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3 PGA Tour rule changes influenced by LIV but Tiger Woods demand is

By Al Faqiih August 9, 2025

3 PGA Tour rule changes influenced by LIV but Tiger Woods demand is step too far

The PGA Tour continues to evolve beyond its rooted traditions with a host of rule changes and updates, but one of its greatest players in Tiger Woods is still fighting for the chance to wear shorts

From billion-dollar investments to overhauled pace-of-play policies, the PGA Tour continues to modernize in 2025 under Jay Monahan’s vision, following decades of following rich traditions and pressure to change due to the disruption caused by the Saudi-backed tour LIV Golf.

When golf fans picture the PGA Tour, they think of prestige and stars like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus in collared shirts, creased slacks, and hats. But 2025 has blown the doors off tradition with things like Signature Events, new equity models, and strict pace-of-play rules, all designed in response to LIV’s modernized changes.

Yet a straightforward request from Tiger Woods has remained ignored for decades, as PGA players still can’t wear shorts. The man referred to as the GOAT by many, although he has his own choice for the greatest player ever, has won 82 PGA Tour events and 15 major tournaments, and he has done all this in long pants while wishing his “chicken legs” could breathe.

In a previous interview in 2018, Woods was asked if he would rather play in shorts. He replied: “I would love it. We play in some of the hottest climates on the planet.

“A lot of the tournaments are based right around the equator, so we play in some of the hottest places on the planet. It would be nice to wear shorts. Even with my little chicken legs, I still would like to wear shorts.”

As the game continues to evolve, the world’s best players are scattered across multiple tours, and golf is seeing more diversity than ever; the tour continues to see its advancement.

PGA Tour Pace of Play rules

The PGA Tour’s newest pace-of-play policy was updated in March at the request of several top stars. It limits players to 40 seconds per shot. For players who aren’t granted the additional 10 seconds for special occasions, there is now a one-stroke penalty for the first offense, two for the next, and so on.

LIV has this rule on the tour and saw its first penalty occur during the LIV Golf Andalucia at Valderrama when Richard Bland took 84 seconds to play a shot on hole 15. The veteran shot a bogey on the hole, which was upgraded to a double bogey.

PGA Tour introduced Signature Events

In 2024, the PGA launched its “Signature Events” initiative, rebranding the “Designated Events” format from 2023.

The 2025 calendar now features eight high-stakes tournaments, including The Sentry, Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Truist Championship, and The Memorial Tournament.

World No. 1 player Scottie Scheffler took home $4 million for his Memorial Tournament win at Muirfield Village Golf Club last May.

These events feature higher prize money ($20 million) than the regular tournament competitions outside of majors and see a smaller field of players compete for a larger prize.

Each LIV tournament already has a purse of $20 million, and winners take home $4 million of the pot.

PGA Tour Player Equity

One of the most groundbreaking moves saw the PGA Tour extend ownership equity to nearly 200 members for the first time. On Jan. 31, 2024, a $3 billion partnership with Strategic Sports Group officially gave players a piece of the pie.

Woods and Tour Player Directors Patrick Cantlay, Peter Malnati, Adam Scott, Webb Simpson, and Jordan Spieth helped finalize the deal, ensuring pros had a stake in the product they built.

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Tiger Woods gives son Charlie freedom but keeps strict financial rules in place

By Al Faqiih July 31, 2025

While some think that Tiger Woods is giving Charlie, his son, too much freedom, it seems that things are not what they seem. Tiger has emphasized several times so far that he does not want to interfere too much in his son’s life, believing that Charlie should build a career on his own, and primarily enjoy golf.

The famous golfer is aware of the amount of pressure his son is under, and that is one of the reasons why the experienced golfer gave Charlie a dose of freedom. However, the 49-year-old has set somewhat different rules in other spheres of life.

According to the US media, Tiger has set strict financial rules for Charlie before he can receive part of his property.

Throughout his long career, Tiger earned a huge amount of money both by winning famous tournaments and through sponsorships.

According to Forbes, Tiger Woods’ fortune is about 1.3 billion dollars, and it is clear that his son and daughter will inherit that money.

According to the British media, Charlie and his sister have trusts in their names worth 20 million dollars each, and the 16-year-old even got two luxury properties!

However, Charlie’s access is quite limited, as he will only have the right to the property once he turns 21.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that Charlie will also earn huge money in the future, mostly through sponsorships, but probably also through his golf career.

Will he be equally brilliant on the golf course?

It is difficult to give the right answer as to whether the teenager will make a name for himself in the world of golf, but experts and fans are convinced that Tiger’s son can be at least partially as good as his father.

The public is closely following his development and his performances at junior tournaments, where it seems that the 16-year-old has serious potential.

An important thing in his career will be distance from pressure, and we will see if Charlie will manage to distance himself from cameras and public pressure.

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Charlie Woods bounces back from horror show in front of legendary dad

By Al Faqiih July 31, 2025

Charlie Woods bounces back from horror show in front of legendary dad Tiger with stunning round

THE son of golf legend Tiger Woods put on a stunning performance at the Junior PGA Championships on Wednesday after a disappointing opening round.

Charlie Woods, 16, finished the opening day of the competition 43rd out of 156 competitors after shooting one-under 70 on Tuesday.

However, he jumped up the leaderboard significantly in round two by hitting a six-under.

The incredible effort saw him jump up to fourth in the rankings at seven-under, six shots behind leader Lunden Esterline from Kansas.

Charlie managed nine birdies across the course at Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in Indiana, with three bogeys.

His impressive performance was reminiscent of his 15-time major-winning dad, Tiger.

Despite achieving global success as an adult, the 49-year-old failed to win the Junior PGA Championship at the very start of his career.

Charlie has now progressed to the final two rounds of the championship.

It is a huge improvement on his US Junior Amateur Championship display, where he missed the cut.

After recording an 11-over first round and a three-over second round, he missed the cut by a 12-stroke margin.

In last year’s event, Charlie finished 18 shots behind the cut line with his +22 score.

His dad was spotted watching him last Monday.

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Tiger Woods’ Son Charlie Passing Up Title Defense For Bigger Stage

By Al Faqiih July 29, 2025

Tiger Woods’ son, Charlie, had little time to recover from the bruises he sustained at the US Junior Amateur. Just a week after missing the cut in Dallas, the younger Woods is back in another top-rated event.

Curiously, Charlie Woods should have been defending his title in the South Florida PGA Junior Cup, the 2025 edition of which starts this Monday. However, the youngest son of the 15-time major winner will not be present at that tournament.

The reason for his absence? Charlie is in Indiana to play in the Junior PGA Championship, beginning Tuesday at the Purdue University golf facilities. This is one of the premier junior golf events in the country, featuring tournaments for boys and girls simultaneously.

This will be Charlie’s first appearance in this event, where his legendary father finished runner-up once during his illustrious junior golf career.

The boys’ Junior PGA Championship tournament will be played on Purdue University’s Ackerman-Allen Course. The field features 156 players, including top-ranked golfers Miles Russell and Luke Colton. Recent US Junior Amateur champion Hamilton Coleman will not be present.

The tournament will have a stroke-play format, similar to most professional events. The top 60 players plus ties will make the cut after 36 holes and play the final two rounds to determine the champion.

A year ago, Baylor Larrabee won the event at the Congressional Country Club. He is currently on the UCLA golf team and cannot defend his title at Purdue because he is no longer age eligible.

The girls’ event will be played simultaneously on Purdue University’s Kampen-Cosler Course. It will feature the same characteristics as the boys’ tournament, and the No. 2-ranked player in the country, Asterisk Talley, leads the field.

Charlie missed the cut in the US Junior Amateur after carding a terrible first-round 81 at Brook Hollow Golf Club. A day later, he improved significantly and carded a 74 at Trinity Forest, but his fate was already sealed, and he couldn’t advance beyond the stroke-play phase.

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Charlie Woods, Tiger’s son, competing in Junior PGA Championships at Purdue

By Al Faqiih July 29, 2025

This week’s 2025 Junior PGA Championships at Purdue‘s Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex will bring future professional golf stars to central Indiana.

It may also bring one of the established greats of the game to West Lafayette as a spectator.

Charlie Woods’ name appeared on the entry list Sunday for the four-day tournament, which begins Tuesday. He is the son of 15-time PGA major winner Tiger Woods. Tournament organizers typically have held off confirming Woods will appear at events until closer to the start.

Charlie Woods is one of 312 golfers — 156 apiece in the boys and girls tournaments — who will compete on the Kampen-Cosler and Ackerman-Allen courses. Past winners include recognizable pro tour names from Inbee Park to Trevor Immelman.

Top-ranked competitors for this event include Luke Colton and Giuseppe Puebla on the boys side and Asterisk Talley, Yujie Liu and Anna Fang on the girls.

The 16-year-old Woods won the American Junior Golf Association’s Team TaylorMade Invitational in May. His father, who won the U.S. Junior Amateur three times, was seen following his son at the same event last week. Tiger Woods has also occasionally served at his son’s caddie at tournaments.

Tiger Woods also competed in the Junior PGA Championships during his stellar amateur career. He finished runner-up to Chris Couch in 1990.

The family shared a viral moment last year when the son, playing with his father, achieved his first hole-in-one at the PNC Championship. In March, Tiger Woods announced he suffered a ruptured Achilles while training at home for his return to the PGA Tour.

Admission is free for the tournament, as is parking at nearby Ross-Ade Stadium. Fans can take golf cart shuttles to the event.

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Scottie Scheffler responds to comparisons with Tiger Woods: “They’re

By Al Faqiih July 26, 2025

Scottie Scheffler responds to comparisons with Tiger Woods: “They’re silly”

The world number one continues making history in golf, but resists labels that place him on the same level as Tiger

Scottie Scheffler is enjoying the best stretch of his career, and comparisons to Tiger Woods were quick to surface. After securing his fourth major title – the recent Claret Jug at Royal Portrush – the numbers started aligning in a curious way: it took him exactly 1,197 days to win his first Masters in 2022 and then his first Open, the same amount of time Tiger needed between his first two major victories.

Despite these parallels, Scheffler is firm and direct when asked if he sees himself as the new Tiger Woods. “I still think those comparisons are a little silly,” he said after his triumph in Northern Ireland. “Tiger won, what? 15 majors? This is my fourth. I’ve only made it a quarter of the way. I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf.”

Scottie Scheffler says: “There’s only one Tiger Woods”

During his appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, Scheffler revisited the topic. “Any time you’re mentioned alongside the greats of golf, it’s an honor. But I think the comparisons are silly. Tiger transcended the sport. He was the best we’ll see in our lifetime.”

The Texan added humbly: “There’s only one Tiger Woods, and the rest of us are just trying to do our best. I don’t think about that every day, but if people are comparing you to him, it means you’re doing something right.”

Scheffler isn’t the first to face that kind of media pressure. Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, and Rory McIlroy were also once labeled “the next Tiger,” though their careers took different paths.

Is Scottie Scheffler more comparable to Jack Nicklaus?

A comparison that seems to make more sense is the one that links him to Jack Nicklaus. The “Golden Bear” himself said during the 2025 Memorial Tournament: “He plays a lot like I did.” Both share a cerebral, precise style focused on strategic shots and a calm approach under pressure.

Scottie Scheffler is enjoying the best stretch of his career, and comparisons to Tiger Woods were quick to surface. After securing his fourth major title – the recent Claret Jug at Royal Portrush – the numbers started aligning in a curious way: it took him exactly 1,197 days to win his first Masters in 2022 and then his first Open, the same amount of time Tiger needed between his first two major victories.

Despite these parallels, Scheffler is firm and direct when asked if he sees himself as the new Tiger Woods. “I still think those comparisons are a little silly,” he said after his triumph in Northern Ireland. “Tiger won, what? 15 majors? This is my fourth. I’ve only made it a quarter of the way. I think Tiger stands alone in the game of golf.”

Scottie Scheffler says: “There’s only one Tiger Woods”

During his appearance on the Pardon My Take podcast, Scheffler revisited the topic. “Any time you’re mentioned alongside the greats of golf, it’s an honor. But I think the comparisons are silly. Tiger transcended the sport. He was the best we’ll see in our lifetime.”

The Texan added humbly: “There’s only one Tiger Woods, and the rest of us are just trying to do our best. I don’t think about that every day, but if people are comparing you to him, it means you’re doing something right.”

Scheffler isn’t the first to face that kind of media pressure. Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, and Rory McIlroy were also once labeled “the next Tiger,” though their careers took different paths.

Is Scottie Scheffler more comparable to Jack Nicklaus?

A comparison that seems to make more sense is the one that links him to Jack Nicklaus. The “Golden Bear” himself said during the 2025 Memorial Tournament: “He plays a lot like I did.” Both share a cerebral, precise style focused on strategic shots and a calm approach under pressure.

Even Butch Harmon, Tiger’s former coach, backed the idea on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio: “Mentally, he’s the closest thing to Jack Nicklaus I’ve ever seen.”

And the similarities go beyond the course. Scheffler had a touching moment after winning The Open 2025, lifting his 15-month-old son Bennett on the 18th green – an image that evoked Nicklaus’s iconic embrace with his son Gary after winning the 1973 PGA Championship. For both, family comes before golf.

Scheffler is building his own legacy

Scottie Scheffler doesn’t want to be the next Tiger or the next Nicklaus. He wants to be Scottie Scheffler. And with four majors, a firm grip on the world ranking, and a focused mindset, he’s already building a unique legacy that’s only just beginning to grow.

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie dealt major blow after meltdown as fate sealed

By Al Faqiih July 23, 2025

Charlie Woods did not have the best outing at the US Junior Amateur, missing the cut after enduring a torrid first round, with his father, Tiger, watching on from the sidelines

Charlie Woods failed to make the cut at the US Junior Amateur, after his father, Tiger Woods, watched his meltdown during the opening round. The young golfer’s underwhelming performance at the tournament came on the heels of his victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in late May 2025.

That triumph gave the impression that Charlie was quickly ascending the ranks toward golf fame, despite still being in his teens. But the path to greatness isn’t without challenges.

Missing the cut was one such setback. After recording a score of 81 in round one, the 16-year-old improved to 74 in the second – an uptick from his earlier effort, yet insufficient to keep him in the tournament.

Woods placed T196 out of 264 total entrants. As a result, he did not secure a spot among the top 64 junior golfers globally – those who would go on to compete for elite status in the sport.

Interestingly, Tiger previously won this same championship three times – in 1991, 1992, and 1993. Given that background, the elder Woods tried offering advice on course strategy, but his son apparently wasn’t too interested in listening.

During the 47th Junior North & South Amateur at Pinehurst Resort, after sinking a long putt, Charlie was overheard saying: “I don’t want to hear it.” Tiger chuckled in response and replied: “Good putt.”

Despite that light-hearted exchange, many spectators feel that Charlie is under intense pressure to meet the expectations tied to carrying such a legendary last name.

One person commented online: “No disrespect to the kid, but I just have this feeling that if he does make it to the pro tour he’s gonna be an average pro.” Another wrote: “He is absolutely overrated. Got the vibe because his father. STOP IT!” A third added: “Too much to live up to. Not gonna happen.”

While Charlie works on building his own legacy in golf, his father is focused on recovering from an Achilles issue sustained while attempting to resume his regular training routine, following a disappointing 2024.

In March, the golf legend posted an update on social media announcing that he had injured his Achilles, and further diagnostics revealed a torn tendon in his left leg.

“As I began to ramp up my own training and practice at home, I felt a sharp pain in my left Achilles, which was deemed to be ruptured,” he wrote at the time.

“This morning, Dr. Charlton Stucken of Hospital for Special Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida performed a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair for a ruptured tendon. ‘The surgery went smoothly, and we expect a full recovery,’ added Dr. Stucken. “I am back home now and plan to focus on my recovery and rehab, thank you for all the support.”

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Jim Nantz Wants One Thing Changed About Tiger Woods’ ‘Favorite

By Al Faqiih July 23, 2025

Jim Nantz Wants One Thing Changed About Tiger Woods’ ‘Favorite Golf Course’ of All-Time

Golf has this funny way of getting under your skin. The sport creates these magical moments that stick with you long after you’ve left the course. But here’s the thing—some venues just hit different, and when the game’s greatest voices start talking about them, you can hear the reverence in every word.

While millions of golf fans around the world recognize St. Andrews as the “Home of Golf,” legendary broadcaster Jim Nantz believes that traditional moniker falls short of capturing its true essence. Recently, the CBS Sports icon shared a more profound perspective on the Scottish links that Tiger Woods has called his “favorite course in the world.” Furthermore, Nantz declares, “I call it the final resting place of Golf…Because It’s Heaven.”

This isn’t merely flowery language from a broadcaster known for his eloquent commentary. Instead, Nantz’s words reflect decades of witnessing golf’s most memorable moments unfold on the Old Course. His 40-year broadcasting career has included guest commentary work for the BBC during the Open Championships at St. Andrews. Additionally, his unique insight into the venue’s mystique comes from calling some of golf’s most dramatic finishes there.

Nantz’s heavenly characterization carries particular weight when considering Tiger’s deep connection to the course. Moreover, Woods’ two Open Championship victories there in 2000 and 2005 cemented his emotional bond with the ancient links. However, it was his tearful farewell walk across the Swilcan Bridge during the 2022 Open Championship that truly embodied the spiritual connection Nantz describes.

This reimagining of St. Andrews as golf’s ultimate destination offers something more profound than traditional descriptions. Consequently, Nantz’s perspective provides a fresh lens through which to view golf’s most revered venue. Similarly, Nantz continues to prepare for his next decade of tournament coverage with the same reverence for golf’s most prestigious venues.

How Tiger Woods and golf legends have shaped St Andrews’ identity through the decades

The evolution of St. Andrews’ various nicknames reveals how different eras have attempted to capture its essence. Originally, locals referred to it simply as the “golfing grounds” until the New Course opened in 1895. Then, the older layout became known as the “Old Course.” Meanwhile, the “Home of Golf” designation became widely accepted much earlier than most realize.

Back in 1691, St. Andrews was already called the “metropolis of golfing.” Later, in 1754, the Society of St Andrews Golfers referred to it as the “Alma Mater of Golf,” meaning “Mother of Golf.” Eventually, in 1834, when King William IV recognized St. Andrews as “Royal and Ancient,” the course gradually became known as the “Home of Golf.” Golf legends throughout history have offered their own poetic descriptions that mirror Nantz’s sentiment. Bobby Jones once declared, “If I had ever been set down in any one place and told I was to play there, and nowhere else, for the rest of my life, I should have chosen the Old Course at St. Andrews.”

Perhaps Nantz’s heavenly perspective represents the next evolution in how we understand St. Andrews’ true significance. While “Home of Golf” describes its historical importance, “final resting place” suggests something transcendent that continues drawing players like Tiger back to Scotland’s ancient links.

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Tiger watches son Charlie’s tough start at US Junior Amateur

By Al Faqiih July 22, 2025

Tiger Woods, who has missed the 2025 golf season with a ruptured left Achilles tendon, walked around Brook Hollow Golf Club on Monday watching his son Charlie compete at the US Junior Amateur.

Woods, a 15-time major champion, underwent surgery in March. There has been no timetable for his return to competition, with Monday’s appearance the first hint at his fitness.

Charlie Woods fired an 11-over par 81 in the first round of the US Golf Association event at Dallas, with two birdies, five bogeys and four double bogeys to share 242nd place.

Tiger Woods withdrew from February’s Genesis Invitational, saying he was not ready to compete in the wake of his mother Kultida’s death.

The elder Woods, who turns 50 in December, has not competed since missing the cut in last July’s British Open at Royal Troon.

Woods, a three-time US Junior Amateur winner from 1991-1993, has won 82 career PGA Tour titles, level with Sam Snead for the all-time record.

The US Junior Amateur features 36 holes of stroke play for a field of 264 players over two courses on July 21-22, with the field cut to the top 64 players, who will compete in match play to determine a champion.

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Keegan Bradley seeks Tiger Woods’ advice over lingering

By Al Faqiih July 18, 2025

Keegan Bradley seeks Tiger Woods’ advice over lingering Ryder Cup problem

Keegan Bradley is one of a number of players who are in contention to play at this year’s Ryder Cup for Team USA, despite already being the captain.

Keegan Bradley has disclosed that he’s been in contact with Tiger Woods seeking guidance about potentially serving as both captain and player for Team USA’s Ryder Cup squad.

Bradley’s stellar recent performances have positioned him as a strong candidate for one of the 12 playing roles, particularly following his victory at the Travelers Championship last month. His momentum has carried into The Open Championship this week, where he carded a four-under-par 67, positioning him at three-under overall.

Another strong showing at Royal Portrush will only intensify Bradley’s predicament about whether to assume both responsibilities, though the captain is already laying the foundation for his decision.

Should he proceed, Bradley would mark the first playing captain at a Ryder Cup since 1963, although the dual role has been embraced more recently at the Presidents Cup, with Woods juggling both duties in 2019. Despite the heightened pressure of Ryder Cup competition, Bradley has turned to the 15-time major winner for guidance.

“Tiger Woods did it at the Presidents Cup. I’ve spoken to him a ton about this,” Bradley explained. There are a few other guys who have done it in the Presidents Cup. The Ryder Cup is a much different animal. But we have a plan.

“We have a for instance that could happen. That can obviously change during the week. You’ve got to see how each player is playing. But we’re learning as we go, just like everybody else.”

When pressed about Woods’ specific counsel, the captain elaborated: “Tiger has been really helpful. He obviously turned this position down, and it came to me, so he’s been very helpful in this process. Tiger has been really, really great to me over the course of my career. He does a lot of things for us players that he doesn’t do for the media.

“So he’s been really helpful to me my whole life. Really kind to me actually. During this process, he’s been one of the most helpful people that I’ve had.”

Bradley delivered an impressive second round at The Open on Friday, ensuring his participation over the weekend in the United Kingdom for the first time since 2018. Riding a wave of confidence, Bradley is convinced that he’s currently playing the best golf of his life.

“I feel like I’m a much better player right now than I’ve ever been,” he confessed. “This is the best I’ve ever played throughout my entire career. I’m a way better chipper of the ball, which I’ve worked on.

“I’m very high in the stats on the Tour, which I never have been, which is a huge help. I chipped two to a foot today that were tough chips. Putting a lot better, and I just feel a lot more comfortable being out there in these big moments. I do feel like I’m a much more well-rounded player now.”

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