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  1. hace 7 h

    Monday Playoff at the Travelers & Tiger's Massive PGA Tour Overhaul - June 29th, 2026

    On June 29th, 2026, a rain-soaked Travelers Championship forced a Monday playoff between Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland, while Tiger Woods made waves off the course by unveiling the PGA Tour's new 2028 relegation system. TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFFA rain-delayed Sunday at TPC River Highlands ends with Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland deadlocked at 21-under, setting the stage for a high-stakes Monday sudden-death playoff after battling through wet conditions.Scheffler is chasing Tiger Woods' consecutive top-25s record (currently at 34), noting his mental approach during Si Woo Kim's 59 watch: "I just kind of acted normal... I just would not overthink it."Hovland is leaning on caddie Shay Knight, a partnership that serendipitously began at this exact event in 2019 when Knight was recruited by Joe Skovron and said, "my answer obviously was yes." MORIKAWA'S MASTERCLASSCollin Morikawa manifested a stunning bogey-free 61 to finish at 20-under, highlighted by a clutch 9-iron from the 18th fairway bunker, all while secretly managing a lingering back injury since The Masters.His incredible 61 put him right on the heels of the leaders despite battling physical setbacks for months.How did he stay loose during the lengthy rain delay? By casually crushing an ice cream sandwich before heading back out to the course. PGA TOUR'S RADICAL SHIFTTiger Woods made his first public appearance since his March 2026 DUI charge to announce a massive 2028 structural overhaul, introducing a promotion and relegation system featuring Championship and Challenger Series.Tiger emphasized setting up the sport "for the future generations," while Brian Rolapp aims to build a Tour that "could endure and outlive us all."The announcement completely shifted the golf landscape, proving Tiger remains the ultimate needle-mover for the sport's future architecture. HOMETOWN HERO BEN JAMESHometown favorite Ben James battled through an emotional finish and media frustration in his highly anticipated debut, leaving everything on the course in front of a supportive local crowd.Pleading with the media after a tough stretch, James stated, "You give me another hour and I will be just fine."His father, Don, expressed deep pride not just in his golf, but in the fans getting to see his son "as a person." Quick HitsJ.T. Poston cards a brutal 12 on hole 13 before coping via a Tom Brady social media post • Justin Thomas sinks a miraculous deep-rough chip-in that broadcasters called "the best shot he will hit today" • Sam Burns screams "Go in the hole" on a fairway eagle hole-out • Si Woo Kim celebrates his 30th birthday by checking soccer scores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  2. hace 1 día

    Hovland Overtakes Scheffler at Travelers - June 28th, 2026

    On Saturday, June 28th, 2026, Viktor Hovland capitalized on a dramatic two-shot swing at the 18th hole to snatch the third-round lead from Scottie Scheffler at a birdie-crazed Travelers Championship. THE LEADERBOARD DUELViktor Hovland fired a brilliant 64 to reach 20-under, overtaking Scottie Scheffler after a massive two-shot swing on the 18th hole. This heavyweight battle sets up an epic Sunday showdown at TPC River Highlands.Hovland called the round a "dogfight" as he tries to "not think about the swing as much," while Scheffler noted his "superpower" is a terrible memory, stating, "my long term memory is not as sharp."Norwegian soccer fans electrified the course with a "Viking Row" chant for Hovland, contrasting with Scheffler’s quiet post-round dad duty with his two-year-old son, Bennett. COURSE CONDITIONS & THE CHASERSThe soft setup in Connecticut is forcing players into a shootout mentality, a stark contrast to the grueling U.S. Open, leaving the chasing pack scrambling to make birdies just to keep pace.Tournament Director Nathan Grube warned players must "play super aggressive or you are going to get lapped," a reality Wyndham Clark (-13) echoed by stating "pars feel like almost bogeys."Patrick Cantlay (-15) is leaning on course history to hit fairways, while Akshay Bhatia (-15) delivered the shot of the day on the par-3 8th while trusting his AimPoint putting system. Quick HitsWyndham Clark backs Brian Rolapp's 2028 PGA Tour Challenger Series • Alex Fitzpatrick debuts a Callaway TRTL putter and predicts a 4-0 England World Cup win over Panama with a Harry Kane goal • Scheffler's Sunday forecast requires a 65 or better to claim the title Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  3. hace 3 días

    Phil’s Club Ban, Cole’s Comeback & Korda’s Chase - June 26th, 2026

    On June 26th, 2026, we break down the opening rounds of the Travelers and KPMG Women's PGA, alongside shocking off-course allegations against Phil Mickelson and Nelly Korda's historic Hall of Fame chase. PGA TOUR / TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIPEric Cole fired a brilliant first-round 7-under 63 at TPC River Highlands, an incredible feat considering he was battling a life-threatening adrenal crisis caused by Addison's disease just one year ago."I am not sure if it is redemption but I am happy to be here," Cole remarked after his stellar round.World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had a chaotic morning, forgetting his belt and hijacking Sam Burns' car for a "pit stop," yelling "no no to the house" instead of heading to the range. OFF COURSE / PHIL MICKELSONPhil Mickelson has been stripped of his membership at The Farms Golf Club following allegations of inappropriate contact, prompting an "independent investigation" by the club and a fierce defense from his legal team.Attorney Tom Clare cited "objective video evidence" in Phil's defense, while Alan Shipnuck warned Mickelson could become a "man without a country" facing mega fines if LIV Golf loses funding.The dramatic fallout adds another layer of controversy to Mickelson's late-career saga, potentially leaving him with dwindling safe havens in the golf world. LPGA TOUR / KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIPAt Hazeltine, all eyes are on Nelly Korda as she chases a victory that would secure her 27th LPGA Hall of Fame point and tie Inbee Park's 2013 record of three consecutive major titles.Commissioner Craig Kessler praised the tour's mathematical meritocracy where "facts speak for themselves," while Korda prefers to stay "oblivious" because "golf is already hard enough."Korda's strategy of blocking out the historic weight of her Hall of Fame chase proves that sometimes ignorance truly is bliss when navigating major championship pressure. PGA TOUR / TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPThe PGA Tour landscape is shifting as the Tour Championship is officially set to leave its historic home at East Lake Golf Club following the 2028 season, ending a massive chapter in golf.Local resident Gail Harding summed up the community's bittersweet sentiment regarding the departure, noting they were "lucky to have it here."The move marks the end of an era for Atlanta golf fans who have watched the FedEx Cup crowned at East Lake for decades. Quick HitsWyndham Clark's US Open win recap • Tiger Woods' return & Shane Lowry's caddie updates • DP World Tour fines handed down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  4. hace 4 días

    TIGER'S TENSE RETURN & SCHEFFLER'S BOUNDARIES - June 25th, 2026

    On June 25th, 2026, we close the book on Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory and dive into Tiger Woods' uncomfortable public return, Scottie Scheffler's mental health limits, and LIV stars paying DP World Tour fines. TIGER WOODS' TENSE RETURNTiger Woods made an uncomfortable public return at TPC River Highlands to endorse incoming Commissioner Brian Rolapp, following a tumultuous spring involving a rollover crash, DUI, Swiss rehab, and girlfriend Vanessa Trump's cancer diagnosis."This work was never about any one player or person," Woods stated to the crowd, before brushing off The Athletic with a curt, "Not right now."Despite the heavy personal toll of the last few months, Woods stepped up to help shape the Tour as Chairman of the Future Competition Committee. SCHEFFLER'S BOUNDARIES & LOWRY'S SHAKEUPWorld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is setting strict mental health boundaries to combat psychological exhaustion, while Shane Lowry abruptly fired his caddie Darren Reynolds after a grueling missed cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.Scheffler, the +440 Travelers favorite, noted "playing more than three weeks in a row is extraordinarily difficult," while Lowry admitted, "Golf is just not agreeing with me at the moment... No idea really."Scheffler brought his two-year-old son Bennett to the driving range to protect his peace, while Lowry is temporarily reuniting with his old looper Dermot Byrne. FERRELL'S HIJINKS & LIV FINESWill Ferrell hijacked the Travelers Pro-Am as fictional 58-year-old golfer "Lonnie The Hawk Hawkins," while LIV's Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton paid DP World Tour fines for Genesis Scottish Open reps before Royal Birkdale.Hatton admitted his swing "felt pretty awful" despite a LIV Valderrama win, while Ferrell screamed, "Mama! Me likey! Hot sauce! Fire in the hole!" at Rickie Fowler and Ben Griffin.A canceled LIV New Orleans event created a massive seven-week gap, forcing Legion XIII teammates Rahm and Hatton to open their wallets to stay sharp for The Open. Quick HitsWyndham Clark's gritty U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills • The 2028 PGA Tour restructuring takes shape • Will Ferrell's Pro-Am stunt was filmed for an upcoming Netflix show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  5. hace 5 días

    PGA Tour's 2028 Radical Split & Niemann's $700K Club Throw - June 24th, 2026

    On June 24th, 2026, we break down the PGA Tour's massive 2028 structural overhaul, Joaquin Niemann's costly U.S. Open meltdown, and a historic payday at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. PGA TOUR'S 2028 RELEGATION ERAThe PGA Tour is radically splitting into a 120-player Championship Series and a relegated Challenger Series for 2028, sparking massive debate over the death of sponsor exemptions and the future of national opens.Brian Rolapp defended the changes, stating, "Sponsors don't get to decide who's in the NBA playoffs," while Rory McIlroy called the move a "positive step."Tiger Woods made his first public appearance since his DUI to address the overhaul, insisting the changes were "never about any one player." LIV'S MAJOR CLIFF & NIEMANN'S MELTDOWNDustin Johnson's major exemptions have officially expired, while Joaquin Niemann suffered a disastrous first-round meltdown at Shinnecock where an 80-yard club throw resulted in a devastating two-stroke penalty.Niemann's penalty ultimately cost him $700,000 in prize money and a coveted invite to the 2027 Masters.Brushing off the massive financial hit, Niemann hilariously noted, "If my grandmother had tires, she'd be a car," adding, "To be honest, it was a good throw." KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIPThe women's game heads to Hazeltine with a historic, record-breaking $13 million purse—a massive financial leap that CEO Tim Walsh simply called an "easy decision" for the sport.Juli Inkster reflected on Nelly Korda and the staggering 27-year American LPGA Hall of Fame drought, admitting, "God, that just amazes me."Inkster also called out the media's double standard regarding the women's career grand slam compared to how the men's game is covered. TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEWThe Tour heads to TPC River Highlands where Scottie Scheffler enters as the heavy +400 favorite, but all eyes are on 23-year-old Ben James making his highly anticipated professional debut.Reflecting on his new pro life, James quipped, "After twenty years of having homework to do, it's nice not having to do that."After fading in the final rounds of the RBC Canadian Open, James joked that UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley would punish him for his "soft" play. Quick HitsDustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia debate Open qualifying at Dundonald Links • Nick Taylor complains that missing national opens "would certainly stink" • Scottie Scheffler enters the Travelers as the +400 favorite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  6. hace 6 días

    The PGA Tour’s Radical Overhaul & Clark Conquers Shinnecock - June 23rd, 2026

    On June 23rd, 2026, we unpack the fallout from Wyndham Clark's gritty U.S. Open victory at Shinnecock Hills, the PGA Tour's controversial new two-track system, and the looming collapse of LIV Golf. PGA TOUR / RORY'S REBELLIONTiger Woods and CEO Brian Rolapp have finalized a 2027/2028 two-track system featuring 120-player caps and mandatory cuts, but Rory McIlroy is leading the pushback while scrambling to meet his 15-event minimum."Track two is a glorified Korn Ferry event," McIlroy argued, adding that LIV Golf created a "false economy."To avoid penalties, Rory is now forced to awkwardly add either the 3M Open or the Wyndham Championship to his late-season schedule. LIV GOLF / BRYSON'S YOUTUBE PIVOTWith the PIF officially ceasing LIV funding after 2026, Bryson DeChambeau's missed cut at Shinnecock highlights a bleak future, as a PGA Tour return looks highly unlikely due to burned bridges.Mark Schlabach noted Tour players "have memorized everything negative he has said," prompting Bryson to complain about Tour media rules: "If I were to film a video... that would be in violation."Facing exile from traditional golf broadcasts, the former U.S. Open champion is seriously considering a full-time pivot to being a YouTube creator. WYNDHAM CLARK'S SHINNECOCK SURVIVALWyndham Clark survived the brutal New York crowds and a fading scorecard to capture the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, cementing his status as a modern-day major specialist.Per Justin Ray, Clark is the only player to win two majors with progressively higher sequential rounds (64-69-70-73 at Shinnecock, matching his 2023 LACC trend of 64-67-69-70).Clark credited his new caddie, David "Big Wave Dave" Pelekoudas, for keeping him sane amidst the hostile NY fans: "If we heard someone cheer for me I'd go, 'Oh, there is one person that likes me.'" LPGA TOUR / KPMG WOMEN'S PGAThe KPMG Women's PGA Championship heads to Hazeltine with a historic $13 million purse and cutting-edge AI broadcast tech, setting the stage for Nelly Korda's pursuit of golf history.CEO Tim Walsh didn't hesitate on the massive financial bump: "I replied within five minutes to the purse increase proposal."Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major championship, looking to match the legendary 2013 run of Inbee Park. Quick HitsSam Burns is skipping Royal Birkdale for baby duty (Mom Beth: "He won't go to Europe... they are going to go home and have a baby") • Robert MacIntyre battles tour fatigue ("It is first world problems isn't it") • Scottie Scheffler shakes off a U.S. Open loss with dad duties ("Alright buddy let's go get dinner. Pizza pizza") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  7. 22 jun

    Clark Conquers Shinnecock - June 22nd, 2026

    On June 22nd, 2026, we recap a dramatic Sunday at Shinnecock Hills where Wyndham Clark secured a wire-to-wire U.S. Open victory amidst Ryder Cup-like hostility, fending off a surging Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam pursuit. 126TH U.S. OPEN / WYNDHAM CLARK'S TRIUMPHWyndham Clark captured a wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills, grinding out a Sunday 73 to finish at 4-under. He silenced a hostile New York crowd, sealing the win with a clutch 30-foot birdie on the 16th hole.Apologizing for past regrets, Clark admitted, "I played some ugly golf... but today is my day," while reporter Patrick McDonald noted the crowd atmosphere felt "like a Ryder Cup."In a touching Father's Day moment, Clark shared a deeply emotional embrace with his dad, Randall, just off the 18th green. THE CHASING PACK / BURNS & SCHEFFLERSam Burns fired a brilliant Sunday 67 to claim solo second at 3-under, agonizingly lipping out on 18. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler's Grand Slam dreams ended on his 30th birthday with a T4 finish, shifting focus to Pebble Beach 2027.Scheffler defended the champion against the raucous New York galleries, stating players "cannot control fan behavior."Despite the heartbreaking lip-out on the final hole, Burns had plenty to celebrate off the course, revealing the joyous news of his wife's pregnancy. RORY'S COLLAPSE & HISTORIC FINISHESRory McIlroy suffered a brutal weekend collapse to finish T32, withdrawing from the Travelers. Elsewhere, Tom Kim matched Y.E. Yang with a historic T3 finish, and amateur Jackson Koivun announced he's turning pro after a record-setting 68.A frustrated McIlroy was caught on a hot mic saying "just go home" as "the wheels came off," while Kim relished getting to "taste a major championship" and Koivun declared, "We are on to the next leagues now."17-year-old Miles Russell provided the ultimate Father's Day memory, swapping caddies on the 18th hole to have his dad, Joe, carry the bag ("Daddy as caddy"). Quick HitsKeith Mitchell shoots an unprecedented four consecutive rounds of 70 • Peter Uihlein posts a wild 14-stroke weekend turnaround (80-66) • Tyrrell Hatton pitches in for eagle on the 5th, and the Fitzpatrick brothers (Matt and Alex) shoot matching Sunday 73s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  8. 21 jun

    Wyndham's Shinnecock Survival - June 21st, 2026

    On June 21st, 2026, Shinnecock Hills bared its teeth for Moving Day at the 126th U.S. Open, leaving Wyndham Clark with a commanding six-shot lead over a star-studded chasing pack. WYNDHAM'S COMMANDING LEADWyndham Clark navigated a brutal Shinnecock setup, shooting an even-par 70 to reach -7 and build a massive six-shot lead. He relied on a new putter and the unique tactic of hitting irons off the turf on par 3s."I did not feel like I had my best and I still am leading." — Wyndham Clark (who enters Sunday with an 0-for-7 history holding 18-hole leads).Clark switched to a new Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset putter just in time to conquer a course that was playing so tough it caused a 110-minute birdie drought. THE CHASING PACK & GREEN CHAOSScottie Scheffler fired a 69 with late heroics to headline the group at -1 alongside Sahith Theegala and Sam Stevens, while Shinnecock's greens caused absolute madness for stars like Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy."This is go time right here." — Broadcast quote on Sahith Theegala's clutch 18th-hole birdie.Scheffler was spotted grinding in the dark with coach Randy Smith, Sam Stevens hit a "perfect thin" from the sand, and Spieth literally had to "sprint up the mountain" to mark a backward-rolling ball on the 11th. AMATEUR HOUR & BROADCAST BACKLASHThe amateurs shined bright, led by 17-year-old Miles Russell's monster drives, while fans and critics roasted NBC's broadcast choices, including a bizarre Carson Daly interview and Brandel Chamblee's fiery rant about player profanity."These are Tiger progeny... Composure is a skill." — Brandel Chamblee blaming Tiger Woods for modern players swearing on the course.Jackson Koivun had a true "Amateur. Amateur." moment when his bag blew over ahead of his pro debut, while Russell smashed a 407-yard drive and reminded everyone to "just keep enjoying it." Quick HitsCaleb Surratt finally breaks the 110-minute tournament birdie drought • Sungjae Im is forced to hit a wedge directly off the 7th green • Rory McIlroy drains a 66-foot putt on the 6th using Brad Faxon's feel-based methods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 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.