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Rachel Heck didn’t need pro golf. She wanted something more

Three-time NCAA champion Rachel Heck was destined for stardom. But a year ago she realized pro golf is not the life she wanted. By: Josh Berhow March 31, 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

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

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

Tiger Woods and Ludvig Aberg at the Genesis. — What Tiger said, what Ludvig did, slow play’s mysterious disappearance | Monday Finish
Did the PGA Tour magically solve slow play? (Probably not.) Plus Tiger Woods’ comments, Åberg’s Masters callback and more. By: Dylan Dethier February 17, 2025

Jordan Spieth finished T4 at the WM Phoenix Open. — At WM Phoenix Open, an important lesson: 30-somethings still down for a party | Monday Finish
In this week’s Monday Finish: An oddity of the WM Phoenix Open, Detry, Spieth, JT, LIV, Tiger, Trump, Yealimi and how slow play is hurting you. By: Dylan Dethier February 11, 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

2025 Valero Texas Open tee marker during a practice round prior to the PGA Tour event at TPC San Antonio on April 03, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. — 2025 Valero Texas Open: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio this week, including a full Valero Texas Open TV schedule and streaming info. By: Kevin Cunningham March 31, 2025

Michael Kim hits a shot during the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open. — Michael Kim fights cracked driver, nerves to secure unlikely Masters bid
Michael Kim fought off nervy swings, a cracked driver and a Ben Griffin charge to jump into the top 50 and punch his ticket to the Masters. By: Josh Schrock March 31, 2025

PGA Tour pro Ludvig Aberg plays his third shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. — 2025 Valero Texas Open odds: Ludvig Aberg is betting favorite in final Masters tune-up
The pre-tournament 2025 Valero Texas Open odds have two-time PGA Tour winner Ludvig Aberg as the betting favorite. By: Kevin Cunningham March 31, 2025

Rachel Heck stands on a driving range in Washington D.C. — Rachel Heck didn’t need pro golf. She wanted something more
Three-time NCAA champion Rachel Heck was destined for stardom. But a year ago she realized pro golf is not the life she wanted. By: Josh Berhow March 31, 2025

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Tour Confidential: Rory vs. Scottie, Masters threats, ANWA preview

GOLF’s Editors weigh in on the latest stories in the golf world, including if Rory McIlroy is closing in on Scottie Scheffler. By: GOLF Editors March 30, 2025

min woo lee fist pumps at the Houston Open in gray shirt and white hat — Min Woo Lee was fun. In his first PGA Tour win, he became a threat
Min Woo Lee’s first-career PGA Tour victory answered big questions about the 26-year-old’s mettle — and his path. By: James Colgan March 30, 2025

Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot during the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open. — Rory McIlroy’s final Masters prep includes driver tweak, elbow treatment
A T5 finish and a driver tweak has Rory McIlroy heading into his final week of Masters prep with a clear vision of what he needs to do. By: Josh Schrock March 30, 2025

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