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Rory McIlroy's day started better than it finished. — 18 Masters sights, sounds, tragedies from Day 1 at Augusta National
Fred Couples’ karma, Rory McIlroy’s collapse, Bryson DeChambeau’s nighttime session and more sights and sounds from Masters Thursday. By: Dylan Dethier April 10, 2025

Masters players adam scott, viktor hovland and rory mcilroy stand alongside one another during round 1 of the 2025 masters — Which big name at Masters is poised to make a Friday charge?
Which big name will make a charge up the leaderboard Friday at Augusta National? Our GOLF.com staffers make their picks. By: GOLF Editors April 10, 2025

rory mcilroy tees off during the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Who needs a Masters win the most?
This week in Tour Confidential, we look ahead to the 2025 Masters and break down the finish of the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. By: GOLF Editors April 6, 2025

Viktor Hovland hits a shot during the final round of the 2025 Valspar Championship. — Tour Confidential: Masters sleepers, Viktor’s projection and Florida Swing lessons
We discuss Viktor Hovland’s surprising win at Valspar, Justin Thomas’ close call, Masters sleepers, and lessons from the Florida Swing. By: GOLF Editors March 23, 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

Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson 2015 Masters. — The 10 most compelling golfers at the 2025 Masters | Monday Finish
10 captivating (or controversial) pros from the 2025 Masters field, five deep sleepers, and one big question as we head to Augusta National. By: Dylan Dethier April 7, 2025

Michael Kim's only other Masters trip came in 2019. — One pro’s Masters dream became another’s heartbreak | Monday Finish
One pro made the Masters. Another fell brutally short. Plus an inspiring comeback and Masters prep from Scottie, Rory and other contenders. By: Dylan Dethier March 31, 2025

Viktor Hovland and his caddie Shay Knight walk off the 18th green at the Valspar Championship. — Hovland’s ‘weird’ take, LIV’s signal, Ryder Cup tiers | Monday Finish
Viktor Hovland thinks one thing is “weird”, angry golfers pop off in Florida, LIV’s backers send signals and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier March 24, 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

sergio garcia splashes champagne in the face of a competitor at LIV event — LIV, YouTube and pro golf’s latest bizarre paradigm shift
LIV’s new TV series and the PGA Tour’s YouTube enhancement make an interesting point about the rival league’s impact. By: James Colgan March 29, 2025

rory mcilroy raises players championship trophy in navy sweater and white hat — 4 theories behind the PGA Tour’s TV ratings rebound
Golf on TV has experienced a noticeable uptick in 2025. But what’s driving the growth? And is it here to stay? By: James Colgan March 25, 2025

garrett clark smirks in green hat at the creator classic at the tour championship — After $45 million funding round, Good Good CEO hints at ‘global’ future
Good Good Golf is riding a $45 million valuation high. But what comes next for the golf content-commerce behemoth? Its CEO answers. By: James Colgan March 21, 2025

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

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

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The Masters treasures you find on a kayak through Rae’s Creek

Rae’s Creek is the most famous body of water in golf. But to get there, you’d better be ready to paddle upstream. By: James Colgan April 11, 2025

patrons with Masters tickets surround a green on thursday at augusta national — How to get tickets for the 2026 Masters at Augusta National
Watching the Masters and wishing you were at Augusta National too? Here’s how you can apply for tickets for the 2026 Masters. By: Josh Berhow April 11, 2025

Pro golfer Justin Rose walks off the 18th hole during the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. — Masters 2025: 5 things to know for Friday’s second round at Augusta
The 2025 Masters is underway with a sizzling leaderboard. Here are 5 things to know for Friday’s second-round action at Augusta National. By: Jessica Marksbury April 11, 2025

Justin Rose plays his shot from the 18th tee during the 2025 Masters at Augusta National. — 2025 Masters Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2 at Augusta National
Find out how to watch the 2025 Masters on Friday, including full Masters TV coverage and streaming info for Round 2 at Augusta National. By: Kevin Cunningham April 11, 2025

Heading to the Masters? Expect to walk a LOT. — Here’s exactly how much you walk in a day at the Masters | Rogers Report
Patrons get in a lot of steps at Augusta National. We found out exactly how long a day at the Masters really is. By: Claire Rogers April 10, 2025

Rory McIlroy walks on the 15th hole at Augusta National during the 2025 Masters. — ‘It’s tricky’: Treacherous Masters hole ejects contenders on Day 1
Augusta National presents many challenges, but one treacherous hole in particular ejected multiple contenders on Day 1 at the Masters. By: Josh Schrock April 10, 2025

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