Recapping the dramatic final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on [Date], where Ben Griffin battled brutal conditions and immense pressure to secure his emotional first individual PGA Tour victory.

• Ben Griffin, once a mortgage broker, clinched his maiden PGA Tour title, navigating brutal winds and immense final-hole pressure for a one-stroke victory with a final round 71.
• "No lead is ever safe on the PGA Tour," Griffin acknowledged, later adding he used "hate comments... as fuel today."
• His emotional win was sealed with a crucial four-foot par putt on 18, a testament to his back-nine "grind."

• Matti Schmid's sensational chip-in birdie on 18 secured a valiant runner-up finish, while Scottie Scheffler (T4) battled mental fatigue and Colonial's "baked out," "wind whipped" conditions.
• Schmid called his chip "a bit of luck" but felt he "deserved it"; Scheffler admitted, "mentally I definitely am a bit tired."
• The "very tricky" and "positional" course, with its "gusty" winds and fast greens, made low scores incredibly difficult to achieve.

• A poignant Memorial Day tribute featured a course-wide moment of silence and a "breathtaking" F-18 Hornet flyover by "The Cowboys" squadron, deeply moving players and spectators.
• Bud Cauley finished solo third, with Tommy Fleetwood T4. Erik van Rooyen fired the low round of 65.
• Scottie Scheffler was seen removing his hat during the flyover, a powerful human moment amidst the competition.

Cut at Even par (57 players) • Rickie Fowler's Sunday 74 (T21) • Vince Whaley's 79-foot eagle (T11)

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On May 25th, 2025, Round Three of the Charles Schwab Challenge saw Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid shoot 68s to reach thirteen-under, establishing a commanding four-shot lead heading into Sunday.

• Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid both carded 68s to reach -13, creating a significant four-shot buffer over the field. Their steady play contrasted with the challenging conditions at Colonial Country Club.
• Griffin, buoyed by his recent Zurich win, stated, "I'm a PGA Tour winner now, so that helps," reflecting his aggressive "pedal is down" mindset.
• Schmid's highlight included a dramatic 40-foot putt on the third, prompting a commentator to exclaim, "Are you kidding me Billy Ray?!"

• Rickie Fowler (67, -9) leads the pursuit, while World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler fired a 64 to get to -7, and Akshay Bhatia (-8) plays with emotional inspiration for the late Grayson Murray.
• Scheffler, despite "some sloppy bogeys," feels he has an "outside chance" after a round featuring a "miraculous par save" on seven and an eagle on eleven.
• Bhatia, remembering Murray, shared, "Hopefully, he's watching over me tomorrow... send me some inspiration," believing Colonial's "firm, fast, and windy conditions" suit his game.

• Colonial Country Club lived up to its "Hogan's Alley" reputation with gusty winds and firming greens, making fairway accuracy paramount for all contenders.
• Bhatia described the wind as "significantly more extreme," while Scheffler noted holes 12-14 were "really challenging," with all agreeing hitting fairways is key.
• Lucas Glover provided a highlight with a holed-out eagle on the sixth during his 64 (to -6), prompting a commentator to declare, "And it did go in. Sixty four for Lucas!" Robert MacIntyre also impressed with a 64 (to -8).

Even par cut line • Davis Riley misses cut • Sunday: Leaders' duel, star chases, Bhatia's emotional quest

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On May 24th, 2025, Round Two of the Charles Schwab Challenge saw Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid shoot 63s to co-lead at -11, with players noting changing course conditions ahead of a tricky weekend.

• Marquee storyline: Ben Griffin and Matti Schmid both carded impressive 8-under 63s to share the lead at -11, capitalizing on varied course conditions as Colonial prepares to firm up for the weekend.
• Supporting stat or quote: Griffin cited 'softer course conditions' for 'more aggressive play,' while Schmid, after a 'very solid round,' expects 'firming course conditions' to make play 'really tricky.'
• Human angle or fun fact: Griffin highlighted Colonial as a 'positional golf course,' while Schmid stressed the increasing importance of finding fairways as conditions change.

• Marquee storyline: John Pak (-9) impressed, Rickie Fowler (64) and Chris Gotterup (65) surged, while Akshay Bhatia (66) showed new resolve. Stars like Scheffler and Spieth struggled, as the Even par cut line set a tough weekend stage.
• Supporting stat or quote: Pak noted 'greens had picked out a little bit' and his 'alignment' focus; Gotterup found morning play 'way, way easier'; Spieth felt 'holes looked smaller than the golf ball.'
• Human angle or fun fact: Fowler loves Colonial's 'position golf' despite 'the fifth tee shot'; Bhatia discussed a 'very different mindset' and 'deep struggles with the driver'; Spieth shared a Thursday eagle with pediatric cancer survivor Zeke Newberry.

Griffin & Schmid 63s lead (-11) • Scheffler (T50), Spieth (T65) make cut • Even par cut (Dahmen misses +5) • Suber 63, Si Woo Kim & van Rooyen 64s • Tricky, firm, windy weekend expected • Hisatsune (T5), Fleetwood (T8) in contention.

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Rookie John Pak Fires Bogey-Free to Dominate Round 1! Scheffler Battles, Dahmen Aces & Colonial Bites Back.

Episode Brief Recapping Round 1 of the Charles Schwab Challenge, where PGA Tour rookie John Pak shot a stunning 63, ignited by a hole-out eagle, to take a three-shot lead amidst challenging, firm conditions at Colonial.

• PGA Tour rookie John Pak, fueled by a Knicks loss, holed out for eagle on his first hole and fired a brilliant bogey-free 63 to command a three-stroke lead at Colonial.
• "It was just like a perfect nine iron...it kind of just trickled in," Pak described his opening eagle from 147 yards.
• The Good Good Golf associate also appreciated Colonial's changes, noting how open green fronts allow players to "pitch it in the front and chase it up there."

• World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler endured an eventful two-under 68, starting eagle-birdie but then struggling with accuracy, hitting only five fairways on the demanding layout.
• "Around this golf course you have to be in the fairway," Scheffler stated, highlighting Colonial's primary test.
• After attending an NHL game, Scheffler also had a viral moment shooing a bug off his ball, deadpanning, "There was a bug on it."

• Joel Dahmen celebrated his first career PGA Tour hole-in-one on the 13th, a "pretty cool" moment after nine years, though he followed it with four bogeys.
• Matti Schmid, part of a nine-way tie for second, found Colonial "tricky" with "very firm" fairways, likening play from the rough to "links golf."
• Dahmen's planned celebration: "I'm going to celebrate by putting my little man to bed tonight," while defending champ Davis Riley struggled to a 73.

A • Nine-way tie for 2nd at -4 (Schmid, Cauley, Harman, Fleetwood, Bhatia, Svensson) • Spieth & Matsuyama (69), Fowler (70) • "Horrible Horseshoe" bites, Cam Davis (triple bogey)

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This week's episode dives into Rory McIlroy's global golf ambitions, Scottie Scheffler's relentless pursuit of victory at Colonial, and a fiery debate on LIV Golf's true impact on major championship pressure.

• Rory McIlroy champions a worldwide golf circuit, committing to the inaugural DP World India Championship in 2025 and voicing his "dream scenario is a world tour," while opting out of this week's Charles Schwab Challenge.
• "I am excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore."
• McIlroy's next expected start is the RBC Canadian Open, underscoring his selective scheduling focused on big events and global appearances.

• Scottie Scheffler arrives at the Charles Schwab Challenge aiming for a third consecutive PGA Tour win and the historic Byron Nelson/Colonial double, undeterred and focused on competition.
• "I'm here for a reason, and that's not to just play a couple of ceremonious rounds..."
• Scheffler candidly shared his thoughts on LIV defectors ("That was their choice; not mine") and admitted to missing his on-course rivalry with Jon Rahm.

• A central debate explores whether LIV Golf adequately prepares stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau for major intensity, with contrasting expert opinions fueling the discussion.
• Brandel Chamblee: "When it mattered the most...Scottie had it, Bryson didn't, Rahm didn't." Brendon de Jonge: Rahm's LIV play "has absolutely nothing to do with that finish."
• Rahm himself lamented his PGA Championship finish: "The last three holes it's a tough pill to swallow right now."

• Billy Horschel undergoes preventative hip surgery, eyes late summer/early fall return • Defending champ Davis Riley arrives at Colonial in his '75 Schwab Stingray prize • Rasmus Hojgaard withdraws from Charles Schwab Challenge • Action underway at Soudal Open & Visit Knoxville Open.

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This May 21, 2025, "Today in Golf" unpacks Jon Rahm's candid PGA reflections, Luke Clanton's historic Ben Hogan Award, LIV Golf's major Salesforce deal, and U.S. Open qualifying shake-ups.

• Jon Rahm shares introspective thoughts on his PGA Championship T8, highlighting newfound fun on course contrasted with embarrassment over his finish, and his first major contention slip-up.
• Supporting quote: "God, it's been a while since I had that much fun on a golf course, fifteen holes," Rahm said, later admitting, "I think this is the first time I've been in position to win a major, that close, and haven't done it."
• Human angle or fun fact: Despite the late stumbles, a SportsLine computer model predicts a top-ten U.S. Open finish for Rahm.

• Florida State junior Luke Clanton wins the 2025 Ben Hogan Award, recognized for his #1 World Amateur and PGA Tour University rankings, securing his PGA Tour card.
• Supporting stat: His PGA Tour sponsor exemption performance (10 of 13 cuts, 2 runner-ups, 2 other top-tens) is a feat unmatched since Jack Nicklaus in 1961.
• Human angle or fun fact: Clanton, after four collegiate wins this season including the NCAA Tallahassee Regional, is set for his pro debut at the RBC Canadian Open.

• Bryson DeChambeau and LIV Golf celebrate a significant new sponsorship from Salesforce, reportedly LIV's largest commercial deal since 2022, bolstering the league's future prospects.
• Supporting quote: "It's the first of many potential sponsors...Liv's not going anywhere for a long time," stated DeChambeau.
• Human angle or fun fact: This landmark deal could signal increased corporate interest and investment in LIV Golf.

A • TGL expands to Detroit: Motor City Golf Club announced as 7th team, joining in 2027. • U.S. Open Qualifying: Sergio Garcia fails to qualify for the first time since 1999; Talor Gooch withdraws mid-round. • Scheffler on Testing: Scottie Scheffler advocates for public transparency of all players' equipment testing results.

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On May 20th, 2025, we unpacked the PGA Championship aftermath, delving into candid player reactions, equipment controversies like non-conforming drivers, and off-course insights from golf's biggest stars.

• Marquee storyline: Scottie Scheffler revealed his driver failed a pre-PGA conformance test, igniting calls for "even more robust" testing, a sentiment echoed by Xander Schauffele, amidst news of Rory McIlroy also having a non-conforming club.
• Supporting stat or quote: Scheffler: "Yeah, my driver did fail."
• Human angle or fun fact: The PGA of America's Kerry Haigh noted such non-conforming driver instances are "not an unusual occurrence."

• Marquee storyline: Jon Rahm dismissed LIV Golf's influence on his major showing, attributing his performance to swing flaws and a "tough pill to swallow" finish, while firmly stating, "I'd choose family every time."
• Supporting stat or quote: "My swing was simply not at the level it had to be."
• Human angle or fun fact: Rahm's candid reflection on his brutal bogey-double bogey-double bogey finish.

• Marquee storyline: Despite a T2 finish, Bryson DeChambeau pinpointed his iron play as a key shortcoming and voiced frustration with modern golf ball technology, arguing balls fly "too straight" at high speeds.
• Supporting stat or quote: DeChambeau: "If I just had somewhat of good iron play... it would have been a lot different."
• Human angle or fun fact: His unique perspective that golf balls are *too* perfect for high-speed players.

A • Rory McIlroy's media silence continues post-T47; commits to Australian Open • Harris English (T2) on condensed major schedule & early flight • Xander Schauffele emphasizes privacy in driver testing discussions.

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Today in Golf for May 19th, 2025, recaps Scottie Scheffler's dominant PGA Championship victory at Quail Hollow, his third major title, amidst compelling storylines from Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and the challenging course itself.

• Scottie Scheffler secured his third major title at the PGA Championship, finishing 11-under for a five-stroke win at Quail Hollow, remarkably achieving this despite admitting he wasn't playing his "best stuff" and was "hitting it left."
• Brandel Chamblee highlighted Scheffler's dominance, noting he leads strokes gained approach and total for three years, a feat "only Tiger Woods has done that."
• Emotional 18th green scenes featured caddie Ted Scott, wife Meredith ("So proud of you!"), and their baby ("Hey buddy!"), with Scheffler crediting coach Randy Smith as "family."

• Harris English (final round 65), Bryson DeChambeau (70, lamenting R3 struggles: "It cost me three shots"), and Davis Riley (with a "slam dunk" hole-out) all valiantly chased, ultimately sharing T2, five strokes adrift.
• Paul McGinley on DeChambeau: "If this guy ever figures out the iron play, he is going to be Scottie Scheffler."
• J.T. Poston (T5) fed off the "Hickory shouts" from the home crowd, while Alex Noren faded from the final group with a 76 (T16).

• Jon Rahm (T10) spoke candidly about his intense major hunger ("Hard to express how hungry I may be"), asserting his LIV Golf move wasn't to blame for recent major struggles, citing swing issues.
• Rory McIlroy's T43 finish was marked by a four-day media silence (Rich Beem: "I find that very bizarre") and a non-conforming driver issue earlier in the week.
• Rahm had a memorable fan interaction, signing a glove for a spectator he hit, who joked, "That may not be enough."

• Quail Hollow presented a stern examination, with the infamous "Green Mile" playing a brutal +420 for the field through R3, and the 17th hole yielding just 33.8% GIR on Saturday.
• Champion Scheffler acknowledged the difficulty: "You could hit two good shots and not end up with birdie chances."
• Max Homa endured a frustrating T68 finish, punctuated by a visible club throw, showcasing the immense pressure.

A • Scheffler's bogey-birdie start • Bryson's "golf is the worst four letter word" • Amanda Balionis's 3rd major question to Scottie

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