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For years, we told ourselves it was too early to get excited about Charlie Woods—we were protecting ourselves, really. That cautious optimism just expired at Streamsong Resort, and we couldn’t be more relieved. Look, we’ve watched him grow up right before our eyes at the PNC Championship, celebrated that incredible hole-in-one, and quietly whispered about swing mechanics that looked awfully familiar. But we always caught ourselves and added the caveat: let’s see what happens when it’s just him. Well, it happened, and we can finally exhale. Charlie Woods, ranked 606th in junior golf and playing on a sponsor’s invite, just demolished a field that…

When was the last time we saw Tiger Woods on the greens? The 2024 PNC Championship. Yeah, we saw him play in TGL, but it wasn’t ‘on the greens.’ Woods was expected to compete in majors this year and may be teeing off in a few signature events, making the most of his exemptions, but his PGA Tour schedule was halted suddenly, given the cascading setbacks. Initially, unfortunately, his mum passed away. Still coping, he could not compete in the Genesis Invitational, and then he underwent Achilles tendon surgery, which put his major appearance in the backseat. Despite not playing actively, he…

Is Rory McIlroy at war with the media? If you’re looking at his recent media interactions and his comments, then the answer to that is likely “yes.” After skipping media duties on Thursday for the 2025 Masters, McIlroy continued to skip media engagements at the 2025 PGA Championship as well. He had missed media interactions for all four rounds at Quail Hollow, which he continued in a copy-and-paste fashion at the 2025 U.S. Open, but only on the first two days. On Saturday, at Oakmont, he finally addressed the media to express his “frustration” and said, “I feel like I’ve earned the right…

JJ Spaun claimed his first major title at the US Open on Sunday, and his caddie, Mark Carens, was handed a special gift by Phil Mickelson’s former bagman, Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay J.J. Spaun and caddie Mark Carens were in a celebratory mood after the golfer’s winning putt(Image: Warren Little/Getty Images) Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay, the former caddie of Phil Mickelson, demonstrated his deep respect for fellow caddies by giving JJ Spaun’s a memorable gift following his incredible victory at the US Open. Mackay parted ways with Mickelson in 2017 after 25 years and now serves as a course reporter for NBC Sports. He witnessed Spaun…

The 16-year-old continued his impressive stretch by winning a three-way playoff Charlie Woods punched his ticket to a second straight U.S. Junior Amateur on Thursday, emerging from a 3-for-1 playoff at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs, Florida. The 16-year-old son of Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 71, but a bogey on his final hole dropped him into a tie for fifth with Oscar Crowe and Matthew Marigliano — forcing the playoff. Five qualifying spots were available in the field. Arth Sinha (5-under), Lucas Gimenez (4-under), Wylie Inman (3-under) and Sohan Patel (3-under) secured the first four. Crowe and Marigliano were…

Charlie Woods has jumped 595 spots on the American Junior Golf Association Rolex Rankings from 609th to 14th, after his first junior victory at the AJGA’s Team Taylor Made Invitational on May 28 at the Streamsong Resort. That means Woods will be in a position to become the third son of a past Players Championship winner to compete in the Junior Players Championship Aug. 28-31 at the Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass. Tiger Woods (left) reacts after his son Charlie made a hole-in-one at the PNC Championship on Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando. Woods’ father, Tiger Woods, won The Players Championship in 2001 and 2013. The…

Being world No. 1 comes with its pressures and it’s something that Scottie Scheffler now has to contend with following Ben Griffin’s bold statement about him following the US Open Scottie Scheffler has been put on notice by Ben Griffin(Image: Getty Images) Ben Griffin has thrown down the gauntlet to world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, signalling his intentions to challenge the golf superstar after their recent clash at the US Open. Scheffler, 28, wrapped up the tournament in joint-seventh place, carding a four-over-par. Griffin, 29, finished a whisker behind in joint-10th with a five-over-par score. The North Carolina-born star turned heads during the major, especially after he found himself…

The Travelers Championship begins on Thursday, but the golfing world is still dealing with the aftermath of the US Open as Rory McIlroy once again comes under the spotlight Rory McIlroy has come under scrutiny after the US Open(Image: Ross Kinnaird, Getty Images) The Travelers Championship is set to commence this Thursday, yet the golfing world is still reeling from the US Open drama. JJ Spaun proved an unlikely winner at Oakmont as he clinched his first major. The prestigious Travelers Championship will tee off at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. Newly-crowned US Open champion JJ Spaun is part of a stellar field that boasts 45 of…

Tiger Woods Makes Opinion On PGA Tour’s New CEO Clear originally appeared on The Spun. The PGA Tour has a new CEO now that Jay Monahan is leaving. Brian Rolapp is the new man in charge of the tour now. But what does golf legend Tiger Woods think of him? Very excited, as it turns out. Taking to social media this morning, Woods congratulated Rolapp on his new position and thanked Monahan for his contributions to the organization. “Congrats to Brian on becoming CEO of the PGA TOUR. I’m excited about where the TOUR is headed. And a big thank you to…

Phil Mickelson left Oakmont and the US Open without speaking to the media on Friday, as he faces up to the real possibility that it could have been his final appearance in the tournament Phil Mickelson’s likely final US Open ended in disappointment(Image: Warren Little/Getty Images) Golf legend Phil Mickelson’s US Open career may have drawn to a close at Oakmont, with the 54 year old American missing the cut and departing without speaking to the media. With his 55th birthday looming on Monday, Mickelson’s chances of securing a career Grand Slam are slipping away. Mickelson’s tournament exit was sealed when he…

J.J. Spaun’s final round at Oakmont got off to as bad a start as he could’ve imagined. Bogey-bogey-bogey-par-bogey-bogey. That’s the kind of start that would tick off a single-digit handicap. For a pro contending at a major championship, a series of 5s like that to start the day is downright indefensible. “I felt like I had a chance, a really good chance to win the U.S. Open at the start of the day,” Spaun said. “It just unravelled very fast.” Not only was Spaun hitting poor shots, but he was also getting unlucky breaks. His drive on No. 1 drew…

Scottie Scheffler managed to card a very respectable even 70 fourth round as he did on Saturday to enter the clubhouse as the co-leader alongside the likes of Jon Rahm Scottie Scheffler watched on in the clubhouse as his US Open title hopes ended(Image: X @JohnnySandbag) Scottie Scheffler desperately watched on in the clubhouse during the US Open to see if he would make the play-off. Scheffler arrived at Oakmont with high hopes of claiming back-to-back major titles after winning the PGA Championship last month. Since his victory at Quail Hollow, the world No. 1 successfully defended his title at the Memorial championship. But the notoriously challenging Oakmont course proved to be…

Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, is getting candid about his relationship with his famous father. “Thank you, Dad, for believing in me in times when I didn’t even believe in myself, and for all the times when you have supported me no matter what I do,” Charlie, 16, wrote via the American Junior Golf Association on Instagram Sunday, June 15, in honor of Father’s Day. “Even though we argue a lot, I still cherish every moment and I would just like to say thank you for everything you have done for me.” Tiger, 49, shares Charlie and his older sister Sam, 17, with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. While…

Golf great Tiger Woods and girlfriend Vanessa Trump are taking a swing at a trial marriage as they race toward a formal engagement, according to sources who say pals are warning the wealthy sports star to protect his $1.3 billion fortune with a prenup to avoid being taken to the cleaners. Sources claim the 49-year-old links legend is “enamored” of the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump and sees living together as the next logical step in their relationship, which quietly began in November. Instagram/Tiger Woods “Tiger is all in and saying this is a go,” a source says. “He seems certain this has marriage potential.…

When Adam Scott beat everyone in 2013 to win his Green Jacket, he was truly overjoyed. But he was also equally perplexed about how he would handle things from this point on. Just a few days ago, Scott revealed that he asked Steve Williams, “What are we now playing for?” He had achieved one of the biggest goals of his career, and he didn’t know what was next. Now imagine being in a similar situation, but apart from winning the Masters Tournament, you also become a Grand Slam champion. When Scottie Scheffler sat down for a press conference after the third round of the…

Rory McIlroy hasn’t always had the best relationship with the media as fans have criticised the Northern Irishman for his comments during the US Open Rory McIlroy has struggled heavily at the US Open(Image: X/@flushingitgolf) Golf ace Rory McIlroy’s remarks following his latest US Open stint have sparked a flurry of debate among fans and pundits alike. The five-time major winner, who avoided journalists after the opening rounds, broke his silence speaking to the press after seven long championship rounds across major tournaments. McIlroy, fresh from his Masters triumph, spoke frankly about his tribulations at the Pennsylvania course. Not only did he express hesitation about continuing…

Tiger Woods has not played in an official tournament since July 2024, when he missed the cut at the Open Championship. His most recent competitive event was the unofficial PNC Championship in December of last year. Nevertheless, Woods remains the fourth-highest-paid golfer in the world. Forbes recently published a list of the highest-paid professional golfers from June 2024 to the present. During that time, Woods has only played in three tournaments (two official) in addition to the TGL. However, he managed to earn an estimated $55 million. According to Forbes, the majority of that income comes from his bold move to launch his own apparel…

Legacy is a powerful thing in sports. It defines a person’s contribution not just as a purveyor of the sport but as a flagbearer to the very ethos of it. Michael Jordan was a player who defined the legacy of the NBA. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for soccer. The Big Three—Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic—for tennis. Even Golf has several legacy members in their ranks. Jack Nicklaus’s legacy stands out for his immense dedication to success and pursuit of it. But on and off the field, there is one name that stands tall—Tiger Woods. Dan Rapaport, in his podcast Dan on…

Looks like Scottie Scheffler is back to throwing tantrums again! Earlier this year, the #1 had quite a few outbursts after a series of bad performances. His biggest blowup came at TPC Scottsdale when a bad stroke made him reach his boiling point, and he smacked his golf bag with his wedge. The swing was powerful enough to break his bottle of water that was packed in the bag. This time around, he seems to have targeted the fairway after things didn’t go the way he had planned. Playing on the 14th hole in the first round at Oakmont Country Club in the…

TIGER Woods sent a warning to US Open hopefuls ahead of the third golf major of the year. Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania will stage the event for a tenth time this week. Tiger Woods sent a warning to golfers at the US Open this weekCredit: Getty Woods finished second at Oakmont in 2007 behind Angel CabreraCredit: AP:Associated Press And it often proves to be one of the toughest tests in golf. Woods, 49, will miss the event as he continues his rehab from surgery on a torn ACL. He is a three-time US Open champion having won the tournament in 2000,…

Look, Scottie Scheffler is absolutely crushing it right now. Eight wins in 12 starts? That’s Tiger Woods territory. But if you think the U.S. Open is just going to roll over for him, you haven’t been paying attention to golf’s cruelest major. Here’s a guy who’s won everything else—including his first PGA Championship just weeks ago—yet he’s never claimed a U.S. Open title. His best finish? Runner-up in 2022, watching Matt Fitzpatrick celebrate at Brookline while he wondered what might have been. Scheffler dominates the 2025 season like few before him. Still, three significant challenges await him at Oakmont Country Club this week. Each threat could derail…

“Cooked beyond belief” is how Bryson DeChambeau decided to define the 2025 US Open venue, and well, that is some way to describe the Oakmont Country Club. The two-time U.S. Open champion recently took to the course for some early practice, and let’s just say the rough had other plans. DeChambeau battled through the thick, five-inch-long grass, describing one particularly tough lie as “complete guesswork.” The conditions were so challenging that he quipped, “This is the hardest this golf course could ever play right now,” and who can argue with that? Oakmont’s notorious rough, lightning-fast greens and plethora of bunkers have given pros fits in the…

Rory McIlroy will be on the hunt for more major success at the US Open this week but CBS star Amanda Balionis has made a surprise tip to find glory in Pennsylvania Amanda Balionis has tipped Sam Burns for success over Rory McIlroy(Image: Harry How/Getty Images) Amanda Balionis has tipped Sam Burns for success in the US Open later this week, even with competition to come from the likes of Scott Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. The CBS Sports reporter has been said to have a close relationship with McIlroy but it did not prevent her from looking elsewhere for a shout at who…

The US Open lands at Oakmont Country Club later this week, but the course could be hit by adverse weather conditions which proved problematic for pros at the PGA Championship and the Masters Scottie Scheffler has spoken about bad weather conditions at majors(Image: undefined via Getty Images) The US Open is gearing up for weather woes similar to those that disrupted the Masters and PGA Championship earlier this year, with concerns looming as the tournament approaches at Oakmont Country Club later this week. Rory McIlroy ended his major drought in style at Augusta earlier this year, clinching the Masters and rounding off his career Grand Slam. Scottie Scheffler continued his winning streak…