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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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  LIV's Cash Crisis & Rahm's Return - August 19th, 2026

  Aug 18, 20268 min

  On August 19th, 2026, the golf world is shaken by LIV's financial instability and Jon Rahm's rumored PGA Tour return, while Scottie Scheffler closes in on Tiger Woods' historic all-time earnings record. LIV GOLF & RAHM'S RETURN LIV Golf is facing severe cash flow issues and a $1.23 million lawsuit, while Jon Rahm is reportedly plotting a 2027 PGA Tour return involving a $25 million fine, an apology tour, and zero sponsor exemptions. Jared Kleinstein stated, "when a small business does the work it deserves to be paid for it," while Eamon Lynch criticized Rahm's "certain preening self regard." Rahm's comeback strategy reportedly included a secret round of golf in Long Island with PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne. PGA TOUR & SCHEFFLER'S CHASE Scottie Scheffler is on the verge of breaking Tiger Woods' all-time career earnings record at the BMW Championship, all while advocating to eliminate the staggered stroke format at the upcoming Tour Championship. Scheffler needs exactly $1,034,756 at Bellerive to pass Tiger, but regarding the Tour Championship format, he bluntly stated, "I was not a fan of it." Rory McIlroy is pitching a schedule shakeup to move the West Coast swing to the postseason, while Kevin Kisner is demanding cuts return to Signature Events to restore true "meritocracy." THE OPEN AFTERMATH & MENTAL TRICKS Ryan Fox experienced the ultimate post-major travel nightmare flying commercial with the Claret Jug, while tour pros revealed the bizarre mental tricks and alter egos they use to stay sharp under immense pressure. Akshay Bhatia's caddie Joe Greiner told him to "play angry" and hit the "best six iron of your life" at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Fox had an awkward airport encounter with runner-up Cameron Young while stuffing the Claret Jug into an overhead bin, and Wyndham Clark channels an alter ego named "Coach Rex Tanner" to tell amateurs to "rip it and ship it." Quick Hits Ryo Hisatsune uses a "sake bomb" putting routine to stay calm • Phil Mickelson was terminated from The Farms Golf Club following inappropriate contact allegations, with the club stating "This individual is no longer a member" • 17-year-old Anna Huang broke Lydia Ko's record with her fourth LET victory against Charley Hull at the PIF London Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  LIV's Financial Earthquake & Whaley's Historic Am Win - August 18th, 2026

  Aug 17, 20267 min

  On August 18th, 2026, the golf world was rocked by LIV Golf's massive financial crisis and Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return, while Rory McIlroy scrambled for swing fixes and Jack Whaley captured a historic U.S. Amateur title at Merion. LIV GOLF CRISIS A structural earthquake has hit LIV Golf as the Saudi PIF pulls funding, forcing the cancellation of the $40M Team Championship at The Cardinal and moving the finale to Indy. Brooks Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour. Ian Poulter revealed a "September first" deadline to find $300 million, while Scott O'Neil spun the crisis as a transition to a "player-owned model." Jon Rahm is reportedly wavering after a Long Island round with Jimmy Dunne, potentially leaving Bryson DeChambeau as LIV's sole remaining elite draw. RORY MCILROY & THE PGA TOUR Following a dismal 66th-place finish in Memphis, Rory McIlroy is undergoing an emergency Florida training block with Michael Bannon and Harry Diamond to fix a right arm sync issue ahead of the BMW Championship at Bellerive. Rory admitted to the media that he needs to "grind from now until Thursday" to find his form. Off the course, Rory is in "constant dialogue" with Brian Rolapp to resolve his 15-event minimum membership shortage so he can remain a true "global player." U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Twenty-two-year-old Jack Whaley secured a historic 4 and 3 victory over Jay Leng Jr. at Merion Golf Club, surviving a grueling 16-for-11 playoff just to make match play before utilizing a brilliant double-glove rain strategy. Whaley and his caddie/father Andy called the victory "off the charts," admitting they never imagined this in their "wildest dreams." Whaley suffered a wasp sting on the fourth hole during the final, casually noting, "I had to pull this stinger out" before marching to victory. Quick Hits Juju Chan flies commercial to dismantle Tour WAG stereotypes • LeBron James launches a golf YouTube channel to show "the good the bad and the ugly" of his "steep learning curve" • The Cardinal's website ominously reads "tickets... no longer available" for the canceled LIV event Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Scheffler’s Memphis Masterclass - August 17th, 2026

  Aug 17, 20268 min

  Wrapping up the weekend on August 17th, 2026, Scottie Scheffler delivered a historic eight-shot victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship while the top 50 bubble provided ruthless late-round drama. SCHEFFLER'S HISTORIC VICTORY Scottie Scheffler obliterated the field at TPC Southwind, finishing at 17-under to secure a massive eight-shot victory over Si Woo Kim. He paired his elite ball-striking with a career-best performance on the greens to run away with the title. Scheffler gained an absurd 9.102 strokes putting for the week and officially passed Rory McIlroy to reach number two on the PGA Tour's all-time career money list with $119.9 million. After tying the course record with a 61 on Friday and battling extreme weekend temperatures, Scheffler celebrated the dominant win on the 18th green with his infant daughter, Remy. THE TOP 50 BUBBLE The race to secure a top 50 spot for the 2027 Signature Events was ruthless. While Sungjae Im surged into the safe zone, big names like Jordan Spieth and Keith Mitchell faced agonizing eliminations down the stretch. Matt McCarty managed to cling to the exact 50th spot despite a rough 7-over finish, while Maverick McNealy narrowly survived the cutline to keep his playoff hopes alive. Desperation peaked on the 18th hole when Keith Mitchell took off his shoes to hit barefoot from the water, a valiant but ultimately heartbreaking effort that left him finishing 51st. Quick Hits Ryan Fox and Sahith Theegala scorched the course on Sunday with a blistering 3-hour and 1-minute pace of play • Players relied heavily on ice towels to survive the brutal 110-degree heat index and swirling winds • A quick look ahead to next week's BMW Championship as the playoffs move to Bellerive Country Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Scheffler’s St. Jude Lead & Fowler’s Secret Surgery - August 16th, 2026

  Aug 15, 20269 min

  On Saturday, August 15th, Scottie Scheffler seized control of the FedEx St. Jude Championship amidst sweltering heat, while intense bubble drama and breaking injury news reshaped the playoff picture. THE ROOMMATE SHOWDOWN Scottie Scheffler showed ultimate mental resilience, shooting a 68 to take a two-shot lead at 13-under. He'll be in the final pairing with his roommate, Sam Burns, who fired a bogey-free 62 to surge up the leaderboard. Colt Knost praised Scheffler's lack of panic, while Scheffler noted he simply "executed his strategy," and Burns opened up about the frustrating grind of seeking a win. The sweltering 102-degree Memphis heat index is no problem for Burns, who joked that the muggy weather just feels like his Louisiana home. GRAVITY & GREENS Viktor Hovland unraveled after a brutal lip-out on the 9th hole, unsuccessfully trying the 10-second rule and the shadow trick. Meanwhile, Tom Kim rocketed up the board with a 63, draining an incredible 156 feet of putts. The broadcast noted Hovland's ball was "defying gravity," while Tom Kim used his post-round interview to fiercely defend Scheffler as the "best number one." Sungjae Im quietly took care of business, shooting a 67 to escape the bubble and project safely into the BMW Championship at number 35. BUBBLE BOYS & BREAKING NEWS Doug Bell dropped major breaking news: Rickie Fowler (projected 31st) requires immediate post-season surgery for a severe, two-year chronic sinus infection. Elsewhere, Jordan Spieth and Brian Harman are fighting for their playoff lives. Harman (projected 51st) joked he's always on "some kind of bubble," while Colt Knost called Spieth's chaotic round a "thrill ride," though Spieth insists he's at peace regardless of the outcome. Spieth's wild day (projecting him at 49th) even included a controversial spike-mark tap-down, adding to the signature rollercoaster experience of following him on the course. PRANKS & VIP PASSES The intense playoff tension was broken up by Eli Manning, who spent Saturday pranking players around the course with a remote-controlled mini FedEx truck, catching several pros completely off guard. Manning targeted Collin Morikawa, Tom Kim, Corey Conners, and Michael Kim, but Min Woo Lee had the best reaction to the RC truck, simply stating, "I play video games." The Divot Dudes were out in full force on the grounds, running live closest-to-the-pin bets with fans to give away exclusive VIP passes. Quick Hits Scheffler sits at 13-under heading into Sunday • Fowler's sinus issue has been a secret two-year battle • Im projects to #35 to keep his playoff hopes alive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  SCHEFFLER'S SIZZLING 61 - August 15th, 2026

  Aug 14, 20267 min

  On August 15th, 2026, Round 2 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship saw Scottie Scheffler dominate TPC Southwind with a 61 to take a three-shot lead, while the rest of the field battled extreme heat and swing tweaks. FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP Scottie Scheffler tied the TPC Southwind course record with a blistering 61 in 110-degree heat, taking a commanding three-shot lead at 11-under while narrowly missing out on a historic 60. He recorded an incredible 13 one-putts, leaving Tommy Fleetwood to resign in the locker room: "What can we do about Scottie Scheffler?" Despite the historic round, Scottie was having a relatable dad moment on the course, distracted by worrying if his son Bennett had his "passy in midday." THE CHASING PACK & BUBBLE WATCH Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland sit tied for second at 8-under, with Im relying on limited practice to survive the heat and Hovland finally fixing his high right miss. Im opened with three straight birdies, while Hovland credited his physical survival to a heavy reliance on post-round cold plunges. Matti Schmid boosted his top-50 bubble hopes in spectacular fashion by draining his first career hole-in-one on the par-3 4th hole. RANGE VIBES & WRONG NUMBERS The driving range turned into a comedy club with players mimicking each other's swings, capped off by the hilarious revelation that Frankie Borrelli texted Scottie Scheffler's old number for two years. Wyndham Clark joked copying Scheffler's footwork is "how you tear an ACL," Ben Griffin called Austin Thorbjornsen's grip "whacking like a rake," and Nico Echavarria tested Cameron Young's backswing pause. When Borrelli confronted Scheffler, Scottie refused to give his new digits, saying, "You do not even want my new number because I do not respond"—prompting Sam Burns to laugh, "He played you hard." Quick Hits Jordan Spieth stays in the top ten at 6-under • Rory McIlroy struggles to find form at 4-over • Robert MacIntyre mysteriously withdraws after an opening 82 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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