5th May Newsletter 2025

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson - Scottie Scheffler | -31
Champions Tour: Insperity Invitational - Stuart Sink | -11
LPGA Tour: Black Desert Championship - Haeran Ryu | -26
LIV Golf: Korea Championship - Bryson DeChambeau | -19
Asain Tour: Caltex Maekyung Open Golf Championship - Doyeob Mun | -10
WP Mid-Am Inter Club: Clovelly Country Club | 5.5/2.5

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Back To Turnberry? The R&A says it “would love” to bring The Open back to Trump’s Turnberry, last hosted in 2009, but faces logistical hurdles. CEO Mark Darbon cites infrastructure concerns over politics. The Ailsa Course remains closed after protest damage, and feasibility studies are ongoing to assess hosting future majors at the venue.

Xander Brand. Xander Schauffele has launched a personal app offering fans exclusive access to his Descente golf apparel, limited-edition gear, and tournament updates. The app is the only way to buy his tour outfits in the U.S., creating a VIP experience. Highlights include exclusive drops like a replica Toulon Las Vegas putter.

TGL To Expand. The tech-infused golf league, TGL, is considering adding a new team and exploring integration with the LPGA. TGL, co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, is exploring expansion options, including a potential women's league featuring LPGA stars. There's also interest from potential franchise owners for the new team.

Collin’s New Caddie. Collin Morikawa has parted ways with caddie JJ Jakovac and hired Joe Greiner, who previously worked with Max Homa. Greiner recently caddied for Justin Thomas at the RBC Heritage. The two Californians have a strong relationship and will debut as a team at next week’s Truist Championship in Philadelphia.

Presidents Cup Captains 2026. Brandt Snedeker will lead the U.S. Team and Geoff Ogilvy the International Team at the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah. Both have prior team experience as players and assistants. The event runs from September 24–27, with the U.S. aiming to extend its 10-match winning streak in the biennial competition.

$1 Million Influencer. Dave Portnoy revealed Barstool Sports’ $1 million ‘Internet Invitational’ golf tournament, co-hosted with Bob Does Sports. Set for August 12–16 at Big Cedar Lodge, the influencer-only event will feature 30–60 internet personalities. Portnoy will provide commentary, promising an unfiltered, high-stakes tournament aimed at disrupting traditional golf formats with Barstool flair.

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

How The Newly Proposed Tour Championship Will Look

The PGA Tour is set to revise the Tour Championship format, possibly as early as this season, in response to ongoing criticism of the current structure, including from defending FedEx Cup champion Scottie Scheffler, who called it “silly.”

🔑 Key Points:

• Current Format Issues:

  • Top 30 players start with staggered strokes (leader at -10, down to even par), introduced in 2019.

  • Aimed to crown one unified champion, but players and fans have found it confusing and unfair.

• Expected Changes:

  • Starting strokes will likely be eliminated, making scoring more straightforward.

  • Match play unlikely — too different from regular-season stroke play.

  • Focus is on making the format more traditional, understandable, and respected.

• Proposed Concepts:

  • One idea included cutting the field progressively (e.g., 16 → 8 → 4), though it may not be the final version.

  • The new format is designed to increase drama and consequence while keeping the event competitive.

• Who’s Involved:

  • Players like Adam Scott, Sam Burns, and Kevin Kisner have offered input.

  • Final approval still needed from broadcast partners (NBC, CBS) and sponsors (FedEx, Coca-Cola).

• Goal:

  • Create a format that’s better for players, fans, sponsors, and TV, without needing future tweaks.

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EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

PGA Tour: Truist Championship - Defending Champion | Rory McIlroy
DP World Tour: Turkish Airlines Open - Defending Champion | Tyrrell Hatton (2019*)
Champions Tour: Mitsubishi Electric Classic - Defending Champion | Stephan Ames
LPGA Tour: Mizuho Americas Open - Defending Champion | Nelly Korda
Sunshine Tour: FBC Zim Open - Defending Champion | Michael Hollick
LET Tour: Aramco Korea Championship - Defending Champion | Hyo Joo Kim
Asain Tour: International Series Japan - Inaugural Event
LIV Golf: Mexico - Apr 25th -27th