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Scottie Scheffler of The United States plays a chip shot during his practice session on the range as a preview for the Hero World Challenge 2024 at Albany Golf Course on December 03, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas. — Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 start derailed by kitchen accident
An injury he suffered to his right hand while cooking Christmas dinner will keep Scottie Scheffler out of the PGA Tour’s season-opener in Maui. By: Josh Sens December 27, 2024

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

joel dahmen watches a tee shot — Tour Confidential: FedEx Cup Fall drama, best public courses
We discuss Maverick McNealy’s first PGA Tour win, the FedEx Cup Fall winners and losers, the best courses you can play and more. By: GOLF Editors November 24, 2024

rory mcilroy fist pumps at the 2024 dp world tour championship — Tour Confidential: Rory’s big win, Ryder Cup money, LPGA rivalry
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s latest win, a potential Ryder Cup payment structure and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 17, 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

Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods, Maverick McNealy, Joel Dahmen, Geno Bonnalie and Marina Alex (clockwise from top left). — Pro’s secret retirement, Tiger’s next start, Dahmen’s heroics | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen’s heroics secured his PGA Tour card while several other pros left golf behind. Their stories, Tiger and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 25, 2024

Erica, Poppy and Rory McIlroy, Charley Hull, Nelly Korda, Elon Musk, President-Elect Donald Trump, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Korda and Caitlin Clark. — Rory’s tearful finale, Nelly’s surprise, a ‘ridiculous’ slow-play fix | Monday Finish
Nelly Korda’s comeback, Rory McIlroy’s finale, Charley Hull’s wild slow-play fix and more — all in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 18, 2024

Rory McIlroy, Paul Waring, Bernhard Langer, President-Elect Trump. — A shocking PGA Tour grad, Dahmen’s chase, golf’s Trump question | Monday Finish
After a breakthrough win the PGA Tour welcomes a surprising rookie. Here’s who else is vying for Tour cards, plus (limited) politics talk. By: Dylan Dethier November 11, 2024

tiger woods smiles in front of the match tiger vs phil signage in red mock neck shirt — ‘The Skins Game’ is coming back to TV in 2025 in deal with Pro Shop
‘The Skins Game,’ a longtime Black Friday golf tradition, will be resuscitated by Pro Shop and its business partners at the PGA Tour. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

scott van pelt smiles on set for ESPN monday night football in a black jacket and purple tie — TGL announces ESPN broadcast team led by Scott Van Pelt
The TGL announced the broadcast team for its inaugural season will be led by a host of ESPN stars, including Scott Van Pelt. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

kevin kisner stares at camera in navy hat and navy quarter zip — Behind the scenes of NBC Sports’ Kevin Kisner hire
A pitch meeting, a hurricane, and a part-time PGA Tour gig. This is how NBC Sports decided on Kevin Kisner as its new lead golf analyst. By: James Colgan December 10, 2024

jay monahan speaks into a microphone in a blue graphic with a photo of fat perez and roger steele in bubbles behind him — The PGA Tour’s newest business partners? Influencers
The PGA Tour announced the creation of a new influencer alliance, called the Creator Council, aimed at trading access for insights. By: James Colgan December 6, 2024

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Kevin Kisner named NBC Sports lead analyst after yearlong search

Kevin Kisner was named NBC Sports’ newest lead analyst, ending the network’s yearlong search to replace Paul Azinger. By: James Colgan December 4, 2024

lexi thompson hugs molly marcoux samaan off the 9th green at the CME Group Tour Championship. — Lexi Thompson’s NBC complaints raise bigger LPGA TV questions
Lexi Thompson aired her frustrations with the LPGA’s TV window impacting her final round at the CME Group Tour Championship. By: James Colgan November 26, 2024

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NBC owners to spin off Golf Channel. What’s next for the network?

NBC’s owners, Comcast, announced Wednesday their plans to spin off the Golf Channel as part of a new, separately operated company. By: James Colgan November 21, 2024

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

Scottie Scheffler PGA Championship — Scottie Scheffler’s arrest was shocking. What followed mattered most
Scottie Scheffler’s arrest created the image of the year in golf. But how he responded to it mattered the most. By: Sean Zak December 29, 2024

u.s. junior development team members — U.S. golf’s national development program making strides — and just getting started
The U.S. National Development Program has plans for three national teams at three levels, plus a grant program to mitigate cost barriers. By: Adam Woodard December 28, 2024

PGA Tour pro Max Greyserman addresses media prior to 2024 Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches at PGA National Resort. — Rising star Max Greyserman explains how close he came to quitting golf
PGA Tour pro Max Greyserman joined GOLF’s Subpar podcast and revealed just how close he came to ending his golf career two years ago. By: Kevin Cunningham December 28, 2024

Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Rory McIlroy — Tiger Woods, Charley Hull and foolish mistakes: 24 wishes for the holidays
Here are 24 holiday wishes, with thoughts on Tiger Woods, Charley Hull, Nelly Korda, Rory McIlroy and foolish mistakes. By: Nick Piastowski December 28, 2024

Christian Krüeger, father of Fllip, at Melrose GC — His death on a golf course is inexplicable. His 25 years of life are an inspiration
Filip Krüeger was only 25 when he died in a freak golf-course accident earlier this year. He already had accomplished so much. By: Michael Bamberger December 28, 2024

13 golf photos we loved from 2024 — from our staff’s phones!
The GOLF staff gets around. Here, from our 2024 travels, are the best photos from our phones, plus the stories behind them. By: Alan Bastable December 28, 2024

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