Professional golfer Michael Thompson, a former state champion and PGA Tour winner, is returning to the PGA Tour at the 3M Open later this month following a hiatus caused by shoulder and elbow surgeries. Thompson, 41, has competed in four Korn Ferry Tour events this season, finishing No. 33 last week. The Road to Recovery … Read more
Professional golfer Aaron Wise says he is returning to competitive form with a healthier mindset after a prolonged absence from the PGA Tour. Following a mental health break that began with his 2023 Masters withdrawal, Wise told CBS Sports he has acquired the necessary tools to manage the stress of professional golf, noting that his … Read more
The PGA Tour is set to implement a two-tiered schedule in 2028, featuring a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. Under the new rules, players eligible for the elite Championship Series will be prohibited from competing in the lower-tier Challenger events, a stipulation that former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover says “stinks” due to its … Read more
PGA Tour golfer Sahith Theegala’s fiancée, Juju Chan, and ESPN SportsCenter anchor Gary Striewski have engaged in a public dispute following a brief encounter at a local coffee shop during last weekend’s Travelers Championship. The disagreement centers on conflicting accounts of a spontaneous interaction, with both parties providing differing narratives on social media. How the … Read more
Viktor Hovland holds a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler at 20-under par following the second round of the 2026 Travelers Championship. Hovland’s 6-under 64 at TPC River Highlands allowed him to overtake Scheffler, who finished the day at 19-under after a 3-under 67. The two players have established a significant scoring gap between themselves and … Read more
LIV Golf faces a potential liquidity crisis as reports indicate the tour requires $400 million to fulfill remaining player contracts and operating costs through the 2026 season. While CEO Scott O’Neil maintains that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) remains a committed partner, recent analysis from the Financial Times suggests the tour’s future hinges on securing … Read more
The Great Divide: Is a Two-Tier System the Future of the PGA Tour? The landscape of professional golf is standing on the precipice of a structural revolution. For decades, the PGA Tour has operated under a relatively consistent framework, but a radical new blueprint is being drafted behind closed doors—one that could fundamentally alter how … Read more
The Intersection of High-Performance Athletics and Personal Recovery The recent movements of golf icon Tiger Woods—marked by a series of transatlantic flights between Florida and Switzerland—have reignited a global conversation about the intersection of professional sports, personal health, and the toll of public life. For athletes at the pinnacle of their careers, the path to … Read more
The New Era of Aggressive Golf: Why Scoring Records Are Falling The 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson has provided a masterclass in modern professional golf. When Si Woo Kim carded an 11-under 60 at TPC Craig Ranch, it wasn’t just a highlight-reel round; it was a testament to a shifting philosophy on the PGA Tour. … Read more
The Putting Revolution: Why Elite Ball-Strikers Are Redefining Their Craft In professional golf, the narrative has long been dominated by power and precision. However, as we witness at events like The CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the true separator between a top-10 finish and a trophy is almost always the flatstick. When a five-time major champion … Read more