Hot Mic w/ James Colgan

sam flood smiles in NBC indycar press conference in suit jacket and blue shirt — NBC chief speaks: LIV a ‘total sideshow,’ NBC’s golf future, spinoff plans
With a USGA deal expiring and a Golf Channel spinoff looming, what is NBC’s golf future? Executive producer Sam Flood speaks. By: James Colgan June 10, 2025

PGA Tour smart tracer — PGA Tour launches new ‘smart tracer’ technology on TV broadcasts
The PGA Tour and its partners at CBS and NBC launched a brand-new shot tracer at the RBC Canadian Open. Here’s how it looks. By: James Colgan June 5, 2025

drone tracer in action at travelers championship — This Emmy-winning TV tech will delight U.S. Women’s Open fans
NBC’s big telecast from the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills will feature an award-winning piece of golf TV technology. By: James Colgan May 29, 2025

rory mcilroy and jim nantz pose next to AT&T Pebble Beach trophy. — Al Michaels’ 1-word text to Jim Nantz perfectly captured Rory McIlroy’s Masters
Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels sent Jim Nantz a 1-word text to congratulate him on the call of Rory McIlroy’s Masters win. By: James Colgan May 28, 2025

bryson dechambeau celebrates with putter over his head while tv cameras watch at LIV Korea — PGA Tour and LIV Golf TV ratings reveal striking audience data
At the midway point of the season, the head-to-head TV ratings battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf shows us where audiences are headed. By: James Colgan May 28, 2025

scott van pelt talks to person at the PGA Championship in black rain jacket — ESPN borrows NBC broadcaster experiment for PGA Championship
ESPN is taking a page out of NBC’s playbook at the PGA Championship after lead analyst David Duval’s departure for a Champions Tour event. By: James Colgan May 15, 2025

jeff darlington smiles at the PGA Championship at Valhalla in baby-blue suit and tie — The man who filmed Scottie Scheffler’s arrest tells the full story
Jeff Darlington filmed Scottie Scheffler’s shocking PGA Championship arrest — a moment that changed the fortunes of the men on either side of the camera. By: James Colgan May 13, 2025

PGA Tour pro Cameron Young qualified for two majors in one week but left frustrated, which sums up the madness of the PGA Tour. — 5 U.S. Open sleepers, 1 angry qualifier, Rory speaks | Monday Finish
One frustrated player heads to the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy unpacks an unsettling week and five dark horses who could theoretically contend. By: Dylan Dethier June 9, 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Ben Griffin finished 1-2 at Memorial. — Nicklaus talks Scottie, Griffin talks sunglasses | Monday Finish
Jack Nicklaus delivered a fascinating message in Scottie Scheffler’s winning presser. Plus Maja Stark’s swing thought, lost clubs and more. By: Dylan Dethier June 2, 2025

Ben Griffin won the Charles Schwab Challenge. What else happened this week? — A triumphant return, a questionable decision, Paddy’s golf advice | Monday Finish
A head-scratching decision, several brand-new winners, one pro’s epic comeback story, top-tier golf advice and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier May 26, 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the first two major champions of 2025. — Scottie’s hilarious swing fix, Rory’s silence, surprise PGA winners | Monday Finish
Scottie Scheffler won the PGA but these guys did, too. Plus: Rory McIlroy’s strange week, Tiger talks Scottie, Rahm, Bryson speak and more. By: Dylan Dethier May 19, 2025

Sepp Straka and his fill-in caddie, Yani Tseng and her lefty putter, Jeeno Thitikul and the New York City skyline, Jordan Spieth gearing up for a grand slam effort (clockwise from top left). — Major champ’s yip fix, 1 caddie’s unlikely payday | Monday Finish
A first-time caddie made waves and won big. A five-time major champ made a big change. Rory and JT dished takes. More in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier May 12, 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

Phil mickelson and his caddie at the us open on friday — Was Oakmont Phil Mickelson’s final U.S. Open? Our writers chime in
Phil Mickelson missed the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, but will it be his last? Our staff weighs in. By: GOLF Editors June 13, 2025

rory mcilroy stares into the distance during the first round of the 2025 u.s. open — What was the biggest surprise on Day 1 of the U.S. Open?
GOLF.com’s writers and editors break down the biggest surprises from the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Open. By: GOLF Editors June 12, 2025

aerial view of the church pew bunkers at oakmont — Tour Confidential: U.S. Open preview, Oakmont expectations, sleepers
GOLF.com writers and editors preview the U.S. Open and what to expect from Oakmont in this edition of Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors June 8, 2025

maja stark hoists a trophy after winning the us womens open — Tour Confidential: Stark conquers Erin Hills, Scheffler wins (again)
We discuss Maja Stark’s U.S. Women’s Open win, another trophy for Scottie Scheffler and a new (old) format for the Tour Championship. By: GOLF Editors June 1, 2025

Nelly Korda hits a tee shot during the 2025 Chevron Championship — Tour Confidential: Nelly’s Erin Hills chances, Rory’s decisions, LPGA’s future hurdles
GOLF’s editors discuss Nelly Korda’s U.S. Women’s Open chances, Rory McIlroy’s schedule decisions and more. By: GOLF Editors May 25, 2025

scottie scheffler holds the wannamaker trophy high over his head after winning the 2025 pga championship — Tour Confidential: Scottie Scheffler’s PGA win, chasing Tiger and Jack
GOLF’s editors discuss Scottie Scheffler’s dominant PGA Championship victory and what it means moving forward. By: GOLF Editors May 18, 2025

Jordan Spieth of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the seventh green during the second round of THE PLAYERS Championship — Tour Confidential: Rory vs. Spieth, PGA predictions, old-school Tour stop
Our experts debate Rory vs. Spieth, who’s poised to make a PGA Championship run and whether the Cricket Club showed out. By: GOLF Editors May 11, 2025

2025 U.S. Open Sunday tee times: Flagstick on the 14th green at Oakmont. — 2025 U.S. Open Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings at Oakmont
Complete 2025 U.S. Open tee times for Sunday’s final round at Oakmont, featuring Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland and more. By: Kevin Cunningham June 14, 2025

Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller — Johnny Miller returns to Oakmont — and addresses 1 ‘not very nice word’
Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus returned to the U.S. Open and Oakmont on Saturday. And Miller addressed one “not very nice word.” By: Nick Piastowski June 14, 2025

Rory McIlroy looks on during the 2025 U.S. Open — At Oakmont’s brutal U.S. Open, 2 very different fights emerge
Some say the pain is the point at the U.S. Open. But at Oakmont, something different bubbled to the surface in two very different forms. By: Josh Schrock June 14, 2025

Philip Barbaree, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy at the U.S. Open. — 3 excruciating missed cuts (and 3 inspiring makes!) at U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson’s U.S. Open versus Philip Barbaree’s showed the massive difference of a single stroke on a brutal, unrelenting golf course. By: Dylan Dethier June 14, 2025

Oakmont weekend weather forecast — U.S. Open weekend weather: USGA offers refunds for Saturday’s round
After a full inch of rain fell on Oakmont overnight on Friday, the USGA is offering onsite spectators a refund for Saturday’s round. By: Jessica Marksbury June 14, 2025

Rory McIlroy smashes a 2025 U.S. Open tee marker with his club on the 17th hole at Oakmont. — Rory McIlroy smashes U.S. Open tee marker, throws club, skips media after making cut
Rory McIlroy’s frustration boiled over on Friday at the 2025 U.S. Open, where he smashed a tee marker, threw a club and skipped media. By: Kevin Cunningham June 14, 2025

Sam Burns of the United States reacts after making par on the ninth green during the second round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 13, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. — 5 things to know for Saturday’s third round at the 2025 U.S. Open
The 2025 U.S. Open is already at the halfway point. What’s in store for Round 3? Here are 5 things to know for Saturday at Oakmont. By: Jessica Marksbury June 14, 2025

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