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Golfers playing No. 18 (pictured on the right side) won't be allowed to play down No. 10 (the fairway on the left). — PGA Tour bans ‘alternate routes’ as pros plot mischief at East Lake
The PGA Tour found itself in a “lose-lose” internal O.B. discussion at the Tour Championship when it learned what its players were planning. By: Dylan Dethier August 28, 2024

Split image of Keegan Bradley at the 2024 BMW Championship (left) and Lydia Ko after the 2024 AIG Women's Open (right). — Tour Confidential: Lydia Ko’s hot run, mega-purses and Keegan Bradley…playing-captain?
GOLF’s writers debate where Lydia Ko’s Women’s Open win ranks, the pros and cons of Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup playing-captain bid and more. By: GOLF Editors August 25, 2024

xander schauffele at the fedex cup playoffs — Tour Confidential: A FedEx Cup Playoffs fix, a new U.S. Amateur champ and more
We discuss the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, Matt Kuchar’s Wyndham explanation, the newest U.S. Amateur winner and more. By: GOLF Editors August 18, 2024

Lydia Ko poses with her medal at the Olympics. — Tour Confidential: Lydia Ko’s golden Olympics, U.S. Am preview
GOLF’s editors discuss what Lydia Ko’s Olympic gold medal really means, , LIV Golf’s TV future and preview the U.S. Amateur. By: Jack Hirsh August 11, 2024

Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama pose with their Olympic medals. — Tour Confidential: Thrilling Olympics finish, winners and disappointments
GOLF’s editors discuss the thrilling men’s Olympic Golf finish, the biggest winners, disappointments, and preview to the women’s competition. By: Jack Hirsh August 4, 2024

Xander Schauffele with his gold medal from the Olympics. — Tour Confidential: Men’s Olympic Golf preview, Jon Rahm wins, best values
We look ahead to the men’s Olympic Golf competition, discuss Jon Rahm’s first LIV Golf victory, the best deals in golf and more. By: GOLF Editors July 28, 2024

Xander Schauffele is all smiles after winning the Open Championship on Sunday at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland. — Tour Confidential: Xander Schauffele’s Open title, 2024 major season in review
We break down Xander Schauffele’s Open Championship victory, host course Royal Troon and put a bow on the 2024 major season. By: GOLF Editors July 21, 2024

tiger woods hits a shot with an iron during round 2 of the 2024 open championship — Will Tiger Woods ever contend in a major again?
Tiger Woods fired rounds of 79 and 77 to miss the cut by eight shots at Royal Troon. Will he ever be competitive in a major again? By: GOLF Editors July 19, 2024

Lydia Ko won at St. Andrews. — Lydia Ko’s gas-station mindset, Rory’s broken driver, Korda’s ‘mess up’ | Monday Finish
Three PGA Tour stars made unexpected returns, others crashed out, Spieth heads for surgery, Scheffler ignites playoff debate and more. By: Dylan Dethier August 26, 2024

Jordan Spieth, Viktor Hovland, Hideki Matsuyama and Brooks Koepka (clockwise from top left) were among the golfers with busy weeks. — Spieth’s scary crossroads, Scottie’s ‘silly’ comments, 3 stars return | Monday Finish
Three PGA Tour stars made unexpected returns, others crashed out, Spieth heads for surgery, Scheffler ignites playoff debate and more. By: Dylan Dethier August 19, 2024

Matt Kuchar, Lydia Ko, Max Greyserman and Aaron Rai (clockwise from top left). — Matt Kuchar’s explanation, Golf’s Olympic miracle, nightmare 8 | Monday Finish
Golf’s gold medalists share one fascinating trait, Matt Kuchar made a strange decision, Max Greyserman made 8. The Monday Finish has it all. By: Dylan Dethier August 12, 2024

Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim, Jon Rahm, the three medal-winners and France's own Victor Perez (clockwise from top left). — Scottie’s touching gesture, Rahm’s shocking collapse | Monday Finish
Golf roared back at the Olympics, Scottie Scheffler showed his priorities, Jon Rahm had a shocking finish and we collected exit interviews. By: Dylan Dethier August 5, 2024

Greg Norman, LIV's CEO, knows relegation is coming. — Greg Norman’s warning, Trump talks Bryson, 1 golf revelation | Monday Finish
Golf got a popular new winner, Greg Norman offered a warning to LIV players, Bryson DeChambeau made it into a campaign speech and more. By: Dylan Dethier July 29, 2024

Bob MacIntyre was overcome with emotion at the Genesis Scottish Open. — Bob’s lucky drop, Tiger’s arrival, Hovland talks afterlife | Monday Finish
A wild Scottish Open finish for Bob MacIntyre, another major chance for Tiger Woods, a peek into the mind of Viktor Hovland and more. By: Dylan Dethier July 15, 2024

Amateur golfer Luke Clanton celebrates putt at the 2024 John Deere Classic. — PGA Tour board members speak, Bryson’s advice, 1 shocking amateur | Monday Finish
PGA Tour amateur sensation Luke Clanton has something to say, two PGA Tour board members share stories, Bryson DeChambeau has a quick fix. By: Dylan Dethier July 8, 2024

peter kostis and gary mccord speak in microphones separated by a white line — How these golf-TV castoffs are finding their unfiltered voices again
Gary McCord and Peter Kostis were forced into retirement. Now, they’re carving out a niche as beloved geezers in a young man’s game. By: James Colgan August 28, 2024

kevin kisner stares into the distance in blue shirt and navy hat — A familiar face returns to NBC’s PGA Tour postseason coverage
Kevin Kisner will return to NBC’s coverage of the PGA Tour postseason this weekend, marking the end of an unusual season in the limelight. By: James Colgan August 16, 2024

phil mickelson stares at the LIV Golf UK event in a white shirt and white hat and sungalsses — Phil Mickelson addresses LIV TV ‘negotiations’ as CW rights dwindle
Phil Mickelson addressed LIV’s forthcoming TV rights negotiations for the first time as the league’s final CW season comes to a close. By: James Colgan August 9, 2024

Luke Donald gives thumbs up at open championship in navy jacket — After Ryder Cup backlash, NBC cuts Open Championship commercials
NBC cut commercial interruptions for the Open Championship after considerable viewer backlash at European events in 2023. By: James Colgan July 18, 2024

alice cooper sings in top hat at concert — Golf’s newest radio star? Rock legend Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper has been a golf sicko for decades. Now, he’s joining forces with SiriusXM to bring that passion to the airwaves. By: James Colgan July 1, 2024

bryson dechambeau celebrates at the us open — 6 takeaways from NBC’s coverage of a U.S. Open thriller
NBC’s coverage of Bryson DeChambeau’s victory earned big ratings … and mixed reviews. Here’s what we learned. By: James Colgan June 21, 2024

payne stewart fist pumps at 1999 us open — Payne Stewart’s son shares emotional Father’s Day U.S. Open tribute
Payne Stewart’s son Aaron delivered a heartwarming Father’s Day U.S. Open tribute to NBC on the 25th anniversary of his late father’s win. By: James Colgan June 16, 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

Brandel Chamblee superimposed on an image of Pinehurst No. 2's 16th hole. — ‘I’d like to have that moment back’: Brandel Chamblee’s U.S. Open regret
In the latest episode of GOLF Originals with Michael Bamberger, Brandel Chamblee revealed his one U.S. Open regret. By: Jack Hirsh June 14, 2024

Brandel Chamblee and Phil Mickelson — ‘I love that side of Phil’: What Brandel Chamblee admires about Phil Mickelson
On the latest GOLF Originals, Michael Bamberger and Brandel Chamblee go deep on the U.S. Open and what Chamblee appreciates about Mickelson. By: Jessica Marksbury June 12, 2024

Pro golfer Xander Schauffele plays drive in practice at 2024 Tour Championship. — 2024 Tour Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings
Complete 2024 Tour Championship tee times for Friday’s second round at East Lake, featuring Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler and more. By: Kevin Cunningham August 29, 2024

jay monahan speaks at tour championship press conference in suit with unbuttoned shirt — PGA Tour to experiment with broadcast changes based on ‘fan feedback’
During his state-of-the-state presser, Jay Monahan announced the PGA Tour would experiment with new Friday broadcasts based on fan feedback. By: James Colgan August 29, 2024

Jay Monahan at the Tour Championship. — What Monahan didn’t say (and what Rory did): Sights, sounds, rumors from Tour Championship
Our writers break down Jay Monahan’s press conference, East Lake’s controversial changes and player reactions from the Tour Championship. By: Dylan Dethier , Sean Zak August 29, 2024

Pro golfer Jon Rahm frowns during 2024 LIV Golf Greenbrier event. — ‘Zero validity’: Jon Rahm blasts rumors that he regrets LIV decision
LIV pro Jon Rahm, in a New York Post interview, denied a report that he regrets joining LIV Golf and wants to rejoin the PGA Tour. By: Kevin Cunningham August 29, 2024

Jose Luis Ballester celebrates his U.S. Amateur win. — The advice Sergio Garcia gave the latest U.S. Amateur champion
Jose Luis Ballester joined GOLF’s Subpar to discuss his U.S. Amateur title, how Sergio Garcia helped him, his Masters birth and more. By: Josh Berhow August 29, 2024

Rory McIlroy's 2024 season hasn't lived up to his expectations. — Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster season? Here’s how he sees it now
Rory McIlroy has high expectations — for himself and for his sport. So far, he admitted 2024 hasn’t met those. By: Dylan Dethier August 29, 2024

A Tour Championship flag is pictured on green at East Lake. — 2024 Tour Championship Thursday TV, streaming: How to watch Round 1
How to watch the 2024 Tour Championship on Thursday, including full TV coverage and streaming information for Round 1 at East Lake. By: Kevin Cunningham August 29, 2024

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