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NYGC and The Bay GC exchange hugs and handshakes after the inaugural TGL match — Tour Confidential: TGL reactions, Tiger’s debut, LIV gripes
GOLF’s editors break down a huge week in the sport, from the TGL’s big debut to Tiger Woods’ first action and a surprise LIV complaint. By: GOLF Editors January 12, 2025

Rory McIlroy at the TGL's SoFi Center. — Tour Confidential: TGL season preview, lingering questions and more
GOLF’s editors preview the first match and season of Tiger Woods’ TGL simulator league and discuss what the league needs to do to succeed. By: GOLF Editors January 5, 2025

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Nelly Korda. — Tour Confidential: Who won 2024, bold predictions for 2025 and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we unpack the 2024 season, make bold predictions for 2025 and unveil our golfy resolutions for the New Year. By: GOLF Editors December 29, 2024

Tiger Woods of the United States hugs his son Charlie Woods after their round on 18th green during a sudden-death playoff during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. — Tour Confidential: Tiger impressions, Ryder Cup pay, 2024’s best moments
GOLF’s editors discuss impressions of Tiger (and Charlie) Woods’ finish at the PNC Championship, our favorite 2024 moments and more. By: GOLF Editors December 22, 2024

Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy — Tour Confidential: Will The Showdown work? Plus Tiger, Scottie, more
Our panel discusses Tiger Woods’ return, Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 and the LIV-PGA Tour match-play showdown. By: GOLF Editors December 15, 2024

tiger woods wears sunglasses during the hero world challenge — Tour Confidential: Tiger’s health, LIV Golf shakeups and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss Tiger Woods’ latest health updates, LIV Golf’s CEO change and more. By: GOLF Editors December 8, 2024

scottie scheffler looks on at the presidents cup — Tour Confidential: Player of the Year, Tiger returns (kind of) and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss end-of-the-season awards, the Hero World Challenge, things we are thankful for and more. By: GOLF Editors December 1, 2024

Collin Morikawa, Tiger Woods, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa (clockwise from top left). — 25 revelations from the PGA Tour’s first week | Monday Finish
The PGA Tour is back, and we’re keying in on little tweaks that could turn into big-time changes. Here’s what we learned. By: Dylan Dethier January 7, 2025

Kapalua, Viktor Hovland's toe, Scottie Scheffler's hands, Joe Mayo and Hovland (clockwise from top left). — Hovland’s coaching change, Scheffler’s setback, golf’s surprising makeover | Monday Finish
VIktor Hovland kicked a bed AND announced a coaching change. Scottie Scheffler got glass in his hand. Golf’s image radically changed. And more. By: Dylan Dethier December 30, 2024

Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship. — Tiger’s outlook, Freddie’s takes, the OTHER hole-in-one | Monday Finish
What Tiger and Charlie’s weekend showed us, what Fred Couples had to say about the golf world, who else made an ace and much more. By: Dylan Dethier December 23, 2024

Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau on hand for Showdown warmups at Shadow Creek on Monday. — Paddy’s parenting, Bryson’s dagger, Ryder Cup money | Monday Finish
Padraig Harrington served up viral parenting advice, Bryson DeChambeau dunked on Rory McIlroy, Ryder Cuppers got paid and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 16, 2024

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler each know what it's like to have a decent PGA Tour season. — Scottie’s common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer, LIV rumors | Monday Finish
Scottie Scheffler’s win came with a side of common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer had extra meaning, one LIV rumor vanished and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 9, 2024

Greg Norman and Dustin Johnson are among those involved in LIV's offseason news. — LIV moves, Tiger’s presser, Ryder Cup difference | Monday Finish
Settle in with a leftover turkey sandwich and read about LIV’s offseason moves, Tiger’s next appearance, a Ryder Cup detail and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2024

Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods, Maverick McNealy, Joel Dahmen, Geno Bonnalie and Marina Alex (clockwise from top left). — Pro’s secret retirement, Tiger’s next start, Dahmen’s heroics | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen’s heroics secured his PGA Tour card while several other pros left golf behind. Their stories, Tiger and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 25, 2024

gary williams speaks into microphone at the ryder cup in red ryder cup shirt — Golf Channel’s new morning show features a longtime golf TV face
Gary Williams has taken over mornings on Golf Channel, giving the network a new face behind its studio coverage. By: James Colgan January 12, 2025

Matt Fitzpatrick swings golf club at the TGL's arena in navy shirt and white hat — What the TGL’s opening night TV ratings actually mean, how they compare
The ratings report is in from the TGL’s opening night launch on ESPN. What do the numbers mean, and how much should we care? By: James Colgan January 9, 2025

several golf influencers huddle together during the playing of the 2024 creator classic. — PGA Tour to launch 3 Creator Classics in 2025
The PGA Tour will triple the number of Creator Classics in 2025 after a successful launch at the Tour Championship in 2024. By: James Colgan January 9, 2025

The Bay Golf Club team members wave to the crowd at Sofi Center for the first ever TGL Game. — The TGL’s first broadcast gave us a genius innovation … AND a sugar high
The TGL is officially here, and with its first broadcast in the books, let’s look back on what worked — and what didn’t — from the new league. By: James Colgan January 8, 2025

overhead shot of pga tour studios building at PGA Tour headquarters in florida — The hidden motivation behind the PGA Tour’s massive new building
The PGA Tour’s massive, $50-plus million TV studio project opened on New Year’s Day and aims to usher in a new era on Tour. By: James Colgan January 7, 2025

tiger woods smiles in front of the match tiger vs phil signage in red mock neck shirt — ‘The Skins Game’ is coming back to TV in 2025 in deal with Pro Shop
‘The Skins Game,’ a longtime Black Friday golf tradition, will be resuscitated by Pro Shop and its business partners at the PGA Tour. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

scott van pelt smiles on set for ESPN monday night football in a black jacket and purple tie — TGL announces ESPN broadcast team led by Scott Van Pelt
The TGL announced the broadcast team for its inaugural season will be led by a host of ESPN stars, including Scott Van Pelt. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

Mike Schmidt at bat in 1988 and playing in a pro-am in 2008. — What if this baseball great had played golf instead? We asked him
What would Mike Schmidt’s life have looked like if he had applied his talents to golf before baseball? Michael Bamberger asked him. By: Jessica Marksbury October 31, 2024

mike schmidt teaser for golf originals — Mike Schmidt is a baseball legend. But he’s consumed by golf
After Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt ended his 18-year baseball career, he turned his attention to trying to master another sport. By: Michael Bamberger October 28, 2024

chip and gordon brewer sitting on couch — This secret golf legend’s legacy runs deep in the game. Ask Callaway’s boss
O. Gordon Brewer played in 42 USGA events and is a former Pine Valley president. He’s also the father of Chip Brewer, Callaway’s CEO. By: Michael Bamberger August 28, 2024

Unsure about where to aim while putting? 3-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line — Padraig Harrington: This sneaky putting hack tells you where to aim
Unsure about where to aim while putting? Three-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line. By: Nick Dimengo July 27, 2024

Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the 11th hole on day one of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 18, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. — Why playing ‘wild golf’ will make you better, according to Padraig Harrington
On the latest episode of GOLF Originals with Michael Bamberger, Padraig Harrington delivered some sage game-improvement advice. By: Jessica Marksbury July 23, 2024

Padraig Harrington in the latest episode of GOLF Originals — Padraig Harrington is a serial truth teller. Ask his pro-am partners | GOLF Originals
Padraig Harrington is all in on every practice swing, every swing swing, every word out of his mouth. And he wants to make you better. By: Michael Bamberger July 18, 2024

brandel chamblee stares ahead — Why there’s less ‘bravado’ in pro golf today, according to Brandel Chamblee
The current era of pro golf sure is different from the past, and Brandel Chamblee thinks it’s created more risk-averse players. By: Zephyr Melton June 17, 2024

nick taylor pumps fist in black shirt and hat at the 2025 Sony Open — Nick Taylor drains improbable 72nd hole chip to win Sony Open
Nick Taylor came from out of nowhere to win the Sony Open on Sunday, draining a chip-in eagle to help clinch his 5th PGA Tour win. By: James Colgan January 12, 2025

Chan Kim lines up a putt at the Sony Open. — 2025 Sony Open money: Here’s how much every player made
Check out our list of how much money each player in the field came away with at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii. By: Jack Hirsh January 12, 2025

neal shipley looks at scorecard in white shirt and white hat at Korn Ferry Tour event. — This pro’s epic secret to on-course zen? SAT math problems.
Neal Shipley is one of golf’s most beloved young pros for his bubbly appearance and personality. But his secret to focus is no joke. By: James Colgan January 12, 2025

Tiger Woods tip — That viral Tiger Woods line — he now explains what it means
Tiger Woods once said when he was hitting it best, he didn’t take any divots. Why? He finally explains in better detail. By: Sean Zak January 12, 2025

Keegan Bradley — 2025 Sony Open purse: Payout info, winner’s share
Here’s the total purse, payout breakdown and winner’s share for the 2025 Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii. By: GOLF Editors January 12, 2025

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