Today in Golf

On December 6th, 2025, we break down the massive logjam atop the Hero World Challenge leaderboard and dive deep into the pivotal meeting regarding the future structure of the PGA Tour. HERO WORLD CHALLENGE It’s a crowded house at Albany as Round 2 concludes with a "royal rumble" five-way tie for the lead at 10-under par, featuring Cameron Young, Hideki Matsuyama, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Aks...

On December 5th, 2025, Round One of the Hero World Challenge ends in a logjam at the top while Tiger Woods unveils the blueprint for the future of golf. HERO WORLD CHALLENGE Scottie Scheffler launches his bid for a historic "three-peat" at Albany, joining J.J. Spaun, Wyndham Clark, Sepp Straka, and Akshay Bhatia in a five-way tie for the lead at six-under-par. Scheffler continues his dominance wit...

We break down Tiger Woods’ seventh back surgery and ruthless vision for the 2027 season, plus Rory McIlroy’s polarizing course critique at the Australian Open. TIGER’S PAIN & POWER Woods withdraws from the PNC following his seventh back surgery (lumbar disc replacement), but his influence hasn't waned. As Chair of the Future Competition Committee, he warns that the 2027 season of scarcity will...

We break down the massive structural overhaul coming to the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods’ concerning health update, and the roster shakeups heading into the Australian Open. THE ROLAPP ERA BEGINS Brian Rolapp and Tiger Woods are reshaping the Tour based on three pillars: Parity, Simplicity, and Scarcity. The goal is a streamlined product, but Harris English leaked that the 2027 season might not even star...

On December 2nd, 2025, we break down Laurie Canter's stunning decision to reject his PGA Tour card for LIV Golf, Rory McIlroy's impact in Australia, and pay tribute to the late Fuzzy Zoeller. LIV's Pathway Coup Laurie Canter became the first player to earn a PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour's new pathway, only to immediately reject it and re-sign with Liv Golf's Majesticks GC in a major PR vict...

On December 1st, 2025, we break down the serious discussions, led by Tiger Woods, to overhaul the PGA Tour schedule to avoid the NFL, and we debate what Tiger's own future looks like as he nears 50. A NEW PGA TOUR? High-level talks, confirmed by new CEO Brian Rolapp, are underway to completely restructure the PGA Tour schedule. The potential move to a condensed season starting after the Super Bowl...

On November 30th, 2025, Jeeno Thitikul capped a historic week by winning the CME and breaking a 23-year-old scoring record, while Rory McIlroy called for an end to the "butt hurt" feelings over LIV Golf. LPGA TOUR: A LEGENDARY RECORD FALLS Jeeno Thitikul overcame a wrist injury to win the CME Group Tour Championship, securing the largest prize in women's golf ($4M) and the World No. 1 ranking. But...

On November 29th, we break down Keegan Bradley's record-setting Skins Game win over his European rivals, Jack Nicklaus's sharp critique of Rory McIlroy, and major structural changes coming to the DP World Tour. Capital One's "The Skins Game" The Ryder Cup bad blood spilled over into the offseason as Keegan Bradley exacted revenge on Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood, turning early taunts into a reco...

On November 28th, we reflect on the life and career of the late Fuzzy Zoeller and break down new comments from Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau that suggest a PGA/LIV merger is further away than ever. REMEMBERING FUZZY ZOELLER (1951-2025) We look back at the life of two-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller, who passed away at 74. We explore his iconic wins, his fun-loving on-course persona, and the...

On November 27th, the PGA Tour rolled out new financial safety nets for its members, LPGA stars battled a wave of online impersonation scams, and we profiled the unlikely journey of DP World Tour breakout Marco Penge. PGA TOUR'S NEW SAFETY NET The PGA Tour responds to player financial insecurity with two new programs: the "Member Support Program" and the "Pathways Player Achievement Grant," creati...

On November 26th, 2025, we break down the PGA Tour's proposed post-Super Bowl start, Jon Rahm's legal fight to stay in the Ryder Cup, and the raw frustration from players like Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, and those who lost their cards. THE TOUR'S BIG SHAKEUP The PGA Tour is planning a radical schedule overhaul, potentially starting its season after the Super Bowl by 2027. The goal is to create "s...

On November 25th, 2025, we break down Jeeno Thitikul's historic, record-shattering performance at the CME, dive into the flawed OWGR system, and analyze Min Woo Lee's new physique. LPGA TOUR FINALE Jeeno Thitikul capped an incredible season by winning the CME Group Tour Championship and, more importantly, breaking Annika Sörenstam's 23-year-old single-season scoring average record, a mark many tho...

On November 24th, 2025, we recap the wild final round of the RSM Classic, where Sami Valimaki became the first Finn to win on Tour, but the real story was the brutal bubble implications from one final putt. VALIMAKI'S HISTORIC WIN Sami Valimaki captured the RSM Classic with a final score of 23-under, becoming the first-ever Finnish player to win on the PGA Tour. His victory was sealed with a gutsy...

On Moving Day at Sea Island, Sami Valimaki surged to a two-shot lead, setting up a dramatic final round showdown with two Stanford alums and a host of players fighting for their careers. THE FINAL GROUP Finland's Sami Valimaki fired his way to -19, but the real story is the "Cardinal on Cardinal clash" behind him. Stanford alums Michael Thorbjornsen and Patrick Rodgers will battle for the title an...

On a dramatic Friday at the RSM Classic, Andrew Novak took the 36-hole lead while Justin Lower faced the heartbreaking reality of losing his PGA Tour card. THE BRUTAL REALITY AT THE CUTLINE We break down the raw, emotional interview with Justin Lower after he missed the cut by two shots, losing his PGA Tour card. His journey from an NAIA school after family tragedy makes the moment even more poign...

On November 21st, 2025, perfect conditions at the RSM Classic led to a first-round shootout, with Doug Ghim, Davis Thompson, and Rico Hoey sharing the lead at ten-under-par. RSM CLASSIC: SHOOTOUT AT SEA ISLAND Doug Ghim nearly shot 59, posting a career-best sixty on the Seaside Course to grab a share of the lead. He's joined by hometown favorite Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey, who hit every green in...

On November 20th, 2025, we break down a sobering update on Tiger Woods' physical limitations and preview the LPGA's high-stakes CME Group Tour Championship finale featuring Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul. TIGER'S BIGGEST OBSTACLE Notah Begay III provides a crucial update on Tiger Woods, revealing his swing and ball speed are tour-ready. However, his return is stalled by a significant physical limi...

On November 19th, 2025, we break down Victor Perez's shocking move to LIV Golf, Lindy Duncan's powerful perseverance story, the Player of the Year debate, and the intense battle for a Masters spot at the RSM Classic. LIV GOLF Victor Perez makes a surprising mid-season jump to LIV Golf, withdrawing from the RSM Classic while sitting 108th in the FedExCup Fall standings to join Martin Kaymer's Cleek...

On November 18th, 2025, we cover a major sponsor's explosive critique of the world rankings, Henrik Stenson's costly return to the DP World Tour, and Tiger Woods' first public appearance to watch his son Charlie win a state title. THE RANKINGS DEBATE A major sponsor, DP World's Daniel Van Otterdijk, publicly questioned the legitimacy of the Official World Golf Ranking, comparing golf's fractured s...

On November 17th, 2025, Adam Schenk battled 45 mph winds to capture his first PGA Tour title in his 243rd start at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, shaking up the FedExCup Fall standings. Butterfield Bermuda Championship In his 243rd start, Adam Schenk finally captured his maiden PGA Tour victory. Battling hurricane-force winds, he used a desperate, one-handed putting fix to grind out an even...

On November 16th, 2025, the chaotic third round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship saw Adam Schenk and Braden Thornberry battle hurricane-like conditions to share the 54-hole lead with their PGA Tour futures on the line. Butterfield Bermuda Championship Co-leader Adam Schenk, fighting from 134th in the FedExCup, is battling immense pressure. We break down his unconventional strategy of switch...

On November 15th, 2025, Adam Hadwin took the solo lead at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, but the day's biggest story was Sahith Theegala's incredible 11-shot turnaround to make the cut as the pressure mounted for players to keep their cards. Butterfield Bermuda Championship Adam Hadwin, needing a huge week to save his PGA Tour card, scrambled his way to a one-shot lead at Port Royal. His ro...

On November 14th, we explore the immense pressure on tour as Adam Hadwin leads in Bermuda while fighting for his card, Lauryn Nguyen shares her story of turning pro, and Rory McIlroy finds form in Dubai. BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP Adam Hadwin fires a six-under 65 to lead, but the real story is his fight from 147th in the FedExCup Fall standings to keep his PGA TOUR card. It's a high-stakes battle for su...

On November 13th, 2025, Kai Trump made her highly-anticipated LPGA debut under Annika Sorenstam's protection, Rory McIlroy blasted the golf industry over the rollback, and Rafa Campos opened up about his battle with depression. LPGA TOUR All eyes were on 18-year-old Kai Trump for her LPGA debut at the Pelican Golf Club. With advice from Tiger Woods and Donald Trump, she faced immense pressure, pro...

On November 12th, 2025, we break down Rory McIlroy's new legacy award and its link to his Grand Slam, the massive 'Caitlin Clark effect' at The Annika, and Anthony Kim's refreshingly honest comeback journey. RORY'S LEGACY & CLEAR HEAD The DP World Tour honors Rory McIlroy with a permanent legacy award, a fitting tribute after a season where he finally captured the Masters to complete the Grand...