On September 10th, 2025, a video of Tiger Woods swinging a club for the first time since surgery ignited comeback speculation, while Ryder Cup drama continued with Patrick Reed's snub and a major personal update from Xander Schauffele.

• A video from Liberty National shows Tiger Woods swinging a club for the first time since his March Achilles surgery, sparking a massive online debate about his recovery timeline and potential return to competition at the PNC Championship.
• Fans are split, with optimists saying "This is super fast recovery" while skeptics argue, "He can't walk nine holes."
• Ernie Els is already recruiting him for the Champions Tour, pitching that he could "ride a cart without any shame."

• As Captain Keegan Bradley details the "tiny little detail planning" involved in his role, the drama shifts to who isn't on the team. Patrick Reed was officially snubbed and released a statement saying he will not be watching.
• We have a significant update on Xander Schauffele, clarifying his absence from the team tune-up was because he and his wife just welcomed their first child, reframing his previous "mentally tapped" comments.
• Bradley shared a personal story about how attending the 1999 Ryder Cup at Brookline as a fan inspired his entire career.

New major pathways created • Japan & Hong Kong Open winners get Masters exemptions • Both also get into The Open

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On September 9th, we cover Xander Schauffele's candid decision to take a mental health break ahead of the Ryder Cup, while the rest of Team USA plays to stay sharp, and Anthony Kim faces relegation from LIV.

• Xander Schauffele is skipping the team's tune-up in Napa, citing the need to address his mental state after a frustrating season. This creates a six-week layoff before Bethpage Black, a potential concern for Captain Keegan Bradley.
• "I'm mentally a little tapped... I need to reset a little bit and just get back to a healthy mental place." - Xander Schauffele
• In stark contrast, ten other team members are playing in the Procore Championship specifically to avoid the rust that plagued them in the 2023 Ryder Cup.

• Anthony Kim's comeback tour is in serious trouble. He sits 55th in the LIV standings and faces automatic relegation under the new "Drop Zone" rule for players outside the top 48, putting his tour status in jeopardy.
• "SOBER is DOPE" - Anthony Kim via X.
• While his professional career hangs in the balance, Kim is celebrating major personal victories, recently posting about his sobriety and family life.

Bryson joins team dinner • Rory's win recap • Tomorrow: Procore preview & Stanford recruiting

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On September 8th, 2025, we break down Rory McIlroy's costly but 'worth it' family decision, Bryson DeChambeau's viral moment, and a unique look inside a pro's prep for a tournament.

• We revisit Rory McIlroy's $3 million fine for skipping the 2023 RBC Heritage. He chose to spend a rare Easter with his family, a decision he stands by as he settles into his new Wentworth home.
• "It was an easy decision... it was worth that for me." - Rory McIlroy on the fine.
• For the first time in his career, Rory prioritized a family holiday over a designated event, highlighting his new perspective on the value of "detachment" from the game.

• Bryson DeChambeau's persistence paid off as he finally landed a balcony ping pong trick shot after 12 days of attempts, creating a viral moment that showcased his personality and dedication to a challenge, no matter how small.
• His reaction was an ecstatic "Are you kidding me?!" after the ball finally dropped.
• The social media buzz continued as his subsequent Bentley giveaway was so popular it crashed his website, proving his growing influence off the course.

• A Liv Golf video gave us a rare look into Kevin Na's pre-round routine. After getting treatment on his back, he skipped the driving range entirely to preserve his energy and focus his preparation elsewhere.
• Instead of full swings, he focused on putting and hitting specific "little feelers" with his wedges to dial in his touch before the round.
• This unconventional approach shows how veteran pros adapt their warm-ups to manage their bodies and mental energy, prioritizing feel over repetitive practice.

Walker Cup standout Niall Shiels Donegan • Previewing the Procore Championship • A look at the BMW PGA Championship

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On September 7th, 2025, we break down the logistical and pairing nightmare Bryson DeChambeau presents for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, the PGA Tour's controversial return to Trump's Doral, and the LPGA's exit from Las Vegas.

• The U.S. team faces a major headache with Bryson DeChambeau. Brandel Chamblee calls him "hard to pair with," and he's barred from the final team prep, creating a logistical and chemistry challenge for Captain Keegan Bradley.
• Vice Captain Webb Simpson says Bryson "would kill to play" with his teammates, highlighting his forced separation from the squad.
• Meanwhile, a confident Rory McIlroy is already trash-talking, telling Europe's Walker Cup team, "I know we're going to beat them at Bethpage."

• Trump National Doral is back in the global spotlight, set to host both the G20 summit and a new PGA Tour event, the Miami Championship, in 2026. This raises ethical questions about the former president profiting from the events.
• Donald Trump addressed the concerns directly, stating his business "will not make any money on it."
• The PGA Tour's return marks a significant reunion with a course that was a staple on the schedule for over 50 years before its departure in 2016.

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On September 6th, 2025, we break down the devastating water crisis threatening the Plantation Course at Kapalua, Bryson DeChambeau's wild trick shot challenge culminating in a Bentley giveaway, and a cricket superstar's surprising golf advocacy.

• The PGA Tour's season opener, The Sentry, is in serious jeopardy after Maui Land and Pineapple cut off all irrigation water to the Plantation Course. The shutdown has prompted a lawsuit from the course's owner, Tadashi Yanai.
• "Without water, we can't do anything." - Kapalua GM Alex Nakajima.
• The shutdown is described as 'devastating to turfgrass already depleted,' putting the iconic course and a beloved tour stop at risk of being completely lost.

• After 12 days of trying, Bryson DeChambeau finally completed his viral trick shot challenge, sinking a ping pong ball into a red solo cup. To celebrate, he's giving away his custom yellow Bentley this Saturday.
• "It's in! No way! Are you kidding me?!" - Bryson DeChambeau's ecstatic reaction.
• The giveaway is happening live on Instagram this Saturday at 12 PM CST, turning a silly household challenge into a life-changing prize for one lucky fan.

• Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh is championing golf as the perfect mental escape for young, high-pressure cricketers, advising that sometimes stepping away from the nets and onto the course is the best form of practice.
• Echoing another legend, Singh said if he'd started golf earlier, "I would have scored three thousand more runs."
• His advice to players like Shubman Gill highlights a growing trend of using golf for mental recovery, emphasizing that "sometimes too much practice is also not good for you."

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On September 5th, 2025, we celebrate Ben Griffin's journey from mortgage loan officer to the Ryder Cup, recount a legendary John Daly story about Tiger Woods, and cover the launch of India's new professional golf league.

• Ben Griffin's journey is one of golf's great comeback stories. After quitting the sport in 2021 with $15,000 in credit card debt to become a mortgage loan officer, he has now officially qualified for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
• Griffin spoke of the "agony" of his debt, a feeling that fueled his improbable return to the top of the sport after two PGA Tour wins in 2023.
• Just a few years ago, Griffin was processing home loans. Now, he'll be representing his country on one of golf's biggest stages.

• We revisit a classic John Daly story from the Target World Challenge. After a day of drinking Crown Royal, he performed "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" barefoot at a formal dinner before beating his playing partner, Tiger Woods, the next day.
• "So, I think I got Tiger drunk just off my breath. I shoot sixty five, he shoots seventy two." - John Daly
• The story is a perfect encapsulation of Daly's larger-than-life persona and his unbelievable, raw talent that defied all convention.

• Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh is co-founding the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), aiming for it to be the "IPL of golf." The tour features ten no-cut events with guaranteed prize money to support aspiring pros facing financial instability.
• "You do not have to worry about financial constraints," said Singh, highlighting the tour's mission to provide a stable career path.
• The new league hopes to create a system where Indian golfers can focus on their game without the crushing financial pressure common on mini-tours.

Ben Griffin's Ryder Cup qualification • John Daly's barefoot performance • Yuvraj Singh's "IPL of golf"

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On September 4th, we break down the announcement of the new 'Golf Channel Games' starring Rory and Scottie, hear Justin Leonard's brutal honesty on his slump, and cover the wild legal filing challenging Donald Trump to a high-stakes golf match.

• The Golf Channel announced a new primetime, made-for-TV event debuting in December. Captained by Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the fast-paced, shot-clock competition is positioned as a direct answer to the PGA Tour's new vision.
• Scottie Scheffler calls it a "brand new way for the players and the fans to experience the game."
• The unique format includes a Timed Shootout and a fourteen-club closest-to-the-pin challenge, promising a fresh postseason viewing experience.

• Justin Leonard gets brutally honest about a mid-season slump where his results were "pretty bad." He details the technical swing fixes he's been working on to find his form and stay competitive on tour.
• He recently purchased a TrackMan launch monitor, which he calls a "fun new toy" that's helping him dial in his numbers.
• Leonard also weighs in on the Stifel Charity Classic becoming a playoff event, calling the schedule change a "good move."

• In one of the most bizarre off-course stories imaginable, Donald Trump's alleged would-be assassin submitted a handwritten legal filing challenging the former President to a golf match to settle the case.
• The proposed stakes are life and death: "he wins he can execute me, I win I get his job."
• The filing proposes an 18-hole match, turning a legal proceeding into a potential high-stakes duel on the links.

Golf Channel Games debut: Dec. 17th • Justin Leonard's new 'toy': TrackMan • Stifel Charity Classic's playoff move

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On September 3rd, 2025, we break down Nelly Korda's baffling winless season, Ernie Els' public call for Tiger Woods to join the Champions Tour, and the "substantial change" coming to the PGA Tour.

• Nelly Korda is winless in 2025 despite stats that are nearly identical, or even better, than her seven-win 2024 season. We dive into the one glaring weakness that's holding the world's best player back from the winner's circle.
• "Statistically I saw my stats... it's just crazy. That's just golf." - Nelly Korda
• Her Strokes Gained Around the Green has plummeted from 4th on tour last season all the way down to 62nd this year, proving one small flaw can make a massive difference.

• With Tiger Woods turning 50 in December, Ernie Els is publicly pleading for him to join the PGA Tour Champions. Els argues it's a strategic move for Tiger to regain confidence, get into "golf shape," and truly compete for wins again.
• Els on Tiger using a cart: "if there was one guy that should be able to drive a cart, it's him."
• The Big Easy believes it's better for Tiger's legacy to be contending for trophies on the senior circuit than "finishing seventieth on the regular tour."

• New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp is signaling "substantial change" is on the horizon. From schedule shifts to a potential split in the rules of golf, we discuss his vision to "honor tradition but not be overly bound by it."
• Brandel Chamblee voiced his concern about the need to "blow the Tour up" to fix its current product.
• Rolapp's meeting with the USGA has fueled speculation that the Tour might ignore the golf ball rollback and create its own set of rules for its players.

Nelly's next start in Cincinnati • Trey Wingo lobbies for an August PGA • Tiger turns 50 in December

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On September 2nd, Captain Luke Donald finalized his 12-man European Ryder Cup roster with six captain's picks, setting the stage for the showdown at Bethpage Black.

• Captain Luke Donald rounds out his squad for Bethpage Black, adding major firepower with Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Aberg. The picks create a formidable European team, blending veteran experience with explosive young talent.
• Jon Rahm: "I did not think I was going to be as emotional as I feel right now being picked."
• In a fascinating twist, Rasmus Hojgaard makes the team as an automatic qualifier, replacing his twin brother Nicolai who was a captain's pick on the victorious 2023 team.

• While Europe celebrates, the U.S. side sees heartbreak as Maverick McNealy is left off the team. Meanwhile, European pick Viktor Hovland goes viral with an incredible hole-in-one on a punched green at his home club.
• Maverick McNealy on being snubbed: "...to come so close to, and fall just short of, making the Ryder Cup team...hurts."
• Hovland's ace was captured on video, complete with his now-famous "NUCLR" celebration, proving he can find the bottom of the cup on any surface.

• The golf world is on high alert as Tiger Woods is expected to be seen swinging a club for the first time since his March Achilles surgery at his Nexus Cup event at Liberty National next week.
• This would mark a significant step in his recovery, with all eyes on his swing and physical condition.
• The "Tiger Watch" is officially on, as fans and media eagerly await the first glimpse of the 15-time major champion's return to action.

Jeeno Thitikul's positive outlook after loss • Maverick McNealy expecting first child in November • Shane Lowry says the Ryder Cup has been at the "forefront of my mind"

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On September 1st, 2025, rookie Miranda Wang pulled off a stunning upset at the FM Championship, the PGA Tour announced a major philosophical shift led by Tiger Woods, and Eugenio Chacarra explained why he left LIV Golf.

• Rookie Miranda Wang overcame a late-round collapse to stun World Number One Jeeno Thitikul for her first LPGA title. After losing her lead on the 15th, Wang fired a "gutsy" birdie on 17 to secure the dramatic one-shot victory.
• "This is a dream come true." - Miranda Wang on her emotional win.
• Wang is the seventh different LPGA rookie to win this season, and incredibly, there have been no multiple winners through 23 events on tour this year.

• New CEO Brian Rolapp is ushering in a seismic philosophical change, shifting the PGA Tour's focus from "player first" to "fan first." A new "Future Competition Committee," led by none other than Tiger Woods, has been formed.
• "We're not looking for incremental change, we're looking for significant change." - CEO Brian Rolapp.
• This marks a major pivot for the Tour, directly addressing fan feedback and aiming to reshape the professional golf landscape for years to come.

• In a moment of brutal honesty, Eugenio Chacarra explained his departure from LIV Golf, admitting the massive payday he received completely killed his competitive drive and motivation to practice and improve his game.
• "Once you have a lot of money, this doesn't matter." - Eugenio Chacarra on his loss of motivation.
• Chacarra's candid comments provide a rare, unfiltered look into the psychological impact of guaranteed money on a professional athlete's competitive fire.

Charlie Woods' ace at the Junior Players • A spotlight on Steph Curry's UNDERRATED Golf Tour • Bryson DeChambeau is the lone LIV player on Ryder Cup Team USA

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