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tiger woods smiles in front of the match tiger vs phil signage in red shirt and black hat. — How much is Tiger Woods actually worth to golf? We investigated
On the occasion of Tiger Woods’ upcoming 50th birthday, we tried to quantify how much the “Tiger Effect” has actually been worth to golf. By: James Colgan December 23, 2025

johnson wagner and rory mcilroy smile at a golf tournament in suit and white hat — CBS Golf hires Johnson Wagner, completes broadcast team for 2026
CBS Golf hired Johnson Wagner to be its newest on-course reporter, completing its broadcast team for the 2026 season. By: James Colgan December 18, 2025

New LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler looks on during the KPMG Women's PGA Championship — The source of pro golf’s latest major overhaul? AI … and an Apple TV remote
Craig Kessler is the man at the center of the LPGA’s newest era, and an Apple TV remote holds the clues to where the tour is headed. By: James Colgan December 16, 2025

rory mcilroy smiles in green fog machine light at TGL broadcast — Golf fans could be about to save big on their cable bill
A new bundle announced by YouTube TV could save golf fans cash on their monthly cable bill. Here’s what you need to know. By: James Colgan December 11, 2025

tiger woods tees off at the masters — Is pro golf one of the few ‘AI-proof’ bets? This Hollywood legend thinks so
Legendary sports exec Ari Emanuel laid out the compelling case for sports in the AI world in an interview on ‘Invest Like The Best.’ By: James Colgan December 10, 2025

colt knost stands with a headset on CBS Sports tower. — Colt Knost opens up on CBS tower promotion, TV goals, criticism
Colt Knost will succeed Ian Baker-Finch in the CBS booth beginning in 2026, the latest promotion in a rapid rise in golf TV. By: James Colgan December 4, 2025

Skins Game participants — Made-for-TV golf matches need a boost. Here are some ideas
Made-for-TV golf matches like the Skins Game are here to stay, but how would we improve them? GOLF’s Sean Zak and James Colgan discuss. By: Sean Zak , James Colgan December 2, 2025

Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open. — Welcome to the strangest week of the pro golf schedule
The PGA and DP World Tour seasons just ended. So why are Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland each playing different events? By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2025

Anthony Kim and Jeeno Thitikul have plenty to be thankful for this week. — 5 unexpected winners entering pro golf’s ‘offseason’ | Monday Finish
Anthony Kim had a first in 14 years, the World No. 1 snuck up on us, a LIV signing could create opportunity and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 24, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick in the DP World Tour's season finale. — Ex-LIV pros find new homes (plus 9 other stories!) | Monday Finish
This week had Rory. Fitz. A one-handed putter. A cross-handed chipper. A Lambo. Ex-LIV pros. New PGA Tour pros. Much more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 17, 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

Tour Confidential: Did Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler or someone else win 2025?
Did Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler or someone else win 2025? Our writers discuss what they took away from a memorable year in golf. By: GOLF Editors December 21, 2025

brian rolapp and tommy fleetwood at the tour championship — Tour Confidential: The most important golf figures of 2025
We discuss the most important golf figures of the last 12 months, the drama of PGA Tour Q-School, an insane golf record and more. By: GOLF Editors December 14, 2025

tiger woods at the hero world challenge on sunday — Tour Confidential: Tiger Woods takeaways, future PGA Tour schedule logistics
We discuss Tiger Woods’ first public comments in months, the potential for a new PGA Tour schedule, Rory McIlroy’s major prospects and more. By: Josh Berhow December 7, 2025

tiger woods stares ahead during the opening round of the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Will Tiger Woods actually play on Champions Tour?
GOLF’s writers discuss whether Tiger Woods will play on the Champions Tour, what to make of The Skins Game’s return and more. By: GOLF Editors November 30, 2025

Tour Confidential: Jeeno Thitikul greatness, Tour changes, Top 100 courses
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss Jeeno Thitikul’s greatness, PGA Tour changes, Top 100 courses and more in Tour Confidential. By: Nick Piastowski , Josh Schrock , Alan Bastable , Zephyr Melton November 23, 2025

Rory McIlroy celebrates a made putt — Tour Confidential: Was 2025 Rory McIlroy’s best season ever?
We discuss Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai title and memorable 2025 season, wonder what’s held Nelly Korda back and lots more. By: GOLF Editors November 16, 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

Hailee Cooper celebrates on the eighteenth green after the final round of the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour: Heritage Classic at Rolling Hills Country Club on August 4, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. — Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking releases new points updates ahead of 2026 season
On Monday, the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking (WWGR) announced a number of new updates that are slated to take effect in January. By: Jessica Marksbury December 27, 2025

Tiger Woods Ryder Cup — The 1 part of Tiger Woods’ legacy we’re waiting to understand
Tiger Woods turns 50 this month, but the one part of his legacy that needs work isn’t what everyone thinks. By: Sean Zak December 27, 2025

Rory McIlroy plays a shot during the 2025 Ryder Cup — Bethpage’s ugly Ryder Cup was a feature, not a bug
Bethpage’s ugly Ryder Cup wasn’t an aberration. It was a reminder that civility doesn’t arrive selectively. By: James Colgan December 27, 2025

Tiger Woods on Sunday at the 2020 Masters. — At 50, Tiger Woods’ future is a mystery. But he’s already delivered one powerful ending
It’s possible that Tiger Woods was delivering an unlikely, inspiring finish to his career on a day none of us knew it. By: Dylan Dethier December 27, 2025

John Dalyt with American flag shirt at 2023 Open Championship. — ‘Always dreamed of doing’: John Daly ‘would love’ to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain
John Daly declared his desire to be U.S. Ryder Cup captain in a recent interview, but he also admitted he’s not getting his hopes up. By: Kevin Cunningham December 26, 2025

LIV pro Mito Pereira walks with caddie during 2025 LIV Michigan event. — ‘Time has come to pause’: Why notable LIV pro announced surprise retirement
Just before Christmas, former PGA Tour pro turned LIV Golf pro Mito Pereira announced his surprise retirement at a young age. By: Kevin Cunningham December 26, 2025

Tiger Woods looks at his scorecard during Thursday play at Carnoustie Golf Links. Carnoustie, Scotland 7/19/2018 — Tiger Woods stats you *haven’t* heard before? Here’s a bunch of them
In honor of Tiger Woods’ 50th birthday, here are 50 incredible (and less heralded) Tiger stats, courtesy of stats whiz Justin Ray. By: Justin Ray December 26, 2025

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