Category: Golf

Christopher McDonald hysterically brought back Shooter McGavin for the WM Phoenix Open

Somebody get Shooter McGavin!

A familiar face made an appearance during Saturday’s WM Phoenix Open, and he was back to his jacket-stealing ways.

Actor Christopher McDonald, also known as pompous golfer Shooter McGavin from the classic comedy Happy Gilmore, briefly reprised the character this weekend at the golf tournament to help promote the film’s upcoming sequel.

McDonald recreated McGavin’s infamous runaway sequence after stealing Adam Sandler/Happy Gilmore’s yellow jacket at the end of the first film, with a bunch of WM Phoenix Open fans chasing after him to get it.

McGavin is returning for the second Happy Gilmore film, so it’s pretty fun that McDonald slipped back into character for such an occasion.

The new film is due out later this year.

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2025 WM Phoenix Open best fan outfits and wildest moments

There’s a great reason why so many fans and golfers are wearing green on Saturday.

The WM Phoenix Open never disappoints when it comes to creativity from the fans at TPC Scottsdale.

Each year, the People’s Open reminds everyone that golf isn’t always uptight and can actually throw one heck of a party. From the stadium on the famed 16th hole to the wacky outfits fans wear, the WM Phoenix Open is an elite spectator event.

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On Saturday, tournament sponsor Waste Management is donating $1 for every patron and golfer who wears green to the Working For Tomorrow Fund and many around the course decided to have fun with the theme.

Already we’ve had some amazing moments this week, highlighted by Emiliano Grillo’s slam dunk ace on No. 16.

Let’s see what’s in store this weekend. Hopefully it’s more scenes like these.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 07: Fans look on during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 07, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 07: Max Homa of the United States walks off the 16th green during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 07, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Golf fans cheer during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open on the 16th hole at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2025.
Golf fans react to play during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open on the 16th hole at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2025.
Golf fans cheer during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open on the 16th hole at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2025.
Fans cheer at the 16th hole during Round 2 of the WM Phoenix Open on Feb. 7, 2025.
Wyndham Clark tosses a bag to the fans at the 16th hole during Round 2 of the WM Phoenix Open on Feb. 7, 2025.
Fans cheer at the 16th hole during Round 2 of the WM Phoenix Open on Feb. 7, 2025.
Spencer Lash sports a saguaro cactus outfit during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open on the 16th hole at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2025.
Alejandro Lopez (left) and Russell Prim pose for a photo during round two of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb. 7, 2025.
Golf fans watch the second round of the WM Phoenix Open from the 18th hole at TPC in Scottsdale on Feb 7, 2025.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 07: Max Homa of the United States walks the 15th hole during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open 2025 at TPC Scottsdale on February 07, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

9 Tiger Woods and mother Kutilda photos through the years

Kutilda Woods died on Tuesday at age 81.

The golf world is mourning with Tiger Woods.

On Tuesday, the PGA legend announced the death of his mother, Kutilda, who passed away at age 81. In a statement posted to his X account, Woods described her as “a force of nature all her own, her spirit was simply undeniable”.

Golf fans likely know that Kutilda, originally from Thailand, is the reason why Tiger iconically wears red on Sunday, describing it as her son’s “power color”.

Kutilda was a fixture at Woods’ tournaments and was often seen celebrating — and consoling — her son over the course of his career. Here’s a quick look at some of the moments Tiger shared with his mom on and off the course.

U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (L) sits with his family after winning the Target World Challenge golf tournament in Thousand Oaks, California December 16, 2007. Woods’ mother, Kultida, is carrying his daughter Sam Alexis as wife Elin (R) looks on. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES)
6 Jul 1997: Tiger Woods (left) smiles with his mother Kultida Woods (right) during the Motorola Western Open at the Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Tiger Woods poses with his mother, Kultida while holding his U.S. Open Championship trophy after winning the tournament at Pebble Beach in California 18 June, 2000. Woods won with a score of 12-under-par. AFP PHOTO/Mike FIALA (Photo by Mike FIALA / AFP) (Photo by MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)
THOUSAND OAKS, CA – DECEMBER 12: Tiger Woods’ parents Earl Woods and Tida Woods sit together to watch the trophy presentation after the final round of the Target World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club on December 12, 2004 in Thousand Oaks, California. Tiger Woods won the event at 16 under par. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 19: Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his mother Kultida Woods after making a statement from the Sunset Room on the second floor of the TPC Sawgrass, home of the PGA Tour on February 19, 2010 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods publicly admitted to cheating on his wife Elin Nordegren but maintained that the issues remain “a matter between a husband and a wife.” (Photo by Joe Skipper-Pool/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 09: Tiger Woods of the United States reacts to a shot from the pine straw on the ninth hole as his mother Kultida looks on during the first round of the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 06: Professional golfer Tiger Woods (R) is joined by his mother Kultida Woods (2nd L), children Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods and girlfriend Erica Herman during his Medal of Freedom ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House May 06, 2019 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump announced he would give the nation’s highest civilian honor to business partner Woods, 43, in honor of his Masters victory last month. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA – MARCH 09: Tiger Woods, mother Kultida Woods (L), children Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods (C) and Erica Herman (R) pose for a photo prior to his induction at the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction at the PGA TOUR Global Home on March 09, 2022 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Tiger Wood’s son, Charlie, 3, is held by Amy Reynolds (left) of Tiger Woods Design as mom, Kultida, watch Tiger finish his second round at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL Mar. 2, 2012

Scottie Scheffler reveals how homemade ravioli led to his horrific hand injury

Rookie mistake, Scottie.

Scottie Scheffler is gearing up for his return to PGA Tour action this week after a holiday hand injury kept him sidelined for nearly the first month of play.

Arriving at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Scheffler knew he had some explaining to do about the December kitchen mishap that required surgery. All we knew about the incident is that it involved a broken wine glass. On Tuesday we got the full story and it’s honestly sillier than we could’ve imagined.

According to the world No. 1 golfer, he was making homemade ravioli at a rental home without proper kitchen equipment. So he used a wine glass to slice the dough and you can guess what happened next.

“I had my hand on top of it and it broke, which, side note, I’ve heard nothing but horror stories since this happened about wine glasses, so be careful,” Scheffler said per The Athletic. “Even if you’re like me and you don’t drink wine, you’ve got to be real careful with wine glasses.”

The glass pierced his right palm and immediately made Scheffler reconsider his cooking ingenuity.

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“It’s one of those deals where immediately after it happened, I was mad at myself because I was like gosh, that’s so stupid, but you just don’t think about it when you’re in the moment,” Scheffler said. “Yeah, definitely been a little more careful doing stuff at home.”

Honestly, this is the type of silly, but serious injury you expect to see from a Major League Baseball player — particularly a New York Met.

We’ll see how much the injury and recovery impacts his game this week. In the meantime, we can go ahead and guess which dish will not be on his Masters Champions dinner menu this April.

Tiger Woods had a hilarious message for his mom before his TGL match against Rory McIlroy

Tiger Woods promised his mom that he wouldn’t suck before his team defeated Rory McIlroy’s in the TGL.

Tiger Woods has returned to professional golf, though not in the PGA Tour.

Since it launched earlier this month, Woods has been taking part in his own TMRW Golf League (TGL), which he founded in partnership with fellow major champion Rory McIlroy. The TGL explores an… innovative format that pairs traditional golf features with the use of golf simulators.

Monday night saw the marquee event in the league’s short history as Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf Club faced co-owner McIlroy’s Boston Commons Golf. Ahead of the match, Woods called out to his mother, Kultida Woods, to deliver a hilarious message.

“Hey Mom,” Woods said. “Not gonna suck tonight, OK?”

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Woods made good on his promise as his team defeated McIlroy’s 4-3 in overtime. Unfortunately for the fans watching at home, neither Woods or McIlroy participated in the overtime period, which was decided with a closest-to-the-pin competition.

Woods last appeared in a professional tournament at The Open Championship last summer. He participated in every major in 2024 but missed the cut in all of them except for The Masters, in which he finished 60th. Woods also participated in The Genesis Invitational earlier in the season but withdrew after Round 1.

Auburn star has the chance to earn a PGA Tour card this weekend

The card would allow the sophomore to participate in almost every PGA Tour event moving forward

Star Auburn sophomore Jackson Koivun has the opportunity to accomplish something very rare for golfers his age this weekend when he takes part in the PGA Tour’s ‘Farmers Insurance Open’ in San Diego, California.

Koivun, who is coming off one of the best freshman campaigns in college golf history after winning the ‘Jack Nickluas Award’, the ‘SEC Player of the Year’, and a team National Championship, now has the chance to earn his PGA Tour card with a top 5 finish at Torrey Pines this weekend. The card, which is widely considered one of the most exclusive prizes in the world of golf, would allow Koivun to participate in all future PGA Tour events, excluding the ‘Majors’.

Auburn’s best golfer currently has 17 of 20 points needed to earn a PGA Card. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina would earn one each if making the cut this weekend, finishing among the top 10, and earning a spot in the top 5. While a top 5, and even a top 10, finish is unlikely with a field consisting of mostly veteran golfers, Koivun could feasibly earn himself another point for making the cut, setting up an easier path for him to claim a card in the next PGA event he is invited to.

If the sophomore was to finish in the top 5, it would allow him to register himself as a professional as soon as Monday, bringing his time as a Tiger to an end after just over one full season on the Plains. Like most that have spent time on the ‘Loveliest Village’, Koivun isn’t quite ready to leave, explaining to golf insider Dan Rapaport, “College is too good. It’s hard to beat. Free travel, all your friends there, get your education. All the guys on tour cherish their college years. I’ll go when I’m ready.”

It seems Auburn’s top-ranked golfer will stay with the Tigers despite the result this weekend as his squad tries to become back-to-back National Champions. After the first round of the ‘Farmers Insurance Open’ Thursday, Koivun is in the top 20 after a solid 4 under par outing to open the four-day event.

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Tiger Woods’ epic WWE-like entrance is by far the best TGL moment

What an entrance!

The TGL — the virtual indoor golf league with six teams that was created and founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy — had its second night of action, and there was one moment that had everyone buzzing.

No, it wasn’t a moment on the (virtual) course. It was Tiger’s entrance.

The legendary golfer stood in a red lit area backstage with some mist before strutting in to the sounds of — what else? — Eye of the Tiger by Survivor. It was epic. So what if Tiger hasn’t played too much as of late? This was quite the intro, and we need this at every major he plays from here on in.

Watch below:

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TGL announcers on ESPN: Who’s calling the virtual golf league from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy?

Here’s who’s announcing the new TGL golf league broadcasts.

The TGL — the virtual golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy — is here, with some big-name pro golfers teeing it up in a giant facility in Florida.

We’re getting our first taste of in 2025, and if you’re here, you might be wondering: who are those voices you’re hearing on the broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+?

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Fear not! We have answers.

Scott Van Pelt will host. Matt Barrie will be on play-by-play. He’ll be joined by Marty Smith who will be reporting.

That’s it! Enjoy the league broadcast!

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TGL teams: Which players are on the 6 virtual golf league squads?

Here’s a look at the TGL teams.

The TGL is here, with the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy virtual golf league bringing us a new, fun approach to the game.

As we explained in the link below, the format involves teams of four golfers who send out three players each week to do battle in two sessions.

MORE TGL: Everything you need to know about the virtual golf league

So if you’re here, you might be wondering: who’s on which team? That’s a great question that we’re here to answer. Let’s go team by team with the players for each of the squads in the 2025 edition of the TGL:

Atlanta Drive GC

  1. Justin Thomas
  2. Patrick Cantlay
  3. Billy Horschel
  4. Lucas Glover

Boston Common Golf

  1. Rory McIlroy
  2. Hideki Matsuyama
  3. Keegan Bradley
  4. Adam Scott

Jupiter Links Golf Club

  1. Tiger Woods
  2. Max Homa
  3. Tom Kim
  4. Kevin Kisner

Los Angeles Golf Club

  1. Collin Morikawa
  2. Sahith Theegala
  3. Justin Rose
  4. Tommy Fleetwood

New York Golf Club

  1. Matt Fitzpatrick
  2. Rickie Fowler
  3. Xander Schauffele
  4. Cameron Young

The Bay Golf Club

  1. Ludvig Åberg
  2. Wyndham Clark
  3. Min Woo Lee
  4. Shane Lowry

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The TGL is here: Everything to know about the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy virtual golf league

Everything to know about TGL.

It’s January of 2025, but we’re getting golf in Florida starting on Tuesday.

That’s right, it’s time for the premiere of TGL, the virtual golf league that was founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. There are a whole bunch of big-name golfers participating and we’ll get to see the first night of it on ESPN and ESPN+ on January 7, 2025.

But if you’re here, you might be wondering: what’s this league all about? What are the rules? Who’s participating?

Fear not! We have a total breakdown of the whole thing from top to bottom as we get set to watch some virtual golf.

What is the TGL?

It’s the indoor golf simulation league. It was founded by TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy

What does TGL stand for?

Great question! It’s not Tiger’s Golf League. Its’s: Tomorrow’s Golf League.

How does the TGL format work?

There are six teams of four players each, with three stepping in each week to play. The best four teams after the season will face off in the playoffs.

Each of the matchups will have two sessions:

1. Three-on-three alternate shot.

2. Six holes of head-to-head, where the golfers will match up and play two holes each.

Each winning hole is a point, ties are worth zero points, and if there’s a tie in the match overall, there will be a closest-to-the-pin competition to decide the winner.

A win is worth two points in the standings, a loss in OT is one point and a loss is zero.

Where are they playing in the TGL?

It’ll be played in the SoFi Center. Per Golfweek:

[It’s] a 250,000-square-foot venue on the campus of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The structure suffered a setback when the roof collapsed on the original tech-infused arena for golf due to a power failure, causing damage to the air-supported dome. The virtual golf league was postponed from 2024 until 2025, but it’s here.

How do the TGL simulators work?

Watch this video and you’ll see — it’s virtual, but they’re playing on surfaces that are real grass, in sand traps, on greens.

Where to watch the TGL? What channel is it on?

It’s on ESPN and ESPN+.

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