Watching the Noah Kahan doc and the whole vibe is “very normal human” and “has not changed,” but he’s also wearing a Berckmans Place logo hat so like some things have changed.

Just got in from walking the front nine at Augusta National Golf Club, on the first day of Masters week. A few thoughts/observations:

Blades Brown, 18, playing with two actual graybeards is legit very funny.

This High Point coach is ready to FIGHT

Took a short walk around a very empty and wet Pebble Beach just now. Only player I saw was Corey Conners as he walked off No. 18. “When else will you get to play Pebble by yourself?” His caddie, Danny Sahl, said.

Old Shores, Michael Keiser's new Florida Panhandle golf resort, has started construction on its first course, designed by Tom Doak.

Are we *positive* Clark Griswold could still afford the pool? He’s fed a family of 12 for 10 days. The power bill is coming. Ellen’s china cabinet and everything in it is ruined. The neighbors will be taking him to small claims court. Just a lot to deal with on Dec. 26.

Very similar vibes ATM

There’s something about Broomsedge. How it starts with its toughest stretch. How it lacks a single statement hole but has 18 good to great ones. How you walk off 18 and want to go try a few of them again. A top contender for my favorite course of 2025.

Kai Trump will be a college golfer. But she's not ready for the LPGA tour. Don't blame her. Blame those who are desperate enough for attention that they thought it was a good idea to invite the No. 461 junior golfer. www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Palm Beach Par 3 Public golf! On the water! For $42 (walking)? Sick.

What if the United States is just that bad at Ryder Cups, and all the give a damn we can muster will not matter? www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

The Club at Lac La Belle. Massive green complexes. Changing elevation. Generous fairways but still penalizes missed shots. Just fun. All kinds of fun. And open to the public.

Pinehurst has announced the start of No. 11, an original Coore & Crenshaw design next to Tom Doak's No. 10 at what is becoming the Pinehurst Sandmines complex. - Fall 2027 open - Coore & Crenshaw restored No. 2 - Looks like a very different sight than No. 10, which is open with big views.

In an era of specialized sports phenoms honing in their craft just after preschool and turning pro right after getting their driver’s license, Ludvig Åberg represents a different kind of budding superstar. From @brodymiller.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/625...

Will Zalatoris stood on 14 tee 11-under and tied for second. He's on 18 tee at 3-under and T30.

Shotlink is unable to accurately describe just how left Min Woo Lee and Akshay Bhatia were on No. 5 just now.

Morikawa, long considered one of the game’s best iron players, is no longer living on reputation. “We’re looking all the way back to 2021,” Morikawa said when asked how far back he’d have to go to match the feeling he has right now. www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Keegan Bradley shot the round of the day Thursday at Bay Hill. Then the Ryder Cup questions started. www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

Question: "Scottie, do you feel like you need a jumpstart for your season?" Scottie Scheffler: "No."

From the inbox: Mackenzie & Ebert are designing their first course, as part of a planned development in Puerto Rico, Moncayo. This par-3 is ... wow. Don't go left.

Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Jay Monahan and Tiger Woods are all meeting with Donald Trump in the White House today. News from @gabbyherzig.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/614...

Listen, if you saw Rory's Whoop score via Instagram and still bet on Boston Common, that's on you. If you're betting on TGL, that's also on you.

Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose doing interviews before the final round at Pebble Beach? This is the good stuff, and what Justin Thomas was talking about. (via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social ) www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

Kisner is giving off big time “I really found something at the range. My whole game is falling into place.”-energy. That flagstick doesn’t stand a chance tonight. (📸: TGL)

Streamsong has announced a fifth golf course is coming to the property, to be designed by David McLay Kidd. It's the first time the resort has stepped out of the Coore/Crenshaw, Doak, Hanse/Wagner pack.

Cabot Citrus Farms: Roost While Karoo is big and wild, Roost feels more in front of you — but with atypical elevation changes for Florida. It also asks you different questions throughout the round, which I liked. Excited to see how it grows in, matures.

Matt Fitzpatrick on TGL's shot clock: "I just wish this was real golf as well."

I’ve seen enough. The Bay are your SoFi Cup champions.

Scenes from the turf at TGL. Not seen: So many Gen Z influencer types.

Seen and heard from Kapalua: Collin Morikawa only wants wins. Inside the fascinating, feel-based caddie convos. Viktor Hovland. TGL. Tour Championship. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

Is the PGA Tour about to revamp the Tour Championship? Sources tell @gabbyherzig.bsky.social that advanced discussions are happening about a bracket-style event. www.nytimes.com/athletic/603...

To kick off the 2025 PGA Tour season, I spoke with Xander Schauffele and his father, Stefan — about persistence, process and building the mind of a major champion. For @theathletic.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...

Undeniably thrilling to watch Tiger Woods fight off Father Time and contend again on a Sunday against ... Bernhard Langer, 67, and Vijay Singh, 61.

There's nothing subtle about TGL. However, its approach to purse size is the biggest reason for optimism about the league's chances of success. www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

Whatever happens in the rest of the Showdown I think we can all agree to never talk about any of this ever again.

Bryson’s jacket is going to restart the clock.

We want to know more about who we're writing for @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...

The PGA of America will play U.S. Ryder Cup players $200K (extra $300K to charity). Tickets are $750. PGA is making $$$. This is probably the right thing. But $200K changes nothing for these guys and just becomes a dumb talking point all week.

The Skins Game is back — for Black Friday 2025. Pro Shop/PGA Tour operation so don't expect any LIV players. Interested to see how it plays out — or if it will feel different from The Match series, which definitely ran out of steam after a promising start.

Saddened to hear the news of Bob Holt’s passing. There are a million Bob stories, traded like baseball cards among SEC people. The time he did this. The time he said that to that coach. The through line on all of them was a decency, curiosity and spirit that we should all aspire for. He was a gem.

PGA West has finished up a restoration of its three Pete Dye courses, including the Stadium Course that hosts the American Express. Looks impressive.

Tiger Woods: "I'm not tournament sharp, yet." Says when he's ready "to compete at this level, then I will." If you recall, he had another back surgery in September.

LPGA commish Mollie Marcoux Samaan is out. We took a deeper look at that the next commissioner inherits, what the problems are and what must happen at such a pivotal moment. W/ @gabbyherzig.bsky.social and @hughkellenberger.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

There were positives for the LPGA to highlight as it announced its commissioner's resignation. But there are more issues than achievements. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

"Now more than ever, we have all the evidence to prove why Bryson DeChambeau has the chance to win several more majors before the end of his career." via @gabbyherzig.bsky.social and @brodymiller.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...

The subtle flex that is having a different caddie bib for the @lpga.bsky.social No. 1 is a very nice touch.

You hear this a lot in women's sports: When people give us a chance, they get hooked. It's not wrong. And why I'm wondering about the impact Caitlin Clark had at The Annika beyond getting thousands in the door on Wednesday.