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Today in Golf is your daily dose of everything golf. From the PGA and LIV tours to major championship chatter, rising stars, industry news, viral moments, and what’s trending on the greens — Today in Golf delivers it all. Powered by Golf.ai and curated for golf lovers who want to stay sharp, informed, and in the loop every single day. Whether you’re driving to the course or grabbing your morning coffee, tee up the latest from the world of golf, fast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Caddie Walk-Offs & Shipley's Surge - September 19th, 2026

  Sep 18, 20269 min

  On Friday, September 19th, 2026, Round 2 of the Biltmore Championship delivered mid-round walk-offs, a hole-in-one, and emotional cut-line battles as rookie Neal Shipley seized the solo lead at 15-under. THE BILTMORE CHAMPIONSHIP: TOSTI'S MELTDOWN & SHIPLEY'S SURGE Alejandro Tosti’s Friday was pure chaos as his caddie quit mid-round, leading to a missed cut that jeopardizes his Tour card. Meanwhile, rookie Neal Shipley fired a bogey-free 62 to take the solo lead at 15-under. Tosti claimed his caddie "couldn't keep up with eight pars in a row," while Shipley vulnerably noted that professional golf lacks "instant gratification." Shipley is fighting for his Tour life by absolutely dominating the par 5s, proving he has the grit to survive the big stage. THE CHASE PACK & THE MENTAL GRIND Ben Kohles sits one back after a 63, while Ricky Castillo's hole-in-one propelled him to a 62, tying Max Greyserman at 11-under, just ahead of Eric Cole. Meanwhile, the Tour's mental toll took center stage. Kohles is using past heartbreaks as armor, stating, "I know I can do it," while Isaiah Salinda returned from a six-month mental health hiatus to make the cut, joking that "battling cut lines on Friday is always fun." 18-year-old amateur Tyler Watts successfully navigated the cut at 4-under, opening up about the "emotionally draining" expectations of playing on the PGA Tour. PRESIDENTS CUP PANIC AT MEDINAH Momentum for the upcoming Presidents Cup is heavily skewed, with American Jacob Bridgeman cruising at 9-under while the International team hits the panic button after a disastrous Friday at the Biltmore. Nick Taylor (5-under) is the lone International team member to survive the 3-under cut line this week. The stark contrast between the two squads is raising serious questions about the Internationals' form and confidence heading into Medinah. Quick Hits Tony Finau and Joel Dahmen miss the cut while testing boutique putters (Caliber hockey stick & Hanna Golf Co) • 19-year-old Blades Brown secures the weekend with a clutch birdie-birdie finish amid viral nickname rankings • Amateur Jackson Koivun suffers brutal lip-outs while Brendan Valdes misses the cut and pivots to Korn Ferry Tour prep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Going Low at the Biltmore & Dunlap's Reunion - September 18th, 2026

  Sep 18, 20269 min

  On September 18th, 2026, soft conditions at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove led to a birdie barrage in Round 1 of the Biltmore Championship, highlighted by contrasting co-leaders, a caddie reunion, and crucial Presidents Cup tune-ups. BILTMORE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 Rain-softened conditions and lift, clean, and place rules turned The Cliffs at Walnut Cove into a birdie fest. Co-leaders Max Greyserman and Eric Cole took entirely different paths to the top of the leaderboard. Greyserman shot a 64 after a five-week Italian vacation, noting a new course is "freeing" with "no bad memories," while ironman Cole is making his 131st start because he "enjoy[s] competing." Western Carolina senior Tyler Jones shot a 71 on a sponsor exemption, joking he lost feeling in his legs on the first tee but absolutely loved having his own locker. DUNLAP'S REUNION & HAOTONG'S YIPS Nick Dunlap bounced back from an opening triple bogey to shoot 67, sparked by a reunion with childhood mentor and caddie Jeff Curl. Meanwhile, Haotong Li gave a raw, self-deprecating interview about battling the chipping yips. Li explained his pressure-proof pull-cut technique—"aim a little left the face just never flip"—while Curl famously wrote "This can be an amazing story" in Dunlap's yardage book. The Biltmore Estate leaned into the caddie appreciation theme this week, gifting a special "The Caddie" syrah/zinfandel wine blend exclusively to the loopers. PRESIDENTS CUP PREP With Medinah looming next week, several stars used Asheville as a final tune-up, though the event saw a major shakeup with Justin Thomas withdrawing from the Presidents Cup and Cameron Champ stepping in. Jackson Koivun fired a 68, specifically noting he is using this week to replicate the intense PGA Tour pressure he'll face at the Cup. Jacob Bridgeman (66) and Nick Taylor (67) are finding their form at the perfect time, while Corey Conners and Christiaan Bezuidenhout also got crucial reps in. Quick Hits Brendan Valdes shoots a 76 in his return • The projected cut line is already sitting deep at three or four under par • Course agronomy and weather conditions are dictating highly aggressive scoring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  LIV's Bankruptcy & Public Course Brawls - September 14th, 2026

  Sep 14, 20269 min

  On September 14th, 2026, we unpack LIV Golf's shocking Chapter 11 filing, dive into the escalating etiquette clashes on public courses, and break down the latest viral crossovers and media feuds shaping the game. LIV GOLF BANKRUPTCY LIV Golf has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, revealing a staggering financial mess with $1 billion in liabilities against just $500 million in assets, leaving massive unpaid debts to its biggest stars. Jon Rahm is owed a whopping $7,472,527, cryptically stating "time is gonna tell" regarding a potential LIV 2.0, while Bryson DeChambeau ($5.76M) and Dustin Johnson ($5.48M) have disputed claims. It's not just the pros taking a hit—popular golf YouTuber Rick Shiels is surprisingly listed as a creditor owed $1.39 million. PUBLIC COURSE CULTURE CLASH With a record 50 million golfers hitting the links, public courses are becoming battlegrounds. Traditional etiquette is clashing with a new wave of players, sparking debates over everything from beer-can tees to pace of play. Kinfolk Social Club's Frank Caffey notes, "Tradition is one thing, exclusion is another," while Julien McCall warns about NYC pace of play: "You will get jumped." Cayla Cousins shared her personal experience dealing with course bias and gatekeeping simply for carrying a "little pink towel" on her golf bag. JASON KELCE'S PGA-NFL CROSSOVER NFL legend Jason Kelce went viral for assigning football positions to the PGA Tour's biggest stars, perfectly mapping the physical and mental traits of top golfers to the gridiron in a hilarious breakdown. Kelce compared Rory McIlroy to a franchise QB and called Brooks Koepka a linebacker/fullback with "girth." He pegged Bryson DeChambeau as a play-calling quarterback in the mold of Terry Bradshaw, while world number one Scottie Scheffler got drafted as a nimble tight end. Quick Hits No Laying Up accuses "Flushing It" (Tom Hobbs) of being on LIV's payroll, prompting Hobbs to defend himself as "literally just a tradesman" • The Twitter feud resurfaced old tweets calling Todd Carter the "biggest melt" • Jake Knapp swears off pickup basketball after a 2018 ankle injury, shifting his mindset to "one hundred ten percent" focus on winning majors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Tiger’s Legal Woes & Tour Championship Shakeup - September 12th, 2026

  Sep 11, 20267 min

  On September 12th, 2026, we dive entirely into off-course storylines, breaking down Tiger Woods's reckless driving plea, a massive format change coming to the Tour Championship, and the wild realities of NIL pressure and country club drama. THE PGA TOUR The Tour is officially ditching East Lake's staggered stroke play, replacing it with a thrilling, FIFA World Cup-style matchplay event for the 2028 Tour Championship to crown the ultimate season winner. Paul McGinley praised the move, noting he loves "the cut and thrust of looking your opponent in the eye." Fun Fact: Michael Block sold his 2023 PGA Championship hole-in-one 7-iron to buy a 1965 Mustang Restomod with a "SVNIRON" plate, noting, "I was able to sell that seven iron and that really helped put the funding towards that." TIGER WOODS Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving, resulting in a strict five-year license suspension from Judge Darren Steele, adding another complex chapter to the golf legend's off-course life. Judge Steele issued a stern warning in court: "Driving for any reason would send him back to jail." Human Angle: Amidst his legal troubles, Woods has been supporting his girlfriend Vanessa Trump through her breast cancer battle, with insiders noting "things grew stronger in the romance" during their mutual hardships. COLLEGE GOLF & PRO TRANSITIONS ASU Coach Matt Thurmond is sounding the alarm on the modern college golf landscape, warning young players about the crushing expectations that accompany massive NIL deals before turning pro. Speaking on the financial burdens placed on young athletes, Thurmond bluntly stated, "That pressure will destroy you." Human Angle: Thurmond recalled David Puig topping his first tee shot in America before rallying to shoot 64 at Silverleaf with Jon Rahm and Pat Perez, noting that's "what pro golf is like." Quick Hits Justin Thomas is prepping for next week's Biltmore Championship • JT praised Whisper Rock's public shaming policy to defend club pros against entitled members • "Name and all, in front of the entire membership to see. So good!" says Thomas on holding members accountable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  LIV’s Bailout, AI Broadcasters & Solheim Pairings - September 11th, 2026

  Sep 11, 20267 min

  On September 11th, 2026, we break down LIV Golf's drastic financial cuts, the PGA Tour's looming structural overhaul, and the highly anticipated opening matchups at the Solheim Cup. LIV GOLF / AUSTERITY ERA LIV Golf is entering an austerity era with a BC Partners bailout requiring player agreement by October 13th, leaving players to rely solely on Captain's picks for Jim Furyk's 2027 Ryder Cup. Purses are being drastically slashed from $30 million down to $10.1 million. Greg Norman admitted the league was "too US centric" while shifting the blame to Jay Monahan for being "too dug in." PGA TOUR / STRUCTURAL CHANGES Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Brian Rolapp are heading into a pivotal September 14th board meeting to discuss the implementation of the new Championship and Challenger Series, sparking intense debate over tour meritocracy. Tom Watson voiced his concerns over the changes, asking, "Do you get status for being a major winner or does that status go away?" The tension between rewarding historical greatness and maintaining a cutthroat, merit-based system continues to divide golf's biggest legends. SOLHEIM CUP / OPENING PAIRINGS The Solheim Cup kicks off at Bernardus Golf with Anna Nordqvist pairing rookie Lottie Woad and Charley Hull against the powerhouse American duo of Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in the opening session. Nelly Korda admitted her opening-tee nerves, simply stating, "I am human." Rookie Lottie Woad is relying on her signature poker face, while fellow rookie Mimi Rhodes is eager to "measure myself against the best." GOLF MEDIA / AI BROADCASTING Artificial intelligence has officially entered the golf booth with the New Mexico Open debut of Duff Foreman, an AI commentator, sparking a debate about the future of sports broadcasting. Duff Foreman introduced himself by saying, "I am the graphite shaft. New tool, same swing." Notah Begay III defended the technology but pointed out the ultimate human caveat: the AI has never felt the heart-pounding pressure of a three-footer to win. Quick Hits Dan Taylor's new book "Out of the Rough" highlights the historical legacy of Ted Rhodes breaking the color barrier • Rhodes shot an ignored 67 in a 1948 US Open practice round because crowds were busy following Ben Hogan • Taylor notes a "direct line from Ted Rhodes to Tiger Woods," expressing sadness that pro golf hasn't used Rhodes as a teaching opportunity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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