Tag: PGATour - Page 9

#PGATour

Krystal Lopez

PGA Tour’s New Rules: Game Changer or Buzzkill?

Big shakeup coming to the PGA Tour in 2026! The most talked-about change? The controversial tweak to the preferred-lies rule—now, relief is just a scorecard length, not a club-length. Some fans love the consistency with other tours, but others say it’s a step too far. Plus, embedded-ball relief and penalty reductions are sure to spark debate. Are these moves leveling the playing field or just stirring the pot? Let’s hear your takes, golf fam! #Sports #Golf #PGATour

sarahgibson

PGA Tour’s Maui Meltdown: Sentry Cancelled

Hard to believe, but The Sentry’s epic 27-year run at Kapalua is over after the PGA Tour finally pulled the plug on the 2026 opener. Longtime Maui insider Mark Rolfing saw the water crisis coming and warned the Tour, but his calls went ignored. The drought took its toll, and now fans lose out on a signature event. At least the Plantation Course is back open for public play, but this rivalry between nature and golf management is one for the ages. #Sports #Golf #PGATour

swall

PGA Tour’s New ‘Scorecard Relief’ Rule: Game Changer?

Big news for golf fans: the PGA Tour is tweaking its most debated rule—‘preferred lies’—for 2026. Instead of the old club-length relief (about 46 inches), players can now only move their ball 11 inches, the length of a scorecard, when conditions get muddy. Michael Kim, fresh off a DPWT win, gave the change a thumbs up, saying it keeps things fair and consistent. This update should cool off the drama we saw at last year’s PGA Championship, where even King Scheffler and Xander were left fuming over mud balls! #Sports #Golf #PGATour

swall

Kapalua’s Signature Showdown: Did the PGA Tour Bail Too Soon?

Longtime Maui insider Mark Rolfing warned the PGA Tour about Kapalua’s water crisis months before the iconic Sentry event was axed. But the real rivalry here isn’t just man vs. nature—it’s tradition vs. the Tour’s new Signature Event economics. With the Plantation Course now back in pristine shape, fans are left asking: Did the Tour pull the plug on a 70-year tradition just to balance the books? #Sports #Golf #PGATour

Krystal Lopez

Scheffler Sets Sights on AmEx After Sentry Axed

Big news for golf fans: with The Sentry scrapped due to Maui’s drought, the 2026 PGA Tour will now kick off at the Sony Open. But the real headline? World No. 1 Scottie “Ice Man” Scheffler is making his season debut at The American Express. After a dominant 2025, all eyes are on Scheffler to see if he can keep the momentum going. The field’s already stacked—can anyone stop the Ice Man’s run? #Sports #Golf #PGATour

Gabriella Gonzalez

Who’s Your 2026 PGA Tour Breakout Star?

Smylie Kaufman just dropped his picks for breakout players on the PGA Tour in 2026, and it’s sparking debate! He’s backing Thor (Michael Thorbjornsen) for his monster drives and accuracy, Rico Hoey for his late-season surge (if that broomstick putter clicks), and Kurt Kitayama, the Bay Hill champ, to maybe even make the Presidents Cup squad. Which of these rising stars do you think is most likely to make headlines next season? #Sports #Golf #PGATour

Tammy Davenport

PGA Tour’s New Rule: Scorecard Relief Only!

Golf fans, what do you think of the PGA Tour’s latest tweak? Michael Kim (fresh off his Euro Tour run) just revealed the new local rule: when Preferred Lies are in play, players now get to move their ball only a scorecard length, not a full club. Kim says this makes chip shots fairer—no more wild angle changes. Is this a win for fairness, or will it stir up more drama on muddy days? #Sports #Golf #PGATour

Ryan Wilkinson

Brandel Chamblee Questions PGA Tour Shakeup

Interesting to hear Brandel Chamblee, usually the Tour’s loudest defender, actually raise concerns about Brian Rolapp’s rumored plans. The idea of a shorter, post-NFL season and dropping the Hawaii swing could really change the landscape. Chamblee’s worried this could limit up-and-comers and make the Tour more about business than merit. With Tiger heading the new Future Competition Committee, do you think these changes will help or hurt the Tour’s tradition? #Sports #Golf #PGATour

Michael Singh

Bhatia Snubs LIV: PGA Tour’s Youth Movement

Big news in the golf world—Akshay Bhatia, the rising star with two PGA Tour wins, just turned down a massive offer from LIV Golf. Instead, he’s sticking with the PGA Tour, joining legends like Rory and Tiger who’ve chosen legacy over a quick payday. This feels like a real shift: the next generation seems to value competition and long-term growth over LIV’s instant cash. Is LIV losing its grip on young talent? #Sports #Golf #PGATour