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  1. HACE 23 MIN

    LIV's Funding Cut & Rory's Tiger Defense - May 7th, 2026

    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 SHOCKWAVEThe 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 script, while a blindsided Bryson DeChambeau pivots to expanding his YouTube empire globally.McDowell admitted, "this is good for my bank account," while DeChambeau jabbed at the PGA Tour's recent 56-person layoffs, noting they are "not doing great either."Eamon Lynch dubbed the entire financial standoff and narrative shift between the rival tours a "high stakes game of chicken." PGA CHAMPIONSHIP & PHIL'S WITHDRAWALPhil Mickelson has officially withdrawn from the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink due to family reasons, leaving fans wondering about his future in the sport. Max Homa will take his spot in the field.When asked about his return to competitive golf, Mickelson admitted, "I honestly do not know" if he will play again this year.Despite the sudden absence of Phil's "gravitas" (as noted by Scott O'Neil), the tournament marches on with Homa stepping up to the plate. RORY MCILROY AT QUAIL HOLLOWAhead of the Truist Championship, Rory McIlroy defended his decision to skip Signature Events to prep for majors, comparing his and Scottie Scheffler's scheduling cadence to a legendary blueprint."That is what Tiger used to do," McIlroy stated regarding his major championship preparation strategy.Rory laughed off Irish backlash over his Wagyu Masters menu by teasing a 2027 "Taco Tuesday," and shared a sweet story about his daughter Poppy eating grilled cheese in the Butler Cabin. Quick HitsRickie Fowler dubs himself an "Orange Maxxer" to launch a Tropicana custom golf cart contest • McIlroy and Xander Schauffele headline tomorrow's Truist Championship opening round • Creator-turned-pro Ryan Ruffels and Brooks Koepka tee off tomorrow at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  2. HACE 1 DÍA

    Rahm’s $3M Ryder Cup Deal & DJ’s Major Controversy - May 6th, 2026

    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 CUPJon Rahm has officially secured his 2027 Ryder Cup eligibility at Adare Manor after striking a massive $3 million conditional release agreement with the DP World Tour to settle his outstanding fines."I was never worried about that," Rahm stated, following the DP World Tour's official confirmation statement.Rahm's unwavering confidence pays off, ensuring the European squad keeps one of its most fiery and passionate competitors for the highly anticipated clash in Ireland. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / MAJORSDustin Johnson received a highly controversial special exemption into the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, sparking a fierce debate over legacy versus merit as rising stars are left out.DJ is currently ranked #468 in the world, prompting one outraged fan to call it a "total waste of an exemption" that should have gone to rising star Jackson Koivun.Despite the intense backlash, a nonchalant DJ remains thrilled to bypass the qualifying criteria, stating, "Very excited. I want to play in all the majors." PGA TOUR / SCHEDULING CRISISA severe scheduling crisis is causing player burnout, highlighted by Scottie Scheffler skipping the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow as the Future Competition Committee scrambles to fix the bloated calendar.Matt Kuchar issued a stark warning comparing Signature Events to defunct WGCs: "Part of me wonders how much of an appetite there is for twenty major tournaments."Brian Rolapp is left asking "how do you actually drive a competitive schedule" when even the world's best players are forced to skip premier events just to catch their breath. EQUIPMENT NEWSThe gear world is shaking up as Brooks Koepka becomes a free agent ahead of the Myrtle Beach Classic, while Justin Rose endures a disastrous debut with his new McLaren Golf irons at Doral.Dunlop Sports bid farewell to Koepka, releasing a statement calling him an "exceptional ambassador" during their successful run together.Rose's early struggles with McLaren are giving fans serious déjà vu, drawing painful comparisons to his infamous 2019 slump after switching to Honma. Quick HitsR&A CEO Mark Darbon warns LIV-driven prize inflation hurts grassroots, noting every extra dollar in purses comes out of reinvestment • Women's TGL officially adds Minjee Lee and Celine Boutier to the roster • Nelly Korda remains noticeably absent from the Women's TGL lineup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
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    LIV Golf's Collapse & Tiger's Hiatus - May 5th, 2026

    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 COLLAPSEThe 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 faces total financial ruin and widespread player panic.Bryson DeChambeau called PGA Tour return rumors "completely untrue," while Thomas Pieters insists he "never liked that life."Despite the crumbling infrastructure around them, some LIV defectors are stubbornly refusing to even entertain a return to their former PGA Tour routines. TIGER WOODS' REHAB HIATUSFollowing a recent DUI, Tiger Woods has checked into a 90-day rehabilitation facility in Zurich, effectively ending his 2026 USGA season and shifting the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy outlook toward Jim Furyk.Tiger stated his need to "prioritize my well being," while USGA CEO Mike Whan confirmed his absence for the year.The sudden hiatus leaves a massive leadership void for Team USA, positioning veteran Jim Furyk as the unexpected frontrunner to take the reins. NELLY KORDA'S HISTORIC WINNelly Korda secured a dominant four-shot victory at the Riviera Maya Open, riding an incredible 60-hole bogey-free streak before surviving a wild finish deep in the jungle on the final hole.After scrambling for a closing bogey, Korda admitted she felt "humbled by golf."Even during a historic, near-flawless tournament run, Korda proved she's human by blasting an errant drive straight into the jungle on the par-5 18th. THE CREATOR GOLF REVOLUTIONYouTube golf is formalizing as Ryan Ruffels defeated Grant Horvat in a shootout at The Q to qualify for the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic, coinciding with a massive new creator-driven circuit.Ruffels is fully embracing his "content creator" identity as Horvat and the Bryan Brothers launch the $1M "Your Golf Tour."The lines between professional golf and YouTube entertainment are officially blurred, with massive prize pools now backing the internet's biggest golf stars. Quick HitsKevin Kisner rants the USGA ball rollback is "one of the dumbest things ever" because people are "scared to move a tee back" • Scottie Scheffler takes a well-deserved rest week • Rory McIlroy returns at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow on his 37th birthday ahead of his Grand Slam pursuit at Aronimink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  4. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Cameron Young Conquers Doral - May 4th, 2026

    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 MASTERCLASSCameron Young finally broke through with a spectacular wire-to-wire victory at Doral's Blue Monster, finishing at 19-under par. His weekend was defined by incredible integrity, calling a penalty on himself early in the final round to secure the win."Your heart sinks... no one was going to give me a penalty but myself," Young said, while Trevor Immelman compared his raw talent to Scheffler and McIlroy.Young's self-imposed penalty on the second hole proved his elite character matches his elite game, capping off a brilliant four days of 64, 67, 70, and 68. SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER'S RUNNER-UP MAGICScottie Scheffler secured his third straight runner-up finish at 13-under, dazzling fans with a 283-yard driver off the deck and a masterful bunker shot on the 16th hole that left the broadcast booth in absolute awe."I do not have to smash it, I got 56," Scheffler noted, prompting Jim Nantz to predict he'll complete the career grand slam at Pebble Beach in 2027.Scheffler actually learned that audacious driver-off-the-deck shot from fellow pro Si Woo Kim. VETERAN RESURGENCE & DORAL'S BITEAdam Scott fired a Sunday 64 to finish T-4th after fixing a swing flaw, while Rickie Fowler grabbed a T-9th finish in his traditional Sunday orange. Meanwhile, Doral's claustrophobic 18th hole continued to terrorize the field.Jhonattan Vegas advised players to just accept bogey on the 18th because "you can make a massive number."Shane Bacon praised Adam Scott's incredible "longevity" ahead of his 100th consecutive major, while Johnson Wagner noted Rickie Fowler's swing "does not have the loop" anymore. OFF-COURSE DRAMA & TRUMP'S LIV PREDICTIONThe tournament featured intense off-course headlines, including a Secret Service takedown of a disruptive fan and Donald Trump making waves from his suite by advocating for an imminent PGA and LIV Golf reunification.Citing drying Saudi funds, Trump stated: "They will all be accepted by the tour, they will all be back on tour and it will be great."Agent Michael Townsend confirmed the disruptive fan "made physical contact" before the intense security takedown occurred. Quick HitsBen Griffin's distance gains lead to a 3rd place finish and a major win prediction at Aronimink from Johnson Wagner • Akshay Bhatia hits a 180 mph drive and viral bicep flex, while Alex Fitzpatrick hits a 298-yard driver off the deck for a debut eagle • Nelly Korda suffers a scary wrist injury on a tree root on the 13th hole, prompting the broadcast to warn, "Got to be careful." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  5. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Cameron Young's Doral Domination - May 3rd, 2026

    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 LEADDespite 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 miraculous bounce off a palm tree on the 10th.Colt Knost asked, "How lucky was that?" while Dottie Pepper called it a "palm tree for the assist," and Frank Nobilo noted Young's patience is "almost irritatingly good."Young has a highly unusual pre-round routine: he warms up by having Siri read his text messages out loud. SCHEFFLER'S MAGIC & WAGNER'S ANTICSScottie Scheffler moved into a tie for second at 9-under alongside Si Woo Kim and Kristoffer Reitan, highlighted by a jaw-dropping 324-yard 3-wood off the deck on the 12th hole.Jim Nantz dubbed Scheffler's 18th-hole tap-in birdie the "shot of the day," prompting Shane Bacon to argue Young might actually be playing better golf right now.Broadcaster Johnson Wagner recreated Rory McIlroy's 2015 club toss on the 15th, clearing the 48.5-yard betting line and joking to "alert the scuba team" before skulling his actual tee shot for bogey. THE GOLDEN STATUE & VETERAN MAGICOff the course, drama surrounds a new 22-foot gold-leafed Donald Trump statue due to a $360,000 payment dispute between sculptor Alan Cottrill and the crypto group PATRIOT.The statue drew deadpan reactions from Tommy Fleetwood, Gary Woodland, and Rickie Fowler, who simply stated: "It is big and gold."62-year-old Colin Montgomerie shot a 67 after joking with Rocco Mediate, channeling a 2004 Ryder Cup lesson from Bernhard Langer about scoring over distance—a strategy used against Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. GEAR CHANGES & HIGHLIGHTSPlayers are making crucial equipment tweaks for Doral's brutal layout, with Tommy Fleetwood adding a TaylorMade P770 4-iron bent to 24 degrees to bridge a 229-yard gap on the par 3s.Justin Rose joined McLaren Golf to use their MIM Series 3 and 1 irons, earning the nickname "human launch monitor" from JP Herrington.Highlight reel moments included Bud Cauley's crouched bunker chip-in on the 7th and Justin Thomas sticking a 250-yard eagle approach on the 1st. Quick HitsBen Griffin shot a bogey-free 68, telling Amanda Balionis he "took advantage of the downwind holes." • Mike Moose Moss, Shane Bacon, Frank Nobilo, and Hali Ledbetter host the CBS Scorecard post-game show. • The Scorecard crew teased upcoming rankings for the best golf trophies and Derby Day hats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  6. HACE 5 DÍAS

    Young’s Blue Monster Masterclass - May 2nd, 2026

    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 LEADCameron 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 highlighted by a viral, no-look par save on the 9th hole."I am not sure he thought that was going in," commentators noted as Young turned his back in disgust before the ball miraculously lipped in.Sometimes it's just your day—even when you think you've missed left, the golf gods decide to drop it right in the center of the cup. SPIETH'S MENTAL GRIND & WEEKEND PLANSitting at T2 (-8) after a grinding 71, Jordan Spieth is deploying an "under reacting" strategy to avoid tilt. Despite par-5 frustrations, he snagged a "huge steal" birdie on 18 to stay in the hunt.Spieth plans to play conservatively through Doral's brutal stretches while aggressively attacking 6-7 opportunistic holes this weekend.Spieth's battle against his own emotions is just as compelling as his battle against the course, proving that staying level-headed is half the battle. FITZPATRICK'S LATE-NIGHT FIXAlex Fitzpatrick surged to 6-under with a bogey-free 66, sparked by a late-night iron overhaul. He also broke down the terrifying 20-yard-wide 18th fairway, marveling at Nicolai Hojgaard's ability to simply blast right over it.Reflecting on winning alongside his brother Matt, Alex described the lingering "overwhelming feeling of joy" as "impossible to try and translate into words."Nothing beats the brotherly bond in golf, except maybe finding your swing in the dark on the driving range the night before a bogey-free round. Quick HitsScottie Scheffler's perfect wedge suffers a brutal "bad luck" flagstick ricochet on hole 5 • Ben Griffin sticks a 115-foot apex drive for a tap-in eagle on the drivable 16th • Nick Taylor shows immense grit getting mid-round grass physio for his back, while J.T. Poston smiles through a goose delay on the 5th green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  7. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Young Leads Doral & PGA-LIV Merger Talk - May 1st, 2026

    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 DORALCameron 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 out of the palm trees."How does that not go in!" — Broadcast reaction to Young's near-eagle from 154 yards out.Spieth's sudden switch to a Pro V1x Left Dash ball and GT2 3-wood is already paying massive dividends for his game. PGA/LIV REUNIFICATION CHATTERMerger talk is heating up again, with players weighing in on the muddy waters of reunification, potential penalties for returning LIV golfers, and the ultimate goal of giving fans the blockbuster matchups they want.PAC Chairman Lucas Glover insists returning players must "abide by the pathways back," while Brian Harman suggests "time heals all wounds."Donald Trump predicted a full merger is imminent, specifically to deliver dream fan matchups like Rory McIlroy versus Bryson DeChambeau. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS & NOTABLE ROUNDSSoft conditions noted by Stewart Cink allowed players to attack, leading to Alex Smalley's T2 surge fueled by his Aon Swing Five status, and Brian Harman's bogey-free 68 in his Doral debut."Hideki fooling everybody" — The broadcast after Matsuyama dropped his club in disgust over an approach shot on 18 that ended up being absolutely perfect.Kristoffer Reitan had to endure a frantic, adrenaline-fueled warmup after receiving a last-minute alternate call to join the field. Quick HitsSi Woo Kim's stone-cold chip-in reaction on 16 • Chris Gotterup's resilient "side door" chip-in on 13 • Justin Rose's "professional par" save from the water's edge on 7 • Brian Harman's philosophy that failure teaches better than success Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min
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    LIV's Funding Bombshell & Doral's Blue Monster - April 30th, 2026

    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 BOMBSHELLA massive Wall Street Journal report indicates the Saudi PIF will end LIV Golf funding after 2026 due to geopolitical conflicts, leaving players scrambling for safety nets on the DP World Tour ahead of LIV Virginia.Jon Rahm dismissed the noise, but Dean Burmester admitted the psychological toll: "I would be lying if I said it did not affect probably everybody."Tyrrell Hatton and David Puig are already eyeing their DP World Tour status as a backup plan during LIV's frustrating six-week schedule gap. PGA TOUR / CADILLAC CHAMPIONSHIPThe PGA Tour returns to Doral's 7,739-yard Blue Monster, where Scottie Scheffler makes his pro debut on a course he calls "just very very difficult," especially the brutal 473-yard par-4 18th hole.Justin Rose joked about running out of golf balls, while Jhonattan Vegas guaranteed the 18th hole will play "way over par."Before facing the 25-yard fairway and headwind on 18, Scheffler enjoyed a star-studded pro-am round with F1 driver Sergio Perez. AMATEUR GOLF / CHARLIE WOODS & LULU GRIBBINSeventeen-year-old Charlie Woods shot an impressive even-par 72 at the Eagle Trace local qualifier for Shinnecock Hills, missing a playoff by just one stroke in a massive leap from his previous attempts.Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin made her inspiring adaptive golf debut, noting the game "helps me to just take my mind off how different I am."Gribbin used a custom 3D-printed purple wrist attachment to shoot 126 and 123, while her foundation recently awarded a $100,000 VR therapy grant. Quick HitsCharlie Woods is officially committed to Florida State for 2027 • Tony Finau's controversial Subway order features toasted double tuna with a honey mustard "magic sauce" • Andrew Novak keeps his sandwich game simple with a classic Italian sub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

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Today in Golf is your daily dose of everything golf. From the PGA and LIV tours to major championship chatter, rising stars, industry news, viral moments, and what’s trending on the greens — Today in Golf delivers it all. Powered by Golf.ai and curated for golf lovers who want to stay sharp, informed, and in the loop every single day. Whether you’re driving to the course or grabbing your morning coffee, tee up the latest from the world of golf, fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.