On August 21st, 2025, new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced a Tiger Woods-led committee to overhaul the Tour's competitive model, signaling a new era of "significant change" for professional golf.

• New CEO Brian Rolapp is wasting no time, appointing Tiger Woods to chair a "Future Competition Committee." The goal is a complete overhaul of the Tour's model, moving away from the PIF and forging its own independent path.
• Rolapp is aiming for "significant change," not "incremental change," in his quest to build the "best professional golf competitive model in the world."
• Rory McIlroy is fully on board, praising Rolapp's "fresh perspective" as a non-golf industry insider, signaling strong player support for the new leadership.

• The controversial starting strokes format at the TOUR Championship is officially gone. Players will now start on a level playing field, a major shift designed to simplify the finale and crown a more traditional tournament champion.
• Scottie Scheffler praised the change as "much simpler," while Rory McIlroy admitted he was in the minority and "didn't hate the starting strokes."
• The change removes a significant mental hurdle for players like Scheffler, who no longer have to calculate their position relative to a staggered start.

• Jon Rahm has won the LIV Golf individual season championship and its $18 million prize without winning a single event all year, a statistical anomaly that highlights the unique nature of LIV's points-based system.
• Rahm called the win "bittersweet," admitting that season-long runner-up Joaquin Niemann was "probably the more deserving guy" based on his tournament victories.
• While Rahm cashes a massive check, his comments reveal a top competitor's internal conflict between financial success and the traditional satisfaction of winning tournaments.

New CEO hasn't spoken to PIF • Henrik Stenson relegated from LIV • Tiger Woods named committee chairman

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On August 20th, 2025, we break down the controversial return of Trump Doral to the PGA Tour schedule, player reactions to the packed spring, and an unforgettable post-Masters story from Rory McIlroy.

• The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule, highlighted by the controversial return of Trump National Doral. The "Blue Monster" will host "The Miami Championship," a new $20 million Signature Event, marking a surprising and polarizing reunion.
• Justin Thomas called the new dense spring schedule "a little bunched" but a "work in progress," while Rory McIlroy saw it as a "positive" for building momentum.
• The Tour previously split with the venue after Donald Trump's infamous "kidnapping insurance" quote, and Doral has recently been a flagship course for Liv Golf.

• Rory McIlroy shared an incredible story from his Masters win, revealing he bought all 1,100 remaining pin flags from the pro shop to sign for fans, friends, and family after a seventeen-year wait.
• "I've waited seventeen years to sign that flag in the middle, and I will never complain about doing it." - Rory McIlroy
• Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler's dominance is staggering: the OWGR points gap between him (#1) and Rory (#2) is the same as the gap between Rory and Taylor Moore at #115.

Liv Golf launches "The Duels Chicago," a digital skins game pitting stars like Rahm against golf YouTubers • Scottie Scheffler is the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win 5+ events in back-to-back seasons • Rory admitted he hasn't worn his green jacket as much as he thought he would.

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On August 19th, 2025, we break down the emotional fallout from the season finales, as Jon Rahm banks $18 million in a "bittersweet" victory and Xander Schauffele confronts burnout after failing to make the Tour Championship.

Jon Rahm secured the $18 million LIV Golf season-long championship but admitted the victory felt hollow after losing the tournament in a playoff to Sebastián Muñoz for the second consecutive week.

• Quote: "It just doesn't feel great to finish the year losing two playoffs."
• Human Angle: Rahm showed incredible sportsmanship, suggesting Joaquín Niemann was more deserving, and later compared the points grind to "scrap time" in Call of Duty before his Indy 500-style milk celebration.

A visibly frustrated Xander Schauffele missed the Tour Championship for the first time, opening up about the mental toll of the season and the exhaustion that comes from grinding without results at the year's most crucial moment.

• Quote: "There's nothing worse than trying your hardest and playing like garbage... I'm mentally a little tapped."
• Human Angle: This marks the first time Schauffele, a perennial contender at East Lake, won't be competing in the PGA Tour's season finale, highlighting the brutal nature of the FedEx Cup bubble.

86-year-old JoAnne Carner vows to play again • Rory McIlroy's "horrific" first big purchase • The TOUR Championship scraps its starting strokes format.

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On August 18th, 2025, Scottie Scheffler won the BMW Championship amidst wild FedEx Cup bubble drama, while Jon Rahm secured the LIV Golf season-long championship with a final-round 60.

• Scottie Scheffler overcame Robert MacIntyre's four-shot lead with a spectacular finish, highlighted by a clutch 82-foot chip-in on 17, to capture his fifth win of the season and cement a historically dominant two-year run.
• Scheffler is the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win five or more times in consecutive seasons.
• The FedEx Cup bubble drama was immense, with Harry Hall's "season saving" chip-in getting him to East Lake while Rickie Fowler's heartbreaking collapse saw him miss out.

• While Sebastián Muñoz won the tournament in a playoff for his first victory in six years, the day belonged to Jon Rahm, who fired a final-round 60 to storm to the $18 million season-long championship.
• After his final-round 60, Rahm was heard yelling, "Let's go Rambo!"
• The cutthroat relegation battle saw Ian Poulter save his own spot by knocking out his teammate Henrik Stenson, while Mito Pereira was relegated in the bittersweet moment his team won the event.

MacIntyre's "massive mud ball" • Xander feels "mentally tapped" • Niemann's "hard to swallow" runner-up finish

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On August 17th, 2025, Robert MacIntyre fought off Scottie Scheffler and a hostile crowd at the BMW Championship, Akshay Bhatia aced his way into the Tour Championship bubble, and duels were set for both the LIV Indianapolis title and the season-long championship.

• Robert MacIntyre saw his lead shrink but his fight grow, battling brutal pins, a charging Scottie Scheffler, and a hostile crowd. The drama peaked when he drained a par putt after a heckler's shout, silencing the gallery.
• "You give me crap, I'll give you crap back," MacIntyre said of the incident, later punctuating his round with a 41-foot birdie on the 18th green.
• The other hero of the day, Akshay Bhatia, made a hole-in-one on the 17th to jump from a projected 31st to 30th in the FedEx Cup, then announced he's giving the BMW car he won to his caddie.

• One day after Sebastián Muñoz shot a historic 59, Dustin Johnson erased the seven-shot deficit with a blistering 64, setting up a final-round duel for the trophy between the two leaders.
• "I feel like I'm in control of my golf ball," DJ said after putting a new mini driver in the bag and tying Muñoz at the top.
• The real championship drama is one group behind, as Joaquín Niemann and Jon Rahm enter Sunday tied for the season-long points title and will play head-to-head for the grand prize.

Rickie Fowler & Hideki Matsuyama on the outside looking in • Henrik Stenson plays his way out of the LIV drop zone • Talor Gooch trolls the Indiana crowd with an OKC Thunder jersey

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On August 16th, 2025, Robert MacIntyre built a massive five-shot lead at the BMW Championship while Sebastián Muñoz made history at LIV Golf Indianapolis by shooting a 59 that included a double bogey.

BMW Championship: Bob's Blitz

Robert MacIntyre is dominating the BMW Championship, holding a five-shot lead at fourteen-under. We break down the secrets to his success: a new warm-up, sleep advice from Andy Murray, and the competitive fire from his shinty-playing days.

"It's only thirty six holes gone... I'm comfortable with who I am." - Robert MacIntyre on staying grounded.

Harry Hall is having a life-changing week, with his Ryder Cup dream fueled by his coach's old Walker Cup bag from a legendary amateur victory.

LIV Golf Indianapolis: The Imperfect 59

Sebastián Muñoz fired a historic 12-under 59, becoming the first player in top-tier pro golf to post the magic number with a double bogey on the card. His mental reset after the blunder was the key.

"Kind of forgave myself, honestly," Muñoz said of his mindset after chipping in for birdie immediately following his double bogey.

The season-long title race is a study in contrasts, with Joaquín Niemann describing his year as a "zigzag" while Jon Rahm's consistent dominance is a "straight graph."

Quick Hits

Rory concedes the BMW • J.J. Spaun yells "Give me a car!" • Phil's vintage water shot

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On August 15th, 2025, we break down the PGA Tour's massive Tour Championship format change and Jon Rahm's comments on prioritizing team victories over individual glory at LIV.

• The PGA Tour is ditching its controversial staggered-start format for the Tour Championship. All 30 players will now start at even par, competing in a traditional 72-hole shootout for the title at East Lake.
• The winner will now claim an official PGA Tour title and a piece of the $40 million prize fund, which is now considered official money.
• This massive change ends the era of calculating starting strokes, creating a simpler, more dramatic, and arguably fairer conclusion to the FedExCup Playoffs.

• Jon Rahm explains his mindset at LIV, downplaying the $18 million individual finale to emphasize the importance of the team component, arguing that shared victories are more meaningful and create a unique bond among players.
• "The team win is always, always very special, but when one of us gets to win as well, it makes it even better."
• Rahm pointed to Dean Burmester's recent win, noting Burmester "almost seemed happier to celebrate with a team than win himself" as proof of the concept.

VP JD Vance plays Trump Turnberry • Jason Day & Shane Lowry can't tell Rahm's eye from Scheffler's • Phil sinks a putt with a giant putter and declares it "in play."

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On August 14th, 2025, we break down the respectful rivalry between Joaquín Niemann and Jon Rahm for the Liv Golf title, Rory McIlroy's wild press conference, and Bud Cauley's inspiring comeback.

• The Liv Golf individual title comes down to a two-horse race between Joaquín Niemann and Jon Rahm. We explore a rivalry built on mutual respect, not animosity, as they battle for the massive $18 million prize in Indianapolis.
• "I feel like in a weird way, it should be more one sided..." - Jon Rahm, candidly admitting Niemann's season has been superior to his own "B plus" golf.
• The points system itself is under fire, with some analysts pointing out that a five-time winner like Niemann could still lose the title to a player with zero wins.

• Rory McIlroy held court at the BMW Championship, sharing a hilarious story about his "worst purchase ever" and getting serious about his scheduling and a proposal for a new, elimination-style FedEx Cup Playoff format.
• Rory called the $20,000 watch he once bought "horrific," a lighthearted moment before he explained his need for rest and his vision for the Tour's future.
• His candor offers a rare glimpse into both the personal life and the strategic mind of one of golf's biggest stars, balancing humor with serious ideas for the game.

• We detail the incredible journey of Bud Cauley, who went from a career-threatening car accident in 2018 to securing his future on Tour with a clutch bunker shot that got him into the BMW Championship.
• By qualifying for the BMW, Cauley didn't just advance in the playoffs; he secured his status for the lucrative 2026 Signature Events, a massive career achievement.
• Cauley's story is a powerful reminder of the perseverance required in professional golf, where one shot can literally change the trajectory of your career and life.

Xander's raw honesty on being "intimidated" by his driver • Sepp Straka withdraws from the BMW for family reasons • Bud Cauley's clutch bunker shot to secure his future

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