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How Masters will look after ‘devastating event,’ according to Augusta chairman
Here’s how the Masters will look after “devastating” Hurricane Helene, according to Augusta National and Masters chairman Fred Ridley. By: Nick Piastowski January 16, 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

Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy — Tour Confidential: Will The Showdown work? Plus Tiger, Scottie, more
Our panel discusses Tiger Woods’ return, Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 and the LIV-PGA Tour match-play showdown. By: GOLF Editors December 15, 2024

tiger woods wears sunglasses during the hero world challenge — Tour Confidential: Tiger’s health, LIV Golf shakeups and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss Tiger Woods’ latest health updates, LIV Golf’s CEO change and more. By: GOLF Editors December 8, 2024

scottie scheffler looks on at the presidents cup — Tour Confidential: Player of the Year, Tiger returns (kind of) and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss end-of-the-season awards, the Hero World Challenge, things we are thankful for and more. By: GOLF Editors December 1, 2024

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

Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau on hand for Showdown warmups at Shadow Creek on Monday. — Paddy’s parenting, Bryson’s dagger, Ryder Cup money | Monday Finish
Padraig Harrington served up viral parenting advice, Bryson DeChambeau dunked on Rory McIlroy, Ryder Cuppers got paid and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 16, 2024

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler each know what it's like to have a decent PGA Tour season. — Scottie’s common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer, LIV rumors | Monday Finish
Scottie Scheffler’s win came with a side of common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer had extra meaning, one LIV rumor vanished and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 9, 2024

Greg Norman and Dustin Johnson are among those involved in LIV's offseason news. — LIV moves, Tiger’s presser, Ryder Cup difference | Monday Finish
Settle in with a leftover turkey sandwich and read about LIV’s offseason moves, Tiger’s next appearance, a Ryder Cup detail and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2024

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

several golf influencers huddle together during the playing of the 2024 creator classic. — PGA Tour to launch 3 Creator Classics in 2025
The PGA Tour will triple the number of Creator Classics in 2025 after a successful launch at the Tour Championship in 2024. By: James Colgan January 9, 2025

The Bay Golf Club team members wave to the crowd at Sofi Center for the first ever TGL Game. — The TGL’s first broadcast gave us a genius innovation … AND a sugar high
The TGL is officially here, and with its first broadcast in the books, let’s look back on what worked — and what didn’t — from the new league. By: James Colgan January 8, 2025

overhead shot of pga tour studios building at PGA Tour headquarters in florida — The hidden motivation behind the PGA Tour’s massive new building
The PGA Tour’s massive, $50-plus million TV studio project opened on New Year’s Day and aims to usher in a new era on Tour. By: James Colgan January 7, 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

Bob Uecker was a baseball guy. But he loved golf, too
Bob Uecker, who died Thursday at 90, was known for his deep ties to baseball. But he also had an appreciation for golf. By: Chris Nashawaty January 16, 2025

sofi center TGL in arena fans view — The TGL fan experience? Here’s what that’s really like
TGL, the new indoor golf league, is drawing eyeballs on TV, but what is it like to watch in person? Here’s what you need to know. By: Connor Federico January 16, 2025

Hideki Matsuyama Genesis Invitational — Los Angeles PGA Tour event to be relocated following fires
Next month’s Genesis Invitational will be relocated away from Riviera Country Club following the fires that have ravaged Los Angeles. By: Sean Zak January 16, 2025

Rocco Mediate and Arnold Palmer on the golf course. — The Arnold Palmer life lesson that changed Rocco Mediate forever
Rocco Mediate joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast to discuss his career, his U.S. Open battle with Tiger Woods and wise words from Arnold Palmer. By: Josh Berhow January 16, 2025

tiger woods laughs in red shirt and white hat at TGL debut at Sofi Center in West Palm, Florida. — Tiger’s TGL debut draws 1 million viewers: What does it mean?
Tiger Woods’ TGL debut drew a hair more than 1 million viewers on ESPN on Tuesday night. What does it mean for the new league? By: James Colgan January 16, 2025

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