On August 31st, 2025, marathon weather delays plagued the LPGA's FM Championship, but rookie Miranda Wang persevered through a ten-hour round to take a two-shot lead.

• Thunderstorms caused chaos at TPC Boston, forcing marathon delays. Chinese rookie Miranda Wang endured a ten-hour day, shooting a brilliant five-under 67 to grab a two-shot lead at eleven-under heading into the weekend.
• "Golf is unpredictable... you just have to stay calm," said Wang after sinking a crucial birdie on 18 following a two-hour delay.
• The day's chaos was capped by Jeeno Thitikul, Hannah Green, and Lauren Coughlin literally running up the 18th fairway to finish their round before dark.

• With Tiger Woods approaching 50, the call for him to join the PGA Tour Champions is growing louder, led by a playful challenge from longtime rival Ernie Els to come get in "golf shape" with a cart.
• "Beat us again ... if you can," Els challenged, with support from legends like Jack Nicklaus and Bernhard Langer who predict Woods would dominate.
• Els argued that using a cart on the senior tour would be the perfect way for Tiger to manage his physical health while staying competitive.

• The iconic Kapalua Resort, home of The Sentry, is in "serious jeopardy" after a water rights dispute forced the closure of both courses, which are now brown and dying, for at least 60 days.
• "We have to do this to save the golf course," said GM Alex Nakajima on the drastic measure that puts the 2026 tournament at risk.
• The stark reality is that the lush fairways of the famed Plantation Course, a staple of the PGA Tour's opening calendar, are rapidly turning brown.

• We share one of golf's most incredible stories of toughness: Skip Alexander's performance at the 1951 Ryder Cup, just one year after surviving a horrific plane crash that mangled his hands.
• Alexander won his singles match an astonishing 8 and 7 despite playing with hands that were still bandaged and were "actively bleeding" throughout the round.
• To even play, Alexander had a special golf club grip molded to the shape of his permanently damaged hands, showcasing unbelievable determination.

Nelly Korda faces a 32-hole Saturday • Hannah Green: "I don't think I could have mentally prepared myself for another delay" • First-round co-leader Jodi Ewart Shadoff slips with a 72

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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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On August 27th, 2025, we break down the seismic changes to major qualification that create a new path for LIV players, the reignited slow play controversy surrounding Patrick Cantlay, and a new Ryder Cup show from Peyton Manning.

• Augusta National and The R&A announced a massive overhaul to major qualification for 2026, creating a new global pathway via six national opens while simultaneously stripping automatic invites from the PGA Tour's fall series winners.
• "This reflects a shared commitment to the global game and rewarding top talent around the world," said Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley.
• This move is seen as a huge win for LIV Golf, as players like Joaquin Niemann can now use events like the Australian Open as a direct, merit-based route into The Masters.

• Patrick Cantlay is once again the center of the slow play debate after his pace at the TOUR Championship drew widespread criticism, putting pressure on the PGA Tour to finally enforce its own rules on the biggest stage.
• Phil Mickelson sarcastically counted Cantlay's "twenty six" foot shuffles in a social media post, while broadcaster Jason Page joked, "you can actually see the grass growing under Patrick Cantlay's feet."
• Despite the final group being warned for their pace, no penalties were ever assessed, leaving playing partner Tommy Fleetwood to deal with the frustrating rhythm of the round.

• Golf media gets a jolt of innovation with the announcement of "Breakfast at Bethpage," a new Ryder Cup pre-game show from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions that aims to bring a "ManningCast" vibe to the first tee.
• Hosted by Colin Jost, Peyton Manning said the goal is to "put fans right in the middle of that excitement" that defines the Ryder Cup's unique atmosphere.
• The show represents a significant step for golf broadcasting, borrowing a successful format from the NFL to capture the raw energy and tension of the Ryder Cup's opening moments.

PGA Tour's fall swing devalued • Six national opens are now major qualifiers • Phil Mickelson stirs the pot on social media

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On August 26th, 2025, we break down Jon Rahm's dramatic LIV Team Championship playoff victory, analyze the final automatic Ryder Cup spots for Team Europe, and celebrate Brooke Henderson's emotional win at the CPKC Women's Open.

• Jon Rahm's Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau's Crushers GC in a thrilling two-hole playoff. The victory came after a wild final day that saw both teams finish at twenty under, capped by Tyrrell Hatton's clutch approach shot.
• "DeChambeau delivers!" followed by the final call of Legion XIII having "crossed the Rubicon."
• An emotional Rahm reflected on his victory: "It's been a long year. I'm happy that I finally won a playoff," calling his younger teammates a "beacon of strength."

• Team Europe's six automatic qualifiers for Bethpage are locked in, with Rasmus Højgaard's late-season push bumping a disappointed Shane Lowry out of the final spot. The focus now shifts to Captain Luke Donald's six upcoming picks.
• The consensus is that Lowry is a "lock" to be picked, with Jon Rahm, Viktor Hovland, and Ludvig Åberg also seen as "guaranteed selections."
• The drama centers on Lowry, a team-room favorite, now having to rely on a captain's pick after Højgaard's clutch performance secured his own automatic place on the team.

• Brooke Henderson captured her national championship, winning the CPKC Women's Open by one stroke over Minjee Lee. The victory was her first in over two and a half years, providing an emotional release for the Canadian star.
• Henderson admitted to battling "some dark times" during her winless streak, which made the victory "super special."
• Canadian legend Lorie Kane urged the media to focus on Henderson's talent, saying people should talk about "how good she is, rather than what's wrong."

DeChambeau's 62 in regulation • Tyrrell Hatton's playoff heroics • Brooke Henderson ends 2.5-year win drought

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On August 25th, 2025, Tommy Fleetwood overcame an erratic final round to win his first PGA Tour event, the TOUR Championship, and claim the FedExCup.

• After 164 winless starts, Tommy Fleetwood captured his first PGA Tour victory and the FedExCup with a gutsy final round, overcoming a shaky start with a crucial mid-round swing adjustment that he was "incredibly proud of."
• "It's proof that if you do all the right things... it can happen," Fleetwood said of his long-awaited victory.
• Fleetwood prophetically joked before the tournament that it would be "pretty funny" if his first win was the FedExCup.

• While Patrick Cantlay faltered, Scottie Scheffler made history by tying Jack Nicklaus's 1977 record for consecutive top-10s. Now, all eyes turn to U.S. Captain Keegan Bradley and his six upcoming captain's picks.
• Bradley on his selections: "The only thing I care about is winning the Ryder Cup."
• The final auditions are over for hopefuls like Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Sam Burns, who now await their Ryder Cup fate.

Widespread praise for Fleetwood from Tiger & Rory • Patrick Cantlay's nightmare bogey-double bogey start • Corey Conners fires the low round of the day

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On August 24th, 2025, Moving Day at the Tour Championship saw a complete leaderboard overhaul, with Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood grabbing a share of the lead heading into the final round.

• Patrick Cantlay and Tommy Fleetwood share the lead after taking wildly different paths. Cantlay was a silent assassin, birdieing four of his last five, while Fleetwood survived a late double bogey with incredible mental fortitude to stay tied.
• Fleetwood: "Tomorrow might be my time, it might not, but I’ll still have a great time doing it."
• Cantlay credited his bogey-free 64 to driving accuracy and work with new putting coach Phil Kenyon, deflecting all Ryder Cup talk.

• U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Keegan Bradley fired the round of the day, a seven-under 63, to vault into solo fourth. He now faces the immense pressure of trying to win while also considering picking himself for the team.
• Bradley on the unique situation: "It's a pretty strange thing to pick yourself."
• He shared a cool anecdote about being inspired by seeing Arnold Palmer's 1963 Ryder Cup bag at the course.

• Don't count out Scottie Scheffler, who sits just four shots back despite a day of immense frustration on the greens. His ball-striking was elite, but his putter struggles were visible, highlighted by a toss on the 16th green.
• Scheffler: "Felt like another frustrating day."
• Despite the putting woes, his four-under 66 keeps him within striking distance of the FedExCup title.

Russell Henley drops from co-leader to solo third • Rory McIlroy & Cameron Young fade with 71s • Final round set for a dramatic finish.

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