Tour Confidential

Tour Confidential: Where does Rory McIlroy’s Masters win rank among the best ever?
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss where Rory McIlroy’s Masters win ranks among the best ever and more in this week’s Tour Confidential. By: Zephyr Melton , Josh Schrock , Nick Piastowski April 20, 2025

Rory McIlroy smiles after getting the green jacket. — Tour Confidential: Unpacking Rory McIlroy’s dramatic Masters win
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s thrilling Masters win and what to make of it going forward for 2025 and beyond. By: GOLF Editors April 13, 2025

rory mcilroy waves to the crowd, bryson dechambeau celebrates — Who’s going to win the 2025 Masters? Our writers make their picks
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are locked in a battle atop the leaderboard at Augusta National. Here’s who our staffers think will win. By: GOLF Editors April 12, 2025

rory mcilroy reads a putt during the second round of the 2025 masters — What’s been the biggest surprise thus far at the Masters?
What has been the biggest surprise thus far at the 2025 Masters? Our GOLF.com staffers share their thoughts. By: GOLF Editors April 11, 2025

Masters players adam scott, viktor hovland and rory mcilroy stand alongside one another during round 1 of the 2025 masters — Which big name at Masters is poised to make a Friday charge?
Which big name will make a charge up the leaderboard Friday at Augusta National? Our GOLF.com staffers make their picks. By: GOLF Editors April 10, 2025

rory mcilroy tees off during the 2024 masters — Tour Confidential: Who needs a Masters win the most?
This week in Tour Confidential, we look ahead to the 2025 Masters and break down the finish of the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur. By: GOLF Editors April 6, 2025

Viktor Hovland hits a shot during the final round of the 2025 Valspar Championship. — Tour Confidential: Masters sleepers, Viktor’s projection and Florida Swing lessons
We discuss Viktor Hovland’s surprising win at Valspar, Justin Thomas’ close call, Masters sleepers, and lessons from the Florida Swing. By: GOLF Editors March 23, 2025

Justin Thomas and fill-in caddie Joe Greiner post-win. — Dahmen’s heartbreak, JT’s surprising advice, caddie intrigue | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen sent a message after a heartbreaking loss, while Justin Thomas got advice from an intriguing source. More in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier April 21, 2025

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy comprised the final pairing at the Masters. — 10 bits of Masters drama you might have missed | Monday Finish
If you watched Rory McIlroy’s rollercoaster Masters win, you were probably too stressed to process anything else. We’ve got you covered. By: Dylan Dethier April 14, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson 2015 Masters. — The 10 most compelling golfers at the 2025 Masters | Monday Finish
10 captivating (or controversial) pros from the 2025 Masters field, five deep sleepers, and one big question as we head to Augusta National. By: Dylan Dethier April 7, 2025

Michael Kim's only other Masters trip came in 2019. — One pro’s Masters dream became another’s heartbreak | Monday Finish
One pro made the Masters. Another fell brutally short. Plus an inspiring comeback and Masters prep from Scottie, Rory and other contenders. By: Dylan Dethier March 31, 2025

Viktor Hovland and his caddie Shay Knight walk off the 18th green at the Valspar Championship. — Hovland’s ‘weird’ take, LIV’s signal, Ryder Cup tiers | Monday Finish
Viktor Hovland thinks one thing is “weird”, angry golfers pop off in Florida, LIV’s backers send signals and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier March 24, 2025

Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun on No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass. — Winners and Losers, 2025 Players Championship | Monday Finish
Rory McIlroy won the Players Championship in dramatic fashion. But who else won (and lost!) the biggest event of the year thus far? By: Dylan Dethier March 17, 2025

Tiger Woods played in his final TGL match of 2025. — Tiger’s voicemail, Keegan’s quandary, TGL impressions | Monday Finish
Tiger Woods’ voicemail made an impression, LIV has a new playoff, I went to TGL, Morikawa’s hurting, Keegan Bradley made me nervous and more. By: Dylan Dethier March 10, 2025

rory mcilroy hugs daughter poppy off the 18th green at augusta national — In 6 silent minutes, CBS delivered a Masters broadcast masterpiece
The top moment of the year in golf TV arrived in the seconds after Rory McIlroy’s victory at the Masters. Now the man in charge speaks. By: James Colgan April 23, 2025

rory mcilroy crouches at the masters in celebration after victory at augusta national — Masters TV ratings: 6 intriguing numbers from Rory McIlroy’s win
Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph was the story of the year in golf — and the TV ratings from CBS and beyond reflect it. By: James Colgan April 17, 2025

sergio garcia splashes champagne in the face of a competitor at LIV event — LIV, YouTube and pro golf’s latest bizarre paradigm shift
LIV’s new TV series and the PGA Tour’s YouTube enhancement make an interesting point about the rival league’s impact. By: James Colgan March 29, 2025

rory mcilroy raises players championship trophy in navy sweater and white hat — 4 theories behind the PGA Tour’s TV ratings rebound
Golf on TV has experienced a noticeable uptick in 2025. But what’s driving the growth? And is it here to stay? By: James Colgan March 25, 2025

garrett clark smirks in green hat at the creator classic at the tour championship — After $45 million funding round, Good Good CEO hints at ‘global’ future
Good Good Golf is riding a $45 million valuation high. But what comes next for the golf content-commerce behemoth? Its CEO answers. By: James Colgan March 21, 2025

rory mcilroy speaks into camera and microphone in white hat and black sweatshirt at the Players Championship — PGA Tour telecasts (finally) trending up, but biggest issue still looms
The PGA Tour’s improvements to its telecasts are a key discussion point at the Players Championship, but its biggest battles remain ahead. By: James Colgan March 13, 2025

russell henley swings wedge at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in blue shirt in three still images separated by white lines — What caused NBC’s tournament-deciding commercial gaffe at Bay Hill
Golf fans were outraged at NBC after the network only caught a snippet of Russell Henley’s tournament-deciding chip-in live. By: James Colgan March 10, 2025

Sahith Theegala — Zurich Classic Subpar picks: 2 teams to watch in New Orleans
Subpar podcast co-hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz make their favorite bets for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. By: Josh Berhow April 23, 2025

Lilia Vu hits a tee shot at the 2024 CME Group Tour Championship — A year ago, she was panicked. Now, Lilia Vu is major threat again
Lilia Vu feared her career could be over at last year’s Chevron. A journey of self-discovery followed, and she returns healthy and ready to win again. April 23, 2025

USGA flags blow at Oakmont Country Club during the 2016 U.S. Open — USGA, Oakmont investing $1 million into public golf, communities
As the 125th U.S. Open nears, the USGA, Oakmont Country Club and the WPGA have teamed up to invest $1 million in public golf. By: Josh Schrock April 23, 2025

Nick Faldo shakes hands with Bryson DeChambeau prior to the 2019 Open Championship held on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush. — ‘It’s bulls–t’: Nick Faldo defends Bryson DeChambeau criticism
Nick Faldo hit back at critics who argued he was biased against Bryson DeChambeau during the 2025 Masters in an interview with The Times. By: Kevin Cunningham April 23, 2025

Portraits of LPGA players — The LPGA is quickly evolving, but there’s a lot to love right now
As the LPGA rides the wave of the women’s sports boom, the time has come for the tour to raise its profile again. And it is. By: Zephyr Melton April 23, 2025

six different lpga players in grid — Faces of the LPGA: Meet 31 game-changing personalities
Golf heroes? TV obsession? We asked 31 LPGA pros this (and lots more) so you can get to know some of the talented women on tour. By: Zephyr Melton with Photography by Michael Schwartz April 23, 2025

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