Sunday brought with it one of the coolest things you will see in sports. The Zurich Classic came to a close in Louisiana, and it was won by Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex Fitzpatrick.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a major champion, has been thriving on the PGA Tour for several years now and he has been dominating in particular across this season with wins at the Valspar and very recently at the RBC Heritage. His brother Alex has been playing on the DP World Tour and picked up his first win there last month. It has been a good time as of late for the Fitzpatrick brothers to say the least.
All of that got better in Louisiana. With a win together at the Zurich, Matt helped Alex secure a PGA Tour card and 2- year exemption. Talk about a story of all stories.
To be clear this story had been brewing throughout the tournament, but it looked precarious when the brothers were grinding their way through Sunday. They went to 18 knowing that a birdie would win and Matt had one of the more incredible shots you’ll ever see to set up the tap-in from Alex.
You simply don’t see things like this in sports. Matt knew that if he could come through in this moment that his brother could achieve a lifelong dream. How many people get anywhere close to that kind of moment in life?
While Alex’s PGA Tour membership is an incredible story in its own right, Matt is one that deserves a lot of love with regards to what he is doing this season. He has won 3 times this season already, he also narrowly lost the Players to Cameron Young, and he is the first player to post back-to-back victories since Scottie Scheffler won the Masters and RBC Heritage in 2024. It is interesting that Hilton Head was involved in both instances.
Congratulations to Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick! And their family!
Sunday brought with it one of the coolest things you will see in sports. The Zurich Classic came to a close in Louisiana, and it was won by Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex Fitzpatrick.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a major champion, has been thriving on the PGA Tour for several years now and he has been dominating in particular across this season with wins at the Valspar and very recently at the RBC Heritage. His brother Alex has been playing on the DP World Tour and picked up his first win there last month. It has been a good time as of late for the Fitzpatrick brothers to say the least.
All of that got better in Louisiana. With a win together at the Zurich, Matt helped Alex secure a PGA Tour card and 2- year exemption. Talk about a story of all stories.
To be clear this story had been brewing throughout the tournament, but it looked precarious when the brothers were grinding their way through Sunday. They went to 18 knowing that a birdie would win and Matt had one of the more incredible shots you’ll ever see to set up the tap-in from Alex.
You simply don’t see things like this in sports. Matt knew that if he could come through in this moment that his brother could achieve a lifelong dream. How many people get anywhere close to that kind of moment in life?
While Alex’s PGA Tour membership is an incredible story in its own right, Matt is one that deserves a lot of love with regards to what he is doing this season. He has won 3 times this season already, he also narrowly lost the Players to Cameron Young, and he is the first player to post back-to-back victories since Scottie Scheffler won the Masters and RBC Heritage in 2024. It is interesting that Hilton Head was involved in both instances.
Congratulations to Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick! And their family!
#Matt #Fitzpatrick #Alex #Fitzpatrick #pull #amazing #story #Zurich #Classic #win">Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick pull off amazing story with Zurich Classic win
You don’t see this every day.
Sunday brought with it one of the coolest things you will see in sports. The Zurich Classic came to a close in Louisiana, and it was won by Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex Fitzpatrick.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a major champion, has been thriving on the PGA Tour for several years now and he has been dominating in particular across this season with wins at the Valspar and very recently at the RBC Heritage. His brother Alex has been playing on the DP World Tour and picked up his first win there last month. It has been a good time as of late for the Fitzpatrick brothers to say the least.
All of that got better in Louisiana. With a win together at the Zurich, Matt helped Alex secure a PGA Tour card and 2- year exemption. Talk about a story of all stories.
To be clear this story had been brewing throughout the tournament, but it looked precarious when the brothers were grinding their way through Sunday. They went to 18 knowing that a birdie would win and Matt had one of the more incredible shots you’ll ever see to set up the tap-in from Alex.
You simply don’t see things like this in sports. Matt knew that if he could come through in this moment that his brother could achieve a lifelong dream. How many people get anywhere close to that kind of moment in life?
While Alex’s PGA Tour membership is an incredible story in its own right, Matt is one that deserves a lot of love with regards to what he is doing this season. He has won 3 times this season already, he also narrowly lost the Players to Cameron Young, and he is the first player to post back-to-back victories since Scottie Scheffler won the Masters and RBC Heritage in 2024. It is interesting that Hilton Head was involved in both instances.
Congratulations to Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick! And their family!
The Chevron Championship has officially turned into the Nelly Korda show through its first two rounds. The 2024 champion of the event is 14-under through the first two rounds after posting back to back 7-under days.
It is always special when elite talents rise to the top at the brightest moments in their sports. This is exactly what Nelly Korda is doing as she chases her third major championship.
To be perfectly clear, at the time of this writing Friday’s round is still ongoing across the tournament at large; however, it appears that Nelly is going to carry at least a 7-shot lead into the weekend. Anything can happen, that goes without saying, but this is more than hers to lose at this point.
The Chevron Championship has officially turned into the Nelly Korda show through its first two rounds. The 2024 champion of the event is 14-under through the first two rounds after posting back to back 7-under days.
It is always special when elite talents rise to the top at the brightest moments in their sports. This is exactly what Nelly Korda is doing as she chases her third major championship.
To be perfectly clear, at the time of this writing Friday’s round is still ongoing across the tournament at large; however, it appears that Nelly is going to carry at least a 7-shot lead into the weekend. Anything can happen, that goes without saying, but this is more than hers to lose at this point.
#Nelly #Korda #putting #show #Chevron #Championship">Nelly Korda is putting on a show at the Chevron Championship
Houston, Nelly Korda is the problem.
The Chevron Championship has officially turned into the Nelly Korda show through its first two rounds. The 2024 champion of the event is 14-under through the first two rounds after posting back to back 7-under days.
It is always special when elite talents rise to the top at the brightest moments in their sports. This is exactly what Nelly Korda is doing as she chases her third major championship.
To be perfectly clear, at the time of this writing Friday’s round is still ongoing across the tournament at large; however, it appears that Nelly is going to carry at least a 7-shot lead into the weekend. Anything can happen, that goes without saying, but this is more than hers to lose at this point.
#Jim #Furyk #reported #Captain #United #States #Ryder #Cup">Jim Furyk reported to Captain the United States at 2027 Ryder Cup
Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland as the Americans try to get back on track against a European team that has dominated the last three decades, The Associated Press has learned.
Furyk would be the fourth U.S. captain to get a second chance dating to 1979, considered the modern era of the Ryder Cup when continental Europe became part of it.
Three people aware of the selection process said the Ryder Cup committee chose Furyk once Tiger Woods removed himself from competition after his March 27 arrest on suspicion of DUI. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the PGA of America has not announced it.
#winners #Chevron #Championship #field">Here are all of the past winners in the Chevron Championship field
It is major championship week for the LPGA Tour as the Chevron Championship gets underway at Memorial Park in Houston. The first major of the year is always exciting, and it is a lot of fun to speculate who will fortify their legacy with a win across the week.
This year’s playing of the Chevron features 11 past winners in the field:
Mao Saigo (2025)
Nelly Korda (2024)
Lilia Vu (2023)
Jennifer Kupcho (2022)
Patty Tavatanakit (2021)
Jin Young Ko (2019)
Lydia Ko (2016)
Brittany Lincicome (2015, 2009)
Lexi Thompson (2014)
Stacy Lewis (2011)
Yani Tseng (2010)
While there are 11 individual players here there are 12 titles represented as Lincicome has won the event twice.
Time will tell whether someone wins it for the first time or if there is another repeat champion. Among this list Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko will be popular picks, but major championship golf has a way of surprising us all.
#winners #Chevron #Championship #field
It is major championship week for the LPGA Tour as the Chevron Championship gets underway…
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 05: From left to right LPGA golfer Nelly Korda lines up her putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the Aramco Championship on April 5, 2026, at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 05: From left to right LPGA golfer Nelly Korda lines up her putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the Aramco Championship on April 5, 2026, at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#History #Nelly #Korda #win #Chevron #Championship">History says Nelly Korda will win the Chevron Championship
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 05: From left to right LPGA golfer Nelly Korda lines up her putt on the 9th hole during the final round of the Aramco Championship on April 5, 2026, at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
#PGA #Tour #making #significant #change #start #season">PGA Tour making significant change to start of next season
The PGA Tour has now officially decided not to hold its season-opening events — The Sentry and Sony Open — in Hawaii in 2027, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
The Sentry officially will not return in 2027, while Sports Business Journal learned on Monday that the tour is in the beginning phases of possibly transitioning the Sony Open to a PGA Tour Champions event, which would still give the tour a multi-event presence in the state.
The tour had played its season-opening tournament, The Sentry, at the Plantation Course at Kapalua dating to 1999, but canceled the 2026 tournament due to water delivery issues on Maui. In its press release announcing that move, the tour mentioned the “logistical complexities unique to staging a tournament on the island of Maui.” It isn’t the only major sports league to leave Hawaii; the NFL nearly a decade ago moved the Pro Bowl to Orlando.
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Captain Keegan Bradley of Team United States looks on from the first tee during the Saturday morning foursomes matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 27, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Getty Images
It should come as no surprise that Keegan Bradley adored being the United States Ryder Cup Captain and clearly took a lot of pride in the post he held.
Netflix made sure to show the infamous bag that Keegan never opened after Medinah, but it also showed the intimate details and intricacies that are involved in being the Ryder Cup Captain. Both Keegan and his wife Jillian discussed at length how much the Ryder Cup at large has taken over their lives in the last few years.
Interestingly, Keegan noted that he did plan to play at one point. He shared though that seeing how the rest of the American squad (what became the squad) played throughout the majors and the Tour Championship helped him realize they were ready for the task.
Ben Griffin is going to have a lot of success
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND – AUGUST 13: Ben Griffin of the United States looks on from the 10th tee prior to the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 13, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by James Gilbert/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
One of those rising stars was Ben Griffin. It was appropriate that Ben, one of the stars of the 2025 season at large, was featured here.
Grififn recounted his story of how he stepped away from professional golf, fell into debt, and received financial help that allowed him to chase his PGA Tour dreams. It was particularly interesting seeing him during the week of the U.S. Open as it was obvious that he was absorbing the experience in its full and total capacity. Gratitude seems to be a guiding light of his and his family.
My favorite Ben Griffin note was that he shared that he took a moment at Bethpage Black to sort of just be thankful for the position that he was in. He is somebody that recognizes he is living the dream and wants to cherish every step of it.
Tommy Fleetwood remains perfect
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Tommy Fleetwood of England celebrates with the Fedex Cup trophy after winning the final round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood walked off the 2025 PGA Tour season by taking home the Tour Championship and literally none of it was not absolutely enjoyable to re-live.
I’d argue that this was the story I enjoyed the most through the documentarian’s lens. Seeing Tommy re-live his own story, after acknowledging in filming prior that he knew about the narrative encircling him, while his friends in Justin Rose and Shane Lowry championed him along the way… sports are just the best.
Fleetwood goes about things the right way and it was powerful to see his moment get some special attention.
It is wild to look back on the U.S. Open delay
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates with caddie Mark Carens after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Getty Images
Sometimes things that aren’t that long in the rearview mirror can feel… way further back.
The U.S. Open that J.J. Spaun conquered is only 10 months old, but the rain delay that added to its theatric conclusion feels way longer ago in my mind. Watching all of that chaos and how it thwarted the field at the moment in time so many months later was a bit of a shock to my system.
The whole world heard about how Spaun’s daughter fell ill the night before he won and how he had to race out to get her medicine. His story specifically was told so well what with his arrival out of nowhere. He embraced his late-bloomer story and it made for a great watch.
Team Europe is just… different
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Captain Luke Donald lifts the trophy alongside Shane Lowry, Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton of Team Europe after their 15-13 win over Team United States during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Getty Images
One of the more incredible and absolutely painful things to watch was the Europeans dominate the American side at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup.
Sunday’s American rally was chronicled and several of the Europeans noted in their confessionals that they were a little on edge about how they almost blew it, but the thing that rang through more to me was how effortless becoming a team is for them. Seeing all of their connections and how they speak about one another… there is a reason why this is so natural for them. They are just playing as who they are as people.
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Captain Keegan Bradley of Team United States looks on from the first tee during the Saturday morning foursomes matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 27, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Getty Images
It should come as no surprise that Keegan Bradley adored being the United States Ryder Cup Captain and clearly took a lot of pride in the post he held.
Netflix made sure to show the infamous bag that Keegan never opened after Medinah, but it also showed the intimate details and intricacies that are involved in being the Ryder Cup Captain. Both Keegan and his wife Jillian discussed at length how much the Ryder Cup at large has taken over their lives in the last few years.
Interestingly, Keegan noted that he did plan to play at one point. He shared though that seeing how the rest of the American squad (what became the squad) played throughout the majors and the Tour Championship helped him realize they were ready for the task.
Ben Griffin is going to have a lot of success
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND – AUGUST 13: Ben Griffin of the United States looks on from the 10th tee prior to the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 13, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by James Gilbert/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
One of those rising stars was Ben Griffin. It was appropriate that Ben, one of the stars of the 2025 season at large, was featured here.
Grififn recounted his story of how he stepped away from professional golf, fell into debt, and received financial help that allowed him to chase his PGA Tour dreams. It was particularly interesting seeing him during the week of the U.S. Open as it was obvious that he was absorbing the experience in its full and total capacity. Gratitude seems to be a guiding light of his and his family.
My favorite Ben Griffin note was that he shared that he took a moment at Bethpage Black to sort of just be thankful for the position that he was in. He is somebody that recognizes he is living the dream and wants to cherish every step of it.
Tommy Fleetwood remains perfect
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Tommy Fleetwood of England celebrates with the Fedex Cup trophy after winning the final round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood walked off the 2025 PGA Tour season by taking home the Tour Championship and literally none of it was not absolutely enjoyable to re-live.
I’d argue that this was the story I enjoyed the most through the documentarian’s lens. Seeing Tommy re-live his own story, after acknowledging in filming prior that he knew about the narrative encircling him, while his friends in Justin Rose and Shane Lowry championed him along the way… sports are just the best.
Fleetwood goes about things the right way and it was powerful to see his moment get some special attention.
It is wild to look back on the U.S. Open delay
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates with caddie Mark Carens after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Getty Images
Sometimes things that aren’t that long in the rearview mirror can feel… way further back.
The U.S. Open that J.J. Spaun conquered is only 10 months old, but the rain delay that added to its theatric conclusion feels way longer ago in my mind. Watching all of that chaos and how it thwarted the field at the moment in time so many months later was a bit of a shock to my system.
The whole world heard about how Spaun’s daughter fell ill the night before he won and how he had to race out to get her medicine. His story specifically was told so well what with his arrival out of nowhere. He embraced his late-bloomer story and it made for a great watch.
Team Europe is just… different
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Captain Luke Donald lifts the trophy alongside Shane Lowry, Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton of Team Europe after their 15-13 win over Team United States during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Getty Images
One of the more incredible and absolutely painful things to watch was the Europeans dominate the American side at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup.
Sunday’s American rally was chronicled and several of the Europeans noted in their confessionals that they were a little on edge about how they almost blew it, but the thing that rang through more to me was how effortless becoming a team is for them. Seeing all of their connections and how they speak about one another… there is a reason why this is so natural for them. They are just playing as who they are as people.
#takeaways #season #Full #Swing">5 takeaways from season 4 of Full Swing
You can now go behind the scens of the 2025 professional golf season.
Netflix released season 4 of Full Swing on Friday and it is 4 episodes, nice symmetry there, that are jam-packed with all sorts of action that started with Rory McIlroy winning the Masters (for the first time, we live in quite the new world) and culminated with the Europeans dismantling the Americans during the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
Everything across the PGA Tour that happened in between is chronicled and with stellar interviews to provide quality context. I’ve seen the entire season and have 5 takeaways from things that really stood out.
Keegan Bradley LOVED being the Ryder Cup Captain
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 27: Captain Keegan Bradley of Team United States looks on from the first tee during the Saturday morning foursomes matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 27, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Getty Images
It should come as no surprise that Keegan Bradley adored being the United States Ryder Cup Captain and clearly took a lot of pride in the post he held.
Netflix made sure to show the infamous bag that Keegan never opened after Medinah, but it also showed the intimate details and intricacies that are involved in being the Ryder Cup Captain. Both Keegan and his wife Jillian discussed at length how much the Ryder Cup at large has taken over their lives in the last few years.
Interestingly, Keegan noted that he did plan to play at one point. He shared though that seeing how the rest of the American squad (what became the squad) played throughout the majors and the Tour Championship helped him realize they were ready for the task.
Ben Griffin is going to have a lot of success
OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND – AUGUST 13: Ben Griffin of the United States looks on from the 10th tee prior to the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club on August 13, 2025 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by James Gilbert/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
One of those rising stars was Ben Griffin. It was appropriate that Ben, one of the stars of the 2025 season at large, was featured here.
Grififn recounted his story of how he stepped away from professional golf, fell into debt, and received financial help that allowed him to chase his PGA Tour dreams. It was particularly interesting seeing him during the week of the U.S. Open as it was obvious that he was absorbing the experience in its full and total capacity. Gratitude seems to be a guiding light of his and his family.
My favorite Ben Griffin note was that he shared that he took a moment at Bethpage Black to sort of just be thankful for the position that he was in. He is somebody that recognizes he is living the dream and wants to cherish every step of it.
Tommy Fleetwood remains perfect
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Tommy Fleetwood of England celebrates with the Fedex Cup trophy after winning the final round of the TOUR Championship 2025 at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Getty Images
Tommy Fleetwood walked off the 2025 PGA Tour season by taking home the Tour Championship and literally none of it was not absolutely enjoyable to re-live.
I’d argue that this was the story I enjoyed the most through the documentarian’s lens. Seeing Tommy re-live his own story, after acknowledging in filming prior that he knew about the narrative encircling him, while his friends in Justin Rose and Shane Lowry championed him along the way… sports are just the best.
Fleetwood goes about things the right way and it was powerful to see his moment get some special attention.
It is wild to look back on the U.S. Open delay
OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 15: J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates with caddie Mark Carens after winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on June 15, 2025 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) Getty Images
Sometimes things that aren’t that long in the rearview mirror can feel… way further back.
The U.S. Open that J.J. Spaun conquered is only 10 months old, but the rain delay that added to its theatric conclusion feels way longer ago in my mind. Watching all of that chaos and how it thwarted the field at the moment in time so many months later was a bit of a shock to my system.
The whole world heard about how Spaun’s daughter fell ill the night before he won and how he had to race out to get her medicine. His story specifically was told so well what with his arrival out of nowhere. He embraced his late-bloomer story and it made for a great watch.
Team Europe is just… different
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Captain Luke Donald lifts the trophy alongside Shane Lowry, Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose, Jon Rahm, Sepp Straka, Ludvig Aberg, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre and Tyrrell Hatton of Team Europe after their 15-13 win over Team United States during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Getty Images
One of the more incredible and absolutely painful things to watch was the Europeans dominate the American side at Bethpage Black during the Ryder Cup.
Sunday’s American rally was chronicled and several of the Europeans noted in their confessionals that they were a little on edge about how they almost blew it, but the thing that rang through more to me was how effortless becoming a team is for them. Seeing all of their connections and how they speak about one another… there is a reason why this is so natural for them. They are just playing as who they are as people.
#takeaways #season #Full #Swing
You can now go behind the scens of the 2025 professional golf season.Netflix released season…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 14: Defending champion, Justin Thomas, at his press conference prior to RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 14, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 14: Defending champion, Justin Thomas, at his press conference prior to RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 14, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
#Justin #Thomas #history #week #Hilton">Here is how Justin Thomas can make history this week at Hilton Head
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 14: Defending champion, Justin Thomas, at his press conference prior to RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 14, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)
#Justin #Thomas #history #week #Hilton
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 14: Defending champion, Justin Thomas, at his press…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready.
#Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world">Lauren Coughlin knows she can compete with the best in the world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready.
#Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd…
#debate #Rory #McIlroys #Masters #prep #silly #worth #time">The debate about Rory McIlroy’s Masters prep is silly and not worth your time
Rory McIlroy won the Masters. It is an unbelievable sentence. The golfing world is still astounded that we have said it out loud in consecutive years now.
A popular take in the aftermath of the 90th edition of the Masters (this most recent one) is that Rory would not have been able to win it without first capturing the 89th. The experience from winning at Augusta clearly mattered to Rory, but so did the psychological freedom that came from finally ridding himself of the burden associated with doing so.
Rory spoke openly all last week about how he was more comfortable on the grounds at Augusta National than he ever had been. Following Saturday’s round specifically where he lost the 6-shot lead he began the day with, he noted that he would remember on Sunday that he was a Masters Champion. His point, not to speak for him, was that he would walk with confidence in knowing he had already climbed the mountain ahead of him.
He also knew the terrain very well.
The debate around Rory’s Masters prep is absurd
It is well understood that there are scores of traditions associated with the Masters. One of the more notables here is that the tournament is played at Augusta National on an annual basis.
Rory, who last played competitively before Augusta at Bay Hill where he withdrew, winning the tournament for a second straight year has seemingly taken things even more mainstream than they have been becoming as of late. Golf is having a a boom and more people are learning of specifics involved with it.
It is for these reasons that what he said on Sunday evening after defending his title that has the rest of the world acting silly.
McIlroy noted that he prepared quite diligently for the Masters. At one point throughout the weekend he even noted that there were instances where he would drop his daughter off at school, make it to Augusta for a round, and be back home in the same day.
For some reason… the idea that Rory prepared for the Masters by practicing on the grounds has become a flashpoint for people.
Part of the issue here is likely the lore associated with the Masters. It seems people (incorrectly) assumed that Rory had some special privilege as a previous winner. That is not the case.
Anyone involved in the Masters had the ability to practice on the grounds as much as he did. This was noted in detail by a post from Michael Kim on X (shout out to him for some much-needed context).
We can (hopefully) put to bed the idea that Rory had some inside track that his competitors did not. It is obviously true that he was not in Houston or San Antonio participating in the PGA Tour events that led up to the Masters the way that others were, but that is all a part of his own schedule and preparations as all players are able to adjust to their own rhythms.
What’s more is even if we step past the fact that no rules were broken and no lines were crossed… is it not awesome that Rory put so much time and effort into winning the Masters?
As noted the event has reached a level of fanfare that is only superseded by the Super Bowl now. It is an epic thing. Beyond epic. We revere it in such esteem for reasons that we all share or are unique to us individually, but we all recognize that it is something beyond the normal realm in sports or life at large.
Rory treated it that way. And he did so after already taming it. He gave the event its proper respect and his entire self in the name of tasting the sweetness that he so clearly did not want to ever let go of. That is so cool.
So often in sports things are disillusioned by the realities of life. Sports are a profession for so many and the level of care is not the same between athletes and fans. That isn’t to blame anyone at all, but that is just the way it goes.
Rory approached the Masters the way we as fans do. He obsessed over it the way that people who apply for the lottery every year do, or the people who filmed merch haul videos do, or the way that anyone who has their own “Masters” around the same time of year with their local golfing group does. He was one of us out there.
Do not let anyone convince you that this is a thing. It is silly. At absolute best.
![Lauren Coughlin knows she can compete with the best in the world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready. #Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world](https://i3.wp.com/platform.sbnation.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/gettyimages-2269963610.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&ssl=1 "Lauren Coughlin knows she can compete with the best in the world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready. #Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world")
![Lauren Coughlin knows she can compete with the best in the world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready. #Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world](https://platform.sbnation.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/gettyimages-2269963610.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100 "Lauren Coughlin knows she can compete with the best in the world
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Lauren Coughlin of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the sixth tee during the final round of the Aramco Championship 2026 at Shadow Creek Golf Course on April 05, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Aramco Championship boasted one of the more impressive fields in recent LPGA Tour history. As Commissioner Craig Kessler noted during the week that preceded it, the event featured all 20 players in the ROLEX Women’s World Golf Rankings… a first since 2017 for LPGA Tour events specifically (so excluding majors and the CME Group Tour Championship).
Lauren Coughlin outlasted them all and proved yet again what an incredible player she is. Coughlin is a true golf grinder, someone who has worked and worked hard for everything she has, and her game at Shadow Creek was a huge sign of that.
Recently Coughlin joined SB Nation and discussed the type of confidence that she carries to be able to hang with the best in the world. The short version is… because she knows she is one of them, too.
“Yeah, I would definitely say that I definitely never want to be seen as someone who’s cocky and so I’m not someone who’s going to really boast about what I feel. But at the same time I do think I’m pretty confident just because I’ve been able to play with everybody now at this point and I see what they do and it’s not… again I don’t want to sound cocky… but it’s like… I watch Nelly [Korda] and Jeeno [Thitikul] and I’m like, yea, obviously they’re the best players in the world, but it’s not like I see them and there’s nothing that they do that I don’t feel like I am not capable of doing.”
“I’m not saying I am as good as them or that I’m better than them, but it’s not like I look at them and I’m like I don’t think I can’t get to that now. Will I get to that? I don’t know. But it doesn’t seem unattainable if that makes sense.”
Lauren’s game is built for all opportunities and that she has a foundation of confidence married with humility underneath it is something that is going to carry her very far.
Another point of foundation that Lauren has behind her is Keswick Hall. Located in Virginia Wine Country, Lauren has spent many a session perfecting her craft on property. She noted how important it is to have that place of center and that all of the amenities it provides have helped aid her success.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
This season is already off to a great start for Lauren, but it will be interesting to see how the rest of it unfolds.
She is more than ready. #Lauren #Coughlin #compete #world")
