere Classic, with Max Homa and Austin Eckroat just one shot back. GHIM LEADS THE TRACK MEET Illinois native Doug Ghim fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at the John Deere Classic, highlighted by a walk-in eagle from 91 yards as he chases his first-ever PGA Tour victory. He...

On July 3rd, 2025, we break down the DP World Tour's controversial new crypto partnership at a Trump course, Max Homa's candid thoughts on his slump, and a historic walk-off eagle to qualify for The Open. DP WORLD TOUR The DP World Tour announced a multi-year, eight-figure deal with crypto firm Nexo, rebranding the Scottish Championship. The event will mark a controversial return to Trump Internat...

On July 2nd, 2025, we break down Lee Westwood's dramatic qualification for The Open, the high stakes at the John Deere Classic, and the tight LPGA Player of the Year race. THE OPEN FINAL QUALIFYING A jet-lagged Lee Westwood, 52, battles the elements and fatigue to win medalist honors at Dundonald Links, punching his ticket back to Royal Portrush for what he calls "the greatest tournament on the go...

On July 1st, 2025, we cover the drama of The Open's Final Qualifying, a historic R&A exemption for Sergio Garcia, and Bryson DeChambeau's push for team golf. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING It's the longest day in golf as legends like Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, and hometown hero Graeme McDowell battle through 36 holes of Final Qualifying, all hoping to secure a coveted spot at Royal Portrush....

On June 30th, 2025, 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter won a grueling five-hole playoff at the Rocket Mortgage Classic while Patrick Reed survived a final-round collapse to capture his first individual LIV title in a four-way playoff. Rocket Mortgage Classic 20-year-old South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter outlasted Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk in a wild, five-hole playoff to capture a life-changing...

On June 29th, 2025, 20-year-old rookie Aldrich Potgieter took a two-shot lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic while Patrick Reed established a three-shot advantage at LIV Golf Dallas heading into Sunday. PGA TOUR - ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC 20-year-old South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter holds a two-shot lead. The Tour's youngest and longest hitter is looking to cap an "overwhelming" season with a...

On June 28th, 2025, Jake Knapp fired a course-record 61 to grab a share of the lead at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, while Brooks Koepka shot a shocking 81 to sit in last place at LIV Golf Dallas. ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC After being "upset all night," Jake Knapp flipped a switch, firing a course-record 61 to erase an opening 72. His "green light" mentality vaulted him into a three-way tie for the l...

On a day of incredibly low scoring in Detroit, Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter both tied the course record with 10-under 62s to co-lead the Rocket Mortgage Classic after round one. ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC: DETROIT SHOOTOUT Soft conditions led to a birdie barrage, where the course record of 62 was tied twice by co-leaders Kevin Roy and Aldrich Potgieter, who found redemption at the site of his pro...

This June 26th, 2025 episode unpacks Liv Golf's landmark MGM partnership, Jon Rahm's detailed Royal Portrush preview, and the latest from the PGA Tour's Rocket Mortgage Classic, including key player updates. LIV GOLF: MGM DEAL, PLAYER FORM & COURSE CHALLENGES marquee storyline: Liv Golf announces a landmark MGM Resorts partnership for "Liv Golf Week 2026." Jon Rahm eyes another Liv win, reflec...

On June 25th, 2025, we cover Jon Rahm's hilarious rangefinder prank at Liv Golf Dallas, major Open Championship qualifying news including an exemption shift, and James Piot's groundbreaking sponsor exemption into the Rocket Mortgage Classic. LIV GOLF DALLAS BUILD-UP Jon Rahm (+450 favorite) pulls a viral prank on Phil Mickelson and Grant Horvat by switching their rangefinders to meters at Maridoe...

On June 24th, 2025, Minjee Lee battled to her third major at a controversial KPMG Women's PGA Championship, while James Piot secured a PGA Tour return and Rory McIlroy announced an Australian Open comeback. KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: LEE'S TRIUMPH & TURF TENSION marquee storyline: Minjee Lee clinched her third major at the KPMG, calling the win "deserved" after intense putting work, while...

This June 23rd, 2025 recap dives into Keegan Bradley's emotional comeback win at the Travelers Championship, Tommy Fleetwood's final-round collapse, and crucial Ryder Cup qualifications for Scheffler and McIlroy. BRADLEY'S CONNECTICUT CROWNING Marquee storyline: New England native Keegan Bradley, who feels "an obligation to play for the people of New England," fueled by an "insane" home crowd, ove...

On June 22nd, 2025, Tommy Fleetwood's brilliant 63 vaulted him to a three-shot lead at the Travelers Championship after Round 3, while overnight co-leaders Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas faltered significantly. TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP: FLEETWOOD'S FLAWLESS FINISH Tommy Fleetwood carded a stunning 7-under 63, highlighted by playing his final four holes in 5-under with two eagles, to grab a thre...

June 21st, 2025: Round two of the Travelers Championship saw brutal winds wreak havoc at TPC River Highlands, resulting in a three-way tie for the lead at nine under par between Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood. THE GALE AT TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS Round two was defined by severe winds, described as a "brutal test" with gusts up to forty mph, pushing the scoring average significant...

On June 20th, 2025, Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat fired eight-under 62s to co-lead Round 1 of the Travelers Championship, a day marked by Jordan Spieth's first career withdrawal and Wyndham Clark's public apology. TOUR / MAIN SECTION TITLE Scottie Scheffler and Austin Eckroat surged to the top of the Travelers Championship leaderboard with eight-under 62s, Scheffler highlighting his round i...

On June 19th, 2025, the golf world buzzed with Brian Rolapp's PGA Tour CEO appointment, drawing mixed player reactions, while Rory McIlroy geared up for the Travelers and The Open eyed a historic Irish venue. PGA TOUR LEADERSHIP SHIFT: ROLAPP STEPS IN Brian Rolapp's appointment as PGA Tour CEO on June 18th sparked varied responses, from Rory McIlroy's optimism about his NFL experience to Lucas Glo...

On June 18th, 2025, we dissect the R&A's potential historic move of The Open to Portmarnock, Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup comments and attitude, analyze major championship fallouts for DJ and JT, and preview the upcoming Travelers and KPMG Women's PGA. The Open's Irish Horizon? Portmarnock in Play The R&A is seriously considering Portmarnock in Ireland as a future Open Championship venue, a po...