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Si Woo’s Rollercoaster & Scheffler’s Tiger Chase - May 24th, 2026

On Saturday at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, Si Woo Kim recovered from a mid-round collapse to maintain a two-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler and Wyndham Clark, setting the stage for a massive Sunday birdie fest. THE LEADERS * Si Woo Kim watched a massive five-shot lead evaporate on Moving Day but rallied late to post a 68, holding a two-shot advantage over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is eyeing a historic title defense. * Scheffler suffered his first bogey of the week on the 4th hole but noted he is looking forward to the challenge of chasing down his friend Kim to match Tiger Woods' 2007 title defense record. * Kim admitted he was thinking too much about scoring, telling reporters he had to dig deep to "get the mojo back" after his mid-round stumble. THE CHASERS * Wyndham Clark fired a 65 to tie Scheffler at 19-under, setting up a Sunday birdie fest with Stephan Jaeger, Tom Hoge, and Sungjae Im lurking, while hometown favorite Jordan Spieth collapsed with a disappointing 73. * Frank Nobilo praised Clark’s elite bunker save on the 12th ("See how he keeps his level"), which perfectly complemented his 143 mph ball speed eagle on the 8th. * Clark battled through a bizarre bloody nose caused by wiping a cut, shrugging off the distraction to say he loves the "heat" of a birdie shootout. ROOKIES & HIGHLIGHTS * Nineteen-year-old amateur Blades Brown fired a 65 to chase Special Temporary Membership, while rookie Zachary Bauchou gave a raw interview to Amanda Balionis about finding his driving game after a brutal slump. * Brown remained unfazed by the massive stakes, claiming he was "just focused on the execution" during his stellar round, while Bauchou expressed how "grateful" he was to finally play well. * Brooks Koepka provided the shot of the day with a wild holed-out par on the first hole that a CBS commentator noted "completely minimized" the damage of a terrible start. QUICK HITS Sunday features preferred lies and tee times moved to 9:30 AM CT in threesomes due to storms • The field participated in a Green Out for Mental Health Awareness Month supporting the Momentous Institute • Kensei Hirata drained a 53-foot eagle putt while Taylor Moore suffered a water-bound triple bogey on 15. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Si Woo’s Near-59 & Spieth’s Surge - May 23rd, 2026

On Friday, May 23rd, 2026, TPC Craig Ranch yielded historically low scores during the second round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, headlined by Si Woo Kim's spectacular 60 to take a commanding five-shot lead. SI WOO'S 59 WATCH & SCHEFFLER'S EAGLE * Si Woo Kim put the golf world on 59-watch during a blistering second round, ultimately shooting an 11-under 60 to build a massive five-shot lead at 18-under after adrenaline pushed his approach long on the 18th hole. * "Maybe I was too pumped but it was a good round," Kim said, while playing partner Scottie Scheffler (63) compared the unspoken etiquette of a 59-watch to a baseball no-hitter. * Scheffler drained a massive 46-foot eagle on the 12th hole right after a moment of visible frustration with his caddie. SPIETH & IM LIGHT UP CRAIG RANCH * Jordan Spieth ignited the Texas crowds with a bogey-free 62 featuring six consecutive birdies, while Sungjae Im vaulted up the leaderboard with a stunning 61 highlighted by a spectacular hole-in-one on the 15th. * "The hole started to look big," Spieth noted, while Im called his 224-yard 5-iron ace "unexpected but obviously very exciting." * Spieth's group was absolutely on fire, posting a combined best-ball score of 57, despite a bizarre embedded ball ruling for Spieth on the 5th hole. THE CUTLINE & AMATEUR HOUR * A staggering 6-under cutline sent several big names packing, but amateur Blades Brown survived the shootout at 8-under to keep his hopes alive for earning Special Temporary Membership on the PGA Tour. * Brooks Koepka cooled off with a 69, while Kensei Hirata bounced back with a bogey-free 65 to safely navigate the cutline. * 19-year-old amateur Preston Stout missed the cut but flashed elite, Tour-level speed, proving the Spieth superfan has a bright future ahead. QUICK HITS Cameron Champ withdrew citing "off the course stuff" • Nick Dunlap, Billy Horschel, and Matt Kuchar all missed the brutal 6-under cut • Tomorrow's moving day promises even more fireworks as the field chases Si Woo Kim. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Moore’s 62, Brooks’ Resurgence & Spieth’s Stray Drive - May 22nd, 2026

On May 22nd, 2026, Round 1 of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson delivered a birdie fest at a redesigned TPC Craig Ranch, ending with Taylor Moore holding a narrow lead over a surging Brooks Koepka. THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON: LEADERBOARD & BROOKS' RETURN * Taylor Moore fired a 9-under 62 to take the solo lead, highlighted by a brilliant 9th-hole zoysia grass bump shot. Right behind him is Brooks Koepka, who shot 63 after tweaking his equipment and ghosting LIV Golf's bankruptcy drama. * Moore noted a "one-shot lead means nothing with 54 holes left," while Koepka (who moved his driver back to A1 and adjusted his putter toe hang) says he's "enjoying the grind" and "finding it in the dirt." * Koepka revealed he "changed my number a while ago" to avoid the LIV fallout, fully focusing his energy on qualifying for PGA Tour signature events. SCHEFFLER'S STRUGGLES & DAD DUTY * Scottie Scheffler opened with a 5-under 66 but admitted to feeling "lapped out there." Brandel Chamblee critiqued his missed 3-footers and altered driver swing, as Scheffler navigates reduced practice time following the birth of his second child. * Despite the struggles, Scheffler managed to drain a 33-foot birdie on the 12th hole that had just a 6% make probability. * Scheffler is fully embracing the beautiful chaos of fatherhood, joking that it's officially "game on with two little ones" at home with baby Remy. CRAIG RANCH REDESIGN & WILD MOMENTS * Lanny Wadkins' $25 million redesign brought narrower fairways and new bentgrass greens to Craig Ranch. The rain-softened course yielded wild scorecards, including Hank Lebioda's insane run of two par-4 eagles and four 2s in a seven-hole stretch. * Koepka called the new greens "totally different," while Scheffler found them "much more interesting," though Keith Mitchell noted the rain allowed for ball-in-hand rules. * Jordan Spieth hit a fan's elbow with a 178 mph drive on the 16th, apologizing with a $20 bill and a promise that "beers are on me" while the fan happily rode the "endorphins." QUICK HITS Tom Hoge's TCU finance background is vindicated after rejecting LIV, reusing his 2022 quote that backers could "shut their doors" • Short-game insanity: Si Woo Kim's 68-ft bomb, Hisatsune's blind bunker eagle, Clanton's tree recovery, and Lebioda's 10-second rule buzzer-beater • The PGA Tour's 13-question 2030 ball rollback survey is out, specifically asking players: "What skill should be tested more?" • A 76% chance of weekend thunderstorms threatens to turn the tournament into a "mudder's paradise." ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Bizarre Walk-Offs & Costly Penalties - May 20th, 2026

On May 20th, 2026, we step away from the PGA Championship leaderboard to unpack a wild week of bizarre US Open qualifying walk-offs, costly tee-time penalties, and historic major milestones. US OPEN QUALIFYING * Eugenio Chacarra stunned the golf world by walking out of a 6-for-1 playoff at the US Open Final Qualifying in Dallas just to catch a flight to the DP World Tour's Soudal Open, handing Caleb Surratt the direct spot. * "My goal is to get my PGA Tour card," Chacarra stated, defending his controversial exit. * Chandler Phillips and Henrik Norlander were left staying behind as alternates while Chacarra rushed to the airport. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP FALLOUT * Garrick Higgo missed the Aronimink cut by a single stroke after arriving just one minute late for his 7:18 AM tee time, resulting in a devastating two-stroke penalty and the immediate firing of his caddie over a TrackMan mix-up. * "I was obviously too casual," Higgo admitted before rehiring Nick Cavendish Pell for the upcoming CJ Cup Byron Nelson. * A single minute of tardiness completely derailed his major championship weekend and upended his bag. PGA TOUR MILESTONES * Adam Scott officially qualified for the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills, marking his monumental 100th consecutive major championship start while simultaneously stepping down from his role as PAC Chairman. * Scott is now second only to Jack Nicklaus’s legendary streak of 146 consecutive majors, noting he wants to "celebrate winning the United States Open than just play in it." * Free from his PAC Chairman duties, the veteran is fully shifting his mental focus from boardroom politics back to major glory. OFF-COURSE & MENTAL HEALTH * Marco Penge is taking an indefinite leave of absence following a missed cut at Aronimink to focus on his health and family, while Paige Spiranac opened up about battling the driver yips at the Truist Pro Am. * Spiranac candidly admitted, "Golf is the reason I am in therapy," while Penge noted, "Routine for me keeps the mind at ease." * Penge's break follows a grueling period dealing with a viral infection, his ADHD, and his newborn son Romeo’s 21-day stay in the NICU. QUICK HITS The Korn Ferry Tour and President Alex Baldwin publish Average Stroke Time (AST) data to combat slow play, revealing Nicholas Infanti as the fastest and Ian Gilligan as the slowest • Tiger Woods makes a special appearance at Kai Trump's graduation • Michelle Wie West makes her golf course architecture debut designing a par-3 course called "Sweet Tooth" at Candyroot Lodge ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Aaron Rai’s PGA Championship Win & LIV’s Financial Crisis - May 19th, 2026

On May 19th, 2026, we break down Aaron Rai's life-changing PGA Championship victory at Aronimink amidst LIV Golf's looming financial crisis and dramatic weekends for Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: AARON RAI'S MAJOR MOMENT * Aaron Rai captured the PGA Championship at Aronimink, validating years of family sacrifice. Known for his two gloves and iron covers, Rai's historic major victory was fueled by his incredible precision and a grounded, humble approach. * Greg Norman called the new champion "a breath of fresh air," while Rai praised his parents, Amrik and Dalvir, noting his mum "works extremely long hours." * Rai, who once made 207 consecutive 10-foot putts at age 15 and tutored A-level math, plans to celebrate with Chipotle alongside his wife Gaurika Bishnoi—who beats him in TrackMan and calmed his Saturday nerves by promising, "I will not let anything change around you." LIV GOLF'S FINANCIAL CRISIS & STAR STRUGGLES * LIV Golf is facing a massive financial cliff with PIF funding ending in 2026. The league is desperately searching for $150M-$250M in private equity via Ducera Partners after burning through $5 billion in sunk costs. * Paul McGinley didn't hold back on Bryson DeChambeau's missed cut, stating "he overplayed his hand with Liv Golf" and "has got egg in his face." * Jon Rahm's wild weekend included hitting a volunteer with a divot and exploiting a Scottish Open legal loophole, forcing Brian Rolapp into a corner over a potential exemption versus a 12-month LIV suspension. PGA TOUR DRAMA & SCHEFFLER'S SLUMP * Rory McIlroy secured a T7 finish but lost his cool on the 16th hole, snapping at a fan yelling "USA," while Scottie Scheffler stumbled to a T14 finish plagued by severe putting woes and 125 putts. * Shane Bacon noted Scheffler's stroke "does not look confident" and is "stopping," while Rory fired at biographer Alan Shipnuck: "It ticks me off that you are making money off my name." * Brandel Chamblee broke down Scheffler's mechanical flaw of lifting his putter heel, highlighting the intense scrutiny on the world's best ball-striker as he desperately searches for answers on the greens. QUICK HITS Supreme Court ends Patrick Reed's 1,337-day, $750M defamation lawsuit, prompting Shane Ryan to declare, "What a wild ride!" • Brian Rolapp targets "one hundred twenty player fields with a cut," while Mike McClure picks Pierceson Coody (+4000) for the CJ Cup at TPC Craig Ranch • Padraig Harrington averaged 314 yards driving on Sunday (T18), and club pro Ben Kern played his final round alongside Luke Donald. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.