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Lucas Glover reads a putt at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. — ‘Needs to be banned:’ U.S. Open winner blasts green-reading technique
Lucas Glover knows the PGA Tour has a slow-play problem, and he believes one way to fix it is to banish a popular green-reading technique. By: Josh Schrock February 4, 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

Rory McIlroy at the TGL's SoFi Center. — Tour Confidential: TGL season preview, lingering questions and more
GOLF’s editors preview the first match and season of Tiger Woods’ TGL simulator league and discuss what the league needs to do to succeed. By: GOLF Editors January 5, 2025

Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau and Nelly Korda. — Tour Confidential: Who won 2024, bold predictions for 2025 and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we unpack the 2024 season, make bold predictions for 2025 and unveil our golfy resolutions for the New Year. By: GOLF Editors December 29, 2024

Tiger Woods of the United States hugs his son Charlie Woods after their round on 18th green during a sudden-death playoff during the second round of the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 22, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. — Tour Confidential: Tiger impressions, Ryder Cup pay, 2024’s best moments
GOLF’s editors discuss impressions of Tiger (and Charlie) Woods’ finish at the PNC Championship, our favorite 2024 moments and more. By: GOLF Editors December 22, 2024

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 and Boston Common GC are rebooting professional golf in 2025. — We’re restarting the PGA Tour season — here’s why | Monday Finish
Pebble Beach marks the beginning of a new PGA Tour season. Plus: the hardest shot in golf, a bizarre injury report, Scheffler, Spieth, more. By: Dylan Dethier January 27, 2025

LIV golf pro Tyrrell Hatton walks in Dubai. — Golf bucks troubling trend, LIV’s next question | Monday Finish
This week’s Monday Finish takes you through a shocking report on golf participation, winners, WDs, wedges, Rory, Tyrrell, Tiger and more. By: Dylan Dethier January 20, 2025

Tiger Woods and Rickie Fowler, LIV's Fireballs including now-ex-Fireball Eugenio Chacarra, Harry Hall (in green) and some tee shots from No. 18 at the Sony Open. — One pro’s 40-yard drive, ex-LIV star’s objections, Tour pros swap coaches | Monday Finish
Chaos at No. 18 in Hawaii, Viktor Hovland has a new teacher, Butch Harmon has a new student, an ex-LIV pro lets loose and more. By: Dylan Dethier January 13, 2025

Collin Morikawa, Tiger Woods, Viktor Hovland, Max Homa (clockwise from top left). — 25 revelations from the PGA Tour’s first week | Monday Finish
The PGA Tour is back, and we’re keying in on little tweaks that could turn into big-time changes. Here’s what we learned. By: Dylan Dethier January 7, 2025

Kapalua, Viktor Hovland's toe, Scottie Scheffler's hands, Joe Mayo and Hovland (clockwise from top left). — Hovland’s coaching change, Scheffler’s setback, golf’s surprising makeover | Monday Finish
VIktor Hovland kicked a bed AND announced a coaching change. Scottie Scheffler got glass in his hand. Golf’s image radically changed. And more. By: Dylan Dethier December 30, 2024

Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship. — Tiger’s outlook, Freddie’s takes, the OTHER hole-in-one | Monday Finish
What Tiger and Charlie’s weekend showed us, what Fred Couples had to say about the golf world, who else made an ace and much more. By: Dylan Dethier December 23, 2024

garrett clark swings driver at creator classic in green shirt and khaki pants — Good Good Golf ‘expands’ deal with NBC Sports, buys TGL ownership stake
Ahead of an NBC Sports made-for-TV event, Good Good Golf announced it expanded its partnership with the network and scooped up TGL ownership. By: James Colgan February 4, 2025

jim nantz, trevor immelman and jack nicklaus stare out at the cbs broadcast booth at the memorial tournament in suits — 7 notable changes coming to CBS Golf in 2025
CBS’s 2025 golf season will get underway on Friday at the Farmers Insurance Open. Here are some changes you can expect to see. By: James Colgan January 24, 2025

Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay laugh at the TGL's week 3 matchup in white shirts — TGL TV ratings take significant hit. Here’s what it means
The TGL’s return to ESPN on the week following Tiger Woods’ debut saw ratings fall considerably, if unsurprisingly. By: James Colgan January 23, 2025

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CBS leadership ‘loved’ Justin Thomas’ explosive golf TV letter

Justin Thomas’ plea to his PGA Tour counterparts for more interesting broadcasts has a few fans inside the Tour’s most important partners. By: James Colgan January 22, 2025

david feherty speaks on microphone on screen at LIV Golf event in black shirt — LIV announces TV deal with Fox: 7 things to know
LIV Golf has announced a long-awaited TV deal with Fox. Here’s everything you need to know about the new agreement. By: James Colgan January 16, 2025

mark lazarus speaks at NBC upfront in navy suit jacket and white shirt with hands folded — New Golf Channel chief on network’s future, possible PGA Tour purchase
Mark Lazarus has taken on the esteemed title of Comcast SpinCo chief executive. The future of Golf Channel falls under his purview. By: James Colgan January 14, 2025

gary williams speaks into microphone at the ryder cup in red ryder cup shirt — Golf Channel’s new morning show features a longtime golf TV face
Gary Williams has taken over mornings on Golf Channel, giving the network a new face behind its studio coverage. By: James Colgan January 12, 2025

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

Bryson DeChambeau, seen here during the PGA Tour-LIV showdown, will play the LIV Golf Riyadh event under the lights. — 2025 LIV Golf Riyadh: How to watch, TV coverage, streaming info, start time
How to watch the 2025 LIV Golf Riyadh event this week, including full LIV Golf TV coverage and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham February 5, 2025

PGA Tour pro Justin Thomas tees off on hole #14 during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am one week before the 2025 WM Phoenix Open. — 2025 WM Phoenix Open Thursday tee times: Round 1 groupings
Full 2025 WM Phoenix Open for Thursday’s first round at TPC Scottsdale, featuring Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler and more. By: Kevin Cunningham February 5, 2025

SoFi Center — After the death of Tiger Woods’ mother, TGL offers moving gesture
After the death of Tiger Woods’ mother, Kultida Woods, on Tuesday, the TGL series offered a moving gesture. By: Nick Piastowski February 4, 2025

iger Woods is embraced by his mother, Tida Woods, during the Mercedes Championships at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California. — Insiders Only
Tiger Woods’ mother had a singular focus: raising a world-beating son
Tida Woods’ whole life seemed to be her devotion to her only child, Tiger, and later to Tiger’s children, Sam and Charlie. By: Michael Bamberger February 4, 2025

‘What just happened?’ Bizarre simulator hiccup creates TGL confusion
A bizarre “invalid” shot by Tommy Fleetwood created confusion during TGL play on Tuesday. Asked Rory McIlroy: “What just happened?” By: Nick Piastowski February 4, 2025

Tiger Woods Earl Woods Kultida — For Tiger Woods and late mom, Tida, two memories tell a story
Tiger Woods announced the death of his mom, Tida. Two memories shed light on the relationship between an all-time great and his biggest fan. By: Dylan Dethier February 4, 2025

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