On September 28th, 2026, we unpack the wild Sunday singles at Medinah, where rookie Jacob Bridgeman clinched the Presidents Cup amidst crowd controversies, presidential cameos, and historic financial milestones.

• Donald Trump arrived at Medinah via Air Force One to protests, delivering a bizarre 27-second first-tee speech. Journalist Adam Schupak quickly fact-checked the former president's claims, revealing a denied 15-minute speech request.
• "You know the fake news media will say I got a very bad reception... I do not have the courage to make a speech." — Donald Trump
• Ignoring all the off-course noise and political theater, rookie Jacob Bridgeman stepped up to sink a clinching three-and-a-half-foot putt on the 18th green to seal the tournament.

• The Chicago crowd turned hostile during Sunday singles, with a fan screaming during Nico Echavarria's backswing. In response, Scottie Scheffler immediately conceded Echavarria's 32-foot par putt before he even addressed the ball.
• The broadcast praised Scheffler for an "absolutely touch of class," though the world No. 1—who won the match 2&1—later demanded the crowd stay silent during actual shots.
• Scheffler's ultimate display of golf etiquette proves that even in the heat of a fierce international team competition, player respect still trumps home-field advantage.

• Presidents Cup players now receive a $250,000 flat stipend—a massive leap from Mark O'Meara's 1996 protest over a $10,000 fee. Meanwhile, Scheffler has officially shattered Tiger Woods's career earnings record.
• Scheffler has amassed a staggering $130,390,000 in career earnings in just seven seasons, vastly outperforming his $37,500 Olympic payout.
• Despite his record-breaking wealth, Scheffler still gets a weekly allowance, joking he uses a financial helper "because I am a child and I cannot keep track of all that stuff."

Brian Rolapp introduced Trump's brief first-tee speech • Scheffler relies on his financial helper to figure out "how much we are paying Ted" • Rory McIlroy's $350M net worth (driven by Nike and TMRW Sports) heavily contrasts Scheffler's strictly on-course earnings empire.

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On September 27th, 2026, we break down a wild Presidents Cup Saturday featuring Scottie Scheffler's unprecedented benching, Lauren Coughlin's record-breaking LPGA front nine, and the massive fallout from LIV Golf's sudden bankruptcy.

• U.S. Captain Brandt Snedeker made the unprecedented call to bench World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler for Saturday afternoon foursomes as the Americans faced an 8.5 to 5.5 deficit, citing Scheffler's dismal 1-7 alternate shot record.
• Snedeker explained, "I feel like Scottie has the weight of the world on his shoulders, and it is time for us to carry him," to which Scheffler classily replied he was looking forward to supporting the guys.
• Saturday morning was pure chaos, featuring Justin Thomas hitting left-handed against a fence—prompting the internet to joke that "ONE OF US" is a dangerous phrase for a major champ—and a fan kicking Corey Conners' out-of-bounds ball back into play.

• Lauren Coughlin etched her name into the history books during Saturday's round, firing an LPGA-record 26 on the front nine with nine consecutive birdies, drawing immediate comparisons to Annika Sorenstam's legendary 59 in 2001.
• Charley Hull also shined with a gritty 6-under 65 despite battling tonsillitis, admitting, "I nearly pulled out of this week because I felt like I was not prepared enough."
• Hull managed to put together her spectacular round despite being completely bed-bound leading up to the tournament.

• The collapse of LIV Golf has left its biggest stars in limbo, with PGA Tour executive Brian Rolapp confirming there is no path back for the defectors as the financial and competitive realities set in.
• Cameron Smith expressed deep anxiety over his major exemptions expiring in 2027, admitting, "We are in a bit of a limbo... We need a few more answers."
• Bryson DeChambeau is reportedly owed $5.77 million in the bankruptcy and took to social media with a cryptic and somber post simply reading, "It was a good run."

Paul McGinley questions U.S. prep despite Friday sweep, asking if they studied Medinah's "different exam" • Rules official Mark Dusbabek clarifies the drop rule after a fan deliberately kicked Corey Conners' ball • U.S. faces an 8.5 to 5.5 deficit heading into the Saturday afternoon foursomes

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On September 26th, 2026, the golf world collided with politics at Medinah, LIV Golf faced a massive financial restructuring, and the next generation of Woods made major collegiate moves.

• The final round at Medinah turned into a political and logistical circus as Donald Trump arrived in a custom $11,299 Club Car, sparking a sharp divide between local politicians and Tour players amidst the PGA's big-city push.
• Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared Trump is "neither wanted here nor needed here," while Sam Burns countered that it's "important that we do support our president," and Patrick Cantlay likened the Tour's slow market transition to turning "an oil tanker around."
• Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose actually provided the floral arrangements for the first tee.

• A leaked 2027 restructuring plan reveals a seismic shift for LIV Golf, as the Saudi PIF is officially ending its funding, forcing the league to drastically shrink its schedule and slash tournament payouts.
• A $300M injection from BC Partners will keep the league afloat, but purses are being slashed to $5.5M-$9.5M per tournament.
• The schedule will shrink to just 10 events, drastically altering the lifestyle and earning potential for the league's defectors.

• Charlie Woods is officially heading to Florida State University, bringing with him a massive $3M NIL valuation and a brand new TaylorMade hardware deal as he takes his next major step in the golf world.
• Despite the hype, Charlie admitted his putting needs work, joking, "JT tried to teach me AimPoint... and I failed miserably."
• Kai Trump is also making collegiate waves, though her debut was derailed by a wrist injury requiring stem cells because, as she put it, "I can get better without getting surgery."

• The women's game is facing a bizarre mix of existential dread and pop-culture crossover, with players sounding the alarm on viewership while others are busy defending celebrity endorsements and brushing off online controversies.
• Mel Reid expressed heartbreak over plummeting Solheim Cup TV ratings, stating, "I do not know what the heck we are doing so wrong."
• Charley Hull brushed off the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's Novig commercial, defending the actress by saying, "She has got a great figure... people are making a big hoo hah over absolutely nothing."

Scottie Scheffler weighed in on the PGA Tour's big-city push • Charley Hull took time to praise John Daly • Jack Sock shared a brutal story of missing a 2017 Augusta tee time due to the Paris Masters finals ("He is sending pictures from Augusta and I am kind of mad")

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On September 25th, 2026, the US grabbed a 3-2 lead at a surprisingly subdued Presidents Cup, while massive financial shockwaves hit the DP World Tour and LIV Golf.

• Despite Captain Brandt Snedeker pleading for "savages," the Chicago crowd was shockingly quiet as the US took a 3-2 lead. Local fan Steve Harry noted they want a "gentleman's game" to avoid 2025 Bethpage toxicity.
• Wyndham Clark said it was "kind of dead out there," noting fans didn't even clap for Collin Morikawa’s 5-wood on the 11th hole during their win over Adam Scott and Ryan Fox.
• International assistant captain Taylor Pendrith got his official call from Geoff Ogilvy while in the middle of setting up his mother-in-law's 60th birthday party.

• Alejandro Tosti’s unpaid caddie, Cliff Ellis, walked off on the 8th hole over an umbrella dispute, forcing Tosti to use a fan on the bag amidst accusations of Airbnb cigarette ashes.
• Jim "Bones" Mackay notes week-to-week caddies face $40,000 to $50,000 in expenses, a stark contrast to Ted Scott’s massive $2.6 million year on Scottie Scheffler's bag.
• Before making it big, Ben Griffin was $20,000 in debt and nearly quit professional golf to become a mortgage loan officer.

• The global golf landscape is shaking as the DP World Tour reported a massive $72 million loss for 2025, while LIV Golf's Chapter 11 bankruptcy has former strongholds eyeing a return.
• The DP World Tour's massive deficit stems directly from a staggering £43.6 million media rights collapse.
• Valderrama GM Javier Reveriego admitted they "cannot rule out" returning to the DP World Tour following LIV's bankruptcy filing.

• Lexi Thompson is officially joining the WTGL's Motor City Golf Club despite being six months pregnant, while Nelly Korda has opted out of the league entirely over its gender-segregated format.
• "Being pregnant does not stop you," Thompson declared about her decision to compete alongside players like Madelene Sagstrom and Stacy Lewis.
• Thompson's commitment highlights a growing divide in how top players are viewing the new league's structural format.

Sam Burns's 172-yard 8-iron made Scottie Scheffler and Ted Scott audibly gasp • Geoff Ogilvy's Medinah redesign is officially in play • Tosti's caddie parted ways with a simple "Good luck"

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On September 24th, 2026, we preview the rain-soaked Presidents Cup at Medinah, recap Aaron Rai's historic PGA Championship victory at Aronimink, and break down major global schedule shifts across the Masters and LPGA.

• Heavy rains have turned Geoff Ogilvy’s brutal Medinah No. 3 redesign into a bomber's paradise. With 117 new bunkers, the US Team navigates pairing psychology while the Internationals face a massive uphill battle.
• Brandel Chamblee on the International team's 78-point ranking deficit: "It is not Mount Everest, it is probably more like Mons Olympus on Mars."
• 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun endured the "bachelor WAGs photo" hazing tradition (previously suffered by Rickie Fowler and Viktor Hovland), while Sam Burns teased his partner "starts with an S" amid debates over the fear of pairing with Scottie Scheffler.

• Aaron Rai fired a spectacular final-round 65 at Aronimink to capture the 2026 PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century.
• Rai is the first Englishman to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes accomplished the feat in 1919.
• Rai famously wears two gloves and uses iron covers to honor his father Amrik’s sacrifices in Wolverhampton, having learned the game by studying Tiger Woods' 1994-1996 US Amateur VHS tapes.

• Augusta National is expanding its global reach for 2027, granting Masters exemptions to the winners of six international opens, while the LPGA makes a controversial pivot to a Saudi-backed event.
• Fred Ridley stated, "The Masters Tournament has a longstanding history of assembling an international field, so we embrace this opportunity to highlight the global nature of the game of golf."
• The LPGA's schedule update sees the historic ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links officially replaced by the PIF London Championship.

Collin Morikawa notes Medinah's new holes 1-3 split-rail fence acts as a two-shot penalty • Chamblee calls the Clark/Morikawa vs. Fox/Scott matchup a "mismatch" based on birdie percentages • Donald Trump is confirmed to attend Sunday's singles matches at Medinah

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On September 23rd, 2026, we preview the Presidents Cup at Medinah amid Scottie Scheffler's shocking illness revelation, break down the R&A's massive ruling on LIV Golf's Open exemptions, and detail the 2028 equipment rollback.

• As the Presidents Cup begins at a rain-softened Medinah, the focus is on Scottie Scheffler’s match play woes and the shocking revelation that he won the Tour Championship while battling severe hand, foot, and mouth disease.
• U.S. Captain Brandt Snedeker noted the psychological puzzle of pairing players with Scheffler, as partners often have a "feeling of I am letting him down," while Scheffler admits he is "trying too hard" to improve his 3-5-1 Presidents Cup and 3-6-3 Ryder Cup records.
• The International team under Mike Weir is keeping their underdog energy incredibly loose—highlighted by Ryan Fox's hilarious story of caddie Manuel Villegas ignoring Si Woo Kim just to gamble and trash-talk with Min Woo Lee.

• The R&A suspended the LIV Golf Order of Merit exemption for the 2027 Open at St. Andrews due to LIV's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, forcing stars like Joaquin Niemann and Sergio Garcia into qualifying.
• The R&A stated the exemption "remains under review," while R&A Chief Mark Darbon announced 2028 rollback rules—removing ball/driver tolerances and shortening clubs—noting the PGA Tour has "shifted their position" to back bifurcation.
• Bryson DeChambeau trolled fans with an "I am coming home" bait-and-switch post to launch his YouTube series, promising, "If I win then I will be giving it all away to one of my followers."

Rory McIlroy criticized the 30-point Presidents Cup format as rigged compared to the 28-point Ryder Cup, stating "America is always going to have more depth." • The PGA Tour is paying a flat $250,000 stipend to all Presidents Cup participants to avoid any pay disputes. • Bryson's new digital content pivot, "Bryson's Backyard Games," will feature appearances by Martin Borgmeier and the Bryan brothers.

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On September 22nd, 2026, the golf world was rocked by major off-course news as LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy, the USGA finalized a pro-only equipment rollback, and Tiger Woods helped design a new PGA Tour structure that complicates his own playing future.

• Following the Saudi PIF's shocking withdrawal, LIV Golf has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The league now faces a tight 35-day window to restructure and form "LIV 2.0" with BC Partners Advisors.
• PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp confirmed there is no returning member program for defectors, while Bryson DeChambeau is reportedly owed $5.77 million.
• Pivoting to content creation, DeChambeau announced a bait-and-switch YouTube series: "Welcome to Backyard Games... competing in my backyard for the chance to play me for this $100,000."

• The governing bodies have officially announced a bifurcated, pro-only equipment rollback slated for 2028. The new rules will cap ball flight at 317 yards and limit driver characteristic time to 239 microseconds.
• Brandel Chamblee stated "bifurcation makes perfect sense," while Rex Hoggard called the move a "comprehensive fix" for the professional game.
• Amateurs can breathe easy—Jonathan Wall assured weekend warriors that "your equipment at retail does not change."

• A new two-tier Championship and Challenger series arrives in 2028, requiring 15 starts in 2027 for a career exemption. Ironically, Tiger Woods helped design the system but may struggle to meet the playing requirements himself.
• PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp praised Tiger's selflessness in the design process: "This was not about needing to change the rules for Tiger."
• To keep playing, Woods might have to rely on clearance from a newly formed independent medical evaluation committee.

• Harris English’s caddie, Eric Larson, received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, clearing a 1995 conviction that previously forced the veteran looper to miss the 2025 Open Championship.
• Larson emphasized that he wanted the pardon "based on my merits not because I know him."
• Looking ahead to his continued career on the bag, a grateful Larson declared he is "not done yet."

Sandy Scott secures his 2027 Tour card with a record-setting 18-under 266 victory at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship • Scott's emotional win comes after overcoming severe wrist injuries that threatened his career • "I was in some really low times... It has been a weird journey and I am just so happy," Scott reflected.

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On Friday, September 19th, 2026, Round 2 of the Biltmore Championship delivered mid-round walk-offs, a hole-in-one, and emotional cut-line battles as rookie Neal Shipley seized the solo lead at 15-under.

• Alejandro Tosti’s Friday was pure chaos as his caddie quit mid-round, leading to a missed cut that jeopardizes his Tour card. Meanwhile, rookie Neal Shipley fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at 15-under.
• Tosti claimed his caddie "couldn't keep up with eight pars in a row," while Shipley vulnerably noted that professional golf lacks "instant gratification."
• Shipley is fighting for his Tour life by absolutely dominating the par 5s, proving he has the grit to survive the big stage.

• Ben Kohles sits one back after a 63, while Ricky Castillo's hole-in-one propelled him to a 62, tying Max Greyserman at 11-under, just ahead of Eric Cole. Meanwhile, the Tour's mental toll took center stage.
• Kohles is using past heartbreaks as armor, stating, "I know I can do it," while Isaiah Salinda returned from a six-month mental health hiatus to make the cut, joking that "battling cut lines on Friday is always fun."
• 18-year-old amateur Tyler Watts successfully navigated the cut at 4-under, opening up about the "emotionally draining" expectations of playing on the PGA Tour.

• Momentum for the upcoming Presidents Cup is heavily skewed, with American Jacob Bridgeman cruising at 9-under while the International team hits the panic button after a disastrous Friday at the Biltmore.
• Nick Taylor (5-under) is the lone International team member to survive the 3-under cut line this week.
• The stark contrast between the two squads is raising serious questions about the Internationals' form and confidence heading into Medinah.

Tony Finau and Joel Dahmen miss the cut while testing boutique putters (Caliber hockey stick & Hanna Golf Co) • 19-year-old Blades Brown secures the weekend with a clutch birdie-birdie finish amid viral nickname rankings • Amateur Jackson Koivun suffers brutal lip-outs while Brendan Valdes misses the cut and pivots to Korn Ferry Tour prep.

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On September 18th, 2026, soft conditions at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove led to a birdie barrage in Round 1 of the Biltmore Championship, highlighted by contrasting co-leaders, a caddie reunion, and crucial Presidents Cup tune-ups.

• Rain-softened conditions and lift, clean, and place rules turned The Cliffs at Walnut Cove into a birdie fest. Co-leaders Max Greyserman and Eric Cole took entirely different paths to the top of the leaderboard.
• Greyserman shot a 64 after a five-week Italian vacation, noting a new course is "freeing" with "no bad memories," while ironman Cole is making his 131st start because he "enjoy[s] competing."
• Western Carolina senior Tyler Jones shot a 71 on a sponsor exemption, joking he lost feeling in his legs on the first tee but absolutely loved having his own locker.

• Nick Dunlap bounced back from an opening triple bogey to shoot 67, sparked by a reunion with childhood mentor and caddie Jeff Curl. Meanwhile, Haotong Li gave a raw, self-deprecating interview about battling the chipping yips.
• Li explained his pressure-proof pull-cut technique—"aim a little left the face just never flip"—while Curl famously wrote "This can be an amazing story" in Dunlap's yardage book.
• The Biltmore Estate leaned into the caddie appreciation theme this week, gifting a special "The Caddie" syrah/zinfandel wine blend exclusively to the loopers.

• With Medinah looming next week, several stars used Asheville as a final tune-up, though the event saw a major shakeup with Justin Thomas withdrawing from the Presidents Cup and Cameron Champ stepping in.
• Jackson Koivun fired a 68, specifically noting he is using this week to replicate the intense PGA Tour pressure he'll face at the Cup.
• Jacob Bridgeman (66) and Nick Taylor (67) are finding their form at the perfect time, while Corey Conners and Christiaan Bezuidenhout also got crucial reps in.

Brendan Valdes shoots a 76 in his return • The projected cut line is already sitting deep at three or four under par • Course agronomy and weather conditions are dictating highly aggressive scoring

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On September 14th, 2026, we unpack LIV Golf's shocking Chapter 11 filing, dive into the escalating etiquette clashes on public courses, and break down the latest viral crossovers and media feuds shaping the game.

• LIV Golf has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, revealing a staggering financial mess with $1 billion in liabilities against just $500 million in assets, leaving massive unpaid debts to its biggest stars.
• Jon Rahm is owed a whopping $7,472,527, cryptically stating "time is gonna tell" regarding a potential LIV 2.0, while Bryson DeChambeau ($5.76M) and Dustin Johnson ($5.48M) have disputed claims.
• It's not just the pros taking a hit—popular golf YouTuber Rick Shiels is surprisingly listed as a creditor owed $1.39 million.

• With a record 50 million golfers hitting the links, public courses are becoming battlegrounds. Traditional etiquette is clashing with a new wave of players, sparking debates over everything from beer-can tees to pace of play.
• Kinfolk Social Club's Frank Caffey notes, "Tradition is one thing, exclusion is another," while Julien McCall warns about NYC pace of play: "You will get jumped."
• Cayla Cousins shared her personal experience dealing with course bias and gatekeeping simply for carrying a "little pink towel" on her golf bag.

• NFL legend Jason Kelce went viral for assigning football positions to the PGA Tour's biggest stars, perfectly mapping the physical and mental traits of top golfers to the gridiron in a hilarious breakdown.
• Kelce compared Rory McIlroy to a franchise QB and called Brooks Koepka a linebacker/fullback with "girth."
• He pegged Bryson DeChambeau as a play-calling quarterback in the mold of Terry Bradshaw, while world number one Scottie Scheffler got drafted as a nimble tight end.

No Laying Up accuses "Flushing It" (Tom Hobbs) of being on LIV's payroll, prompting Hobbs to defend himself as "literally just a tradesman" • The Twitter feud resurfaced old tweets calling Todd Carter the "biggest melt" • Jake Knapp swears off pickup basketball after a 2018 ankle injury, shifting his mindset to "one hundred ten percent" focus on winning majors.

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