A fascinating week in golf. Bryson pushing a new team format. Rory setting the tone ahead of Augusta. Big names returning as the Masters edges closer. Plenty happening as the season starts to take shape.
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🧠 The hidden cost of modern swing speed
Justin Thomas’ recent back surgery is the latest reminder of what today’s power-driven golf demands from the body.
With players chasing more speed than ever, modern swings are generating extreme forces on the spine… and injuries are becoming increasingly common across the Tour.
The takeaway → in today’s game, more speed often comes with a physical trade-off.
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🤝 Bryson calls for LIV vs TGL showdown
Bryson DeChambeau has floated a bold idea → a LIV vs TGL team match, pitching his Crushers against Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links in a 4-v-4 showdown.
The vision is simple… lean into team rivalries to attract new fans, much like other major sports.
It’s still just talk for now… but if it happens, it could be one of the most compelling formats golf has seen outside the Ryder Cup.
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🍽️ Rory reveals his Masters dinner menu
Rory McIlroy has unveiled his Masters Champions Dinner menu… and it’s stacked.
Think wagyu filet, tuna carpaccio from a Michelin-star restaurant, elk sliders and a classic sticky toffee pudding to finish.
It’s a mix of personal touches, Irish roots and crowd-pleasers… exactly what you’d expect for one of golf’s most iconic nights.
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📊 Leaderboard update
PGA Tour ➜ Valspar Championship (USA)
1st at -9: 🇺🇸 Ghim D. 2nd at -8: 🇺🇸 Lipsky D.
LPGA Tour ➜ Founders Cup (USA)
1st at -9: 🇰🇷 Kim H. J. 2nd at -7: 🇰🇷 Dong Eun L.
LIV Golf ➜ LIV Golf South Africa
1st at -14: 🇺🇸 DeChambeau B. T2 at -12: 🇿🇦 Grace B. |
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⛳ Phil Mickelson returns with rusty 75
Phil Mickelson made his long-awaited return to competitive golf in South Africa… but it was a tough opening round.
Playing for the first time since last August, Mickelson shot a 4-over 75 in his comeback event after missing the first four LIV tournaments of 2026.
Phil had previously said he and wife Amy needed to be present for a family health matter, and this week marked his first start back ahead of the Masters.
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🤯 One of the strangest moments of the year
A bizarre rules situation unfolded at the Valspar Championship… when two players hit shots at the same time and the balls actually collided on the green.
The result? One ball was nudged closer, the other stopped dead… and even commentators had no idea what the ruling should be.
In the end, the ruling forced a replay of one shot… but it’s one of those moments you genuinely never expect to see.
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Bryson pushing team golf forward. Rory setting the tone for Augusta. Phil back in action ahead of the Masters.
Add in some seriously strange moments on Tour… and it’s been a proper golf week. Got a take on what matters most? Hit reply and let us know. We read every message.
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