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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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    Morikawa’s Historic 62 & The Anchoring Debate - February 15th, 2026

    We recap a wild Moving Day at Pebble Beach defined by perfection from Collin Morikawa, rules scrutiny on leader Akshay Bhatia, and plenty of celebrity chaos. MOVING DAY MADNESSCollin Morikawa puts on a ball-striking clinic with a historic 10-under 62, hitting 18 of 18 greens in regulation after switching to a mallet putter he jokingly admitted to "stealing" from Kurt Kitayama.Leader Akshay Bhatia sits at 19-under but faces heat regarding Rule 10.1b, forcing him to issue an Instagram denial that his broomstick grip is "two inches short" of anchoring to his chest.Maverick McNealy is identified as the dangerous local sleeper heading into a wet Sunday finish. CLIFFS, KELCE & EAGLESThe "Swiftie Economy" takes a literal hit as Travis Kelce strikes spectator Edenne Flinn on the 18th, while Mary Meeker makes history alongside Keegan Bradley as the first female Pro-Am team winner.Jordan Spieth provides the day's heart-stopping moments with a dangerous cliff shot on 18 and an emotional reunion with cancer survivor Dylan, calling the kid's junior win "one of the biggest flexes in the world of golf."The round started with fireworks as Jake Knapp and Sam Burns carded back-to-back hole-out eagles on the very first hole. RORY’S HOT TAKERory McIlroy makes headlines off the course, rejecting the idea of The Players as a "5th Major" and drawing a sharp comparison to the LPGA major structure.McIlroy also turns heads with an equipment change, moving back to blade irons as he tries to find form. Quick Hits"Cashmere Keith" Mitchell • Sunday rain forecast • Spieth’s "biggest flex" comment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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    THE SWIFTIE ECONOMY & PEBBLE HALFWAY RECAP - February 14th, 2026

    We break down the halfway point at Pebble Beach, where rumors of Taylor Swift drove ticket sales and Akshay Bhatia battles Ryo Hisatsune for the lead. THE SWIFTIE STIMULUS PACKAGERumors of Taylor Swift’s attendance generated an $81,000 spike in ticket sales, but Travis Kelce stole the show inside the ropes. Paired with Keith Mitchell in matching cashmere, Kelce survived a "malnourished" putt and a lucky tree-bounce par save on the first. Highlight: Mitchell nearly aced the 112-yard 7th hole while Kelce brought the "swagger." YOUTH MOVEMENT & RICKIE’S RESURGENCEAkshay Bhatia celebrates his 100th career start with a bogey-free run to co-lead at 15-under alongside Ryo Hisatsune, who is thriving on the tricky Poa annua greens. Meanwhile, Rickie Fowler sits one back, revealing he played through a major shoulder injury last season to keep his card. Stat: Chris Gotterup strung together nine consecutive birdies across two tournaments. RORY’S HOT TAKE & SCOTTIE’S BAD LUCKRory McIlroy made headlines off the course, rejecting the idea of a fifth major by citing the LPGA as a "cautionary tale." On the course, Scottie Scheffler was denied a hole-in-one by a brutal flagstick rejection on the 15th. Fun Fact: A herd of deer went viral for sprinting across the green during the broadcast. Quick HitsSam Burns puts on a putting clinic • Spyglass Hill playing significantly harder than Pebble • Jack Nicklaus built the par-3 5th in 1997 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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    AK’S 67 & KELCE’S CASHMERE - February 13th, 2026

    On this Friday, February 13th edition, we break down Anthony Kim’s shocking return to the leaderboard in Adelaide and the celebrity chaos unfolding at Pebble Beach. LIV GOLF ADELAIDEAnthony Kim shocks the field with an opening 67 to sit T3, while Bryson DeChambeau co-leads despite a skulled drive on the 10th that mirrored his infamous 2021 Players Championship mishap.AK on his past self: "I want nothing to do with that twenty-something year old kid."The real reason AK joined the Four Aces? Dustin Johnson just wanted someone cool to hang out with. AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-AMRyo Hisatsune leads at 10-under, but the amateurs stole the show as Travis Kelce "false started" on the 10th tee and Jim Nantz narrated his own shot live on the broadcast.Kelce’s clapback to Keith Mitchell: "I wear cashmere too."Chris Gotterup shares a hilarious story about an awkward lunch line encounter with Scottie Scheffler. NEWS & NOTESGary Player is publicly feuding with Augusta National regarding playing privileges for his grandsons, noting he accepts the club's decision "with sadness."Rory McIlroy decides to stick with blade irons after testing cavity backs.Justin Thomas withdraws for back surgery while Patrick Reed chases a PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour. Quick HitsLIV Adelaide moving to Kooyonga in 2027 • JJ Spaun’s near ace on 12 • Jordan Spieth’s wrist update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min
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    CHARLIE TO FSU & RORY’S PEACE OFFERING - February 12th, 2026

    On February 12th, 2026, we break down Charlie Woods’ massive commitment to Florida State, Rory McIlroy’s surprising welcome to returning LIV stars, and the historic consistency of Scottie Scheffler. FSU'S NEW SUPER TEAMCharlie Woods verbally commits to Florida State University, joining forces with phenom Miles Russell to create a collegiate juggernaut that is already shaking up the amateur landscape.Tiger Woods weighs in on the process, humorously comparing the relentless texting of modern recruiting to the "snail mail" era of the 1990s.The move signals a massive shift in NCAA golf attention, with FSU poised to become the center of the amateur golf world. RORY BURIES THE HATCHETIn a stunning pivot at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Rory McIlroy welcomes Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka back to the PGA Tour, citing a necessary "pendulum swing" in the sport's power dynamics.Despite a messy legal history with Reed, Rory is putting personal grievances aside to focus on a unified future for the game.Fun Fact: Rory shares a hilarious story about his agent donating his specific 7-iron to Augusta National without his knowledge or permission. CHASING TIGER'S SHADOWScottie Scheffler secures his 17th consecutive top-10 finish, a run of form so dominant that Rory McIlroy officially compares it to Tiger Woods' prime.We break down Wyndham Clark’s technical "Seven Ball Drill," a specific practice routine he is using to shape shots into Pebble Beach’s notoriously small greens.The debate heats up: Is Scheffler’s consistency the new gold standard for the modern era? ADRENALINE DOWN UNDERLIV Golf heads to The Grange in Adelaide featuring the new 72-hole format, though the field takes a hit with withdrawals from Phil Mickelson (family health) and Lee Westwood (wrist).Jon Rahm opens up about the difficulty of managing adrenaline and heart rate while playing the raucous "Watering Hole."The event looks to maintain its reputation as the loudest stop on the tour despite the roster changes. Quick HitsJT cleared for play following spinal surgery • Rory kills the "Players as a 5th Major" debate • TGL ratings top LIV’s opener • Tiger’s affordable course "The Loop" opens April 15th Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
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    CHARLIE WOODS CHOOSES FSU - February 11th, 2026

    On Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, we break down Charlie Woods’ decision to skip Stanford for Florida State, the war of words regarding The Players Championship, and the first ranking shifts under the new LIV system. THE WOODS LEGACY SHIFTCharlie Woods is forging his own path, verbally committing to Florida State University for the class of 2027. By bypassing the Woods family legacy at Stanford, he joins forces with #1 junior Miles Russell to create a collegiate super-team in Tallahassee.The Big Stat: This commitment unites the two highest-profile juniors in the Class of 2027 on a single roster.The Angle: Tiger Woods will have to trade Cardinal Red for Garnet and Gold on Saturdays. THE "FIFTH MAJOR" DEBATEThe argument over TPC Sawgrass has reignited with Brandel Chamblee calling it the "best major" in golf, while Phil Mickelson argues that a field without Rahm and Bryson lacks legitimacy. Rory McIlroy plays the traditionalist, citing the LPGA's five majors as a precedent.The Quote: Mickelson argues that excluding LIV stars "invalidates" the tournament's major status.The Reality: The fracture in professional golf continues to confuse the historical record books. LIV RANKINGS & PEBBLE BEACHNew LIV OWGR data sees Elvis Smylie jump to 77th and Sebastian Munoz rise 201 spots, though Jon Rahm is already blasting the "top-10 only" points structure. Meanwhile, severe weather looms over the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.The Stat: Scottie Scheffler enters Pebble Beach on a streak of 17 consecutive top-8 finishes.Fun Fact: The wind is so severe that Tony Finau hit a driver into the par-3 7th during practice. Quick HitsNeal Shipley’s historic TGL Ace • Anthony Kim’s T22 finish • Rory returns to blade irons • Augusta’s "The Patch" reopens with Tiger’s "The Loop" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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    REED’S MASTER PLAN & THE PLAYERS CIVIL WAR - February 10th, 2026

    We break down Patrick Reed’s strategic victory in Qatar, Elvis Smylie’s historic OWGR breakthrough at LIV Riyadh, and the escalating war of words regarding The Players Championship. REED’S ROAD BACKPatrick Reed is officially plotting his return to the PGA Tour, using a final-round 70 to win the Qatar Masters. By leading the Race to Dubai, he has essentially locked up his 2027 PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour pathway.Reed on his ambition: "I want to be the second American after Morikawa to win that title."It’s a calculated, strategic exit from LIV Golf that creates a blueprint for reintegration. HISTORY IN RIYADHRookie Elvis Smylie shocked the field at LIV Riyadh, firing a -24 to edge out Jon Rahm by a single stroke. Crucially, this was the first LIV event to award OWGR points, instantly changing the stakes for the breakaway tour.The win rocketed Smylie to 77th in the world, cracking open a potential door to The Masters.A massive validation for the rookie, proving he can close against giants like Rahm while capitalizing on the new ranking system. PROMISES KEPT & TWITTER WARSChris Gotterup fulfilled a promise to his girlfriend, Samantha Mueller, by securing a dramatic victory. Meanwhile, a "civil war" erupted over The Players Championship, with Phil Mickelson shutting down Brandel Chamblee’s claim that it’s the "hardest major."Mickelson’s blunt tweet on The Players: "I've won it. It's not."Coach Joe Mayo’s unconventional advice to Gotterup paved the way: "Stay away from golf instructors." Quick HitsRoger Maltbie returns to the booth at Pebble Beach • Jackson Koivun breaks Tiger Woods’ 36-hole scoring record (-20) • TGL Preview: The Bay benches stars for rookies against LAGC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
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    HIDEKI’S HAT TRICK HUNT & THE LIFETIME BAN - February 8th, 2026

    We break down Round 3 of the WM Phoenix Open as Hideki Matsuyama eyes a third title and officials crack down on unruly content creators. WM PHOENIX OPEN Hideki Matsuyama sits alone at 13-under, looking to secure a historic "hat trick" of wins in the desert. He is holding off a jammed leaderboard at 12-under that includes Maverick McNealy and Ryo Hisatsune, who managed a miraculous chip-in on the 17th after finding the water. Matsuyama drained a massive 47-foot birdie on the 14th, noting later that the chaotic energy of the crowd actually helped his ball striking. Scottie Scheffler (-8) kept his 66-event cut streak alive thanks to a gravity-defying break where his ball stayed perched on a rock wall on 15, prompting him to admit, "That is not right." THE BAN HAMMER The tournament took a hard stand against "nuisance influencers" by issuing a lifetime ban to YouTuber Jack Doherty. He was threatened with arrest after paying a fan to scream during Mackenzie Hughes’ backswing, sparking relief across the golf world. Smylie Kaufman weighed in on the chaos via Twitter with a volunteer offer regarding Doherty: "I’d like to give him a swirlie." Rickie Fowler offered genuine advice for fans wanting to avoid the circus, telling spectators to camp out on holes 3-8 for a better view of the action. Quick Hits Koepka’s mallet putter experiment fails • Spieth implodes on 17 • The "Reverse Mulligan" showdown 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.