On August 30th, 2025, we explore the striking humility of the world's top two players, major structural changes at the PGA Tour, and a liquor license review for Donald Trump's New Jersey golf clubs.

The Humility Tour

Despite historic dominance, the world's top two players, Scottie Scheffler and Jeeno Thitikul, share a surprising sense of humility. We break down their incredible seasons and why they're both dismissing their own greatness.

"It's very silly to be compared to Tiger Woods. I think Tiger is a guy that stands alone in the game of golf." - Scottie Scheffler

Upon returning to World No. 1, Thitikul told media, "I don't think I'm good. I don't think I'm that good," showcasing the internal pressure even the best players feel.

Tiger's New Role & Tour Restructuring

Under new CEO Brian Rolapp, the PGA Tour is undergoing significant changes. A new Tiger Woods-chaired committee will shape the future of competition, while a voluntary retirement program signals major financial pressures.

"It's an unsustainable model to have 150-plus guys out here." - Mackenzie Hughes on the Tour's economics.

The new "Future Competition Committee" includes influential player voices like Patrick Cantlay and Adam Scott, putting the tour's direction directly in the hands of its stars.

Trump's New Jersey Troubles

Donald Trump's felony convictions are creating issues for his New Jersey golf clubs. State officials are reviewing the liquor licenses for Bedminster and Colts Neck, forcing them to operate under a temporary permit with strict conditions.

The temporary permit requires all proceeds from liquor sales to be held in a separate, untouched account pending the final review.

This review puts a spotlight on the real-world business consequences of the former president's legal battles, impacting the day-to-day operations of his flagship golf properties.

Quick Hits

Jodi Ewart Shadoff's comeback round • Ryder Cup picks loom • Trump's liquor license limbo

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On August 29th, 2025, we break down Michelle Wie West's shocking vision disclosure, a new major pathway from Asia, Nelly Korda's putter change, and the secrets behind Jon Rahm's powerful swing.

• Michelle Wie West reveals her lifelong battle with severe myopia, disclosing she is "nearly legally blind." We discuss how a switch to contacts at age nine saved her career and her sharp analysis of the LPGA's incredible depth.
• "There's no way I would be able to play at the level that I could play with glasses."
• Wie West has battled a "negative eight" prescription since she was just seven years old.

• Augusta National and The R&A have created a new pathway to golf's biggest events. The winners of the Japan Open and Hong Kong Open will now earn coveted invitations to The Masters and The Open Championship.
• Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley said the move is about "rewarding top talent" from around the globe.
• The joint initiative aims to significantly strengthen the sport's growth and professional pathways throughout Asia.

Nelly Korda's putter change • The secrets to Jon Rahm's powerful swing • Rahm's wife compares his swing to Andy Roddick's serve

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On August 28th, 2025, we break down the severe water crisis threatening Kapalua, Liv Golf's controversial expansion into New Orleans, and the public's changing perception of Jon Rahm.

• The future of the PGA Tour's Sentry event is in jeopardy as Kapalua's iconic courses shut down from a severe water shortage. The resort's owner is suing, blaming a failed ditch system, not a drought.
• "Every day the golf course is dying," said General Manager Alex Nakajima, highlighting the dire situation.
• The dispute pits billionaire owner Tadashi Yanai against Maui Land and Pineapple, whose CEO called the lawsuit a "greedy move" amid what he claims is a historic drought.

• Liv Golf is expanding to New Orleans in 2026 after Louisiana agreed to pay $5 million for the event, a move championed by Governor Jeff Landry who prefers Liv's "party" atmosphere over the PGA Tour.
• "There are no quiet signs," Gov. Landry said, adding he controversially wants to tie the event to the "twentieth year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina."
• The governor's goal is to make the city "Liv's home," setting up a direct rivalry with the PGA Tour's long-standing Zurich Classic.

• We explore the duality of Jon Rahm, contrasting the fiery competitor known for his on-course intensity with the relaxed, witty personality that is increasingly being shown to the public through new media platforms.
• "The only Jon Rahm you got to see was in competition... But that's just not him," said fellow pro Wesley Bryan on how YouTube is reshaping Rahm's image.
• A recent Liv video captured this perfectly, showing Rahm playfully teasing Phil Mickelson, asking, "Do you have six other putters you're going to bring out on each hole?"

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