We like to think we're tough but fair @friedegggolf.bsky.social and two of our biggest gripes with the PGA Tour have been the misuse of sponsor exemptions and a lack of pathways for young talent. Luke Clanton's battle for a card this week addresses both complaints.

I had fun watching TGL last night! All in all, it was a solid debut for the new simulator golf league. We aren't going to overreact to the first night, but there are certainly improvements to be made going forward.

A new report points to a PGA Tour and Saudi PIF deal inching closer, but plenty of questions remain. One thing that’s clear is LIV Golf isn’t going away anytime soon. So, will the league exist as the Tour’s new friend or old foe?

Jay Monahan said "fans" 30+ times at his State of the PGA Tour this year, but little to nothing has been done yet. I genuinely hope the Creator Council brings some positive change but this reeks like nothing more than a checked box for the Tour to say they tried to do something for the fans.

Chamblee and McGinley need to be in the studio. Faxon is better as a fill-in voice. Bones brings more as an on-course reporter. Donald is too busy prepping to kick Team USA’s ass again. Mickelson went to LIV. Given the options available, NBC made the right choice with Kevin Kisner as lead analyst.

After a revolving door of talent tried out this year, Kevin Kisner takes the lead analyst role for NBC. Brandel Chamblee needs to be in the studio, which makes Kisner the clear choice. While he wasn’t great in 2024, it was his first year. Kis will work fine, but I don’t think he’ll move the needle.

In an era of handouts in the professional game, 24-year-old DP World Tour winner Ryggs Johnston is a model of meritocracy.

You can play the Old Course in reverse for three days in April 2025. They brought back the tradition this year and will continue it standrews.com/old_course_r...

In the moment power rankings to replace Ryan Day at Ohio State - Brian Hartline - Mike Vrabel - Urban Meyer - Jim Tressel - Woody Hayes AI/hologram

We’re proud of the work we produce at @friedegggolf.bsky.social, but we’re also thankful for a lot of the other writers, creators, and personalities in the golf space. Here’s a content cornucopia of articles, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and other odds and ends we’ve enjoyed in 2024.

As someone who spent 10 years on a muni maintenance crew, I’m loving these All Grass is Local videos.

The crew had some fun with this one

I've officially joined the team @friedegggolf.bsky.social! We've got a lot planned for 2025 and beyond and I'm excited to join this incredibly talented staff.