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johnson wagner and rory mcilroy smile at a golf tournament in suit and white hat — How Johnson Wagner duffed his way to golf-TV stardom
Johnson Wagner is golf TV’s most beloved everyman. But the journey that brought him to Golf Channel is about much more than on-camera shanks. By: James Colgan May 7, 2025

rory mcilroy speaks with jimmy fallon on the tonight show in green jacket — Rory McIlroy on Champions Dinner menu, Tiger’s message, daughter’s joke
Rory McIlroy spent Thursday and Friday in the NBC ‘car wash,’ appearing on the Tonight and Today shows. Here’s what we learned. By: James Colgan May 2, 2025

bryson dechambeau holds up hand at LIV Mexico event in navy shirt and navy hat — What do the PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf TV ratings tell us?
As the golf season turns to May, where do things stand in the battle between the PGA Tour and LIV? We look into it. By: James Colgan May 2, 2025

wesley bryan swings driver at liv golf duels event — Youtube golfer explains appeal for ‘indefinite’ PGA Tour suspension for LIV event
Wesley Bryan said in a video that he would appeal his suspension from the PGA Tour for participating in LIV’s “Duels” event. By: James Colgan April 23, 2025

rory mcilroy hugs daughter poppy off the 18th green at augusta national — In 6 silent minutes, CBS delivered a Masters broadcast masterpiece
The top moment of the year in golf TV arrived in the seconds after Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Masters. Now the man in charge speaks. By: James Colgan April 23, 2025

rory mcilroy crouches at the masters in celebration after victory at augusta national — Masters TV ratings: 6 intriguing numbers from Rory McIlroy’s win
Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the story of the year in golf — and the TV ratings from CBS and beyond reflect it. By: James Colgan April 17, 2025

sergio garcia splashes champagne in the face of a competitor at LIV event — LIV, YouTube and pro golf’s latest bizarre paradigm shift
LIV’s new TV series and the PGA Tour’s YouTube enhancement make an interesting point about the rival league’s impact. By: James Colgan March 29, 2025

Tiger Woods embraces Rory McIlroy after defeating him 2&1 during the fourth round of the 2019 World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies — Rory’s Tiger trick, Spieth’s admission, Scottie’s emotion | Monday Finish
Did Rory McIlroy’s Masters win include an intriguing nod to Tiger? Plus Scottie Scheffler’s statement, Jordan Spieth’s admission and more. By: Dylan Dethier May 5, 2025

A celebratory scene turned scary at the Chevron Championship. — Major golf gets weird, Caitlin Clark’s Masters review | Monday Finish
Things got strange, then scary at the Chevron, twins challenged first-timers at the Zurich, Caitlin Clark nailed the Masters appeal and more. By: Dylan Dethier April 28, 2025

Justin Thomas and fill-in caddie Joe Greiner post-win. — Dahmen’s heartbreak, JT’s surprising advice, caddie intrigue | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen sent a message after a heartbreaking loss, while Justin Thomas got advice from an intriguing source. More in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier April 21, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy comprised the final pairing at the Masters. — 10 bits of Masters drama you might have missed | Monday Finish
If you watched Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster Masters win, you were probably too stressed to process anything else. We’ve got you covered. By: Dylan Dethier April 14, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson 2015 Masters. — The 10 most compelling golfers at the 2025 Masters | Monday Finish
10 captivating (or controversial) pros from the 2025 Masters field, five deep sleepers, and one big question as we head to Augusta National. By: Dylan Dethier April 7, 2025

Michael Kim's only other Masters trip came in 2019. — One pro’s Masters dream became another’s heartbreak | Monday Finish
One pro made the Masters. Another fell brutally short. Plus an inspiring comeback and Masters prep from Scottie, Rory and other contenders. By: Dylan Dethier March 31, 2025

Viktor Hovland and his caddie Shay Knight walk off the 18th green at the Valspar Championship. — Hovland’s ‘weird’ take, LIV’s signal, Ryder Cup tiers | Monday Finish
Viktor Hovland thinks one thing is “weird”, angry golfers pop off in Florida, LIV’s backers send signals and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier March 24, 2025

Scottie Scheffler cowboy hat — Tour Confidential: Did Scottie Scheffler just start another epic run?
Scottie Scheffler is the main topic of this week’s Tour Confidential. But are we buying this week’s win as a sign of the future? By: GOLF Editors May 4, 2025

Tour Confidential: Where does Rory McIlroy’s Masters win rank among the best ever?
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss where Rory McIlroy’s Masters win ranks among the best ever and more in this week’s Tour Confidential. By: Zephyr Melton , Josh Schrock , Nick Piastowski April 20, 2025

Rory McIlroy smiles after getting the green jacket. — Tour Confidential: Unpacking Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s thrilling Masters win and what to make of it going forward for 2025 and beyond. By: GOLF Editors April 13, 2025

rory mcilroy waves to the crowd, bryson dechambeau celebrates — Who’s going to win the 2025 Masters? Our writers make their picks
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are locked in a battle atop the leaderboard at Augusta National. Here’s who our staffers think will win. By: GOLF Editors April 12, 2025

rory mcilroy reads a putt during the second round of the 2025 masters — What’s been the biggest surprise thus far at the Masters?
What has been the biggest surprise thus far at the 2025 Masters? Our GOLF.com staffers share their thoughts. By: GOLF Editors April 11, 2025

Masters players adam scott, viktor hovland and rory mcilroy stand alongside one another during round 1 of the 2025 masters — Which big name at Masters is poised to make a Friday charge?
Which big name will make a charge up the leaderboard Friday at Augusta National? Our GOLF.com staffers make their picks. By: GOLF Editors April 10, 2025

rory mcilroy tees off during the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Who needs a Masters win the most?
This week in Tour Confidential, we look ahead to the 2025 Masters and break down the finish of the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. By: GOLF Editors April 6, 2025

Tiger Woods poses with U.S. Senator Jim Banks at the White House on Friday. — Tiger Woods makes surprise White House visit ahead of PGA Championship
On Friday, Tiger Woods made a surprise visit to the White House where he posed for a photo with Senator Jim Banks. Here’s what we know. By: Kevin Cunningham May 10, 2025

sahith theegala his mother, both a kid and as a tour winner — At the core of Sahith Theegala’s success: the support of his mother
Sahith Theegala seems to pick up new fans by the week. But his mother, Karuna, has been there since the beginning. By: Candace Echols May 10, 2025

2025 Truist Championship flag is seen during the first round. — 2025 Truist Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3
How to watch the 2025 Truist Championship on Saturday, including full Truist Championship TV coverage and streaming info for Round 3. By: Kevin Cunningham May 10, 2025

PGA Tour pro Keith Mitchell hits a tee shot on the third hole during the 2025 Truist Championship. — 2025 Truist Championship Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings
2025 Truist Championship tee times for Saturday’s third round at Philadelphia Cricket Club, featuring Keith Mitchell, Rory McIlroy and more. By: Kevin Cunningham May 10, 2025

Rory McIlroy watches a shot during the second round of the 2025 Truist Championship — Rory McIlroy sees 1 truth in tough conditions at Golden Age Philly Cricket Club
Tough conditions showed Rory McIlroy what Philadelphia Cricket Club was meant to be and what it could be again with a rolled-back ball. By: Josh Schrock May 9, 2025

Fans braving rainy second round at truist championship — In Philadelphia, a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for golf-watching
It’s almost impossible for ordinary pros to fully appreciate what fans endure to see professional golf. Especially at the Truist on Friday. By: Michael Bamberger May 9, 2025

ustin Thomas stands on the eighth green during the second round of Truist Championship at The Philadelphia Cricket Club ( — Truist Championship weekend betting picks: Best values with two rounds left
Keith Mitchell leads by one at the Truist Championship, and Rory McIlroy is in the hunt. Here are our betting whiz’s weekend picks. By: Brady Kannon May 9, 2025

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