Today in Golf

On June 17th, 2025, we unpack the U.S. Open aftermath, from J.J. Spaun's historic win and Wyndham Clark's alleged locker room damage to Carlota Ciganda's LPGA victory and a look ahead to the Travelers. U.S. OPEN: SPAUN'S TRIUMPH & OAKMONT'S BITE Marquee storyline: J.J. Spaun's emotional U.S. Open win, featuring caddie inspiration and a chaotic Father's Day, contrasts with Wyndham Clark's alleg...

On June 16th, 2025, J.J. Spaun captured his first major at the 125th U.S. Open, taming a "brute" Oakmont with a dramatic 65-foot putt after a pivotal weather delay, while 54-hole leaders faltered spectacularly. J.J. SPAUN'S U.S. OPEN TRIUMPH Marquee storyline: J.J. Spaun battled to be the sole player under par, securing his maiden major at Oakmont with a final round 72, highlighted by a stunning 6...

Recapping a seismic U.S. Open Moving Day from June 14th, 2025, where Sam Burns carded a 69 to take a one-shot lead at four-under, setting up a dramatic final round at a challenging Oakmont. U.S. OPEN: BURNS NAVIGATES MOVING DAY MAYHEM Sam Burns holds a precarious one-shot lead at four-under after a composed 69, showcasing his "hyper competitive" focus. Oakmont, though slightly softened (72.67 R3 a...

On June 13th, 2025, J.J. Spaun surprisingly led Round One of the 125th U.S. Open with a 4-under 66 at a punishing Oakmont, where many top players faltered and the course proved a severe test. SPAUN'S OAKMONT MASTERY Marquee storyline: J.J. Spaun defied expectations, carding a bogey-free 4-under 66 by 'grinding' to lead the U.S. Open, his first major lead, embracing an "uncomfortable" mindset. Supp...

On June 12th, 2025, "Today in Golf" delved into the U.S. Open at Oakmont, spotlighting player strategies, the course's infamous difficulty, and the major storylines heading into the championship. SCHEFFLER: THE FAVORITE FACES THE BEAST World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler arrives as the shortest U.S. Open betting favorite since 2009, bracing for what he calls "probably the hardest golf course that we'll...

On June 11th, 2025, "Today in Golf" delved into evolving U.S. Open conditions at Oakmont, major player contract news for Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, and critical perspectives on Liv Golf's impact on major preparedness. U.S. OPEN PREP: OAKMONT'S SHIFTING CHALLENGE Rory McIlroy initially found Oakmont "impossible," shooting an 81, but recent rain has softened the "dicey" course, making it...

On June 10th, 2025, "Today in Golf" previews the formidable U.S. Open at Oakmont, detailing early player reactions to its difficulty, major storylines for golf's biggest stars, and a surprising LPGA underdog story. U.S. OPEN: OAKMONT'S EARLY VERDICT Early arrivals at Oakmont, including Dustin Johnson, are already feeling its legendary bite. Players stress fairway accuracy and adjusting to severe g...

Recapping the June 9th, 2025 golf action, where Ryan Fox clinched a dramatic four-hole playoff victory at the RBC Canadian Open and Joaquin Niemann secured his fourth Liv Golf title of the season in DC. RBC CANADIAN OPEN: FOX'S THRILLING PLAYOFF WIN Ryan Fox clinched a thrilling four-hole playoff over Sam Burns (who shot a final-round 62) at the RBC Canadian Open, his second PGA Tour title in a mo...

June 8, 2025: Moving Day saw Matteo Manassero & Ryan Fox co-lead the RBC Canadian Open at fourteen-under, while Anirban Lahiri surged ahead at Liv Golf DC, teeing up dramatic final rounds. RBC CANADIAN OPEN: MANASSERO & FOX CHARGE AHEAD Matteo Manassero, battling a "results based" mindset that was "killing me," and Ryan Fox, enjoying "stress free golf," both carded 64s to co-lead at TPC To...

On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, alternate Cameron Champ stunningly leads the RBC Canadian Open where Rory McIlroy missed the cut, while Martin Kaymer and Bryson DeChambeau co-lead Liv Golf DC. RBC CANADIAN OPEN: CHAMP'S ASCENT, RORY'S DESCENT Alternate Cameron Champ, who "definitely did not think I was getting in," remarkably leads at -12, bogey-free through two rounds, attributing his success to men...

On Friday, June 6th, 2025, the RBC Canadian Open's first round at TPC Toronto saw Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar shoot 61s, leading a low-scoring day on a soft course, while Luke Clanton made his memorable pro debut. RBC CANADIAN OPEN - ROUND 1: SCORING BONANZA Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar blazed TPC Toronto with nine-under 61s, capitalizing on soft, "very gettable" condition...

This episode of "Today in Golf" dives into Luke Clanton's highly anticipated professional debut, Rory McIlroy's strategic adjustments ahead of the U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler's continued supremacy, and how Liv Golfers are preparing for Oakmont. PGA TOUR: RBC CANADIAN OPEN - CLANTON & MCILROY PGA Tour University star Luke Clanton makes his pro debut, driven by Tour dreams not money, alongside...

Recapping June 2nd's major golf news, this episode covers Scottie Scheffler's Memorial triumph and strategic U.S. Open preparation, the high stakes of "Golf's Longest Day" qualifiers, and previews the upcoming RBC Canadian Open and Liv Golf Virginia. SCHEFFLER'S DOMINANCE & U.S. OPEN FOCUS Fresh off his Memorial victory, Scottie Scheffler announced June 2nd he's skipping the RBC Canadian Open...

On Today in Golf, we break down Scottie Scheffler's historic back-to-back Memorial victory, his clutch final round, the challenge of Muirfield, and Jack Nicklaus's high praise for the world number one. SCHEFFLER'S HISTORIC REPEAT Marquee storyline: Scottie Scheffler joined Tiger Woods with a back-to-back Memorial win, his final-round 70 featuring clutch play—like a key birdie on 11 and a stunning...

On a demanding Moving Day at the Memorial Tournament (June 8, 2024), Scottie Scheffler fired a brilliant, bogey-free 68 to seize a one-shot lead at eight-under, masterfully navigating Muirfield Village's treacherous conditions. THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: SCHEFFLER'S SURGE Scottie Scheffler delivered a stunning bogey-free 68 – his first at Muirfield Village in 19 rounds – with a blistering back-nine...

Round two of the Memorial saw Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin co-lead at seven-under amidst brutal rain and punishing rough, with Scottie Scheffler ominously close and a dramatic cut made at plus five. MEMORIAL ROUND 2: TAYLOR & GRIFFIN BATTLE THE ELEMENTS Marquee storyline: Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin battled through "brutal" rain and Muirfield Village's punishing rough to share the 36-hole lead...

On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Ben Griffin shot a remarkable 65 to lead Round 1 of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, as Muirfield Village's "brutal" rough immediately tested the world's best. MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: GRIFFIN'S GRIT & MUIRFIELD'S GAUNTLET Ben Griffin, once a mortgage broker who quit golf, fired a stunning 65 to lead, battling through water balls and a rollercoaster round fo...

This golf report covers Rory McIlroy's debated Memorial skip, brutal Muirfield course conditions, Jon Rahm's candid Liv interview, a major TOUR Championship format overhaul, and a U.S. Women's Open preview. THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT: RORY'S ABSENCE & MUIRFIELD'S ROAR Rory McIlroy skipping Jack Nicklaus's tournament stirred discussion, with Jack "surprised" (Rory didn't call, which Dan Rapaport f...

This May 28th, 2025 episode covers Rory McIlroy's Memorial Tournament withdrawal and Jack Nicklaus's reaction, Michael La Sasso's NCAA victory, a U.S. Women's Open preview, and updates on Scheffler, Hovland, and Liv Golf. RORY & THE BEAR: MEMORIAL, MEDIA & MUSINGS Marquee storyline: Rory McIlroy's Memorial skip drew Jack Nicklaus's surprise. McIlroy urged golf to "get over it," while Nickl...

This episode dives into Will Zalatoris's season-ending surgery, a potential strategic shift for Liv Golf contracts, Ben Griffin's heartfelt Colonial victory, and key updates from the pro tours. PGA TOUR OFF-COURSE DRAMA Marquee storyline: Will Zalatoris faces another major setback with a second back surgery (May 23rd), sidelining him for the rest of the season, while reports suggest Liv Golf might...

Recapping the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on [Date], where Ben Griffin battled brutal conditions and immense pressure to secure his emotional first individual PGA Tour victory. CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE: GRIFFIN'S TRIUMPH Ben Griffin, once a mortgage broker, clinched his maiden PGA Tour title, navigating brutal winds and immense final-hole pressure for a one-stroke victory...

On May 25th, 2025, Round Three of the Charles Schwab Challenge saw Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid shoot 68s to reach thirteen-under, establishing a commanding four-shot lead heading into Sunday. CHARLES SCHWAB CHALLENGE - ROUND 3 LEADERS Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid both carded 68s to reach -13, creating a significant four-shot buffer over the field. Their steady play contrasted with the challenging...

On May 24th, 2025, Round Two of the Charles Schwab Challenge saw Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid shoot 63s to co-lead at -11, with players noting changing course conditions ahead of a tricky weekend. Charles Schwab Challenge: Round 2 Leaders Marquee storyline: Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid both carded impressive 8-under 63s to share the lead at -11, capitalizing on varied course conditions as Colonial...

Rookie John Pak Fires Bogey-Free to Dominate Round 1! Scheffler Battles, Dahmen Aces & Colonial Bites Back. Episode Brief  Recapping Round 1 of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where PGA Tour rookie John Pak shot a stunning 63, ignited by a hole-out eagle, to take a three-shot lead amidst challenging, firm conditions at Colonial. PAK'S ROOKIE RAMPAGE PGA Tour rookie John Pak, fueled by a Kni...

This week's episode dives into Rory McIlroy's global golf ambitions, Scottie Scheffler's relentless pursuit of victory at Colonial, and a fiery debate on LIV Golf's true impact on major championship pressure. Rory's Global Gameplan Rory McIlroy champions a worldwide golf circuit, committing to the inaugural DP World India Championship in 2025 and voicing his "dream scenario is a world tour," while...