Rory McIlroy’s standoffish approach to the media in recent months has been one of the biggest stories in golf as of late. And everyone, including longtime golf writer Alan Shipnuck, is curious as to why McIlroy has had such a drastic change of heart.McIlroy has made it incredibly clear recently that unless the PGA Tour…
JJ Spaun isn’t taking a break after his stunning win at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont. Just days after lifting his first major trophy, the 34-year-old is already preparing for his next challenge. Spaun has confirmed he will play in this week’s Travelers Championship, where the top prize is £2.6 million. His decision to…
Rory McIlroy has lost one of his strongest supporters on the PGA Tour as commissioner Jay Monahan prepares to step down from his role. In a surprising move, the PGA Tour announced that Monahan will transition out of his position by the end of 2026. His departure marks a major shift in leadership, especially for…
Just after 4 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, play at the U.S. Open was halted due to weather. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre sat alone in the Oakmont locker room, trying to dry his rain-soaked shirt under the air conditioner. His girlfriend Shannon Hartley and manager Iain Stoddart had been with him briefly, but now he sat in…
The chief executive of the United States Golf Association (USGA) has dismissed recent claims made by former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover, who alleged that PGA Tour players are exploiting a loophole during driver testing. Speaking on his radio show earlier this week, Glover expressed concerns that some players are sidestepping equipment rules by submitting…
The landscape of professional golf is undergoing significant changes as LIV Golf implements a new contract policy, placing several top players’ careers in jeopardy. The league’s revised approach emphasizes performance-based retention, leading to increased scrutiny and potential relegation for underperforming golfers.(Golfmagic) Relegation Looms for Underperforming Players LIV Golf’s updated policy stipulates that players finishing 49th…
The 125th U.S. Open Championship is set to take place from June 12–15, 2025, at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. The tournament will feature a field of 156 players, comprising a mix of exempt players and those who advance through qualifying rounds.(US Open) Headline Players The field boasts several of the world’s top…
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has expressed his surprise at Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip this week’s Memorial Tournament, the annual event hosted at Muirfield Village. McIlroy, who recently claimed his first Masters title, is opting out of the tournament for the first time since 2017, making it the third PGA Tour Signature Event he has…
Pro Calls for Golf Rule Change After Schmid Sparks PGA Tour Debate English golfer Eddie Pepperell has suggested a rule change in response to controversy surrounding Matti Schmid’s putting technique during the Charles Schwab Challenge. Schmid, a 27-year-old from Germany, surged into contention over the weekend in pursuit of his first PGA Tour victory. Although…
Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover has once again stirred the pot in the golf world, questioning the integrity of the PGA Tour’s driver testing procedures following recent controversies involving Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. Both McIlroy and Scheffler found themselves under scrutiny after their drivers failed to meet legal specifications, reportedly due to wear…