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scottie scheffler and ted scott speak to one another at Torrey Pines Golf Course in white shirt, hat and white bib. — PGA Tour to cut TV commercials, add caddie convos to Arnold Palmer telecast
The Arnold Palmer Invitational’s TV broadcast will see fewer commercial interruptions and more caddie conversations, per a PGA Tour release. By: James Colgan March 4, 2025

wyndham clark pumps fist in TGL uniform alongside Shane Lowry raising hands in the air in blue shirt at TGL match — TGL TV ratings check-in: Who’s watching the new league in week 6
Week 6 always felt like a measuring post for the TGL. So, where do things stand with the league’s TV viewership on ESPN? Here’s the latest. By: James Colgan February 19, 2025

bryson dechambeau waves putter at LIV Adelaide in blue shirt — What do golf’s TV ratings actually mean? We asked a dozen experts
Confused by golf’s onslaught of numbers? Here’s a handy dictionary to help you make sense of when — and why — to care. By: James Colgan February 18, 2025

jon rahm walks past tyrrell hatton with both players in white hats and black shirts — What we learned from LIV’s sparse first Fox TV ratings
LIV’s first Fox TV broadcast was supposed to usher in a new era. Instead, almost nobody watched. Here’s what you need to know. By: James Colgan February 13, 2025

dottie pepper stares in blue hat and pink shirt at at the PGA Championship with headset on. — How Dottie Pepper became CBS Golf’s unflinching voice of reason
Dottie Pepper is CBS’s fearless on-course analyst, but the key to her success has little to do with TV. By: James Colgan February 7, 2025

garrett clark swings driver at creator classic in green shirt and khaki pants — Good Good Golf ‘expands’ deal with NBC Sports, buys TGL ownership stake
Ahead of an NBC Sports made-for-TV event, Good Good Golf announced it expanded its partnership with the network and scooped up TGL ownership. By: James Colgan February 4, 2025

jim nantz, trevor immelman and jack nicklaus stare out at the cbs broadcast booth at the memorial tournament in suits — 7 notable changes coming to CBS Golf in 2025
CBS’s 2025 golf season will get underway on Friday at the Farmers Insurance Open. Here are some changes you can expect to see. By: James Colgan January 24, 2025

Joe LaCava, Jr.'s young caddie career (for a young Charlie Woods, in this photo) already has several fascinating chapters. — Why cuts rule, 2 costly triples, Tiger’s ex-caddie’s son | Monday Finish
A former biker gang member scores a huge win, the PGA Tour shows the beauty of a cut, two pros make painful 7s and Tiger is playing twice. By: Dylan Dethier March 3, 2025

Brian Campbell of the United States and his girlfriend Kelsi McKee get Champagne poured on them by his caddie Cooper Wilson on the 18th hole. — Short hitter’s dream day, emergency caddie magic, Netflix drama | Monday Finish
A short hitter’s dream finish, an emergency caddie’s powerful effect, why you should make time for Netflix’s Full Swing and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier February 25, 2025

Tiger Woods and Ludvig Aberg at the Genesis. — What Tiger said, what Ludvig did, slow play’s mysterious disappearance | Monday Finish
Did the PGA Tour magically solve slow play? (Probably not.) Plus Tiger Woods’ comments, Åberg’s Masters callback and more. By: Dylan Dethier February 17, 2025

Jordan Spieth finished T4 at the WM Phoenix Open. — At WM Phoenix Open, an important lesson: 30-somethings still down for a party | Monday Finish
In this week’s Monday Finish: An oddity of the WM Phoenix Open, Detry, Spieth, JT, LIV, Tiger, Trump, Yealimi and how slow play is hurting you. By: Dylan Dethier February 11, 2025

Rory McIlroy had a heck of a week at Pebble Beach. — Rory makes ‘boring’ discovery, pro sends odd email, Hovland keeps tinkering | Monday Finish
Rory McIlroy’s Pebble Beach victory came with a few terrific quotes, an oddly timed letter and the promise of more intrigue to come. By: Dylan Dethier February 3, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Boston Common GC are rebooting professional golf in 2025. — We’re restarting the PGA Tour season — here’s why | Monday Finish
Pebble Beach marks the beginning of a new PGA Tour season. Plus: the hardest shot in golf, a bizarre injury report, Scheffler, Spieth, more. By: Dylan Dethier January 27, 2025

LIV golf pro Tyrrell Hatton walks in Dubai. — Golf bucks troubling trend, LIV’s next question | Monday Finish
This week’s Monday Finish takes you through a shocking report on golf participation, winners, WDs, wedges, Rory, Tyrrell, Tiger and more. By: Dylan Dethier January 20, 2025

jordan spieth rickie fowler — Tour Confidential: Sponsor-invite snubs, the meaning of 59, Ko vs. Korda
This week’s roundtable dives into sponsor exemption requests that got rejected, and the difficulty of shoot 59 on the PGA Tour. By: GOLF Editors March 2, 2025

rory mcilroy waves hat at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in navy sweater and blue pants. — Tour Confidential: Rory’s major forecast, Tiger’s ‘obligation’, golf’s ‘inflection year’
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s big win at Pebble Beach, Tiger Woods’ ‘obligation’ to the PGA Tour, and golf’s ‘inflection year.’ By: GOLF Editors February 2, 2025

Scottie Scheffler waits at the U.S. Open. — Tour Confidential: Slow-play solutions, Scottie Scheffler’s return and more
GOLF’s editors discuss Justin Thomas’ letter, solutions to the PGA Tour’s pace of play issues and Scottie Scheffler’s return to action. By: GOLF Editors January 26, 2025

Tiger Woods walks out before the TGL match between Jupiter and Los Angeles Golf Club. — Tour Confidential: Tiger Woods’ TGL debut, LIV’s big TV deal, teen phenom
GOLF’s editors break down a big week in the sport, from Tiger Woods’ TGL debut to a LIV Golf’s new TV deal. By: GOLF Editors January 19, 2025

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

PGA Tour pro Rory McIlroy hits driver off the 15th tee during the pro-am, prior to the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. — 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational Thursday TV coverage: How to watch Round 1
How to watch the 2025 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday, including full Arnold Palmer Invitational TV coverage and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham March 6, 2025

Rory McIlroy waits to play a shot during a practice round ahead of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational. — Does the PGA Tour still need a deal with PIF? Rory McIlroy answers
Rory McIlroy talked about the status of the deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi PIF while at this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. By: Josh Berhow March 5, 2025

joe lacava jr and joe lacava each hug joe highsmith and tiger woods, respectively, wearing caddie bibs — How 2 caddies became the API’s most interesting pairing
Patrick Cantlay and Joe Highsmith became the most interesting pairing on Thursday at the Arnold Palmer, and they have their caddies to thank. By: James Colgan March 5, 2025

Snane Lowry hits a tee shot during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am. — Arnold Palmer Invitational Subpar picks: Top-20 bets to watch
Subpar podcast co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their favorite bets for the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. By: Josh Schrock March 5, 2025

Bay Hill 17th hole — Does major change to Bay Hill make it easier or harder? We’re about to find out
This week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational will feature a major course change to Bay Hill. But will that make the course easier? We’ll find out soon. By: Sean Zak March 5, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau looks on during the International Series India. — Bryson DeChambeau responds to LIV exit rumors
With rumors swirling around Bryson DeChambeau’s future with LIV Golf, he was quick to make clear his pro-golf intentions. By: Josh Schrock March 5, 2025

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan talk during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. — Jay Monahan’s latest update on PGA Tour-LIV deal strikes different tone
A month ago, Jay Monahan sounded confident that the deal with LIV Golf would be done soon. His tone was a bit different this week. By: Josh Schrock March 5, 2025

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