Rising star Matt McCarty made a stunning impact at the 2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, clinching his first PGA TOUR victory in only his second start as a member. His breakthrough performance at this prestigious event signals the arrival of a promising new talent on the professional golf scene.
Charles Barkley, known primarily for his NBA career, surprises golf fans with a legendary swing that has caught the attention of the PGA TOUR community. His unique style and power on the course highlight the crossover appeal between basketball and golf, showing that athletic talent can shine in multiple sports.
Intense announcer calls capture the excitement of a remarkable golf moment during the PGA TOUR event, highlighting the drama and skill on display.
No mulligans on TOUR … except during pro-ams 😂 Shane Lowry topped one as Rory McIlroy’s partner before the Zurich Classic.
Shane Lowry delivered an impressive performance during the pro-am round of the Zurich Classic, showcasing a perfect mulligan shot while partnering with Rory McIlroy. Mulligans, typically not allowed on the PGA TOUR, added a fun twist to the event, celebrated as part of National Mulligan Day.
Burnt edges, horseshoes, heartbreak: the PGA TOUR’s 2025 lip‑out reel shows how fine margins on fast greens turn makes into near misses.
Stephan Jäger’s frustration during the Rocket Classic led to repeated strikes at the tee box, causing widespread outrage in the golf community.
Two-time major winner Collin Morikawa has ended his relationship with his caddie Joe Greiner ahead of the 2025 Rocket Classic. This marks the second caddie change this season for the 28-year-old American, who is still searching for the perfect partnership on the golf course. The separation came as a surprise, as Greiner had only been at Morikawa’s side since May 2025 and had accompanied him to the last five tournaments, in each of which Morikawa made the cut.
Greiner, who previously worked for Max Homa and briefly for Justin Thomas, was Morikawa’s choice after parting ways with J.J. Jakovac in April 2025. With Jakovac, who had been with Morikawa since his professional debut, the Californian won six tournaments on the PGA Tour, including the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2021 Open Championship. But Morikawa was looking for a fresh start when he parted ways with Jakovac in April. Greiner was supposed to fill that void, but after just five tournaments, including a shared 17th place at the Truist Championship and a 42nd place at the Travelers Championship, Morikawa decided to make another change.
Daniel Rapaport from Sports Illustrated described Morikawa’s caddie search as “endless”, which underlines the challenges the player will have to overcome this season. Morikawa himself emphasized that the chemistry between player and caddie is crucial: “Just because two people are great at what they do doesn’t mean we’re going to be great together,” For the Rocket Classic, KK Limbhasut, a former college teammate of Morikawa, will serve as a substitute caddie. Limbhasut, who plays on the Korn Ferry Tour, is only a temporary solution, however, as Morikawa is still looking for a long-term partner. Morikawa himself remains optimistic: “It’s a process that I’m going through,” he said. “We’ll find out when the time comes and I will let everyone know.”
The role of the caddie is of central importance on the PGA Tour. He not only helps with strategy on the course, but is also a psychological anchor. Morikawa’s performances in recent months, including a shared 50th place at the PGA Championship and a 23rd place at the US Open, show that he remains competitive despite the changes, but lacks consistency. Parting ways with Greiner could be an attempt to restore that consistency.
The caddie change caused a new dispute between Collin Morikawa and the media. In a press conference before the Rocket Classic, Morikawa expressed his frustration with the coverage of his caddie change. A reporter from Golfweek, Adam Schupak, had published an article that he said criticized Morikawa and “made him sound bad” for not responding to questions about the caddie change during a pro-am event. Morikawa defended himself: “Those guys [his pro-am partners] are paying a lot of money, they’re very important to the community, they’re very important to the Rocket Classic.”
Morikawa had recently clashed with the golf media when he denied interviews after rounds and insisted he doesn’t “owe anyone anything” to the media in response to subsequent criticism.
The PGA Tour is undergoing a major leadership transition: Brian Rolapp, a seasoned executive from the National Football League (NFL), has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will oversee operations for both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Enterprises. Current Commissioner Jay Monahan will gradually transfer responsibilities to Rolapp and remain in office through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. This move comes at a pivotal moment for the Tour, which faces challenges such as media rights negotiations and ongoing competition from the LIV Golf League.
Rolapp brings over two decades of experience from the NFL, where he most recently served as Chief Media and Business Officer, shaping the league’s media and business strategy. Under his leadership, the NFL secured multi-billion-dollar media deals with partners such as ESPN, Amazon, and Netflix, generating more than $10 billion in annual revenue. His expertise in launching the digital platform NFL+ could prove especially influential for the PGA Tour, which is aiming to expand its digital footprint through platforms like PGA Tour Live. “I’m a passionate golfer and a fan of the PGA Tour,” Rolapp stated in an open letter. He also emphasized his commitment to fully understanding the complexities of professional golf in order to represent the interests of players, sponsors, and fans alike.
Jay Monahan, who has served as PGA Tour Commissioner since 2017, has been at the center of attention in recent years—particularly due to his involvement in the controversial negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which finances the LIV Golf League. Although a framework agreement was announced in June 2023, a final deal has yet to be completed. Going forward, Monahan will focus on strategic duties as a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board and the PGA Tour Enterprises Board. “Brian Rolapp is the ideal choice for the next chapter of the PGA Tour,” Monahan said, noting that Rolapp’s experience would be critical in stabilizing the Tour and unlocking new revenue opportunities during a time of significant change.
Rolapp was unanimously selected by a search committee that included Monahan, Tiger Woods, and Adam Scott. “Brian’s appointment is a win for players, fans, and partners,” Woods said in a statement. As one of the Tour’s most influential figures, Woods praised Rolapp’s respect for the game and his fresh perspective. The PGA Tour faces several strategic priorities: its current media rights deals, which expire in 2030, will need to be renegotiated, and the integration of the Strategic Sports Group (SSG)—which has invested $1.5 billion—requires clear direction. Rolapp’s track record with the NFL suggests he is well-equipped to tackle these issues with vision and resolve.
Under Rolapp’s leadership, the Tour could strengthen its global presence through new media partnerships and digital innovation. His experience in monetizing sports rights may also help grow the Tour’s current annual revenue, which stands at approximately $2.3 billion. At the same time, he must carefully balance modernization with the sport’s rich traditions to maintain its loyal fan base. Close collaboration with Monahan during the transition phase will be essential to ensure continuity.
Almost the entire elite of the PGA Tour will be competing in this week’s Memorial Tournament presented by Workday in Muirfield Village. However, one particularly prominent name is missing from the list of participants: Rory McIlroy has opted out of the signature event organized by Jack Nicklaus. The tournament host is surprised that McIlroy did not inform him in advance, but does not hold it against the Northern Irishman.
Rory McIlroy recently realigned his tournament calendar: Less focus on the USA, but more starts at national Open tournaments around the globe. As he has committed to the Canadian Open next week, followed by the US Open, McIlroy is taking a break from the Memorial Tournament. It is already the third signature event of the season that he has skipped. Instead, he has played a number of tournaments with a rather weaker field of participants, giving them additional attention and is now making more international appearances.
Jack Nicklaus, host of the Memorial Tournament, self-confessed Rory fan and long-time supporter of the Northern Irishman, only found out about his withdrawal in the middle of last week. As he admitted at the pre-tournament press conference, he was a little caught off guard by the news: ““Yeah, it surprised me,” Nicklaus said. “But guys have got schedules and got things they do. And I haven’t talked to him for him to tell me why or why not. It’s just his call.”
Even though Nicklaus would have been delighted to welcome McIlroy to Muirfield Village, he was understanding: “I don’t hold anything against Rory for that. He did what he likes to play. I know he likes to play so many in a row. He likes to play the week before a U.S. Open. And so he, that’s what he’s doing. So, you know, I really don’t have a comment on it. It’s very difficult, very difficult. I mean, I’m a big Rory fan, I always have been. I’m sure that I will remain that way. I just, I was a little surprised, yes.”