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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