Today in Golf

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...

On May 10th, 2026, Moving Day at the Truist Championship delivered chaotic bunker shots, near-course records, and a solo 54-hole lead for Alex Fitzpatrick at 14-under. THE WAKE FOREST SHOW Former Wake Forest teammates Alex Fitzpatrick and Cameron Young dominated Moving Day. Fitzpatrick fired a 64 to take the solo lead at 14-under, while Young shot a blistering 63, just missing the course record af...

On May 9th, 2026, we break down the first two rounds of the Truist Championship where Sungjae Im grabbed the 36-hole lead, alongside a massive PGA Tour policy shift allowing players to monetize their own YouTube channels. TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP: SUNGJAE, RICKIE & RORY Sungjae Im leveraged his Presidents Cup experience and a fully healed wrist to dominate the par fives, securing the 36-hole lead a...

On May 8th, 2026, we break down opening rounds across the globe, featuring emotional family triumphs, equipment tweaks from the game's biggest stars, and a grueling day for a major champion. TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP AT QUAIL HOLLOW Rory McIlroy dazzled with a towering 154-foot apex shot over the trees on the 2nd hole, while Jordan Spieth is testing a 46-inch driver shaft in a race to capture the career...

On May 7th, 2026, the golf world reels from the Saudi PIF pulling LIV's future funding, while Rory McIlroy defends his major prep schedule and Phil Mickelson makes a surprise withdrawal from Aronimink. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL SHOCKWAVE The Saudi PIF is officially pulling LIV Golf's post-2026 funding, sending shockwaves through the league. Graeme McDowell finally dropped the "growing the game" PR scri...

On May 6th, 2026, we break down Jon Rahm's multi-million dollar Ryder Cup lifeline, debate the merit of Dustin Johnson's major exemption, and unpack the growing player burnout crisis threatening the PGA Tour's Signature Events. DP WORLD TOUR / RYDER CUP Jon Rahm has officially secured his 2027 Ryder Cup eligibility at Adare Manor after striking a massive $3 million conditional release agreement wi...

On May 5th, 2026, the golf world was rocked by LIV Golf's impending financial ruin and Tiger Woods' 90-day rehab stint, while Nelly Korda dominated the LPGA and YouTube golf officially went pro. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL COLLAPSE The Saudi PIF is officially withdrawing LIV Golf's funding after 2026, prompting Yasir Al Rumayyan's resignation and CEO Scott O'Neil to hire Ducera as the breakaway league fa...

On May 4th, 2026, Cameron Young secured a dominant wire-to-wire victory at the Cadillac Championship at Doral amidst spectacular shots from Scottie Scheffler, a Secret Service takedown, and major PGA/LIV reunification buzz. CAMERON YOUNG'S BLUE MONSTER MASTERCLASS Cameron Young finally broke through with a spectacular wire-to-wire victory at Doral's Blue Monster, finishing at 19-under par. His wee...

On May 3rd, 2026, Cameron Young built a commanding six-shot lead during Round 3 of the $20 million Signature Event at Doral, overshadowing Scottie Scheffler's heroics, broadcast antics, and a bizarre golden statue controversy. CAMERON YOUNG'S COMMANDING LEAD Despite a water ball on the first hole, Cameron Young surged to 15-under to take a commanding six-shot lead at the Blue Monster, aided by a m...

On May 2nd, 2026, Round 2 at the Blue Monster delivered wild flagstick ricochets, mid-round physio sessions, and a dominant performance by Cameron Young to secure a commanding five-shot lead heading into the weekend. CAMERON YOUNG'S RUNAWAY LEAD Cameron Young is dismantling the Blue Monster, firing a brilliant 67 to build a massive five-shot cushion at 13-under par. His ball-striking clinic was hi...

On May 1st, 2026, Round 1 at Trump National Doral delivered a bogey-free 64 from Cameron Young to take the solo lead, while PGA/LIV reunification rumors dominated the off-course conversation. ROUND 1 AT DORAL Cameron Young grabbed the solo lead with a flawless 8-under 64, while Jordan Spieth sits right behind him at T2 after a major mid-season equipment overhaul and a miraculous 30-yard hook shot...

On April 30th, 2026, the golf world reels from a massive LIV Golf funding report, while Scottie Scheffler tackles Doral's brutal 18th hole and Charlie Woods shows massive improvement in his U.S. Open qualifying bid. LIV GOLF / WSJ BOMBSHELL A massive Wall Street Journal report indicates the Saudi PIF will end LIV Golf funding after 2026 due to geopolitical conflicts, leaving players scrambling for...

On April 28th, 2026, we step away from the weekend leaderboards to break down the massive business shifts rocking professional golf, from LIV's looming financial crisis to the R&A's historic 2028 Open Championship announcement. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP The R&A finalized Royal Lytham and St Annes for the 156th Open in 2028, shifting dates to August 3-6 to avoid the LA Olympics while bypassing...

On April 27th, 2026, we break down Nelly Korda's wire-to-wire Chevron victory overshadowed by a massive TV blackout, the PGA Tour's sponsor-infuriating schedule crunch, and Kai Trump's terrifying medical emergencies. LPGA TOUR / CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP Nelly Korda secured a historic wire-to-wire major victory at the Chevron Championship, matching legends Amy Alcott and Juli Inkster, but the triumph w...

On April 26th, 2026, we break down Rory McIlroy's controversial withdrawal from Doral, historic scoring at the Chevron Championship, and the wild new business ventures taking over the TGL SoFi Center. PGA TOUR / RORY'S SCHEDULE DRAMA Rory McIlroy is facing heat for withdrawing from the $20 million Cadillac Championship at Doral, skipping a Signature Event he championed to adopt a "Jack Nicklaus Bl...

On April 25th, 2026, we step away from tournament recaps to unpack Tiger Woods's tragic crash, Nelly Korda's historic Chevron run, and the LPGA's growing optics crisis. PGA TOUR / RYDER CUP Tiger Woods's tragic rollover crash involving hydrocodone has sent shockwaves through the golf world, directly impacting the 2027 Ryder Cup landscape as Jim Furyk steps up to seek redemption against Luke Donald...

On April 24th, 2026, we break down the PGA Tour's massive corporate shakeup, Bryson DeChambeau's massive LIV contract demands, and a wild, record-tying opening round in the Louisiana swamps. PGA TOUR SHAKEUP & NORMAN'S VICTORY LAP The PGA Tour is undergoing a massive organizational restructuring under Brian Rolapp's scarcity model, resulting in 56 layoffs and 73 frozen positions as the enterpr...

On April 22nd, 2026, we preview the Chevron Championship's controversial plunge pool and the Zurich Classic's wild pairings, while breaking down Pat Perez's senior debut and a brewing PGA Tour fashion civil war. LPGA CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIP The LPGA built a bizarre 15-by-10-foot temporary plunge pool directly in the line of play on the 18th hole at Memorial Park, sparking safety concerns as favorites...

On April 21st, 2026, we pivot from Matt Fitzpatrick's RBC Heritage win to unpack a wild week of off-course drama, including Tiger Woods's DUI arrest, LIV Golf's financial rumors, and major PGA Tour leadership shakeups. TIGER WOODS Tiger Woods was involved in a March 27th Jupiter Island crash involving hydrocodone, leading to a DUI arrest. He is now heading to a 90-day rehab facility in Zurich to f...