Hot Mic w/ James Colgan

rory mcilroy speaks into camera and microphone in white hat and black sweatshirt at the Players Championship — PGA Tour telecasts (finally) trending up, but biggest issue still looms
The PGA Tour’s improvements to its telecasts are a key discussion point at the Players Championship, but its biggest battles remain ahead. By: James Colgan March 13, 2025

russell henley swings wedge at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in blue shirt in three still images separated by white lines — What caused NBC’s tournament-deciding commercial gaffe at Bay Hill
Golf fans were outraged at NBC after the network only caught a snippet of Russell Henley’s tournament-deciding chip-in live. By: James Colgan March 10, 2025

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

Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun on No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass. — Winners and Losers, 2025 Players Championship | Monday Finish
Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in dramatic fashion. But who else won (and lost!) the biggest event of the year thus far? By: Dylan Dethier March 17, 2025

Tiger Woods played in his final TGL match of 2025. — Tiger’s voicemail, Keegan’s quandary, TGL impressions | Monday Finish
Tiger Woods’ voicemail made an impression, LIV has a new playoff, I went to TGL, Morikawa’s hurting, Keegan Bradley made me nervous and more. By: Dylan Dethier March 10, 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 tees off on the 18th hole during the Players Championship playoff on Monday at TPC Sawgrass. — Tour Confidential: Rory’s Players win, viral fan incident, Sawgrass takeaways
We discuss Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship victory, his viral fan interaction, what we learned at TPC Sawgrass and more. By: GOLF Editors March 17, 2025

keegan bradley swings wedge in blue shirt at the arnold palmer invitational — Tour Confidential: Players Championship preview, Keegan Bradley’s dilemma
GOLF’s editors discuss Keegan Bradley’s strong play against the specter of the Ryder Cup, and preview the forthcoming Players Championship. By: James Colgan March 10, 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

U.S. Ryder Cup fans cheering at the Ryder Cup — How MEAN do golf fans want to be? We’re about to find out
Recent moves by the PGA Tour, its players and its fans lead us to this question: How mean do spectators want to be? By: Sean Zak March 18, 2025

Thomas Detry celebrates his 2025 WM Phoenix Open win. — This last-minute swing tip led to this pro’s dominating victory
Thomas Detry joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast to explain how a last-minute swing tip was to thank for his seven-shot win at the WM Phoenix Open. By: Josh Berhow March 18, 2025

Charley Hull smokes a cigarette on the first tee during the first round of the 2025 Sunningdale Foursomes at Sunningdale Golf Club. — LPGA star Charley Hull makes HUGE bet to quit smoking
LPGA star Charley Hull went viral last year for smoking cigarettes on the course. Now Hull is announcing a gigantic bet to help her quit. By: Kevin Cunningham March 18, 2025

The TGL winner's trophy during the TGL presented by SoFi match between the New York Golf Club and Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center. — 2025 TGL Playoffs TV coverage: How to watch on Tuesday
The semifinals of the 2025 TGL Playoffs continue on Tuesday, March 18. Here’s complete TGL Playoff TV coverage and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham March 18, 2025

2025 Valspar Championship tee marker is seen at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club. — 2025 Valspar Championship: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 Valspar Championship at Innisbrook this week, including a full Valspar Championship TV schedule and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham March 18, 2025

Actor adam sandler walks in front of golf shot in Happy Gilmore 2 — Netflix releases new ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ trailer ahead of release
Netflix released a new trailer for the highly anticipated ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ on Tuesday morning, featuring many of golf’s biggest stars. By: James Colgan March 18, 2025

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