On July 10th, 2025, Jon Rahm publicly campaigned for a Ryder Cup spot, Rory McIlroy returned with a renewed hunger, and Scottie Scheffler detailed his links golf strategy ahead of the majors.

• From a LIV press conference, Jon Rahm made a direct and passionate plea for a spot on the 2025 European Ryder Cup team, outlining his potential paths via automatic qualification or a captain's pick from Luke Donald.
• "I'd like to think that I've played good enough to, if possible, be a pick."
• Rahm called the possibility of playing "Both" a dream and a reality, showcasing his deep desire to represent Europe despite his move to LIV.

• Back in the UK for the Scottish Open, Rory McIlroy debuted a new haircut and a fresh perspective, admitting he needed to "hide in a way" from the PGA Tour grind after his emotional Masters victory.
• "I don't want that to be my last great moment in the game."
• His candid comments and new look signal a mental and physical reset as he prepares for the final major of the season.

• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler provided a fascinating breakdown of links golf, contrasting its creative demands and multiple shot options with the "singular challenge" presented by the short game at a U.S. Open.
• He noted the variety of links golf, where around the green he might use anything from a wedge down to an eight iron.
• Scheffler's analytical approach reveals the deep thought process of the world's best player as he adapts his game for The Open Championship.

Robert MacIntyre on "through the roof" expectations • Maverick McNealy praises the move to 100 Tour cards • Junior golfer Kai Trump tees it up

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On July 9th, 2025, we dive into the off-course drama heading into the Scottish Open, from Xander Schauffele's injury woes and Harris English's caddie crisis to Robert MacIntyre's incredible redemption story.

• After winning two majors in 2024, Xander Schauffele is battling an intercostal strain and cartilage tear, leading him to call this the "worst year of my career" as he feels he's in "full chase mode, like a kid."
• He joked that his tournament photo being placed by the restrooms "summed up how I feel about what's going on right now."
• Despite his immense success, Schauffele's brutal honesty reveals the mental and physical toll of playing through injury at the highest level.

• Harris English faces a major problem as his caddie of eight years, Eric Larson, was denied a UK visa for a 30-year-old conviction. His backup plan then fell through, leaving him scrambling for a looper for the Opens.
• English questioned the fairness of the situation, asking of his caddie's past, "How long does this stay with him?"
• The scramble highlights the logistical nightmares on tour, with English now needing a "new Plan B" for two of the season's biggest events.

• Robert MacIntyre completes an emotional redemption arc, winning the Scottish Open one year after a heartbreaking loss to Rory McIlroy. He becomes the first Scot to win the home event in 25 years.
• His stunned reaction to Rory's winning putt in 2023 was a simple, disbelieving, "He holed it?"
• The victory is a storybook ending for the local hero, turning the site of his most painful professional memory into the scene of his greatest triumph.

Padraig Harrington's quest for a four-peat at the Dick's Sporting Goods Open is over due to a schedule change.

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On July 8th, 2025, we remember the life of Ed "The Tiger Killer" Fiori, break down Collin Morikawa's major caddie change for The Open, and discuss the financial struggles for non-elite Tour pros.

• We pay tribute to four-time PGA Tour winner Ed Fiori, who passed away at 72. We look back at his most famous moment: becoming "The Tiger Killer" by beating a 20-year-old Tiger Woods at the 1996 Quad City Classic.
• Fiori on his legacy: "Even today, people call me the Tiger killer... I'll never forget that weekend at the John Deere."
• Fiori, a journeyman pro, cemented his place in golf history with one incredible weekend, forever linking his name with the game's greatest player right at the start of his professional career.

• Collin Morikawa has hired legendary caddie Billy Foster for a two-week stint at the Scottish Open and The Open. This is a strategic play to tap into Foster's immense links golf knowledge ahead of Royal Portrush.
• This move pairs a two-time major champion with a caddie who has been on the bag for legends like Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood, and Matt Fitzpatrick, including for Fitzpatrick's U.S. Open win.
• Is this a short-term "consulting" gig or the start of a new long-term partnership? The pressure is on for this high-profile pairing to deliver immediate results.

• We dive into the harsh financial realities of professional golf. It's not all private jets and massive paychecks; for many, it's a struggle to simply break even on the PGA Tour.
• Bryson DeChambeau: "Players outside the top one hundred sixty five on the money list, is losing money every year." We back this up with an economist's analysis of tour expenses.
• Using Kevin Chappell's 2024 season as an example, we illustrate how even earning six figures on Tour can result in a net financial loss after all expenses are paid.

The Open field is set • Spieth on baby watch & may be a late arrival • Ex-LIV golfer Eugenio Chacarra takes a shot at his former tour.

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