Today in Golf

On July 30th, 2026, we step away from tournament recaps to unpack a wild week of off-course drama, featuring LIV Golf's financial scramble, Tiger's senior tour concessions, and an unprecedented $40M taxpayer bailout on the PGA Tour. OFF-COURSE CHAOS & CHAMPIONS TOUR Si Woo Kim accidentally crossed into Canada for Korean BBQ and got detained for 45 minutes, while Ernie Els is actively recruitin...

On July 29th, 2026, we break down the impending fall of Tiger Woods' career earnings record, unpack fiery demands from Pete Bevacqua, and preview massive stakes at both the Rocket Classic and the AIG Women's Open. PGA TOUR & OFF-COURSE DRAMA Tiger Woods’ historic 26-year reign atop the career money list is on life support as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler close the gap, while former PGA of...

On July 28th, 2026, we pivot from Jackson Koivun’s historic 3M Open win to unpack the potential collapse of LIV Golf, the PGA Tour's massive 2028 restructuring, and the psychological burnout plaguing the game's top-ranked stars. LIV GOLF'S EXISTENTIAL CRISIS The walls are closing in on LIV Golf as the Asian Tour aligns with the PGA and DP World Tours through 2029, cutting off crucial OWGR points w...

On July 27th, 2026, we break down the thrilling finale of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, where rookie Jackson Koivun shattered the tournament scoring record to secure a life-changing victory over Scottie Scheffler. 3M OPEN / KOIVUN'S HISTORIC WIN 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun shattered the 3M Open scoring record, finishing at 25-under par to secure his first PGA Tour victory, a $1.584 million...

On Saturday, July 25th, 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun shattered the TPC Twin Cities course record to take a commanding lead at the 3M Open, setting up a thrilling Sunday showdown against a surging Scottie Scheffler. 3M OPEN / KOIVUN'S HISTORIC ROUND 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun set TPC Twin Cities ablaze with a course-record 10-under 61 to reach 20-under par, fueled by a tournament-record...

On July 25th, 2026, Round 2 of the 3M Open delivered fireworks as Michael Kim fired a historic 59 to seize the lead at 14-under par amidst emotional hometown performances and windy afternoon struggles for the world's best. 3M OPEN / MICHAEL KIM'S HISTORIC 59 Playing his sixth consecutive week on Tour, an exhausted Michael Kim etched his name in the record books with a spectacular 12-under 59, capp...

On July 24th, 2026, Round 1 of the 3M Open delivered fireworks as Ben Kohles surged to a two-shot lead and Scottie Scheffler dominated the greens to set the pace ahead of the FedEx Cup playoffs. 3M OPEN / BEN KOHLES' CAREER DAY Ben Kohles fired a career-low 62 to grab a two-shot lead, capping his round with a spectacular 241-yard 1-iron eagle on the 18th hole to help secure his crucial spot in the...

On July 23rd, 2026, we step away from the tournament grind to unpack LIV Golf's shocking financial instability, a groundbreaking new LPGA event, and Aaron Wise's inspiring, science-backed return to the PGA Tour. LIV GOLF LIV Golf is facing massive financial turbulence, settling a $1 million trademark dispute with Stinger Golf amidst swirling rumors that the PIF might pull funding and force the lea...

On July 22nd, 2026, we break down Rory McIlroy's surprising four-week hiatus, LIV Golf's mounting legal and roster issues, and preview a high-stakes 3M Open as the FedEx Cup bubble heats up. PGA TOUR / RORY'S HIATUS Following a T-40 finish at Royal Birkdale, Rory McIlroy is taking a four-week break until the FedEx St. Jude Championship, openly criticizing the playoff format and admitting regular T...

On July 21st, 2026, the golf world faces massive shakeups as LIV Golf's financial backing reportedly dries up, Bryson DeChambeau sparks a wild rules controversy at Royal Birkdale, and the PGA Tour deals with mounting backlash over Rory McIlroy's schedule. LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CRISIS The Saudi PIF has reportedly halted funding for LIV Golf as of April 30th, plunging the breakaway league into turmoi...

On July 19th, 2026, Moving Day at Royal Birkdale delivered historic scoring, intense off-course drama, and a commanding 54-hole lead for new dad Sam Burns ahead of a windy Championship Sunday. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP: MOVING DAY Sam Burns (-10) seized control of Royal Birkdale with a historic 127 over 36 holes, holding off Ryan Fox’s (-8) record-tying morning 62 and Si Woo Kim’s (-8) gritty charge u...

On Friday, July 17th, Royal Birkdale delivered a historic and chaotic second round as two players tied the major scoring record with 62s and Bryson DeChambeau threatened to walk out over a controversial rules penalty. THE RECORD BREAKERS Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns etched their names in history, both firing 62s to tie the major scoring record. Herbert tied the Open 9-hole record with a 28, while B...

On July 17th, 2026, Round 1 of the 154th Open Championship delivered a shocking leaderboard as 26-year-old Jackson Suber grabbed the solo lead amidst crusty conditions, player feuds, and the historic absence of golf's biggest legends. THE 154TH OPEN / SUBER'S CINDERELLA STORY Unknown 26-year-old Jackson Suber shocked the golf world by shooting a 5-under 65 to take the solo 18-hole lead at Royal Bi...

On July 16th, 2026, pre-tournament coverage of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale delivered massive off-course drama, from the R&A banning influencers to Bryson DeChambeau brushing off scathing criticism ahead of a pivotal major week. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP / R&A & USGA UPDATES The R&A and USGA dropped administrative bombs at Royal Birkdale, firmly rejecting a YouTube "cr...

On July 15th, 2026, we preview the 154th Open Championship at a baked-out Royal Birkdale, breaking down Patrick Reed's shock departure from LIV Golf and the growing superstar demands to overhaul the major championship schedule. PATRICK REED'S SHOCK DEPARTURE In a massive breaking news segment, we unpack Patrick Reed’s sudden exit from LIV Golf. Missing the traditional adrenaline, he's now targetin...

On July 14th, 2026, we preview a firm and fast 154th Open Championship overshadowed by Phil Mickelson's scandalous withdrawal, break down a radical 2028 PGA Tour overhaul, and recap major victories for Haeran Ryu and Zach Johnson. THE 154TH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Royal Birkdale is playing incredibly fast and firm, rendering traditional target golf dead. Meanwhile, the tournament is reeling from Phil Mi...

On July 13th, 2026, we break down the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open, where Tom Kim delivered a flawless Sunday performance to capture an emotional victory. TOM KIM'S TRIUMPH Tom Kim ended a grueling 1,001-day winless drought, firing a bogey-free 64 to finish at 17-under and claim the $1.575 million prize, sealed by a clutch 203-yard 4-iron dagger on the 16th hole. Trevor Immelman called...

On July 12th, 2026, severe weather and thick fog suspended Round 3 of the Genesis Scottish Open, setting up a grueling 28-hole Sunday while Scottie Scheffler's historic cut streak officially came to an end. GENESIS SCOTTISH OPEN Severe weather and thick fog suspended Round 3, forcing leaders into a grueling 28-hole marathon Sunday. Meanwhile, Matt Fitzpatrick tied Michael Thorbjornsen for the lead...

On July 11th, 2026, Round 2 of the Genesis Scottish Open delivered massive shockwaves as Scottie Scheffler missed his first cut in nearly four years, leaving a star-studded three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard. THE END OF AN ERA The unthinkable happened at the Renaissance Club as Scottie Scheffler missed his first cut in 78 events, struggling with bogeys on the back nine and a missed six-fo...

On July 10th, 2026, mild weather at The Renaissance Club yielded a five-way tie for the lead at the Genesis Scottish Open, setting the stage for a brutal Friday windstorm. THE LEADERS & RORY'S RETURN Mild Thursday conditions at The Renaissance Club created a crowded leaderboard, with Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger, and Rasmus Hojgaard all firing five-under 65s before...

On July 9th, 2026, we break down the ideological divide over the PGA Tour's 2028 restructuring, preview a star-studded Scottish Open, and examine golf's aggressive new stance on gambling-related fan harassment. PGA TOUR 2028 RESTRUCTURING The proposed 2028 two-tier Tour structure has ignited an ideological clash between the game's biggest stars, with the future and prestige of historic National Op...

On July 8th, 2026, the golf world braces for a massive LIV intellectual property lawsuit, Jon Rahm's Scottish Open arrival, and the emotional Open qualification of cystic fibrosis survivor David Howard. LIV GOLF'S LEGAL & FINANCIAL WOES The World Golf Group has launched a massive $210M-$630M lawsuit in London Commercial Court, alleging LIV Golf stole their 2009 blueprint for a 54-hole franchis...

On Saturday, July 4th, weather delays and preferred lies couldn't stop Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges from grabbing the 54-hole co-lead at 16-under, setting up a massive Sunday shootout at TPC Deere Run. JOHN DEERE CLASSIC LEADERBOARD & VETERAN MAGIC Lucas Glover and Lee Hodges share the 54-hole lead at 16-under after a weather-delayed Moving Day, with Hodges mentally resetting on the 10th and Za...

On July 3rd, 2026, Round 1 of the John Deere Classic delivered fireworks as Lucas Glover and Zac Blair surged to the top of the leaderboard with matching 63s amidst wild rules rulings and controversial course redesigns. JOHN DEERE CLASSIC CO-LEADERS Lucas Glover and Zac Blair set the pace at TPC Deere Run with matching 63s. Glover dialed in his swing by fixing a "lifty" backswing, while Blair lean...

On July 2nd, 2026, we break down Phil Mickelson's major withdrawal amidst serious allegations, Rory McIlroy's controversial tennis cameo, and the emotional highs and lasagna-induced lows of The Open Final Qualifying. PHIL MICKELSON & THE OPEN Phil Mickelson has officially withdrawn from The Open Championship amidst disturbing sexual misconduct allegations and an expulsion from The Farms Golf C...