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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.

  1. hace 12 h

    SCHEFFLER'S SIZZLING 61 - August 15th, 2026

    On August 15th, 2026, Round 2 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship saw Scottie Scheffler dominate TPC Southwind with a 61 to take a three-shot lead, while the rest of the field battled extreme heat and swing tweaks. FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIPScottie Scheffler tied the TPC Southwind course record with a blistering 61 in 110-degree heat, taking a commanding three-shot lead at 11-under while narrowly missing out on a historic 60.He recorded an incredible 13 one-putts, leaving Tommy Fleetwood to resign in the locker room: "What can we do about Scottie Scheffler?"Despite the historic round, Scottie was having a relatable dad moment on the course, distracted by worrying if his son Bennett had his "passy in midday." THE CHASING PACK & BUBBLE WATCHSungjae Im and Viktor Hovland sit tied for second at 8-under, with Im relying on limited practice to survive the heat and Hovland finally fixing his high right miss.Im opened with three straight birdies, while Hovland credited his physical survival to a heavy reliance on post-round cold plunges.Matti Schmid boosted his top-50 bubble hopes in spectacular fashion by draining his first career hole-in-one on the par-3 4th hole. RANGE VIBES & WRONG NUMBERSThe driving range turned into a comedy club with players mimicking each other's swings, capped off by the hilarious revelation that Frankie Borrelli texted Scottie Scheffler's old number for two years.Wyndham Clark joked copying Scheffler's footwork is "how you tear an ACL," Ben Griffin called Austin Thorbjornsen's grip "whacking like a rake," and Nico Echavarria tested Cameron Young's backswing pause.When Borrelli confronted Scheffler, Scottie refused to give his new digits, saying, "You do not even want my new number because I do not respond"—prompting Sam Burns to laugh, "He played you hard." Quick HitsJordan Spieth stays in the top ten at 6-under • Rory McIlroy struggles to find form at 4-over • Robert MacIntyre mysteriously withdraws after an opening 82 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. hace 1 día

    Spieth Shares the Lead & Memphis Meltdowns - August 14th, 2026

    On August 14th, 2026, the FedEx St. Jude Championship kicked off in blistering 100-degree Memphis heat, delivering a five-way tie for the lead, a disastrous finish for Rory McIlroy, and a crucial race for the top 50. THE LEADERS & THE HEATJordan Spieth debuted a fresh mental approach to shoot a bogey-free 65, joining Michael Thorbjornsen, Jake Knapp, Kurt Kitayama, and Michael Kim in a five-way tie for the lead amidst brutal 100-degree Memphis temperatures.Spieth credited his new "patient, nonreactive" mindset for taking the stress off his playoff life, while Adam Scott warned the extreme heat will inevitably cause "mental errors" in Round 2.Michael Thorbjornsen managed his share of the lead despite a severe respiratory illness, battling through the round while "hacking up on every hole." THE CHASERS & THE STRUGGLERSHideki Matsuyama put on a ball-striking clinic with five consecutive birdies to close his round, while Scottie Scheffler grinded out a 68 and Rory McIlroy suffered a disastrous 74 ending with a water ball.Scheffler fought his driver in the first cut all day but managed his score by trying to "not try to force it," while CBS's Patrick McDonald called Matsuyama's closing stretch a "beautiful" sight.Ryo Hisatsune went viral on the 18th hole, stripping off his shoes and socks for an incredible barefoot mud shot to save par. OFF THE COURSE: LEBRON & ST. JUDEPGA Tour pros roasted LeBron James's golf swing after he accepted a lesson from Rory McIlroy, while the tournament highlighted the emotional survival story of former St. Jude leukemia patient Dakota Cunningham.Justin Rose compared LeBron's swing to a "reverse Jim Furyk," and Dakota Cunningham expressed deep disappointment over the PGA Tour's controversial decision to relegate the Memphis event to a Challenger Series in 2028.Dakota, caddying for Penny Hardaway, survived harrowing childhood treatments—his father Steve recalled Dakota's 4mm airway and un-intubated spinal taps—making the tournament's St. Jude connection deeply personal. Quick HitsJackson Koivun played a blazing 3-hour-and-6-minute solo round after Daniel Berger's WD • Matt Fitzpatrick noted stiffness in LeBron's swing while Sam Burns suggested a backswing drill • Spieth was still caught screaming at his golf ball on the 15th hole despite his "nonreactive" mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. hace 2 días

    FedEx Playoffs Heat Up & LIV's Big Pivot - August 13th, 2026

    On August 13th, 2026, the FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off in sweltering conditions while LIV Golf shakes up its business model and Craig Stefureak makes Canadian golf history. PGA TOUR / FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIPThe FedEx Cup Playoffs begin at TPC Southwind in blistering 100-degree Memphis heat. Scottie Scheffler is focused on hydration, while Rory McIlroy returns from a four-week detox with a marathon mindset for the opening rounds.Rory views the playoffs "like a 12-round event," while Scheffler relies on an "ample amount of water... electrolytes."Scheffler took time to ruthlessly roast caddie Ted Scott’s new mustache, bluntly stating, "he looks stupid," while Rory playfully offered to give LeBron James a golf lesson. PGA TOUR / BUBBLE WATCH & ROOKIESOff the course, Rory McIlroy is locked in an administrative battle with Brian Rolapp for a 14-start exemption to keep his Tour card, while Jordan Spieth fights for his playoff life sitting squarely on the bubble at number 54.A visibly annoyed Spieth admitted he is "frustrated with the results" as his season hangs in the balance.Brad Faxon is raving about 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun, praising his relentless work ethic during recent sessions at the Titleist Performance Institute. LIV GOLF / LIV 2.0 & LEGACYLIV Golf abruptly canceled its 2026 Team Championship in Michigan as CEO Scott O'Neil pivots the league to "LIV 2.0," shifting the financial focus away from massive guaranteed cash payouts and toward franchise equity.O'Neil emphasized the new financial structure, noting that the "second bite at the apple is equity."Gary Player issued a stern public warning to Jon Rahm, insisting that the Spaniard's legacy still requires regular tour validation. AMATEUR & INTERNATIONAL GOLFCraig Stefureak made history at the Canadian PGA Championship, shooting a course-record 61 to become the event's first Indigenous winner, while Asterisk Talley captured the US Women's Amateur title despite a late-round caddie blunder.Stefureak secured a spot in the 2027 RBC Canadian Open and shared a powerful message to Indigenous youth: "put your head down and work hard."Talley's caddie—who is also her father—accidentally handed her a pitching wedge instead of a 9-iron on the 16th hole, but she still managed to clinch the victory. Quick HitsFour LA Angels were traded mid-round at Mike Trout's Tiger Woods-designed course • Traded pitcher Brent Suter hilariously asked, "Can I finish the round?" • Scheffler expressed sadness over TPC Southwind losing its premier playoff status in 2028 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. hace 3 días

    LIV Defections, Lexi’s Baby News & The Playoff Bubble - August 12th, 2026

    On August 12th, 2026, we dive into massive off-course life updates, shocking LIV Golf pivots, and the high-stakes FedEx Cup playoff bubble heading into the St. Jude Championship. WOMEN'S GOLF: LEXI'S BABY & A 17-YEAR-OLD PHENOMLexi Thompson is expecting a baby girl in February 2027 but will still tee it up at the Standard Portland Classic. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Anna Huang eagled the 18th at the PIF London to shatter a massive LET record."The greatest blessing of our lives is on the way," shared Thompson, while Huang noted, "I have always looked up to Lydia [Ko]... She is so calm and composed."Michelle Wie West reacted to Lexi's news with a resounding "Ahhhhhhh," and Charley Hull suffered a disastrous four-putt double bogey on the 17th to lose to Huang. LIV GOLF: REED & CHACARRA PIVOTThe LIV Golf exodus is heating up as Patrick Reed leads the Race to Dubai in hopes of regaining his PGA Tour card, while Eugenio Chacarra chases DP World Tour points to secure his own future."I always saw myself wanting to start and finish my career on the PGA Tour," said Reed regarding his push to return.Chacarra defended his initial jump to LIV despite now chasing DP points, bluntly stating, "they offer you the money they did and they changed my life." PGA TOUR: RORY'S DETOX & THE PLAYOFF BUBBLERory McIlroy is taking a three-week golf detox in the Greek Islands, while Scottie Scheffler is less than $5 million away from breaking Tiger Woods' all-time career earnings record of $120.9 million.Brad Faxon noted Rory's "mental fatigue of always being on," while the St. Jude bubble sees Maverick McNealy (50), Harris English (51), and Max Homa (52) fighting for survival.Rory's daughter Poppy hilariously told him during his much-needed vacation, "You already know how to play daddy." Quick HitsJason Day misses his first postseason • Daniel Berger withdraws with a season-ending injury • A viral Reddit husband debates a boys trip after his wife accidentally won 2027 Open tickets at St Andrews instead of The Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. hace 4 días

    LIV’s $100M Crisis & PGA Tour’s 2027 Overhaul - August 11th, 2026

    On August 11th, 2026, the golf landscape faces a seismic shift as LIV Golf reportedly loses its monthly Saudi backing and the PGA Tour unveils a massive 2027 restructuring, all while Jon Rahm claims the LIV individual title. LIV GOLF'S EXISTENTIAL CRISISThe Saudi PIF is reportedly halting its $100 million monthly backing of LIV Golf, sparking an existential crisis. Meanwhile, Yasir Al Rumayyan met with Donald Trump, and a massive conflict of interest looms with BC Partners and GSE Worldwide.Bryson DeChambeau is pushing hard for PGA Tour integration, stating, "It is not an either or mentality," and "There is not a golf fan on the planet who does not want to see me play a big Tour event"—which analysts dubbed a "word salad."Despite the boardroom chaos, Jon Rahm clinched the Individual Championship in New York despite a final-round 76, defending himself and Scottie Scheffler against "severe recency bias." PGA TOUR'S 2027 OVERHAUL & ST. JUDE PREVIEWThe PGA Tour is planning a massive two-tier restructuring for 2027, splitting into a Championship and Challenger Series. As the St. Jude Championship approaches, Scottie Scheffler is closing in on Tiger Woods's legendary $120.9 million career earnings record.PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp laid down the mandate for the new structure: "You have got to get the product right."Rory McIlroy is notably absent from St. Jude, with analyst Patrick McDonald noting that Rory simply lacks a "carrot dangling out in front of him" right now. WTGL LAUNCH & BIZARRE COURSE HAZARDSThe newly launched WTGL is already facing major backlash, highlighted by a high-profile boycott from Nelly Korda over the league's segregated format. Elsewhere, Charl Schwartzel suffered a bizarre penalty when a largemouth bass ate his golf ball.Korda didn't mince words about the WTGL, calling the segregated league a "huge and unbelievable miss."Schwartzel's 7th-hole bass incident prompted hilarious reactions, with one fan joking that he should have entered a bass tournament instead. Quick HitsWyndham Championship wrap-up featuring Michael Brennan's scoring record, Jackson Koivun's playoff bubble, and Brooks Koepka's missed cut • Joaquin Niemann quietly secures his impressive ninth LIV Golf victory in New York • A heartfelt tribute to the late Matt McQuillan, remembering his "remarkable ability to bring people together" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. hace 5 días

    Brennan’s Wyndham Win & The FedEx Cup Bubble - August 10th, 2026

    On August 10th, 2026, we break down a wild Wyndham Championship finale where Michael Brennan secured a record-tying victory and the FedEx Cup bubble delivered historic rookie triumphs alongside crushing veteran heartbreaks. WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP / BRENNAN'S BREAKTHROUGHMichael Brennan fired a stunning Sunday 64 to finish at 22-under, tying Cameron Young’s tournament scoring record and securing his first victory after a lucky break out of Christiaan Bezuidenhout's divot on the 17th hole."Perfectly happy running on fumes." — Michael Brennan on his winning mindset.While his mother Shannon tearfully realized on the 18th green that they were heading to the Masters, Brennan's brother Shawn was busy winning their family club championship on the exact same day. FEDEX CUP BUBBLE / KOIVUN'S HISTORIC CLIMBTwenty-one-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun grinded out a Sunday 71 to land exactly on the number 70 bubble, tying Tiger Woods’ legendary record of reaching the PGA Tour postseason in just five career starts."It is just a different type of nerves when you know you do not have your stuff." — Jackson Koivun on his Sunday grind.Koivun's clutch performance highlights a massive PGA Tour youth movement, echoing Shane Bacon's point on the pod that college kids are single-handedly saving the Tour season. VETERAN STRUGGLES & BUBBLE HEARTBREAKSBrooks Koepka missed the playoffs entirely after a T67 finish, while Beau Hossler's runner-up finish left him agonizingly two spots short of Memphis, and Steven Fisk fell out of the top 70 after missing the cut.Koepka called his zero-top-ten season "pretty pathetic" and "disappointing" for his prime, while a grounded Hossler simply noted of his near-miss, "It is golf man."Aaron Wise suffered a Friday disqualification (Rule 5.7c) after failing to return from a weather delay, a tough break during a week where his wife Reagan was caddying to support his mental health. Quick HitsBen James shoots a career-low 61 alongside Billy Horschel to finish solo third • Maverick McNealy pulls off a wildly creative chip from a 90-degree slope on the 13th hole • Amanda Balionis cracks a great joke about Brennan's lucky 17th hole divot break Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. hace 6 días

    Wyndham Bubble Drama & Moving Day Madness - August 9th, 2026

    On Saturday's Moving Day at the Wyndham Championship, FedEx Cup bubble pressure reached a boiling point as Michael Brennan and Beau Hossler grabbed the lead amidst a chaotic round of albatrosses, equipment failures, and playoff heartbreak. THE FEDEX CUP BUBBLE & 54-HOLE LEADERSCo-leaders Michael Brennan and Beau Hossler are feeling the heat at Sedgefield. Brennan is relying on a recent swing overhaul and micro-goals, while Hossler desperately looks to snap a 251-start winless streak and jump from 122nd."Not going to talk about it just going to play golf but yes of course I want to win," Hossler said, deflecting the mounting pressure.Alex Noren credited his success on Sedgefield's firm greens to practicing on 13-stimpmeter greens back in Sweden—and luckily beating the weather horn by exactly one second! MOVING DAY CHAOS & HIGHLIGHTSMoving Day brought absolute chaos, from Davis Thompson’s stunning albatross on the 5th hole to Sahith Theegala’s 180mph drive on the 18th that violently ricocheted off a tree and traveled a mere 116 yards.Jordan Smith nailed a million-point hole-in-one on the 16th, prompting broadcast jokes about an "expensive bar tab" and Andy Sullivan taking a trip to space.Thompson had to navigate a bizarre ruling with Rich Beem after cracking his driver on the 14th, while Tom Kim’s perfectionism was on full display when he dropped his club in frustration on 17. EQUIPMENT OVERHAULS & PLAYOFF HEARTBREAKDesperation led to major bag changes that backfired. Brooks Koepka killed his playoff hopes with a 74 despite a putter switch, and Jason Day missed the cut following a massive overhaul to new Callaway gear.Day's struggles prompted a scathing tweet from Ben Coley, calling him a "generous Presidents Cup wild card."Brian Harman provided some comic relief, sharing his "survival list" for his 10-year-old daughter's future boyfriends, noting that if a boy "cannot spiral a football back to me we got problems." Quick HitsHideki Matsuyama's "filthy" flop shot on the 1st and chip-in on the 9th • Alex Smalley utilizing local knowledge from Greensboro Country Club • Jackson Koivun discussing his top-70 defensive strategy with Amanda Balionis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Wyndham Cut Day Chaos - August 8th, 2026

    On August 8th, 2026, the Wyndham Championship's Cut Day delivered massive FedEx Cup bubble drama as desperate veterans fought to keep their seasons alive and fearless rookies surged to the top of the leaderboard. THE BUBBLE & THE HEARTBREAKThe cinematic -3 cut line at Sedgefield brought pure desperation, highlighted by the tragic end of Jason Day’s 18-year playoff streak due to chronic back issues, while Keegan Bradley and Tony Finau clutched up to save their own historic runs."Even to put any energy into it hurts," Day told Ryan Lavner, sparking rumors of a hiatus until 2027 and a brutal X post from Ben Coley predicting a 7&5 Presidents Cup loss.Peter Malnati perfectly captured the cut-day madness by throwing his putter in disgust on the 18th green—right before his 18-foot birdie putt actually dropped, prompting the PGA Tour to tweet, "Life is hard be happy anyway." LEADERBOARD CONTRASTSA fascinating generational clash is brewing at the top of the leaderboard between desperate veteran Beau Hossler, who needs a victory to jump from 122nd, and fearless 23-year-old PGA Tour U graduate Ben James.Hossler sits at -12 after a blistering 61-67 start, noting he is blocking out the noise and simply trying to "win a golf tournament."The rookie James (-11) showed absolutely zero nerves, spectacularly holing out from 115 yards with a 50-degree wedge to keep the pressure on the veterans. SEDGEFIELD SURREALISMThe rest of the field provided logic-defying golf, from Sahith Theegala’s chaotic milestone round to Billy Horschel finding his groove with a custom Callaway putter despite harsh self-criticism of his post-surgery season.Horschel sits at -9 but still graded his season an "F", while Theegala celebrated his 500th round by shooting a wild 28 on the front nine with zero pars and six opening birdies.Hideki Matsuyama delivered the shot of the day—and the reaction of the day—with a comical one-handed club drop in disgust on an approach that landed just two feet from the pin. Quick HitsCameron Young's flagstick-clanging birdie perfectly beat the weather horn • Brooks Koepka sank a clutch fringe putt on 13 to fuel his top-four push • Auburn sophomore Jackson Koivun (-5) was dubbed a "generational player" by Brandt Snedeker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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