On November 21st, 2025, perfect conditions at the RSM Classic led to a first-round shootout, with Doug Ghim, Davis Thompson, and Rico Hoey sharing the lead at ten-under-par.

RSM CLASSIC: SHOOTOUT AT SEA ISLAND

• Doug Ghim nearly shot 59, posting a career-best sixty on the Seaside Course to grab a share of the lead. He's joined by hometown favorite Davis Thompson and Rico Hoey, who hit every green in regulation for the first time.
• Ghim called the nerves from his final putt a "psychological benchmark" for when he's in contention again.
• The pressure is on for Davis Thompson, whose father is the tournament director, and for 18-year-old amateur Mason Howell, who had to convince security he was in the "tournament, not the Pro-Am."

THE FUTURE OF THE PGA TOUR

• Harris English made a bold prediction, stating he believes the PGA Tour will scrap the Signature Event model by 2027. He envisions a new structure of 20-22 equal events to compel top players to compete more often.
• "You can't really afford to take one off," English said, arguing the change would create a better, more consistent product for fans.
• This potential shift represents a major philosophical change for the Tour, moving away from a tiered system back to a more traditional schedule.

Quick Hits

Seamus Power is finally feeling "great" after a long injury recovery • Andrew Novak shoots 61 in his first event back from paternity leave • Matt Wallace’s brutally honest take: "My game's not that good"

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