Tour Confidential

tiger woods stares ahead during the opening round of the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Will Tiger Woods actually play on Champions Tour?
GOLF’s writers discuss whether Tiger Woods will play on the Champions Tour, what to make of The Skins Game’s return and more. By: GOLF Editors November 30, 2025

Tour Confidential: Jeeno Thitikul greatness, Tour changes, Top 100 courses
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss Jeeno Thitikul’s greatness, PGA Tour changes, Top 100 courses and more in Tour Confidential. By: Nick Piastowski , Josh Schrock , Alan Bastable , Zephyr Melton November 23, 2025

Rory McIlroy celebrates a made putt — Tour Confidential: Was 2025 Rory McIlroy’s best season ever?
We discuss Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai title and memorable 2025 season, wonder what’s held Nelly Korda back and lots more. By: GOLF Editors November 16, 2025

jon rahm liv golf — Tour Confidential: What’s behind LIV’s major change? Does it help?
LIV Golf’s sudden change is made with multiple reasons in mind. We debate about who stands to benefit from it most. By: GOLF Editors November 9, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm look on during LIV Michigan — Tour Confidential: Does LIV Golf need to add another star?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses LIV Golf’s offseason, St. Andrews’ renovations and the recent Masters exemption change. By: GOLF Editors November 2, 2025

Keegan Bradley looks on during Sunday singles at the 2025 Ryder Cup — Tour Confidential: Will Keegan Bradley get another Ryder Cup chance?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup future, the PGA Tour’s scheduling questions, Yani Tseng’s win and more. By: GOLF Editors October 26, 2025

tommy fleetwood waves to the crowd — Tour Confidential: Is Tommy Fleetwood primed for a huge 2026?
Our Tour Confidential panel discusses another Tommy Fleetwood victory, a unique tournament venue, the LPGA’s latest champion and more. By: GOLF Editors October 19, 2025

Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy at the Australian Open. — Welcome to the strangest week of the pro golf schedule
The PGA and DP World Tour seasons just ended. So why are Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland each playing different events? By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2025

Anthony Kim and Jeeno Thitikul have plenty to be thankful for this week. — 5 unexpected winners entering pro golf’s ‘offseason’ | Monday Finish
Anthony Kim had a first in 14 years, the World No. 1 snuck up on us, a LIV signing could create opportunity and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 24, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick in the DP World Tour's season finale. — Ex-LIV pros find new homes (plus 9 other stories!) | Monday Finish
This week had Rory. Fitz. A one-handed putter. A cross-handed chipper. A Lambo. Ex-LIV pros. New PGA Tour pros. Much more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 17, 2025

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are teaming up for a winter skills challenge. — 10 surprising golf stories flying under the radar | Monday Finish
Sometimes little stories are a big deal. These 10 include Rory, Scottie, the Internet Invitational, an ex-LIV golfer, a brand-new event and more. By: Dylan Dethier November 10, 2025

Dustin Johnson played in this week's International Series event; he's expected back on LIV in the coming years. — LIV Golf faces 5 fascinating offseason questions | Monday Finish
LIV questions — plus the PGA Tour’s step-skipper, the righty putter who’s found lefty success and much more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 27, 2025

Frankie Fleetwood alongside his father Tommy. — Tommy Fleetwood just won Act 3 of this pro golf season | Monday Finish
Tommy Fleetwood turned his darkest hour into a springboard. He took over this chapter of the golf season. And he granted his son’s wish. By: Dylan Dethier October 20, 2025

Jeeno Thitikul had a particularly meaningful victory at the Buick LPGA. — First came a 4-putt. Next? A miraculous comeback | Monday Finish
Jeeno Thitikul’s bounceback, Rory McIlroy’s India trip, Jon Rahm’s unanswered question, retirement thoughts and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 14, 2025

colt knost stands with a headset on CBS Sports tower. — Colt Knost opens up on CBS tower promotion, TV goals, criticism
Colt Knost will succeed Ian Baker-Finch in the CBS booth beginning in 2026, the latest promotion in a rapid rise in golf TV. By: James Colgan December 4, 2025

Skins Game participants — Made-for-TV golf matches need a boost. Here are some ideas
Made-for-TV golf matches like the Skins Game are here to stay, but how would we improve them? GOLF’s Sean Zak and James Colgan discuss. By: Sean Zak , James Colgan December 2, 2025

Rory McIlroy scottie scheffler — Golf’s winter of made-for-TV raises a few awkward questions
Skins Games, Golf Channel specials and TGLs, oh my! Golf’s silly season is upon us, but will fans follow suit? By: James Colgan November 10, 2025

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The secret truth of the ESPN-YouTube TV feud

Some suggested ESPN’s feud with YouTube TV was driven by an old-school greed playbook, but the truth is a little more complicated. By: James Colgan November 5, 2025

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5 takeaways from a Bryson DeChambeau YouTube deep dive

Bryson DeChambeau is the king of golf on YouTube, but a journey through his handles reveals there’s a careful strategy underpinning it all. By: James Colgan October 30, 2025

the cover image for the barstool internet invitational — The unusual lesson from Barstool’s $1 million ‘Internet Invitational’
Barstool’s $1 million ‘Internet Invitational’ has YouTube audiences captivated, but the real story is much deeper than cash. By: James Colgan October 29, 2025

Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala react to a putt during their TGL match against New York Golf Club. — TGL adds new NHL/MLB ownership group to its investor class
LAGC, a TGL franchise, announced a MLB and NHL ownership group as its newest investor, creating an interesting wrinkle for the league. By: James Colgan October 25, 2025

oren Kjeldsen of Team Europe looks on on the ninth hole during the first round of the Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's 2025 — Ryder Cup’s ‘Envelope Rule’ caused a stir. Another team event has a fun fix
The Ryder Cup’s so-called “Envelope Rule” brought controversy to Bethpage. Another team event might have a solution. By: Alan Bastable December 5, 2025

Wyndham Clark plays shot during the 2025 Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course. — ‘It’s not in good shape’: Major champ criticizes course at Hero World Challenge
Major champion Wyndham Clark criticized the 2025 Hero World Challenge host course after shooting a 66 to tie for the lead. By: Kevin Cunningham December 5, 2025

LIV pro Cameron Smith tees off during the the 2025 Australian Open. — Struggling LIV star eyes Australian Open lead; Rory McIlroy rallies to make cut
LIV pro and former Open champion Cam Smith charged into contention at the 2025 Australian Open as he eyes an end to his winless drought. By: Kevin Cunningham December 5, 2025

2025 Hero World Challenge flag on the ninth green at Albany Golf Course. — 2025 Hero World Challenge Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2
How to watch the 2025 Hero World Challenge on Friday, including full Hero World Challenge TV coverage and streaming details for Round 2. By: Kevin Cunningham December 5, 2025

Scottie Scheffler hits drive during the 2025 Hero World Challenge. — 2025 Hero World Challenge Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings
Full 2025 Hero World Challenge tee times for Friday’s second round in the Bahamas, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Keegan Bradley and more. By: Kevin Cunningham December 4, 2025

Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler — Tiger Woods and ‘scarcity.’ And the greatest-ever award speech? | Weekend 9
Here are nine nuggets for your weekend. There are items on Tiger Woods and “scarcity,” possibly the greatest-ever award speech more. By: Nick Piastowski December 4, 2025

world champions cup — Major champs battling…in sixsomes?! How new team event stands apart
The second playing of the Skechers World Champions Cup got underway Thursday. It’s kind of like the Ryder Cup but also kind of not. By: Alan Bastable December 4, 2025

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