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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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    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 мин.

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    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 мин.

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    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 мин.

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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 мин.

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    LIV's Existential Threat & The 2028 Open - April 28th, 2026

    On April 28th, 2026, we step away from the weekend leaderboards to break down the massive business shifts rocking professional golf, from LIV's looming financial crisis to the R&A's historic 2028 Open Championship announcement. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPThe R&A finalized Royal Lytham and St Annes for the 156th Open in 2028, shifting dates to August 3-6 to avoid the LA Olympics while bypassing Donald Trump's Turnberry yet again.R&A's Mark Darbon called Lytham a "cherished and historic" venue, while former CEO Martin Slumbers noted a Turnberry return isn't achievable because the focus wouldn't be on the players.The 2028 tournament celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Bobby Jones' 1926 win and ends a 16-year Lytham hiatus since Ernie Els capitalized on Adam Scott's tragic late-round collapse in 2012. LIV GOLFLIV Golf faces an existential threat as the Saudi PIF reportedly considers pulling subsidies by 2027 due to regional conflicts, leading to the abrupt cancellation of their New Orleans Bayou Oaks event.Despite the crisis and returning $1 million to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Caleb Surratt insists all 60 players remain "fully invested" in the league's future.Bryson DeChambeau is taking on a fierce mentor role, vowing to "make the league work" to protect the careers of young rising stars like Michael La Sasso, Josele Ballester, and Surratt. PGA TOUR & EQUIPMENT NEWSComing off a stellar T3 at the Masters, 45-year-old World No. 5 Justin Rose is taking a massive mid-season risk by switching his equipment to McLaren Golf ahead of the Cadillac Championship.Rose debuted Series One and Three irons alongside a signature papaya bag at Doral, calling the move a "passion project" engineered alongside McLaren CEO Zak Brown.Fans are holding their breath to see if this bold move pays off, or if it triggers a repeat of Rose's disastrous 2019 slump after his infamous switch to Honma. Quick HitsSmylie Kaufman pitches a 36-hole qualifying and 9-hole match play format to save the struggling Zurich Classic following Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick's win • The PGA Tour ironically plays the $20M Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral this week despite the R&A's Turnberry snub • Crossover stars like Tony Romo, Mardy Fish, and active NY Ranger J.T. Miller tee it up in U.S. Open local qualifying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 мин.

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    Korda's Historic Win & LPGA Blackout - April 27th, 2026

    On April 27th, 2026, we break down Nelly Korda's wire-to-wire Chevron victory overshadowed by a massive TV blackout, the PGA Tour's sponsor-infuriating schedule crunch, and Kai Trump's terrifying medical emergencies. LPGA TOUR / CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIPNelly Korda secured a historic wire-to-wire major victory at the Chevron Championship, matching legends Amy Alcott and Juli Inkster, but the triumph was completely overshadowed by a catastrophic 82-minute Peacock and NBC broadcast blackout.Beth Ann Nichols asked, "How is that possible in 2026," while furious fans noted, "Nobody is less interested in showing LPGA golf than the LPGA."The historic moment was further dampened by Memorial Park's muddy conditions and surprisingly sparse crowds. PGA TOUR / SCHEDULE CRISISThe PGA Tour's broken 2026 schedule has created a massive crisis, cramming the RBC Heritage, Cadillac, and Truist Championships between the Masters and PGA Championship, resulting in top stars completely avoiding each other.Sean Zak noted there are "zero featuring both" Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, leading furious sponsors to call them "meaningless events."The mounting pressure now falls squarely on CEO Brian Rolapp to fix a fractured system that is alienating the Tour's biggest financial backers. KAI TRUMP / MEDICAL UPDATEKai Trump revealed severe medical emergencies, including January wrist surgery for ECU tendon tears and a terrifying allergic reaction to hand soap at the Masters that required a massive emergency injection.Calling the rehab "mentally really hard," she described the emergency needle as "this big," but promises to return by July on "an absolute tear."Despite the terrifying setbacks, her determination to dominate upon her summer return showcases incredible resilience. ASIAN TOUR / RYAN ANG REDEMPTIONRyan Ang fired a final round 66 at the Singapore Open, marking a dramatic redemption arc after returning from a 2025 cheating ban for dropping a ball from his pocket.Working with mental coach Dr. Jay Lee Nair, Ang admitted, "I felt like golf was everything... I made a very dumb mistake."Ang's comeback is fueled by a newfound healthy perspective, finally realizing that the game of golf is "not my whole identity." Quick HitsLee Westwood blasts modern club forgiveness on the Chipping Forecast podcast • Claims new tech "ruined it a little bit" by erasing Greg Norman's ball-striking advantage • "Nowadays you are going to hit it out the toe and it will go as far as one out the middle." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 мин.

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    Rory's Schedule Drama, Chevron Records & A Par-4 Ace - April 26th, 2026

    On April 26th, 2026, we break down Rory McIlroy's controversial withdrawal from Doral, historic scoring at the Chevron Championship, and the wild new business ventures taking over the TGL SoFi Center. PGA TOUR / RORY'S SCHEDULE DRAMARory McIlroy is facing heat for withdrawing from the $20 million Cadillac Championship at Doral, skipping a Signature Event he championed to adopt a "Jack Nicklaus Blueprint" for major prep, leaving players frustrated by the schedule's "carnage.""The best players should be playing in them," McIlroy said in 2023, highlighting the hypocrisy of his recent move.Donald Trump actually took to Truth Social to praise Rory, while McIlroy focuses on playing "one ball for four days" to simulate major conditions. LPGA TOUR / CHEVRON CHAMPIONSHIPNelly Korda set a historic 14-under par 36-hole record, but amateur Farah O'Keefe stole the spotlight with back-to-back 60s, alongside Ina Yoon's incredible redemption arc following a 2022 cheating scandal.O'Keefe described tournament golf as a "staring contest" where you must "not blink first."O'Keefe has a childhood vision board stating she will "win twenty majors," while Yoon has battled back from banishment to the Minor League Golf Tour to focus on the present. AMATEUR GOLF / THE PAR-4 MIRACLEFourteen-year-old Josiah Foster defied six-million-to-one odds by jarring a par-4 hole-in-one on the 267-yard 17th at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club using a Titleist GT2 driver."We checked the hole and it was there," a stunned Foster said after discovering the historic shot.Golf serves as a sanctuary for Josiah's severe ADHD; his mother says the sport "has transformed him," while Josiah gives "all the credit to Jesus." GOLF BUSINESS / CARDS & TGL'S NEW LOOKThe golf trading card market is exploding with Upper Deck Allure rookie cards fetching over $800, while Tiger and Rory's TGL SoFi Center is pivoting to host bachelor parties and AEW wrestling.TGL's George Hirsch admitted that a year ago, if asked about hosting wrestling, "I do not think so."The TGL's massive 64-foot simulator was recently rented out for Josh Allen's bachelor party and will soon host an AEW event dubbed "Fairway to Hell." Quick HitsInvestors are hunting for ultra-rare Purple Diamond autographs of Nick Dunlap and Rose Zhang • Robert MacIntyre echoed the locker room's frustration by calling the current PGA Tour schedule "carnage" • Josiah Foster's first coach, Susan Waite, used high rotation drills to successfully channel his ADHD on the course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 мин.

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    Tiger’s Fallout, Korda’s Record & LPGA Drama - April 25th, 2026

    On April 25th, 2026, we step away from tournament recaps to unpack Tiger Woods's tragic crash, Nelly Korda's historic Chevron run, and the LPGA's growing optics crisis. PGA TOUR / RYDER CUPTiger Woods's tragic rollover crash involving hydrocodone has sent shockwaves through the golf world, directly impacting the 2027 Ryder Cup landscape as Jim Furyk steps up to seek redemption against Luke Donald's historic third consecutive European captaincy.Charles Barkley offered deep empathy regarding Tiger, stating, "Anybody who has had an addict in their family should understand it is brutal," while Furyk called his new captaincy a "tremendous honor."Barkley's poignant words on addiction highlight the deeply personal and human struggles behind the global superstar's very public fallout. LPGA TOURNelly Korda is dominating the Chevron Championship at Memorial Park, but her historic play is being overshadowed by an LPGA optics crisis featuring empty galleries, exorbitant parking fees, and a player revolt over mud ball rules.Korda fired a record-breaking 36-hole score of 130 (14-under), adopting a new mindset of telling herself, "I will figure it out" instead of stressing.While Korda thrives, players like Hannah Green and Brittany Lincicome are leading a revolt over the lack of preferred lies, and fans are openly criticizing the atmosphere, noting, "this crowd... ain't it." GOLF CULTURE & NEWSMike Trout's new Tiger-designed "Trout National The Reserve" in Vineland, NJ, is facing intense local backlash over its extreme exclusivity, while two NBA legends finally bury the hatchet on the golf course after more than a decade.Angry locals accused Trout of "forgetting your roots" due to the club's strict 227-member cap and staggering $100k fees.Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley have officially ended their famous 14-year feud to play a round of golf together. Quick HitsDr. Murray Rudisill retires after 51 years at Old Dominion, hoping to be remembered for how he could "love and nurture these young men" • $35 parking fees and empty galleries spark fan outrage at the Chevron Championship • Luke Donald secures a historic third consecutive European Ryder Cup captaincy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 мин.
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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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