Tour Confidential

Scottie Scheffler holds the FedEx Cup trophy on the 18th green during the final round of TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 1, 2024 — Tour Confidential: New FedEx payouts, LIV CEO speaks, dream major tweaks
In this week’s roundtable, our experts debate the revised FedEx payouts, LIV chief’s remarks about PGA Tour and how we’d enhance the majors. By: GOLF Editors July 6, 2025

Patrick Reed celebrates after winning LIV Golf Dallas on Sunday. — Tour Confidential: Should Patrick Reed get Ryder Cup consideration?
We discuss Patrick Reed’s Ryder Cup prospects, the PGA Tour’s pace-of-play addition, a player-vs.-reporter dust-up and more. By: GOLF Editors June 29, 2025

Keegan Bradley of the United States reacts to his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Travelers Championship 2025 at TPC River Highlands on June 22, 2025 in Cromwell, Connecticut. — Tour Confidential: Did Keegan Bradley just earn himself Ryder Cup spot?
GOLF’s experts discuss if Keegan Bradley is Ryder Cup-worthy, the fire-breathing KPMG Women’s PGA setup and the PGA Tour’s new boss. By: GOLF Editors June 22, 2025

J.J. Spaun celebrates winning the 2025 U.S. Open — Tour Confidential: J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open win, Rory’s challenge, Oakmont lessons
We discuss J.J. Spaun’s U.S. Open win, Rory McIlroy’s new challenge and what we learned from a week at Oakmont. By: GOLF Editors June 15, 2025

adam scott, sam burns and viktor hpvland celebrate during the 2025 u.s. open — Who’s going to win the 2025 U.S. Open? Our writers make their picks
GOLF.com’s writers and editors make their final picks on who is going to win the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. By: GOLF Editors June 14, 2025

Phil mickelson and his caddie at the us open on friday — Was Oakmont Phil Mickelson’s final U.S. Open? Our writers chime in
Phil Mickelson missed the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, but will it be his last? Our staff weighs in. By: GOLF Editors June 13, 2025

rory mcilroy stares into the distance during the first round of the 2025 u.s. open — What was the biggest surprise on Day 1 of the U.S. Open?
GOLF.com’s writers and editors break down the biggest surprises from the opening round of the 2025 U.S. Open. By: GOLF Editors June 12, 2025

Jordan Spieth is hoping he'll be a father for the third time before he tees it up at Royal Portrush next week. — PGA Tour’s $100m overhaul, shocking underdog, missing piece | Monday Finish
The PGA Tour has a new big-money playoff plan. But does it also have a summertime problem? Plus a massive underdog, a moment of zen and more. By: Dylan Dethier July 7, 2025

Padraig Harrington, 2025 U.S. Senior Open champion. — Lexi’s close call, Paddy’s In-N-Out, Airbnb checkout time | Monday Finish
Lexi Thompson came close (and brought jokes), Padraig Harrington won big (and spoke wise), the PGA Tour’s newest winner overcame his Airbnb. By: Dylan Dethier June 30, 2025

Keegan Bradley and Tommy Fleetwood shook hands on the 18th green at TPC River Highlands. — Keegan Bradley’s dilemma, 5 strange WDs | Monday Finish
The PGA Tour had heroics, heartbreak, illness and neck pain. Plus Minjee Lee handled a major test, Brian Rolapp hid his handicap and more. By: Dylan Dethier June 23, 2025

Viktor Hovland at a stormy Oakmont. — 10 things I’ll miss from the U.S. Open (and 3 I won’t) | Monday Finish
After a week at Oakmont’s U.S. Open, here’s what I’ll miss upon reentry to the real world. Plus Hovland’s mojo shift, a swing thought, more. By: Dylan Dethier June 16, 2025

PGA Tour pro Cameron Young qualified for two majors in one week but left frustrated, which sums up the madness of the PGA Tour. — 5 U.S. Open sleepers, 1 angry qualifier, Rory speaks | Monday Finish
One frustrated player heads to the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy unpacks an unsettling week and five dark horses who could theoretically contend. By: Dylan Dethier June 9, 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Ben Griffin finished 1-2 at Memorial. — Nicklaus talks Scottie, Griffin talks sunglasses | Monday Finish
Jack Nicklaus delivered a fascinating message in Scottie Scheffler’s winning presser. Plus Maja Stark’s swing thought, lost clubs and more. By: Dylan Dethier June 2, 2025

Ben Griffin won the Charles Schwab Challenge. What else happened this week? — A triumphant return, a questionable decision, Paddy’s golf advice | Monday Finish
A head-scratching decision, several brand-new winners, one pro’s epic comeback story, top-tier golf advice and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier May 26, 2025

kevin kisner gives thumbs up from u.s. open booth seated next to dan hicks in suit and tie — Kevin Kisner saw the future on J.J Spaun’s U.S. Open-winning moment
Kevin Kisner knew J.J. Spaun’s dramatic putt to win the U.S. Open was good long before the rest of the world spotted it. By: James Colgan July 1, 2025

sam flood smiles in NBC indycar press conference in suit jacket and blue shirt — NBC chief speaks: LIV a ‘total sideshow,’ NBC’s golf future, spinoff plans
With a USGA deal expiring and a Golf Channel spinoff looming, what is NBC’s golf future? Executive producer Sam Flood speaks. By: James Colgan June 10, 2025

PGA Tour smart tracer — PGA Tour launches new ‘smart tracer’ technology on TV broadcasts
The PGA Tour and its partners at CBS and NBC launched a brand-new shot tracer at the RBC Canadian Open. Here’s how it looks. By: James Colgan June 5, 2025

drone tracer in action at travelers championship — This Emmy-winning TV tech will delight U.S. Women’s Open fans
NBC’s big telecast from the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills will feature an award-winning piece of golf TV technology. By: James Colgan May 29, 2025

rory mcilroy and jim nantz pose next to AT&T Pebble Beach trophy. — Al Michaels’ 1-word text to Jim Nantz perfectly captured Rory McIlroy’s Masters
Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels sent Jim Nantz a 1-word text to congratulate him on the call of Rory McIlroy’s Masters win. By: James Colgan May 28, 2025

bryson dechambeau celebrates with putter over his head while tv cameras watch at LIV Korea — PGA Tour and LIV Golf TV ratings reveal striking audience data
At the midway point of the season, the head-to-head TV ratings battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf shows us where audiences are headed. By: James Colgan May 28, 2025

scott van pelt talks to person at the PGA Championship in black rain jacket — ESPN borrows NBC broadcaster experiment for PGA Championship
ESPN is taking a page out of NBC’s playbook at the PGA Championship after lead analyst David Duval’s departure for a Champions Tour event. By: James Colgan May 15, 2025

Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods — Phil Mickelson’s ‘Tiger Slayer’ club, and why are golfers mad? | Weekend 9
Here are nine nuggets for your weekend. Among the items looked at: Phil Mickelson’s “Tiger Slayer” club, and why are golfers mad? By: Nick Piastowski July 11, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC looks on as he walks on the seventh hole on day one of LIV Golf Dallas at Maridoe Golf Club — Bryson DeChambeau’s weakness? Brandel Chamblee has thoughts
Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley opined on a “weakness” in Bryson DeChambeau’s game that catches up to him at Open Championships. By: Alan Bastable July 11, 2025

bryson Dechambeau — LIV Golf renews pursuit of world ranking points. Up-and-down journey continues
After giving up hope in 2024, LIV Golf has applied for Official World Golf Ranking points once again. Will it be different this time? By: Sean Zak July 11, 2025

jj spaun and rory mcilroy at the 2025 players championship — ‘Too soon’: How Rory McIlroy trolled J.J. Spaun at the Masters
J.J. Spaun joined GOLF’s Subpar to discuss his U.S. Open title, career resurgence and a friendly jab from Rory McIlroy at the Masters. By: Josh Berhow July 11, 2025

2025 Genesis Scottish Open sign pictured during the first round at the Renaissance Club. — 2025 Genesis Scottish Open Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2
How to watch the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open on Friday including full Scottish Open TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2. By: Kevin Cunningham July 11, 2025

howard university golfers — These college golfers met as teammates. They became soul mates
Makenna Rodriguez, Jada Richardson and Kendall Jackson bonded as members of the Howard University golf team. Now they’re on different paths. By: Michael Bamberger July 10, 2025

Collin Morikawa and Jordan Spieth at the 2023 Genesis Invitational. — Why an old Jordan Spieth quote sticks with Collin Morikawa years later
Three years after hearing Jordan Spieth break down links golf, Collin Morikawa keeps mentioning one word as a necessity for success. By: Sean Zak July 10, 2025

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