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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 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 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

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

Matt Fitzpatrick swings golf club at the TGL's arena in navy shirt and white hat — What the TGL’s opening night TV ratings actually mean, how they compare
The ratings report is in from the TGL’s opening night launch on ESPN. What do the numbers mean, and how much should we care? By: James Colgan January 9, 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

WM Phoenix Open tee marker truck on the 11th hole during the final round of 2024 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. — 2025 WM Phoenix Open: How to watch, TV coverage, streaming info, tee times
How to watch the 2025 WM Phoenix Open this week, including full WM Phoenix Open TV coverage and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham February 4, 2025

Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz with Subpar branding, presented by Fanatics Sportsbook — Fanatics Sportsbook announces presenting sponsorship of GOLF’s Subpar podcast
Beginning this week, GOLF’s Subpar podcast—hosted by Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz—will welcome a new presenting sponsor: Fanatics Sportsbook. By: Jessica Marksbury February 4, 2025

TGL player Rory McIlroy of Boston Common Golf plays a shot during their TGL presented by SoFi match against the Jupiter Links Golf Club at SoFi Center. — How to watch Rory McIlroy’s TGL match on Tuesday: TV coverage, streaming, teams
How to watch this week’s TGL match featuring Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common team on Tuesday, February 4, including full TGL TV coverage. By: Kevin Cunningham February 4, 2025

Blades Brown plays a shot on the 11th hole during the second round of The American Express. — How this talented teenager trains for a career in pro golf
Blades Brown, a 17-year-old pro, joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast to discuss turning pro early, his busy workout schedule, his game and more. By: Josh Berhow February 3, 2025

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. — Surprising Rory McIlroy revelation offers window into his evolution
Rory McIlroy’s journey to find the best version of himself took its next step with a surprising revelation at Pebble Beach. By: Josh Schrock February 3, 2025

Scottie Scheffler, who leads 2025 WM Phoenix Open betting odds, reacts after playing a shot on the second hole during the final round of the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. — 2025 WM Phoenix Open odds: Scottie Scheffler is massive favorite at TPC Scottsdale
A quick look at the 2025 WM Phoenix Open odds reveals one familiar name at the top of the list: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. By: Kevin Cunningham February 3, 2025

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