Proving even Saudis have a spending limit, LIV Golf runs out of time, cash and luck. The most damaging conclusion to be drawn from the entire fiasco: LIV’s boss is not familiar with the thinking of its backers at the PIF, and his business is not aligned with PIF’s future plans.

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Proving even Saudis have a spending limit, LIV Golf runs out of time, cash and luck. The most damaging conclusion to be drawn from the entire fiasco: LIV’s boss is not familiar with the thinking of its backers at the PIF, and his business is not aligned with PIF’s future plans.

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More, please! The Masters is our last bastion of decorum The public perception of the Masters doggedly remains one of adherence to rules and regulations, as though the tournament takes place in an Orwellian outpost on Washington Road.

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Tiger Woods deserves empathy, but needs to show responsibility, too It’s sad to see what has become of a once transcendent athlete. To all appearances, Woods appears to still be struggling.

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Lynch: Is Jon Rahm coming to his senses or pushing to the brink? One move is a guaranteed loser The two options that provide Jon Rahm a path forward both require a public climb-down from a prideful man.

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Lynch: Brian Rolapp’s deadline shows his patience is running thin He’s set a soft deadline for players to realize that this process will never be all things to all members, but it can’t become nothing for everyone.

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Lynch: Brian Rolapp’s vision leaves questions — one that hasn’t been asked One interesting question remains unanswered because it hasn't actually been posed: whether the PGA Tour is attempting to fix the wrong problem.

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Lynch: Brian Rolapp has a vision, but the PGA Tour has a different reality. This week illustrates it. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp faces a complex reality as he tries to streamline the tour, balancing elite events with member needs.

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Lynch: Won’t anyone tell Jon Rahm he’s not the victim in his own mess? Jon Rahm's complaints about LIV Golf, the DP World Tour, and major rules could jeopardize his Ryder Cup spot.

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Lynch: Tiger Woods says little, keeps flak-catchers happy at Riviera Tiger Woods discussed his vision for a more competitive tour, his health challenges, and his potential return to the Masters in 2026.

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Lynch: Anthony Kim, Gary Player are outliers. Only one is a positive Neither will change much, for Player at Augusta National or for LIV with Kim a new winner.

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Lynch: The Players isn’t a major and won’t be, unless the PGA Tour makes a big move — literally The PGA Tour's push to elevate The Players Championship to major status is causing debate. A new proposal suggests making it a global, traveling event to earn its place among golf's biggest tournament...

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Lynch: Patrick Reed’s LIV exit made both sides happy, but no player matters Just like his flip in ’22, Reed’s flop in ’26 will inspire sighs of relief among all parties.

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Lynch: Brian Rolapp scored an early win with Brooks Koepka’s return. His tougher battles are coming next In the months ahead, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp must be able to point fans toward what’s additive, otherwise they’ll focus on what is being deleted.

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Lynch: Clock is stuck on amateur hour at PGA of America. Can it move forward? The Ryder Cup fiasco in September was a tipping point when it came to the board’s impatience with Rea and his messaging missteps.

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Lynch: As Golfweek celebrates its 50th, the only constant is change 1975 was the year of Golfweek’s debut, when tournaments were hosted by celebrities whose naming privileges have long been erased by whiz kid CMOs.

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An amusing wrap on the year: being cited by Frank Bruni in the New York Times on his best sentences of 2025. 😂

Lynch: The PGA Tour needs a plan for when a LIV star comes knocking. The path back isn’t complicated. While LIV continues to list, the moment nears when someone aboard starts looking for a life raft.

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Lynch: Brian Rolapp’s last job prioritized NFL fans. Let’s hope he doesn’t think his new gig does too A delicate balance needs to be struck between current priorities and longer-term opportunities that boost the overall health of the sport.

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Lynch: Caitlin Clark, Kai Trump were opportunities for the LPGA, but they aren’t the answer A professional sports organization isn’t entitled to a free pass from scrutiny or criticism because it’s a women’s league.

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Lynch: Forget 54 or 72! The only hole that really matters is LIV’s financial black hole This move illustrates how furiously the league is bobbing and weaving for relevance that it can breezily jettison the format from which its numerical brand derived.

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Fascinating read 👇

Lynch: Brian Rolapp’s PGA Tour vision could clash with investors, and the Saudis are waiting It’s not difficult to decipher what the whiz kids of Greater Fenway want — a return on their money, even though not a dime has yet been spent.

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Lynch: Bless his heart! Greg Norman demands thanks for $5 billion bonfire of his vanity Former LIV boss credits himself for breaking down golf's walls, but the question remains: What has this mission accomplished?

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Lynch: The Ryder Cup needs a new vision in the U.S., and new owners The finger-pointing at the U.S. team should wait. More urgent criticism should be squarely directed at the PGA of America for its shoddy mishandling of the event.

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Lynch: Luke Donald will keep the Ryder Cup. He should keep the captain’s job, too The fist-pumping and flag-waving didn’t work. Nor did the foul-mouthed heckling of players and their families by Bethpage’s signature cadre of bellicose imbeciles.

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Lynch: The Ryder Cup got stuck with the one thing it didn’t need — Donald Trump Trump arrived at Bethpage wearing golf shoes, perhaps expecting that his success in winning golf tournaments might see him asked to suit up.

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Lynch: Europe’s chatter about pay-for-play at Ryder Cup only pays off if the U.S. falters In the lengthy run-up to the 45th Ryder Cup matches in New York, the Europeans have been artfully keeping the cash grab storyline alive.

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Lynch: Greg Norman beats LIV Golf to the exit, blustering to the bitter end Even overworked LIV Golf folks must have been momentarily confused by Greg Norman’s recent chest-puffing social post announcing the end of his tenure.

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