After an opening 73, Scottie Scheffler shot 6-under 65 Friday at TPC Scottsdale. Brandel Chamblee and Paige Mackenzie break down his turnaround on “Golf Central Postgame” at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open.
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Bryson DeChambeau discussed a new viral trend based on exit doors when asked about a recent social media post following news of the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program. DeChambeau said he’s contractually committed to LIV Golf in 2026.
Tiger Woods said he “had no days off” in forming the criteria PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program. The five-time Masters winner believes its fair the players targeted to return must earn their place into signature events and postseason tournaments.
First-round tee times, groupings and how to watch the PGA Tour’s season debut at the Sony Open in Hawaii.
With Woods’ backing, the Tour took a major step in unifying the sport again by creating the Returning Member Program and welcoming back Koepka.
Russell Henley will win 2026’s first tournament, the oddsmakers predict. And if Henley falls short in Honolulu this week, then bettors should look to back a pair of major winners in Hideki Matsuyama and J.J. Spaun.
Sahith Theegala talks from “one of the chillest places on Earth” ahead of the Sony Open in Hawaii. He views 2026 as a year to reset, while maintain goals of finishing in the top 50 in the World Golf Rankings.
DeChambeau said during Tuesday’s LIV Golf preview day that he was contracted through 2026 with the Saudi-backed tour and that while he can’t predict the future beyond that, he would not be joining the PGA Tour this year.
PGA Tour rules chief Steve Rintoul goes over “procedural” changes golfers and fans can expect ahead of the 2026 season. Rintoul believes that viewers won’t see “anything substantially different” when watching the Sony Open in Hawaii this weekend.
Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee discusses the challenges of Brooks Koepka’s reintegration to the PGA Tour, but says it’s a “great day for golf.”
Billy Horschel is no stranger to sitting outside the top 50 rankings when the calendar flips. Two years ago, he went from No. 63 in the world in January to Open Championship runner-up that summer.