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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.

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    Smalley’s Moving Day Surprise - May 17th, 2026

    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 LEADERUnheralded 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 breathing down his neck."I do not like being in the spotlight a whole lot so I am still trying to get used to playing in front of large groups of people." — Alex SmalleyTo help manage her own nerves on the course, Smalley's mother, Maria, is keeping herself busy by tracking his stats. THE CHASING PACKJon Rahm and Aaron Rai sit at four-under, chasing Spanish history and an English drought, while Rory McIlroy lurks at three-under after fixing his driver to unleash a massive 369-yard bomb on the sixth hole."I am doing this for myself and my country," said Rahm, while Rory noted of his monster drive, "I was not trying to hit it on the green I was just trying to get it up there it was a perfect line."To relax amidst his pursuit of Harry Vardon's 1914 record, McIlroy spent his evening unwinding by watching *The Dark Knight*. COURSE SETUP & THE PURSE ARMS RACEThe PGA of America softened Aronimink's setup, moving pins to flat spots and shortening the 13th hole to 292 yards, all while defending a massive purse increase designed to directly compete with LIV Golf.Defending the $20.5M purse ($3.69M to win) against 1962's $69.4K total, PGA of America CEO Terry Clark stated: "it is what are the factors that make sense we do look at it as an annual focus around how do we get at competitive purses."Justin Rose capitalized on the softer setup to shoot a 65, crediting a switch to McLaren irons and some "Philly mojo" from a dinner at Merion Golf Club. Quick HitsXander Schauffele (-3) is managing major "growing pains" by ignoring the leaderboard ("No need to even look... just knowing that there is going to be guys everywhere doing crazy things") • Ludvig Aberg (-4) is stunned by the traffic, noting, "I have never seen anything like it..." • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled to a 71, ending with a poor chip on 18 despite sporting a custom Philly-themed TaylorMade bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

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    Aronimink Carnage & Bryson’s Early Exit - May 16th, 2026

    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 ARONIMINKFreezing 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 Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy atop the leaderboard.Dustin Johnson summed up the grind perfectly, claiming the wind was "blowing one hundred," while local Chris Gotterup fired a tournament-low 65 despite noting some pins "did not even look like they were on the green."21-year-old Aldrich Potgieter fired a brilliant 70 to sit just one back at -3, narrowly missing Tiger Woods' 1997 record for the youngest 36-hole major leader. SCHEFFLER'S GRIND & BRYSON'S BUSTScottie Scheffler battled to a 71 to stay in the hunt at -2, while Bryson DeChambeau suffered a career-worst missed cut at +7 amid struggles with his single-length irons, LIV investor meetings, and YouTube commitments.Scheffler called the setup the "hardest set of pin locations" since Oakmont, comparing the 14th hole's pin to a "microphone," while Bryson's coach Dana Dahlquist insisted they need "nothing drastic" to fix his swing.CBS's Johnson Wagner didn't hold back on Bryson, heavily criticizing his inability to play the wind and the awkwardness of using 6-iron length wedges on Aronimink's uneven lies. CUTLINE DRAMA & BOUNCE BACKSThe +4 cutline provided incredible late-round theater. Justin Thomas fought officials over pace-of-play during his 69, while Rory McIlroy blasted a 344-yard drive en route to a bounce-back 67 to safely reach the weekend.JT fired back at rules officials during his round, asking "what is time par" when dealing with 25 mph gusts.Shane Lowry nearly threw his weekend away by topping a 164-yard tee shot into the water on 17, sweating it out to land exactly on the +4 number. Quick HitsJustin Rose's miraculous 76-foot chip-in eagle on the par-5 9th to make the cut • Rickie Fowler's clutch 60-foot birdie bomb on 17 to survive at +1 • Scottie Scheffler's absurd 80-foot par save on the 14th hole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

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    Aronimink Chaos & A Seven-Way Tie - May 15th, 2026

    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 TIEA 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 power to tame the demanding layout.Lee changed his Thursday mindset to "go at some pins," while Scheffler begged the Philly crowd to "please please stop beating our football team so bad."Scheffler's wife joked about his recent runner-up streak, and co-leader Ryo Hisatsune calmed his opening-round nerves by sipping from a water flask he jokingly calls his "sake bomb." RAHM, BRYSON & BIZARRE BLUNDERSJon Rahm holed a spectacular 101-yard eagle to shoot 69, but the real drama came from Bryson DeChambeau’s disastrous 76 and Garrick Higgo receiving a brutal two-stroke penalty for missing his tee time by 30 seconds.Higgo offered some incredible circular logic: "I would not have been late if I knew I was running late," while Bryson debated concrete stairs rules, stating, "I am so confused right now."Paul McGinley revealed Bryson is currently under an agent-mandated "gag order," and a distressed Rahm is trying to "track down" a volunteer he accidentally hit with a flying divot to give him a present. HEARTBREAK & GRAND SLAM HOPESBrooks Koepka fought through "absolutely horrendous" putting to post a 69, matching Jordan Spieth who kept his career Grand Slam hopes alive. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy stumbled to a frustrating opening-round 74.McIlroy blamed his struggles on a missing toenail and a failing driver he described with a word for fertilizer.Koepka shared a raw, emotional admission about his wife's tragic miscarriage last October, noting he has finally "refound my happiness." Quick HitsMichael Block's mirrorless bathroom pep talk: "you are actually pretty good buddy" • Shane Lowry's 68 features a wild 360-degree lip-in • Cameron Young mashes a 2028-conforming Titleist rollback prototype ball 312 yards • Phillies legend Ryan Howard admits a phobia of two-foot putts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

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    PGA Championship Heritage & Scheffler's Swing - May 14th, 2026

    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 RESTORATIONThe historic Cobbs Creek Golf Club is undergoing a massive $180 million restoration to honor civil rights pioneer Charlie Sifford, creating a modern, inclusive space for the next generation of golfers.Jordan Spieth donated $250,000 for a junior green, emphasizing the need for "accessibility for anybody."Tiger Woods felt a deep personal connection to Sifford, famously calling him "the grandfather I never had." SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER'S SECRETSWorld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler credits his grounded nature to a pressure-free upbringing where his mother never even asked for his score, keeping him focused on the joy of the game.He enforces a strict two-foot gimme rule on the course, defined as anything "past where the grip is."Scheffler had a hilarious reaction to Xander Schauffele mistaking his swing silhouette for LeBron James, joking, "his is terrible too." THE CLUB PRO HERITAGEThe PGA Championship's unique identity is rooted in its club professionals, a legacy fiercely defended by stars who grew up in the system and play to honor their family's deep golfing roots.Justin Thomas passionately defended the major's prestige, stating, "I could not care more."Cameron Young is playing for his father, Dave, while his good friend Chris Gabriele actually qualified for the tournament as a club pro. RAHM'S MINDSET & ROOKIE DEBUTSJon Rahm brings an aggressively singular focus to major championships, while 24-year-old rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju brings a grounded perspective to his debut after remarkably learning the game by watching YouTube videos.Rahm's strict mandate to his caddie Adam Hayes is that "every decision... is to win," despite the fact that even prime Tiger Woods only won 30% of the time.Pros spend their first paychecks in wild ways: Min Woo Lee bought a Trackman, Sahith Theegala got a BMW M5, and Max Homa finally leased a car with "working doors." Quick HitsHarris English shares some pointed critiques about the weekend course setup lacking major championship difficulty • Pierceson Coody and Matt McCarty both bought houses with their first big paychecks • The stark contrast between Rahm's intense winning mandate and Scheffler's relaxed childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

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    Rory’s Reversal & PGA Championship Preview - May 13th, 2026

    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 COLLAPSEFresh off completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, Rory McIlroy dropped a bombshell at Aronimink, revealing he knew about LIV Golf's impending post-2026 financial collapse back in March thanks to his caddie, Ricky McCormick."I am glad I was wrong," Rory admitted regarding his previous push for a PGA/PIF merger.Xander Schauffele added to the Rory hype train, calling McIlroy's current form "scary" considering he won the green jacket despite a poor driving week. JON RAHM & BRYSON DECHAMBEAU'S CROSSROADSTwo LIV stars face vastly different futures: Jon Rahm is battling an OWGR drop while chasing history, and 32-year-old Bryson DeChambeau is shockingly teasing a retirement from professional golf to become a full-time content creator.Bryson stated his goal is to "grow my YouTube channel three times" using multi-language dubbing, while Rahm remained defensive on his $300M defection: "That is for me to know."Rahm is deeply motivated by golf history, desperately wanting to capture the "Spanish Grand Slam" to tie past Spanish greats. SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER & MICHAEL BLOCKDefending PGA Champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler took a surprisingly existential tone, while 49-year-old club pro Michael Block opened up about his mental health struggles and returning to his trusty "beater cut" swing.Scheffler mused that winning is "so fleeting" and pro sports is "a really weird thing to do," while Block candidly admitted regarding his sudden fame, "I was sick of Blockie too."Scheffler was caught on a hot mic joking with Gary Woodland about playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, showing a lighter side to the philosophical World No. 1. Quick HitsMemorializing 85-year-old Jim Colbert and his signature bucket hat • Colbert survived prostate cancer and was dubbed the "best player director" by Deane Beman • We cleared out all the off-course drama today so we can focus purely on the golf tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

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    LIV’s Financial Cliff & Aronimink PGA Preview - May 12th, 2026

    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 CLIFFThe 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 face an uncertain future.Jon Rahm is eyeing the DP World Tour, admitting he doesn't "see many ways out" of his contract, while Rex Hoggard notes the PGA locker room sentiment on Bryson DeChambeau is "trust me no one really wants you back."Graeme McDowell is openly expressing deep anxiety that the league's mid-tier roster will soon have "nowhere to go." PGA CHAMPIONSHIP AT ARONIMINKThe year's second major heads to Aronimink, but the tournament is missing its biggest icons: Tiger Woods is in out-of-country rehab following a DUI arrest, and Phil Mickelson withdrew for his wife Amy's health.The course features a staggering 174 bunkers, and Keegan Bradley called the lengthened 18th hole "brutal," adding he "could not believe they have lengthened it forty yards."Trey Wingo didn't mince words about Mickelson's future, stating Phil's PGA Tour bridges are officially "nuked" and "lasered to death." MAJOR PREP & TGL'S WRESTLING TAKEOVERPlayers are taking bizarre routes to prep for Aronimink, from Bryson DeChambeau playing Cedar Crest blind to simulate stress, to Jordan Spieth using reverse psychology for his Career Grand Slam bid.Spieth's new major championship mantra? "The easiest way to win is to not try."The TGL SoFi Center is hosting AEW's "Fairway To Hell" with Darby Allin, prompting one fan to joke, "this is how bad TGL is doing they have to rent it out to wrestlers." WEEKEND WINNERS & RETRO STORIESBrandt Snedeker snapped a massive 2,821-day win drought at the Myrtle Beach Classic following experimental sternum surgery, while Lucas Herbert went wire-to-wire at LIV Virginia despite being violently ill.Snedeker was spurred to victory by a text from his daughter to "Go play fearless," allowing him to finally get "back to work," while Herbert's gutsy win earned him a US Open exemption at Shinnecock Hills.MLB veteran Jeff Francoeur once faked a high ankle sprain to Braves manager Bobby Cox in 2006 just so he could sneak off and play a round of golf with Tiger Woods. Quick HitsQuail Hollow officially closes its doors • Lucas Herbert holds off Sergio Garcia for the LIV Virginia title • Shinnecock Hills US Open exemptions take shape Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

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    Reitan’s Rookie Miracle & Rory’s LIV Pivot - May 11th, 2026

    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 CHAMPIONSHIP28-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 even par after qualifying through the Aon Swing Eight."It's a dream come true," Reitan told Amanda Balionis about finally finding his game again.Reitan nearly quit golf in 2021 to become a YouTuber, and credits his parents for sacrificing their family Christmases to fund his winter practice sessions in Spain. RICKIE FOWLER'S FEVER DREAMBattling a 103-degree fever, Rickie Fowler fired a front-nine 30 inspired by motocross star Ken Roczen to secure a T2 finish, though his momentum was ultimately derailed late.Trevor Immelman noted that a brutal 10-minute wait on the 17th tee completely "iced him out."Ever the class act, Fowler made sure to leave behind some signature Puma hats in the locker room for Johnson Wagner. ALEX FITZPATRICK'S HEARTBREAKThe 54-hole leader suffered a final-round collapse, battling early struggles before a devastating double bogey on the 17th hole erased a brief back-nine rally fueled by deep putts.Showing incredible grace, Fitzpatrick noted post-round that it is "crazy to be disappointed" with his week.The ultimate silver lining for the Fitzpatrick family? Alex's brother, Matt, announced he is expecting a child. RORY MCILROY & LIV GOLFDespite a T19 finish hindered by a painful right pinky toe blister and a late-night 100-ball range session, Rory made headlines by softening his stance on LIV defectors returning.McIlroy called welcoming players back "good business practice," while jabbing that LIV's sovereign wealth fund is finding players "too expensive."Even with his shifting perspective on the business of golf, Rory reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the PGA Tour. Quick HitsCameron Young stumbles to a Sunday 74 • Nicolai Hojgaard grabs T2 despite a costly bogey on 16 • Mackenzie Hughes apologizes to staffer Gary Cooper for a Saturday errant tee shot • Looking ahead to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

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    Moving Day Madness at Quail Hollow - May 10th, 2026

    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 SHOWFormer 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 after a bogey on 18.Trevor Immelman called Fitzpatrick's back-foot sand wedge on the 12th "clever and a wonderful golf shot," while Young dubbed the 16th hole "impossible" and praised Alex's short game.Fitzpatrick admitted to getting "goosebumps" on the course, crediting his brother Matt's mentorship and giving a massive shoutout to the "Demon Deacons." SUNGJAE'S CHAOTIC SATURDAYSungjae Im sits at 10-under after a wildly chaotic round, featuring a barefoot escape from the water on 14 and a bladed bunker shot on 15 that ricocheted 70 yards off a fence back into the exact same trap.CBS's Johnson Wagner recreated the barefoot water shot, warning viewers about the "slick" algae and the danger of catching your shirt on the grip.Kristoffer Reitan sits in solo second at 13-under, ironically qualifying for this event via a double bogey last week involving Alex Smalley. ACES, EAGLES, AND ERRANT SHOTSQuail Hollow was an absolute highlight reel on Saturday. Nico Echavarria nailed a hole-in-one on the 17th, Sudarshan Yellamaraju holed out for eagle from 101 yards, and Rory McIlroy shot a disappointing 75 to fall out of contention.Echavarria's ace broke Colt Knost's 11-year drought on the 17th hole, prompting a hilarious mid-air shout of "Get in no!"Mackenzie Hughes accidentally hit cameraman "Gary The Sweeper" in the head on the 13th hole, but quickly smoothed things over by apologizing with a gift. Quick HitsShane Bacon calls pros "lemmings" over Cam Young's elite putting • A veteran chasing pack features Nicolai Hojgaard, Justin Thomas, and Tommy Fleetwood • Fitzpatrick's 64 was fueled by a blistering front-nine 30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 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.

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