Hugh Kellenberger

Europe is just better at Ryder Cups. That’s not changing anytime soon You do not win 6 of 8 and 9 of the last 12 without institutional advantages that your opponent will not or cannot match.

What if the United States is just that bad at Ryder Cups, and all the give a damn we can muster will not matter?

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The Club at Lac La Belle.

Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots.

Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.

Pinehurst has announced the start of No. 11, an original Coore & Crenshaw design next to Tom Doak's No. 10 at what is becoming the Pinehurst Sandmines complex.

- Fall 2027 open
- Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2
- Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.

The lagom of it all: Masters contender Ludvig Åberg is a different kind of golf phenom “There is no lack of killer mentality. He has all those things. He just has such good perspective and knows what he needs to do to succeed."

In an era of specialized sports phenoms honing in their craft just after preschool and turning pro right after getting their driver’s license, Ludvig Åberg represents a different kind of budding superstar.

From @brodymiller.bsky.social

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Will Zalatoris stood on 14 tee 11-under and tied for second.

He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.

Shotlink is unable to accurately describe just how left Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were on No. 5 just now.

Arnold Palmer Invitational leader Collin Morikawa is close to his first PGA Tour win since 2023 Morikawa, long considered one of the game's best iron players, is no longer living on reputation.

Morikawa, long considered one of the game’s best iron players, is no longer living on reputation.

“We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now.

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Keegan Bradley’s Ryder Cup dilemma is only getting bigger after his round at Bay Hill The Americans' Ryder Cup captain remains in both worlds, trying to win golf tournaments, but homework awaits after his round.

Keegan Bradley shot the round of the day Thursday at Bay Hill.

Then the Ryder Cup questions started.

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Question: "Scottie, do you feel like you need a jumpstart for your season?"

Scottie Scheffler: "No."

From the inbox:

Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo.

This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.

Yasir al-Rumayyan, Donald Trump to meet with PGA Tour officials Thursday: Sources Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott are also expected to attend the meeting at the White House, sources briefed on the plans confirmed.

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods are all meeting with Donald Trump in the White House today.

News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social

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Listen, if you saw Rory's Whoop score via Instagram and still bet on Boston Common, that's on you.

If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.

Justin Thomas wants PGA Tour players to do more for TV. There shouldn’t be disagreement "Let’s be honest — this game can feel a little distant at times," Thomas told his fellow players. He had ideas for how to bridge that gap.

Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose doing interviews before the final round at Pebble Beach?

This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about.

(via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social )

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Kisner is giving off big time “I really found something at the range. My whole game is falling into place.”-energy.

That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight.

(📸: TGL)

Between this, Cabot Citrus Farms and Dream Golf's project up in the panhandle, it's great to see the state of Florida finally getting a couple of golf courses.

Streamsong has announced a fifth golf course is coming to the property, to be designed by David McLay Kidd.

It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.

Cabot Citrus Farms: Roost

While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked.

Excited to see how it grows in, matures.

Matt Fitzpatrick on TGL's shot clock: "I just wish this was real golf as well."

I’ve seen enough.

The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.

The Cat is here

Scenes from the turf at TGL.

Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.

What I’m hearing on the PGA Tour: Collin Morikawa, Tour Championship changes, TGL’s debut The Hawaii to Florida redeye for TGL's debut is a chore, but one two-time major winner is a believer in the new format.

Seen and heard from Kapalua: Collin Morikawa only wants wins. Inside the fascinating, feel-based caddie convos. Viktor Hovland. TGL. Tour Championship. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

PGA Tour in talks to change Tour Championship to bracket-style event: Sources Advanced discussions are happening with the possibility for changes as soon as this year's Tour Championship.

Is the PGA Tour about to revamp the Tour Championship?

Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event.

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To kick off the 2025 PGA Tour season, I spoke with Xander Schauffele and his father, Stefan — about persistence, process and building the mind of a major champion.

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Undeniably thrilling to watch Tiger Woods fight off Father Time and contend again on a Sunday against ...

Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.

TGL is a different kind of golf. That includes its lack of focus on the money The team-based, video golf league debuts Jan. 7. It's focusing on tech-based innovation over how much golf's stars can win.

There's nothing subtle about TGL.

However, its approach to purse size is the biggest reason for optimism about the league's chances of success.

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Whatever happens in the rest of the Showdown I think we can all agree to never talk about any of this ever again.

Bryson’s jacket is going to restart the clock.

Golf fans survey: Tell us what you think about the PGA Tour, LIV and more The Athletic would like to lean more about our readers, their interests in golf.

We want to know more about who we're writing for @theathletic.bsky.social.

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The PGA of America will play U.S. Ryder Cup players $200K (extra $300K to charity).

Tickets are $750. PGA is making $$$. This is probably the right thing.

But $200K changes nothing for these guys and just becomes a dumb talking point all week.