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Skins Games, Golf Channel specials and TGLs, oh my! Golf’s silly season is upon us, but will fans follow suit? By: James Colgan November 10, 2025

The secret truth of the ESPN-YouTube TV feud

Some suggested ESPN’s feud with YouTube TV was driven by an old-school greed playbook, but the truth is a little more complicated. By: James Colgan November 5, 2025

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5 takeaways from a Bryson DeChambeau YouTube deep dive

Bryson DeChambeau is the king of golf on YouTube, but a journey through his handles reveals there’s a careful strategy underpinning it all. By: James Colgan October 30, 2025

the cover image for the barstool internet invitational — The unusual lesson from Barstool’s $1 million ‘Internet Invitational’
Barstool’s $1 million ‘Internet Invitational’ has YouTube audiences captivated, but the real story is much deeper than cash. By: James Colgan October 29, 2025

Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala react to a putt during their TGL match against New York Golf Club. — TGL adds new NHL/MLB ownership group to its investor class
LAGC, a TGL franchise, announced a MLB and NHL ownership group as its newest investor, creating an interesting wrinkle for the league. By: James Colgan October 25, 2025

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Golf Channel is bringing back a beloved show … with a YouTube twist

Golf Channel is bringing back one of its most successful original shows ever — the Big Break — with its content pals at Good Good. By: James Colgan October 22, 2025

the life of a showgirl album image with tiktok billboard for taylor swift album — Why pro golf’s business leaders should be listening to … Taylor Swift?
The business of Taylor Swift is booming, and the lesson behind her latest historic album release provides fascinating lessons for pro golf. By: James Colgan October 21, 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

Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre at the Dunhill Links. — Amidst Ryder Cup fallout, stars make big moves | Monday Finish
As the Ryder Cup fallout continued, stars made big moves across the globe while a PGA Tour rookie achieved his dream at the Sanderson Farms. By: Dylan Dethier October 6, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were among the heroes of this European team. — 10 Ryder Cup scenes, inspiring to ugly, told the story at Bethpage Black
The beer throw, the whistle blow, Viktor’s injury, Scottie’s pick-me-up and more Ryder Cup scenes from on-site at Bethpage Black. By: Dylan Dethier October 1, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau will be a central figure in whatever happens at this week's Ryder Cup. — 10 red-hot Ryder Cup storylines — and whether they’re real
Camadarerie. Inexperience. Money. Greed. Rory. Bryson. Scottie. This Ryder Cup has plenty of tabloid fodder — let’s tackle its hottest storylines. By: Dylan Dethier September 22, 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

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm look on during LIV Michigan — Tour Confidential: Does LIV Golf need to add another star?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses LIV Golf’s offseason, St. Andrews’ renovations and the recent Masters exemption change. By: GOLF Editors November 2, 2025

Keegan Bradley looks on during Sunday singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup — Tour Confidential: Will Keegan Bradley get another Ryder Cup chance?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup future, the PGA Tour’s scheduling questions, Yani Tseng’s win and more. By: GOLF Editors October 26, 2025

tommy fleetwood waves to the crowd — Tour Confidential: Is Tommy Fleetwood primed for a huge 2026?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses another Tommy Fleetwood victory, a unique tournament venue, the LPGA’s latest champion and more. By: GOLF Editors October 19, 2025

Xander Schauffele and Jeeno Thitikul. — Tour Confidential: Schauffele ends drought, Thitikul ends LPGA streak
GOLF’s editors discuss Xander Schauffele’s return to the winner’s circle, Tiger Woods’ latest surgery and more. By: GOLF Editors October 12, 2025

ryder cup fans — Tour Confidential: Is the Ryder Cup out of control? Who should captain next?
Is the Ryder Cup at a tipping point? Who should step in as captain for both sides? We debate those topics and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors October 5, 2025

team europe celebrates winning the 2025 ryder cup — Tour Confidential: How did Europe pull off a stunning road Ryder Cup victory?
GOLF.com’s writers and editors break down Team Europe’s stunning 2025 Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black. By: GOLF Editors September 28, 2025

Kai Trump hits a practice shot at Pelican Golf Club — How Tiger Woods advised Kai Trump in advance of her LPGA debut
Kai Trump doesn’t have any expectations at this week’s Annika, but she did glean advice from Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam. By: Josh Schrock November 12, 2025

A golf course marshal was dying. Then he felt his best friend’s paw
A marshal at a course in Colorado was told by a doctor he might have died, if not for the work of Tommy, his Labrador retriever service dog. By: Nick Piastowski November 12, 2025

Pierceson Coody hits a shot in mexico — Butterfield Bermuda Championship Subpar picks: Favorite bets of the week
Subpar podcast co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their favorite bets for the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. By: Josh Berhow November 12, 2025

2025 Annika LPGA flagstick during the first roud at Pelican Golf Club. — 2025 The Annika LPGA: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 Annika LPGA event this week, including a full Annika TV schedule and streaming details. By: Kevin Cunningham November 12, 2025

2025 DP World Tour Championship flag at Jumeirah Golf Estates. — 2025 DP World Tour Championship: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 DP World Tour Championship this week, including a full DP World Tour Championship TV schedule. By: Kevin Cunningham November 12, 2025

Sahith Theegala chips during PGA Tour's 2025 Bank of Utah Championship. — 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship Thursday tee times: Round 1 groupings
2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship tee times for Thursday’s first round in Bermuda, featuring Sahith Theegala and more. By: Kevin Cunningham November 12, 2025

Kai Trump lines up a putt on the ninth green as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 — 2 ways to think about Kai Trump’s controversial LPGA invite
Kai Trump’s surprise LPGA invite is a Rorschach test about how the LPGA should answer its biggest question. By: Josh Schrock November 11, 2025

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