Despite four tournament wins in 2024, golf superstar Rory McIlroy’s performance falls short of expectations. This analysis delves into his strengths, weaknesses, mental game, and what needs to change for him to conquer his major championship drought and reclaim the world’s number one spot.
Maverick McNealy secured his maiden PGA Tour victory at the RSM Classic, edging out a three-way playoff with a clutch final-round putt. His win propels him to prestigious tournaments like The Sentry and The Masters.
Following Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai victory, ten additional golfers celebrated securing PGA Tour cards for 2025, granting them dual membership and access to both European and American circuits. This article profiles each golfer, highlighting their exceptional 2024 seasons.
The Korn Ferry Tour is set to begin its 2025 season with a brand-new venue in The Bahamas, bringing the excitement of professional golf to the picturesque Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis Paradise Island. The season will feature two tournaments in The Bahamas, both televised for the first time since 2020, offering a unique live broadcast window for a global audience.
Just three weeks after a crucial meeting in New York, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) that backs LIV Golf, will be playing together in the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland. This event comes amidst ongoing negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, with both sides aiming for a potential partnership involving PIF as a minority investor in PGA Tour Enterprises.
Golf legend Tiger Woods has undergone successful surgery on his lower back, aiming to alleviate the pain and spasms that plagued him throughout the 2024 season. The surgery, a microdecompression of the lumbar spine, was performed in Florida, and Woods expressed optimism about his recovery and return to the sport he loves.
Scottie Scheffler is on the cusp of his first FedEx Cup title, holding a commanding five-stroke lead over Collin Morikawa heading into the final round of the Tour Championship. Scheffler, who has finished runner-up in the FedEx Cup standings the past two years, is poised for a historic season, aiming to become the first player since Tiger Woods in 2007 to win seven times in a single season.
Southern Company, in partnership with the PGA TOUR, has successfully powered the TOUR Championship with 100% renewable energy for the third consecutive year. This achievement includes the use of renewable energy credits, renewable natural gas, electric golf carts, and other sustainable solutions. The event has also achieved GEO Certification, highlighting its sustainability commitment and practices.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan reiterated that a deal with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia remains a priority, despite the complexity and time needed for negotiations. While the PGA Tour has made strides with its new initiatives, including a $1.5 billion investment and a $3 billion deal with Strategic Sports Group, the focus remains on unifying the best players in the world. The future of LIV Golf players remains unclear, with a one-year waiting period for eligibility and potential consequences for those who were members of the PGA Tour before joining LIV.
Hideki Matsuyama won the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first leg of the PGA Tour’s season-ending playoffs, despite a shaky back nine. He started the final round with a five-stroke lead, but faltered on the 12th through 15th holes. However, clutch birdies on 17 and 18 secured his victory over Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland.
