On December 28th, 2025, we debate the steep penalties required for Brooks Koepka’s PGA Tour return, analyze LIV’s aggressive strategy regarding player fines, and celebrate Tiger Woods’ milestone birthday.

• The fallout from Brooks Koepka’s departure from LIV intensifies as Brandel Chamblee demands re-qualification to avoid a "corrosive precedent," while Bryson DeChambeau argues that granting special exemptions creates a dangerous "slippery slope" for the Tour.
• Quote: "Forgiveness without cost is not reconciliation it is erasure." — Brandel Chamblee.
• Human Angle: Anthony Kim offers a rare reflection on his past, expressing regret over the poor work ethic that defined his prime.

• LIV Golf has officially stopped paying fines for stars like Jon Rahm to the DP World Tour to force a settlement before 2026, a move that puts Rahm’s appearance at Adare Manor in serious jeopardy.
• Stat: Jon Rahm is now at risk of losing eligibility for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
• Fun Fact: We recount the bizarre story of the 2002 Rabbi Marc Gellman curse as Tiger Woods turns 50.

JT out of TGL Season 2 with back injury • Motor City GC eyeing Scheffler for 2027 • Chamblee ranks Hogan’s swing over Tiger’s • John Daly misses the 90s "social golfer"

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On this Saturday, December 27th, 2025, we analyze the fallout of Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Golf, honor the legendary Jumbo Ozaki, and debate the end of the blade putter era.

We dive into the shockwaves of Brooks Koepka leaving LIV Golf. Leaning on analysis from The Athletic’s Brody Miller, we discuss how Koepka "never bought in" to the team format, viewing the league as a transaction rather than an ideological shift.

• The Reality Check: Koepka is now in limbo and cannot return to the PGA Tour until August 2026.
• The Takeaway: It wasn't a revolution for Brooks; it was just business.

We pay our respects to Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki, the "Arnold Palmer of Japan," who passed away at 78. We recount his incredible transition from professional baseball pitcher to a global golf icon who racked up 113 professional wins worldwide.

• The Stat: 113 victories across a storied career.
• The Legacy: He didn't just play the game; he popularized it for an entire nation.

Lanny Wadkins airs his grievances over his PNC Championship snub while predicting Tiger Woods will play the Champions Tour 10-12 times a year to keep pace with Charlie. Plus, we break down Tiger’s shocking 82-yard miss in the TGL simulator.

• The Quote: Lanny believes Tiger needs the reps to "keep up with Charlie during college."
• Fun Fact: Even the GOAT isn't immune to simulator glitches.

The death of the blade putter • Rabbi Gellman’s curse on Tiger • Jay Haas’s unbreakable cut record

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We break down the fallout of Brooks Koepka’s shock departure from LIV Golf, the PGA Tour’s calculated response, and the changing of the guard at Smash GC.

• Brooks Koepka is officially leaving LIV after the 2025 season, but the real story is the PGA Tour’s lightning-fast 23-minute statement—a sign that CEO Brian Rolapp likely has the welcome mat ready despite the sit-out policy.
• Hank Haney didn’t mince words on the impact, calling the loss of the five-time major winner an "impossible to sugarcoat" blow to the rebel league’s credibility.
• On the home front, Jena Sims took to Instagram to poll fans on gift wrapping, a subtle signal that the Koepka family is looking to settle back into a "normal" life in Jupiter.

• Talor Gooch has been named the 2026 Captain of Smash GC, raising valid questions about whether his elite ball-striking can replace Koepka’s massive commercial appeal for the franchise.
• The golf world mourns two significant losses: Japanese legend Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at 78, and the tragic passing of Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White.
• Charles Barkley reveals he is addicted to the grind—playing seven days a week—and relies on a specific swing thought from Justin Thomas: "Tee the ball low and squeeze down."

Wesley Bryan’s awkward Christmas card • Jon Rahm’s snowy shorts • TGL Opener (Dec 28)

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