Eamon Lynch
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Golf Channel host, Golfweek columnist.
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Misconduct is like obscenity — you know it when you see it. Right? In golf, it’s not that simple
The question is part philosophical, part procedural, and a hot topic at the 126th U.S. Open after Joaquin Niemann was hit with a two-stroke penalty.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/us-open/2026/06/19/does-joaquin-niemann-us-open-penalty-fit-crime/90625368007/
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Bullied over the golf ball, governing bodies seem afraid to actually govern
There are competing and complex concerns on either side of the game’s longest-running squabble.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/us-open/2026/06/17/bullied-over-golf-ball-governing-bodies-afraid-to-govern/90597017007/?taid=6a3319c0bdc781000183c8c3&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
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Phil Mickelson isn’t at Shinnecock, but like every other U.S. Open here he’s front of mind
Each of the three Opens in which he competed here represented different chapters in his story.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/us-open/2026/06/15/phil-mickelson-shinnecock-us-open-eamon-lynch/90565004007/
15 days ago
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LIV Golf's likely loss Down Under could prove ultimate death knell
LIV was outmaneuvered by Christian Hardy, a little-known executive who was ushered into the light when quoted in the press release about the Australian deal.
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19 days ago
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Lynch: Brian Rolapp wants simplicity at the PGA Tour. He’s finding out that’s a complicated goal
For all the unknowns, there’s one thing PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp knows for sure. Simplicity isn’t a luxury he enjoys.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/05/30/lynch-brian-rolapp-simplicity-pga-tour-complicated-goal/90333136007/
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As LIV flames out, let's not forget those who were eager to sell golf to the Saudis
Some richly deserving losers will emerge from this debacle, but for the most part players are not among them.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/04/30/lets-not-forget-those-who-were-eager-to-sell-golf-to-the-saudis/89882103007/
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Even if Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm want a PGA Tour return, a cool reception awaits
Whatever future LIV Golf has will be more penurious than profligate.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/04/24/bryson-dechambeau-jon-rahm-cool-reception-upon-pga-tour-return/89770028007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/04/16/liv-golf-proves-even-saudis-spending-limit-eamon-lynch/89648619007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/04/16/liv-golf-proves-even-saudis-spending-limit-eamon-lynch/89648619007/
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LIV made Jon Rahm rich, but it’s impoverishing his long-term legacy
This is the third Masters since Rahm won in 2023, and the third at which he’s trudged down Magnolia Lane in the midst of a distracting narrative of his own making.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/masters/2026/04/10/liv-made-jon-rahm-rich-long-term-legacy-is-slipping/89559412007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/masters/2026/04/06/augusta-national-last-bastion-of-decorum-2026-masters/89484484007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/03/27/lynch-tiger-woods-deserves-empathy-needs-responsibility/89356660007/
3 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/03/21/lynch-jon-rahm-coming-to-his-senses-pushing-to-brink-one-move-guaranteed-loser/89265586007/
3 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/03/13/brian-rolapp-deadline-shows-patience-pga-tour-players-running-thin/89144675007/
4 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/03/11/lynch-brian-rolapp-vision-leaves-questions-pga-tour-future/89106331007/
4 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/03/05/eamon-lynch-pga-tour-ceo-brian-rolapp-reality/89005927007/?taid=69a9fe8bf7cd120001a058a0&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter#
4 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/03/03/lynch-jon-rahm-actions-denial-could-cost-him-ryder-cup/88968985007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/02/17/tiger-woods-pga-tour-changes-health-masters-2026-eamon-lynch/88727103007/
4 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/02/15/eamon-lynch-anthony-kim-gary-player-prove-themselves-outliers-masters-liv/88695693007/
4 months ago
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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...
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/02/08/pga-tours-the-players-global-move-could-make-major/88577866007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2026/01/30/patrick-reeds-liv-exit-both-sides-happy-pga-tour/88438306007/#
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2026/01/25/eamon-lynch-brian-rolapp-early-win-brooks-koepka-return-pga-tour/88352965007/
5 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/01/08/pga-ceo-derek-sprague-out-president-don-rea-told-stay-in-lane/88088772007/
6 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2026/01/01/lynch-golfweek-celebrates-50th-only-constant-change/87983217007/
6 months ago
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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. 😂
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/12/20/lynch-pga-tour-needs-plan-for-when-liv-star-comes-knocking-path-back-is-not-complicated/87864159007/
6 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/12/01/brian-rolapp-nfl-job-prioritized-fans-pga-tour-gig-shouldnt/87558338007/
7 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/lpga/2025/11/14/lpga-caitlin-clark-kai-trump-opportunities-but-not-answer/87276420007/
8 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2025/11/05/lynch-liv-golf-financial-black-hole/87103455007/
8 months ago
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Fascinating read 👇
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/10/17/pga-tour-ceo-brian-rolapps-vision-might-clash-with-investors/86755042007/
9 months ago
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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?
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2025/10/06/eamon-lynch-greg-norman-demands-thanks-5-billion-bonfire-of-his-vanity/86556499007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/ryder-cup/2025/09/30/eamon-lynch-ryder-cup-needs-new-vision-u-s-new-owners/86434260007/
9 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/ryder-cup/2025/09/28/luke-donald-keep-ryder-cup-captain-team-europe/86403300007/
9 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/ryder-cup/2025/09/26/lynch-ryder-cup-stuck-donald-trump/86371522007/
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/ryder-cup/2025/09/24/europe-ryder-cup-pay-for-play-u-s-falters/86333945007/
9 months ago
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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.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2025/09/19/eamon-lynch-greg-norman-beats-liv-golf-to-exit/86246706007/
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Lynch: As the PGA Tour kicks off its quiet season, it has to figure out how to make noise now
The PGA Tour product after Labor Day and before the Super Bowl highlights the need for both a domestic rebrand and a global rethink.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/09/06/eamon-lynch-pga-tour-fedex-fall-quiet-season-how-does-it-make-noise/86019645007/
10 months ago
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Lynch: Lawyer up! The PGA Tour is about to be legally forced to prioritize fans over players
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp recently sent two messages, one to the tour's employees and another to the locker room.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/08/29/eamon-lynch-pga-tour-about-to-be-legally-forced-to-prioritize-fans-over-players/85894630007/
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Lynch: New CEO Brian Rolapp just ended the PGA Tour as we know it, even if he didn’t say it out loud
Rolapp has said that every successful sports league requires three things, and that the PGA Tour currently only has one of them
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/08/20/ceo-brian-rolapp-signals-major-changes-pga-tour/85747442007/
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Lynch: Rory McIlroy skipping a playoff event is the canary in Brian Rolapp’s coal mine
Any of the top stars can now prioritize rest during the playoffs at no cost to their FedEx Cup campaign.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/08/07/lynch-rory-skipping-playoff-event-canary-brian-rolapp-coal-mine/85568304007/
11 months ago
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“The four most beautiful words in our common language: I told you so.” Gore Vidal was the most engaging man I ever knew. He died 13 years ago today.
11 months ago
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Lynch: The PGA Tour’s new boss started work today. So what headache does he tackle first?
Other than booking a lesson package at the TPC Sawgrass Performance Center, what does Rolapp’s priority list look like?
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2025/07/28/lynch-pga-tour-brian-rolapp-starts-new-job-where-should-he-start/85414044007/
11 months ago
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A day wandering the countryside where I grew up. Dublin tomorrow, then home.
11 months ago
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12 months ago
So much well-informed truth here from a man who grew up in Northern Ireland and so has a real understanding of often stark realities 👇
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Lynch: Normalizing the abnormal is happening on both sides of the gate at the Open
Even the Open is becoming a platform for normalizing the deplorable.
https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/british-open/2025/07/19/lynch-normalizing-abnormal-both-sides-gate-british-open/85292462007/
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Lynch: Bryson DeChambeau heats up at the Open, but his long, dark winter starts in July
Public personalities need platforms, and whether he leaves Sunday with the Claret Jug or not, winter kicks in for DeChambeau on July 20.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2025/07/18/lynch-dechambeau-heats-up-at-open-dark-winter-starts-july/85275645007/
12 months ago
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Lynch: Like in once-embattled Northern Ireland, acceptance will be pivotal at 2025 Open
When the Open returned to Royal Portrush in 2019, a great deal of ink was spent explaining why it hadn’t visited Northern Ireland in 68 years.
https://golfweek-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/majors/british-open/2025/07/17/lynch-embattled-northern-ireland-patience-acceptance-key-2025-open/85259476007/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLmPJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp25X0Xlk9uh4Thag8UNa24UoMXShrt6jN8kfI4P28XDGJMrjwSXgssZR6Xgv_aem_cY-q-pUJnUYDtydakz3DLw
12 months ago
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Lynch: New LIV boss Scott O’Neil sounds a lot like Greg Norman. That's not a compliment
Like his predecessor, O’Neil is energetically trying to manufacture a reality that doesn’t exist and suggest a momentum that isn't there.
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/liv/2025/07/14/lynch-new-liv-boss-scott-oneil-sounds-greg-norman/85191304007/
12 months ago
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