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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. 16H AGO

    SMOTHERMAN’S SURGE & THE AGRONOMY WAR - February 28th, 2026

    We break down Round 2 at PGA National where Austin Smotherman built a three-shot lead amidst a heated debate over course conditions and a resurgence from Brooks Koepka. THE ARTIST ON THE GREENSAustin Smotherman holds a commanding three-shot lead at 11-under, fueled by a "nothing to lose" mindset as he awaits the birth of his child on March 23rd. In a unique equipment tweak, he removed the alignment line from his ball to stop calculating and start being an "artist" on the putting surface. THE AGRONOMY WARSTensions flared regarding the course setup, with Billy Horschel and Shane Lowry criticizing the Ryegrass overseed. The duo argued the soft conditions are designed to look "pretty for TV" rather than maintaining the firm, competitive integrity usually demanded by the Bear Trap. BROOKS BATTLES BACKBrooks Koepka rallied to get inside the cut line at 2-under following a technical fix to his hand position. Despite a bizarre injury caused by his son’s hockey stick, Koepka remained defiant about his goals, stating, "If I am out here to try to make cuts I am probably done." THE CHASING PACK & CUT LINE DRAMATaylor Moore (-8) and local Barry University alum A.J. Ewart (-7) are leading the chase. The cut line provided its own theater, with alternate Ben Silverman surviving and Dylan Wu draining a massive eagle on the 18th hole to secure his weekend spot. Quick HitsIsaiah Salinda goes shirtless in the water • Smylie Kaufman’s "Adrian Peterson" crow call • A.J. Ewart representing the locals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

  2. 1D AGO

    THE BEAR TRAP IS DEAD - February 27th, 2026

    On Friday, February 27th, we break down a record-low scoring day at the Cognizant Classic where soft turf sparked a debate on course difficulty and an amateur pulled off the impossible. THE AGRONOMY WARThe "Bear Trap" has officially lost its teeth, sparking a heated debate over overseeded Ryegrass versus dormant Bermuda. We discuss how the soft conditions turned a usual survival test into a dart-throwing contest, allowing Austin Smotherman to seize the lead at nine-under (62). Quote of the Day: Billy Horschel and Shane Lowry slammed the setup, claiming aesthetics were prioritized over difficulty.The Human Angle: Smotherman is playing with "nothing to lose" while on standby for his wife’s labor, even ditching the alignment line on his ball to free up his putting. THE CHAOS OF DAVID FORDAmateur David Ford provided the most electric sequence of the year, recovering from a disastrous quadruple bogey on the 17th to achieve the unthinkable: three consecutive hole-outs without touching his putter on the front nine. The Stat: Ford went Eagle-Eagle-Birdie on holes 2, 3, and 4 entirely from off the green.Fun Fact: This rollercoaster round completely overshadowed the "Signature Event Hangover" narrative regarding the field strength. GATORS, GEESE & MUD BALLSWhile scoring was easy for most, Brooks Koepka struggled to a +3, highlighted by a barefoot mud shot on the 17th where commentators legitimately feared for his safety near the gator-filled water. The Contrast: While Brooks floundered, Shane Lowry embraced his inner "Dr. Chipinski" with back-to-back chip-ins.Only in Florida: Nick Dunlap found himself getting heckled by aggressive Egyptian geese while trying to navigate the mud. Quick HitsNico Echavarria’s barefoot water save • 51-year-old Justin Hicks beats Koepka • Daniel Berger returns with a solid -4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  3. 2D AGO

    THE FLORIDA SWING & TIGER’S DEADLINE - February 26th, 2026

    We kick off the Florida Swing with a deep dive into the "neutered" PGA National, Brooks Koepka’s return to action, and the looming deadline for Tiger Woods to accept the 2027 Ryder Cup Captaincy. THE COGNIZANT CLASSICThe Florida Swing arrives with controversy as stars like Jordan Spieth and Shane Lowry claim PGA National has been "neutered" by a switch to soft overseeded Ryegrass. With zero Top 25 players attending due to a "Signature Event Hangover," Brooks Koepka enters as the undisputed alpha. The Word: Billy Horschel leads the chorus of complaints that the course is now too soft and scorable.Dad Life: Brooks is sporting a facial injury courtesy of a hockey stick wielded by his toddler, Crew. TIGER’S TIMELINE & CHARLIE’S CHOICEThe PGA of America has set a pre-Masters deadline for Tiger Woods to accept the 2027 Ryder Cup Captaincy. However, his massive workload architecting the Tour’s "Scarcity Model" as Chairman of the Future Competition Committee has him hesitating to take the reins. Family First: Tiger and Elin Nordegren reunited publicly for Charlie’s state championship ring ceremony.The Commitment: It’s official—Charlie Woods is heading to Tallahassee to play for Florida State University. POLITICS & COMEBACKSThe Trump Administration is shaking up DC golf infrastructure, terminating the National Links Trust lease to transform East Potomac into a championship venue dubbed "Washington National." Meanwhile, Justin Thomas is officially set to return from microdiscectomy surgery at the upcoming Arnold Palmer Invitational. Quick HitsNelly Korda blasts segregated WTGL format • John Daly leaves Tiger off his GOAT list • Rumors swirl of Nike exiting the golf space • Weather favors Seamus Power and Nicolai Hojgaard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  4. 3D AGO

    TIGER’S DEADLINE & THE FLORIDA SWING - February 25th, 2026

    We break down the PGA of America’s soft deadline for Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas’s return to Bay Hill, and the locker room fallout over Brooks Koepka’s buy-back terms. TIGER’S CAPTAINCY DILEMMATiger faces a soft deadline for the 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy at Adare Manor, but the architect of the new "Scarcity Model" schedule is hesitant to commit while trying to move Riviera to August to dodge the NFL.Quote: Woods on the workload: "Can I do it justice?"The Human Angle: Tiger was spotted looking fit with girlfriend Vanessa Trump and her daughter Kai, with Rich Beem confirming he looks physically ready for Augusta. RETURNS & REVOLTSJustin Thomas targets the Arnold Palmer Invitational for his post-microdiscectomy return, while Brooks Koepka’s $5M charitable "fine" to re-enter the Tour sparks anonymous fury within the locker room.Quote: Anonymous player on Koepka’s deal: "It’s an insult to our intelligence."Fun Fact: JT warmed up for Bay Hill by playing for Atlanta Drive GC in the TGL, joking he hopes the field "will be struggling with me." LIV DIVERGENCE & THE BEAR TRAPA tale of two LIV trajectories sees Anthony Kim finding redemption in Adelaide while Eugenio Chacarra defects to the Puerto Rico Open, citing a lack of competitive edge in the no-cut format.Quote: Chacarra on LIV: "I felt empty."The Watch List: All eyes at the windy Cognizant Classic are on 18-year-old phenom Blades Brown taking on the Bear Trap. Quick HitsAdam Scott & Jacob Bridgeman WD from Cognizant • AK takes down Rahm in Adelaide • Min Woo Lee vs. The Wind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  5. 4D AGO

    TIGER’S ENVY & THE WTGL WAR - February 24th, 2026

    We break down the moment Tiger Woods admitted jealousy over Jacob Bridgeman’s Riviera win, analyze the growing divide in the WTGL, and preview a star-starved Cognizant Classic. TIGER VS. THE NEW KING OF RIVIERAJacob Bridgeman didn’t just win the Genesis Invitational; he did what the host never could. We break down the post-round interaction where Tiger Woods admitted, "You got one on me," acknowledging his own historic drought at Riviera compared to Bridgeman's triumph. The Quote: Tiger was left in awe of Bridgeman’s 7-wood into the 11th, telling him, "I wish I could hit it like that."The Gear: The secret sauce was a switch to the TaylorMade Qi4 D and TP5x ball that officially caught the GOAT’s eye. WTGL: UN-RETIREMENTS & UNRESTThe World Tech Golf League is making waves for conflicting reasons. While Michelle Wie West shocks the world by un-retiring to join the Los Angeles Golf Club, world number one Nelly Korda isn't buying what they're selling. The Conflict: Korda slammed the league’s decision to segregate genders, calling it a "huge and unbelievable miss" for the future of the sport. RYDER CUP RIFTS & THE BEAR TRAPThe road to the Ryder Cup gets rocky as Tyrrell Hatton and Adrian Meronk pay their fines to regain eligibility, while Jon Rahm stands his ground and refuses to pay a dime. Meanwhile, the Tour heads to PGA National for the Cognizant Classic. The Hangover: With Scheffler and McIlroy sitting out, Shane Lowry emerges as the favorite to survive the Bear Trap in a field suffering from "Signature Event Hangover." Quick HitsTiger confirms Vanessa Trump romance on X • Woods eyes a cart for the Champions Tour • Rory calls his driving distance "Normal" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  6. 5D AGO

    BRIDGEMAN SURVIVES & RORY SNAPS - February 23rd, 2026

    We break down a chaotic Sunday at the Genesis Invitational where Jacob Bridgeman barely survived a nervous final round for his maiden win while Rory McIlroy battled fans outside the ropes and Scottie Scheffler’s historic run finally hit a wall. THE SURVIVAL TESTJacob Bridgeman turned what should have been a coronation into a "street fight," leaking oil with a nervous Sunday 72 to squander most of his six-shot lead. Despite the stumble, he passed the "survival test" to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory at 18-under par. RORY & THE CADDIE DEBATERory McIlroy finished T2, but the real drama was outside the ropes where he told a heckler to "shut his mouth" while defending caddie Harry Diamond. We contrast Rory’s loyalty with Hank Haney’s sharp criticism regarding the "wrong club" selection on the 15th. TIGER TALK & STREAKS SNAPPEDScottie Scheffler’s historic streak of 18 consecutive top-10s is officially over after a T11 finish, despite a final-round 65. Plus, Tiger Woods joins the booth to confirm a Masters "possibility" (back permitting) and shares an emotional moment with heart transplant recipient Madelyn. Quick HitsKitayama (64) & Scott (63) go low • Greyserman’s Ace for a Genesis • Fleetwood’s slam dunk • Potgieter’s transformation • CBS misses Scottie’s charge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  7. 6D AGO

    THE BRIDGEMAN BREAKOUT - February 22nd, 2026

    We break down Saturday at the Genesis Invitational where rookie Jacob Bridgeman built a historic six-shot lead, leaving Rory McIlroy and the field chasing shadows at Riviera. THE GENESIS INVITATIONALJacob Bridgeman is putting on a clinic at Riviera. The rookie fired back-to-back 64s to reach 19-under par, opening up a massive six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy. He is now within striking distance of Lanny Wadkins’ tournament scoring record heading into Sunday.Quote of the Day: Tiger Woods in the booth watching Bridgeman’s 7-wood: "Not like that yet. I wish I could hit it like that."The Angle: Bridgeman credits his surge to reading the "pure" Poa Annua greens better than the veterans. THE CHASE & THE CHATTERRory McIlroy sits solo second (-13), admitting he prefers Riviera’s lack of ocean views compared to Pebble Beach, despite his continued disdain for the changes to the par-3 4th. We also discuss the CBS broadcast controversy regarding the excessive airtime given to Scottie Scheffler despite him being out of contention, and the viral moment of Ben Griffin getting his umbrella stuck in the driving range netting. Quick HitsTiger calls Rory "The Intimidator" • Fitzpatrick calls the 10th "unfair" • Adam Scott’s 1,500th round • Fleetwood’s mixed apparel brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  8. FEB 21

    THE GENESIS MARATHON & SCOTTIE’S STREAK SURVIVAL - February 21st, 2026

    We break down a chaotic marathon Friday at Riviera where rookie Marco Penge takes a shock lead, Scottie Scheffler sweats the cut line, and the Signature Event format faces heavy scrutiny. THE ROOKIE ON TOPEnglish rookie Marco Penge shocks the field to lead at 12-under, battling "imposter syndrome" while unleashing 190 mph ball speeds during a grueling day at Riviera that tested the world's best. Quote: Penge admitted feeling like a "little kid" standing next to Rory McIlroy on the range.The Vibe: Despite the lead, he’s still getting used to the big stage, proving raw power plays at Riv. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTESTXander Schauffele pulls off an "Iron Man" performance, shooting 65 on zero rest after a 38-minute turnaround, while Scottie Scheffler clutches up on 18 to save his 3.5-year made-cut streak right on the number. Quote: Rory McIlroy "doubled down" that the changes to the fourth hole are "horrible," despite his mental shift to embrace the cold.The Controversy: The Signature Event cut rule eliminates stars like Keegan Bradley, sparking critiques from Joseph LaMagna that the Tour has "lost the plot." SCIENCE & SPELLINGFrom Viktor Hovland using "pool floaties" for arm structure to Aaron Dill explaining the basket-like physics of wet Kikuyu grass, we dive into the day's technical oddities and viral moments. Fun Fact: Max Homa won the spelling bee by correctly nailing the word "accommodate." Quick HitsBridgeman’s newlywed bump • Min Woo Lee’s "sauce from the chef" • Adam Scott’s glitch-like plugged ball 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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