We break down the LPGA’s corporate shift to Memorial Park, take you inside Tiger Woods’ lavish 50th birthday gala, and analyze the fallout from the PGA Tour’s ban on LIV qualifier participants.

• The Chevron Championship is officially heading to Memorial Park, aligning the LPGA and PGA Tour under one Houston infrastructure. It’s a massive corporate play that signals the definitive end of the desert leap tradition.
• The Quote: Executives Craig Kessler and Laura Lane highlight the "dual-tour synergy" driving the relocation.
• The Last Splash: Mao Saigo goes down in history as the final champion to ever take the plunge.

• We got the exclusive scoop on Tiger’s "RED Celebrating Legacy" bash at The Breakers. It wasn't just a party; it was a bridge between history and finance, with Arthur Blank supporting the TGR Foundation’s massive campaign.
• The Scene: A Masters-inspired menu paired with a private performance by Jon Bon Jovi.
• Money Moves: Cyndi Court details the push toward the foundation's $50M fundraising goal.

• The LIV Golf Promotions qualifier turned chaotic as the PGA Tour enforced a one-year ban for participants, forcing last-minute withdrawals. Meanwhile, Anthony Kim continues his fascinating identity shift while trying to reclaim his game.
• Comeback Trail: Chase Koepka returns to competition following severe nerve damage and surgery.
• The Ban: The "unauthorized tournament" designation remains the ultimate leverage tool.

Atlanta Drive GC takes the TGL crown • Cantlay’s "expected value" strategy pays off • Scheffler eyes the Grand Slam at Shinnecock • Spieth’s wrist surgery puts U.S. Open status in doubt

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We break down the official launch of the WTGL, Rory McIlroy’s call for peace, and the political battle threatening DC’s public courses on this Wednesday, January 7th, 2026.

• TMRW Sports officially unveils the WTGL, a tech-infused league launching Winter 2026-27 at the SoFi Center, aiming to replicate the TGL model for the women's game with Lexi Thompson leading the charge.
• CEO Mike McCarley and Commissioner Craig Kessler emphasize "modernization" and "star-building" as the core pillars of the new venture.
• The league aims to capture a primetime audience, finally giving LPGA stars the high-tech stage previously reserved for the men.

• The transfer market heats up as Thomas Detry signs with the 4Aces and Elvis Smylie joins the league, while young stars Akshay Bhatia and Si Woo Kim reportedly reject offers to stay on the PGA Tour.
• Rory McIlroy tells the "Stick to Football" podcast that defectors like Bryson and Brooks should return without fines, arguing that "reputational damage" was punishment enough.
• Michael Kim sparks a debate on social media regarding the value of legacy versus immediate cash payouts.

• A crisis hits the capital as the Trump Administration terminates the National Links Trust lease, putting historic courses like East Potomac and the jobs of their employees at immediate risk.
• Tiger Woods hits the half-century mark, sparking speculation about a potential Champions Tour debut and his inevitable shift toward a Ryder Cup Captaincy role.
• Reports from Joe Pompliano and Garrett Johnson highlight the immediate fallout for the local DC golf community.

Anthony Kim & Chase Koepka at LIV Promotions • Paige Spiranac opens up on anxiety • Bob Mac commits to The AmEx • Lush conditions at the cancelled Sentry

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We break down the fallout of Brooks Koepka’s LIV departure, Bryson DeChambeau’s contract posturing, and the Woods family’s eventful week at the Junior Orange Bowl.

• Bryson DeChambeau admits he was "shocked" by Brooks Koepka’s exit and hints at using the power vacuum for his own contract leverage. Meanwhile, the desperate scramble for three spots begins at the LIV Promotions event at Black Diamond Ranch.
• Miguel Tabuena risks a functional two-year PGA Tour ban to play, stating his goal is simply to "provide for Sandra and Paloma."
• Anthony Kim and Chase Koepka headline a field of players fighting for their professional lives in Florida.

• Charlie Woods finishes T-22 at the Junior Orange Bowl, but the headline is a scary "freak sequence" where a ball ricocheted off a root near his face under the watchful eyes of Tiger and Elin Nordegren.
• Projections show Tiger could be mathematically unranked with zero OWGR points by the time the 2026 Open Championship arrives.
• Social media roasts Tiger’s off-center Sun Day Red belt while he praises Charlie’s recovery with a "Hell of a shot."

• Backlash grows over the Trump Administration terminating the National Links Trust lease in DC, with critics fearing the end of affordable public golf at East Potomac.
• Matt Ginella calls the move "indefensible," comparing Doral’s $595 fees to the accessible $40 rates currently in DC.
• Tommy Gainey shows pure class by withdrawing from the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic to give a younger pro a shot because it’s "ten times harder" now.

West Essex Clubhouse fire • Sony Open & Dubai Invitational preview • Tiger's belt fashion police

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