Monday Finish w/ Dylan Dethier

Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open. — Welcome to the strangest week of the pro golf schedule
The PGA and DP World Tour seasons just ended. So why are Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland each playing different events? By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2025

Anthony Kim and Jeeno Thitikul have plenty to be thankful for this week. — 5 unexpected winners entering pro golf’s ‘offseason’ | Monday Finish
Anthony Kim had a first in 14 years, the World No. 1 snuck up on us, a LIV signing could create opportunity and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 24, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick in the DP World Tour's season finale. — Ex-LIV pros find new homes (plus 9 other stories!) | Monday Finish
This week had Rory. Fitz. A one-handed putter. A cross-handed chipper. A Lambo. Ex-LIV pros. New PGA Tour pros. Much more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 17, 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are teaming up for a winter skills challenge. — 10 surprising golf stories flying under the radar | Monday Finish
Sometimes little stories are a big deal. These 10 include Rory, Scottie, the Internet Invitational, an ex-LIV golfer, a brand-new event and more. By: Dylan Dethier November 10, 2025

Dustin Johnson played in this week's International Series event; he's expected back on LIV in the coming years. — LIV Golf faces 5 fascinating offseason questions | Monday Finish
LIV questions — plus the PGA Tour’s step-skipper, the righty putter who’s found lefty success and much more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 27, 2025

Frankie Fleetwood alongside his father Tommy. — Tommy Fleetwood just won Act 3 of this pro golf season | Monday Finish
Tommy Fleetwood turned his darkest hour into a springboard. He took over this chapter of the golf season. And he granted his son’s wish. By: Dylan Dethier October 20, 2025

Jeeno Thitikul had a particularly meaningful victory at the Buick LPGA. — First came a 4-putt. Next? A miraculous comeback | Monday Finish
Jeeno Thitikul’s bounceback, Rory McIlroy’s India trip, Jon Rahm’s unanswered question, retirement thoughts and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 14, 2025

Louis Oosthuizen at the 2010 Open Championship. — Golf’s smoothest swing: 5 things Louis Oosthuizen taught me in 20 minutes
Golf’s smoothest mover, Louis Oosthuizen, knows some things have changed when it comes to the golf swing — but others are timeless. By: Dylan Dethier December 22, 2025

Joaquin Niemann striping on 'Warming Up'. — Joaquin Niemann’s surprising swing story (and 10 other things he taught me)
How’d Joaquin Niemann build his unique golf swing?! Chopping weeds and skipping stones, partly. He tells all on ‘Warming Up.’ By: Dylan Dethier November 4, 2025

Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this clever tactic — Dustin Johnson improved his wedge play with this genius tactic
In a recent episode of Warming Up with GOLF’s Dylan Dethier, Johnson revealed the tool and tactic that helped him dial in his wedges. By: Maddi MacClurg August 21, 2025

Dustin Johnson hits a shot during LIV Andalucia — How full-sending shots on the range can help you on the course
In the latest episode of Warming Up, Dustin Johnson explained why he tries to hit every one of his clubs with max effort while on the range. August 19, 2025

Dustin Johnson and Dylan Dethier on the set of Warming Up. — 5 lessons Dustin Johnson taught me in 37 minutes on the driving range
Dustin Johnson sees value in absolutely sending it on the driving range. That plus more from a half-hour of DJ talking golf on “Warming Up.” By: Dylan Dethier August 16, 2025

Shane Lowry demonstrates his low, flighted draw — How to hit Shane Lowry’s low, flighted draw
One shot that Shane Lowry practices before every round is his low, flighted draw. Here, he explains how you can hit it, too. By: Maddi MacClurg July 16, 2025

Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton star in the new episode of Warming Up. — Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm taught me 10 lessons in 45 minutes. Here they are
Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm joined my on the range for the latest episode of Warming Up — which included a few lessons and plenty of jokes. By: Dylan Dethier July 9, 2025

Tour Confidential: Did Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler or someone else win 2025?
Did Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler or someone else win 2025? Our writers discuss what they took away from a memorable year in golf. By: GOLF Editors December 21, 2025

brian rolapp and tommy fleetwood at the tour championship — Tour Confidential: The most important golf figures of 2025
We discuss the most important golf figures of the last 12 months, the drama of PGA Tour Q-School, an insane golf record and more. By: GOLF Editors December 14, 2025

tiger woods at the hero world challenge on sunday — Tour Confidential: Tiger Woods takeaways, future PGA Tour schedule logistics
We discuss Tiger Woods’ first public comments in months, the potential for a new PGA Tour schedule, Rory McIlroy’s major prospects and more. By: Josh Berhow December 7, 2025

tiger woods stares ahead during the opening round of the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Will Tiger Woods actually play on Champions Tour?
GOLF’s writers discuss whether Tiger Woods will play on the Champions Tour, what to make of The Skins Game’s return and more. By: GOLF Editors November 30, 2025

Tour Confidential: Jeeno Thitikul greatness, Tour changes, Top 100 courses
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss Jeeno Thitikul’s greatness, PGA Tour changes, Top 100 courses and more in Tour Confidential. By: Nick Piastowski , Josh Schrock , Alan Bastable , Zephyr Melton November 23, 2025

Rory McIlroy celebrates a made putt — Tour Confidential: Was 2025 Rory McIlroy’s best season ever?
We discuss Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai title and memorable 2025 season, wonder what’s held Nelly Korda back and lots more. By: GOLF Editors November 16, 2025

jon rahm liv golf — Tour Confidential: What’s behind LIV’s major change? Does it help?
LIV Golf’s sudden change is made with multiple reasons in mind. We debate about who stands to benefit from it most. By: GOLF Editors November 9, 2025

John Dalyt with American flag shirt at 2023 Open Championship. — ‘Always dreamed of doing’: John Daly ‘would love’ to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain
John Daly declared his desire to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain in a recent interview, but he also admitted he’s not getting his hopes up. By: Kevin Cunningham December 26, 2025

LIV pro Mito Pereira walks with caddie during 2025 LIV Michigan event. — ‘Time has come to pause’: Why notable LIV pro announced surprise retirement
Just before Christmas, former PGA Tour pro turned LIV Golf pro Mito Pereira announced his surprise retirement at a young age. By: Kevin Cunningham December 26, 2025

Tiger Woods looks at his scorecard during Thursday play at Carnoustie Golf Links. Carnoustie, Scotland 7/19/2018 — Tiger Woods stats you *haven’t* heard before? Here’s a bunch of them
In honor of Tiger Woods’ 50th birthday, here are 50 incredible (and less heralded) Tiger stats, courtesy of stats whiz Justin Ray. By: Justin Ray December 26, 2025

My favorite course played in 2025? It’s inside a prison
The author’s favorite course played in 2025? It’s inside Cedar Creek Corrections Center, and its members are part of Cedar Creek Golf Club. By: Nick Piastowski December 26, 2025

15 things you (probably) forgot happened in the world of golf in 2025
Here are 15 things you (probably) forgot happened in the world of golf in 2025. There are items on Tiger Woods, John Daly and more. By: Nick Piastowski December 26, 2025

Rory McIlroy of Europe holds the Ryder Cup trophy aloft as Team Europe celebrate their 15-13 victory during the trophy presentation ceremony following the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. — The secret to Europe’s Ryder Cup success is a secret no more
The Europeans’ winning Ryder Cup formula isn’t a secret, at least not anymore. They have cohesion. They have continuity. They have buy-in. By: Alan Bastable December 25, 2025

A collection of photos from 2025. — Holiday must-reads: 20 of our favorite stories from 2025
From Augusta National tee times to golf inside a prison to breakfast with Jim Nantz and more, these are 20 of our favorite stories from 2025. By: Josh Berhow December 25, 2025

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