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jay monahan speaks into a microphone in a blue graphic with a photo of fat perez and roger steele in bubbles behind him — The PGA Tour’s newest business partners? Influencers
The PGA Tour announced the creation of a new influencer alliance, called the Creator Council, aimed at trading access for insights. By: James Colgan December 6, 2024

scottie scheffler looks on at the presidents cup — Tour Confidential: Player of the Year, Tiger returns (kind of) and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss end-of-the-season awards, the Hero World Challenge, things we are thankful for and more. By: GOLF Editors December 1, 2024

joel dahmen watches a tee shot — Tour Confidential: FedEx Cup Fall drama, best public courses
We discuss Maverick McNealy’s first PGA Tour win, the FedEx Cup Fall winners and losers, the best courses you can play and more. By: GOLF Editors November 24, 2024

rory mcilroy fist pumps at the 2024 dp world tour championship — Tour Confidential: Rory’s big win, Ryder Cup money, LPGA rivalry
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s latest win, a potential Ryder Cup payment structure and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 17, 2024

Tour Confidential: PGA Tour changes and the great Bernhard Langer
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss potential PGA Tour changes, the great Bernhard Langer and more in the latest Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 10, 2024

Pro golfers Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club. — Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup player pay, biggest PGA Tour change, Tour-PIF news
GOLF’s editors discuss potential Ryder Cup player stipends, the biggest proposed PGA Tour change and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 3, 2024

Tiger Woods smiles at the U.S. Junior Amateur. — Tour Confidential: TGL’s TV schedule, Tiger’s next start and more
GOLF’s editors discuss the TGL’s TV schedule announcement, the Hero World Challenge field, Justin Thomas’ latest disappointment and more. By: GOLF Editors October 27, 2024

Fans cheer during Friday Morning Foursome Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits — Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup outrage, LPGA Player of Year, LIV leadership
GOLF’s editors discuss the Ryder Cup ticket controversy, LPGA Player of the Year race and a reported shakeup coming to LIV Golf’s C-suite. By: GOLF Editors October 20, 2024

Greg Norman and Dustin Johnson are among those involved in LIV's offseason news. — LIV moves, Tiger’s presser, Ryder Cup difference | Monday Finish
Settle in with a leftover turkey sandwich and read about LIV’s offseason moves, Tiger’s next appearance, a Ryder Cup detail and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2024

Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods, Maverick McNealy, Joel Dahmen, Geno Bonnalie and Marina Alex (clockwise from top left). — Pro’s secret retirement, Tiger’s next start, Dahmen’s heroics | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen’s heroics secured his PGA Tour card while several other pros left golf behind. Their stories, Tiger and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 25, 2024

Erica, Poppy and Rory McIlroy, Charley Hull, Nelly Korda, Elon Musk, President-Elect Donald Trump, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Korda and Caitlin Clark. — Rory’s tearful finale, Nelly’s surprise, a ‘ridiculous’ slow-play fix | Monday Finish
Nelly Korda’s comeback, Rory McIlroy’s finale, Charley Hull’s wild slow-play fix and more — all in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 18, 2024

Rory McIlroy, Paul Waring, Bernhard Langer, President-Elect Trump. — A shocking PGA Tour grad, Dahmen’s chase, golf’s Trump question | Monday Finish
After a breakthrough win the PGA Tour welcomes a surprising rookie. Here’s who else is vying for Tour cards, plus (limited) politics talk. By: Dylan Dethier November 11, 2024

Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda, Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Tyrrell Hatton, Charley Hull — Rory’s new doc, Tour tweaks, election distractions | Monday Finish
The TGL’s docuseries raises questions, so do the PGA Tour’s changes, Charley Hull is back, we’ve got election distractions and more. By: Dylan Dethier November 4, 2024

Greg Norman, Caitlin Clark, Rickie Fowler, Jeeno Thitikul, Ruoning Yin — Norman’s LIV admission, Caitlin Clark’s new coach | Monday Finish
Greg Norman offers insight into LIV’s challenges, Caitlin Clark battles her slice, Ryder Cup reports cause a stir — all in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 28, 2024

Jon Rahm, Bethpage Black, Greg Norman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan Hannah Green — LIV’s next targets, 1 inspiring winner, selling the Ryder Cup?! | Monday Finish
One golfer’s inspiring win. New hints on LIV players. And forget $750 tickets; could the Ryder Cup itself get sold? More in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 21, 2024

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Kevin Kisner named NBC Sports lead analyst after yearlong search

Kevin Kisner was named NBC Sports’ newest lead analyst, ending the network’s yearlong search to replace Paul Azinger. By: James Colgan December 4, 2024

lexi thompson hugs molly marcoux samaan off the 9th green at the CME Group Tour Championship. — Lexi Thompson’s NBC complaints raise bigger LPGA TV questions
Lexi Thompson aired her frustrations with the LPGA’s TV window impacting her final round at the CME Group Tour Championship. By: James Colgan November 26, 2024

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NBC owners to spin off Golf Channel. What’s next for the network?

NBC’s owners, Comcast, announced Wednesday their plans to spin off the Golf Channel as part of a new, separately operated company. By: James Colgan November 21, 2024

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Paul Azinger announces surprise return to golf broadcasting

Paul Azinger will take over the lead analyst role again, this time for coverage of the PGA Tour Champions circuit. By: James Colgan November 12, 2024

caitlin clark smiles with a tee behind her ear in a white shirt at the John Deere — LPGA shifts broadcast plans for Caitlin Clark pro-am appearance
The LPGA changed its broadcast plans for next week’s The Annika in order to fit an extended window with star WNBA player Caitlin Clark. By: James Colgan November 8, 2024

garrett clark smiles at the creator classic in Atlanta, Ga. in a green shirt and hat — 6 key lessons from Good Good Golf’s YouTube success
A recent interview with Good Good Golf revealed a few key lessons to the brand’s success on YouTube and beyond. By: James Colgan November 7, 2024

Mike Schmidt at bat in 1988 and playing in a pro-am in 2008. — What if this baseball great had played golf instead? We asked him
What would Mike Schmidt’s life have looked like if he had applied his talents to golf before baseball? Michael Bamberger asked him. By: Jessica Marksbury October 31, 2024

mike schmidt teaser for golf originals — Mike Schmidt is a baseball legend. But he’s consumed by golf
After Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt ended his 18-year baseball career, he turned his attention to trying to master another sport. By: Michael Bamberger October 28, 2024

chip and gordon brewer sitting on couch — This secret golf legend’s legacy runs deep in the game. Ask Callaway’s boss
O. Gordon Brewer played in 42 USGA events and is a former Pine Valley president. He’s also the father of Chip Brewer, Callaway’s CEO. By: Michael Bamberger August 28, 2024

Unsure about where to aim while putting? 3-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line — Padraig Harrington: This sneaky putting hack tells you where to aim
Unsure about where to aim while putting? Three-time major champ Padraig Harrington shares a sneaky hack that helps find the right line. By: Nick Dimengo July 27, 2024

Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays his second shot on the 11th hole on day one of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 18, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. — Why playing ‘wild golf’ will make you better, according to Padraig Harrington
On the latest episode of GOLF Originals with Michael Bamberger, Padraig Harrington delivered some sage game-improvement advice. By: Jessica Marksbury July 23, 2024

Padraig Harrington in the latest episode of GOLF Originals — Padraig Harrington is a serial truth teller. Ask his pro-am partners | GOLF Originals
Padraig Harrington is all in on every practice swing, every swing swing, every word out of his mouth. And he wants to make you better. By: Michael Bamberger July 18, 2024

brandel chamblee stares ahead — Why there’s less ‘bravado’ in pro golf today, according to Brandel Chamblee
The current era of pro golf sure is different from the past, and Brandel Chamblee thinks it’s created more risk-averse players. By: Zephyr Melton June 17, 2024

PGA Tour pro Michael Kim tosses his ball on the 13th green during the second round of the World Wide Technology Championship 2024 at El Cardonal at Diamante. — PGA Tour pro shares eye-popping airline travel costs for 2024 season
PGA Tour pro Michael Kim provided a window into the costs of Tour life by revealing the shocking sum he spent on flights and hotels in 2024. By: Kevin Cunningham December 7, 2024

LIV Golf’s Greg Norman: ‘There will be a new CEO. I’m fine with that.’
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, in an interview with WISH-TV in Indianapolis, said: “There will be a new CEO. I’m fine with that.” By: Nick Piastowski December 7, 2024

PGA Tour pro Scottie Scheffler of plays his tee shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course. — 2024 Hero World Challenge Saturday TV coverage, streaming: How to watch Round 3
Find out how to watch the 2024 Hero World Challenge on Saturday, including full Saturday TV coverage and streaming info for Round 3 at Albany. By: Kevin Cunningham December 7, 2024

Thanks to this club, Justin Thomas says he’s hitting tee shots 15 yards longer
Thanks to a club that he’s playing at this week’s Hero World Challenge, Justin Thomas says he’s hitting tee shots 15 yards longer. By: Nick Piastowski December 6, 2024

Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the 13th tee during the second round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course on December 06, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas. — 2024 Hero World Challenge tee times: Saturday pairings for Round 3
Full 2024 Hero World Challenge tee times for Saturday’s third round in the Bahamas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas and more. By: Jessica Marksbury December 6, 2024

Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas — This golf course costs $1,250 to play. Here’s how to book a tee time
Shadow Creek GM Monte Montgomery joined GOLF’s Subpar to talk about what it’s like working at the lavish (and expensive) Las Vegas club. By: Josh Berhow December 6, 2024

Pro golfer Scottie Scheffler and his caddie, Ted Scott, prepare for a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course. — Scottie Scheffler’s deadpan joke about Tiger Woods, money cracks up reporters
At his Hero World Challenge presser, Scottie Scheffler lightened the mood with some jokes about Tiger Woods and money. By: Kevin Cunningham December 6, 2024

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