Hot Mic w/ James Colgan

scott van pelt smiles on set for ESPN monday night football in a black jacket and purple tie — TGL announces ESPN broadcast team led by Scott Van Pelt
The TGL announced the broadcast team for its inaugural season will be led by a host of ESPN stars, including Scott Van Pelt. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

tiger woods smiles in front of the match tiger vs phil signage in red mock neck shirt — ‘The Skins Game’ is coming back to TV in 2025 in deal with Pro Shop
‘The Skins Game,’ a longtime Black Friday golf tradition, will be resuscitated by Pro Shop and its business partners at the PGA Tour. By: James Colgan December 12, 2024

kevin kisner stares at camera in navy hat and navy quarter zip — Behind the scenes of NBC Sports’ Kevin Kisner hire
A pitch meeting, a hurricane, and a part-time PGA Tour gig. This is how NBC Sports decided on Kevin Kisner as its new lead golf analyst. By: James Colgan December 10, 2024

jay monahan speaks into a microphone in a blue graphic with a photo of fat perez and roger steele in bubbles behind him — The PGA Tour’s newest business partners? Influencers
The PGA Tour announced the creation of a new influencer alliance, called the Creator Council, aimed at trading access for insights. By: James Colgan December 6, 2024

Kevin Kisner named NBC Sports lead analyst after yearlong search

Kevin Kisner was named NBC Sports’ newest lead analyst, ending the network’s yearlong search to replace Paul Azinger. By: James Colgan December 4, 2024

lexi thompson hugs molly marcoux samaan off the 9th green at the CME Group Tour Championship. — Lexi Thompson’s NBC complaints raise bigger LPGA TV questions
Lexi Thompson aired her frustrations with the LPGA’s TV window impacting her final round at the CME Group Tour Championship. By: James Colgan November 26, 2024

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NBC owners to spin off Golf Channel. What’s next for the network?

NBC’s owners, Comcast, announced Wednesday their plans to spin off the Golf Channel as part of a new, separately operated company. By: James Colgan November 21, 2024

Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler each know what it's like to have a decent PGA Tour season. — Scottie’s common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer, LIV rumors | Monday Finish
Scottie Scheffler’s win came with a side of common sense, Bob Mac’s sunset beer had extra meaning, one LIV rumor vanished and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 9, 2024

Greg Norman and Dustin Johnson are among those involved in LIV's offseason news. — LIV moves, Tiger’s presser, Ryder Cup difference | Monday Finish
Settle in with a leftover turkey sandwich and read about LIV’s offseason moves, Tiger’s next appearance, a Ryder Cup detail and more. By: Dylan Dethier December 2, 2024

Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods, Maverick McNealy, Joel Dahmen, Geno Bonnalie and Marina Alex (clockwise from top left). — Pro’s secret retirement, Tiger’s next start, Dahmen’s heroics | Monday Finish
Joel Dahmen’s heroics secured his PGA Tour card while several other pros left golf behind. Their stories, Tiger and more in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 25, 2024

Erica, Poppy and Rory McIlroy, Charley Hull, Nelly Korda, Elon Musk, President-Elect Donald Trump, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Korda and Caitlin Clark. — Rory’s tearful finale, Nelly’s surprise, a ‘ridiculous’ slow-play fix | Monday Finish
Nelly Korda’s comeback, Rory McIlroy’s finale, Charley Hull’s wild slow-play fix and more — all in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier November 18, 2024

Rory McIlroy, Paul Waring, Bernhard Langer, President-Elect Trump. — A shocking PGA Tour grad, Dahmen’s chase, golf’s Trump question | Monday Finish
After a breakthrough win the PGA Tour welcomes a surprising rookie. Here’s who else is vying for Tour cards, plus (limited) politics talk. By: Dylan Dethier November 11, 2024

Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda, Keegan Bradley, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Tyrrell Hatton, Charley Hull — Rory’s new doc, Tour tweaks, election distractions | Monday Finish
The TGL’s docuseries raises questions, so do the PGA Tour’s changes, Charley Hull is back, we’ve got election distractions and more. By: Dylan Dethier November 4, 2024

Greg Norman, Caitlin Clark, Rickie Fowler, Jeeno Thitikul, Ruoning Yin — Norman’s LIV admission, Caitlin Clark’s new coach | Monday Finish
Greg Norman offers insight into LIV’s challenges, Caitlin Clark battles her slice, Ryder Cup reports cause a stir — all in the Monday Finish. By: Dylan Dethier October 28, 2024

Brooks Koepka and Rory McIlroy — Tour Confidential: Will The Showdown work? Plus Tiger, Scottie, more
Our panel discusses Tiger Woods’ return, Scottie Scheffler’s 2025 and the LIV-PGA Tour match-play showdown. By: Dylan Dethier December 15, 2024

tiger woods wears sunglasses during the hero world challenge — Tour Confidential: Tiger’s health, LIV Golf shakeups and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss Tiger Woods’ latest health updates, LIV Golf’s CEO change and more. By: GOLF Editors December 8, 2024

scottie scheffler looks on at the presidents cup — Tour Confidential: Player of the Year, Tiger returns (kind of) and more
This week in Tour Confidential, we discuss end-of-the-season awards, the Hero World Challenge, things we are thankful for and more. By: GOLF Editors December 1, 2024

joel dahmen watches a tee shot — Tour Confidential: FedEx Cup Fall drama, best public courses
We discuss Maverick McNealy’s first PGA Tour win, the FedEx Cup Fall winners and losers, the best courses you can play and more. By: GOLF Editors November 24, 2024

rory mcilroy fist pumps at the 2024 dp world tour championship — Tour Confidential: Rory’s big win, Ryder Cup money, LPGA rivalry
GOLF’s editors discuss Rory McIlroy’s latest win, a potential Ryder Cup payment structure and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 17, 2024

Tour Confidential: PGA Tour changes and the great Bernhard Langer
GOLF’s editors and writers discuss potential PGA Tour changes, the great Bernhard Langer and more in the latest Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 10, 2024

Pro golfers Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele talk following the Sunday singles matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club. — Tour Confidential: Ryder Cup player pay, biggest PGA Tour change, Tour-PIF news
GOLF’s editors discuss potential Ryder Cup player stipends, the biggest proposed PGA Tour change and more in Tour Confidential. By: GOLF Editors November 3, 2024

American ryder cup team — U.S. Ryder Cuppers to be paid for first time. Here’s the new arrangement
It’s official. American Ryder Cup players and their captain will receive increased payments in 2025, for charity and themselves. By: Sean Zak December 16, 2024

The top six players at PGA Tour Q-School pose with PGA Tour cards. — Former PGA Tour winner leads 6 players to earn Tour cards at Q-School
Lanto Griffin fired a final-round 63 to take medalist honors at PGA Tour Q-School as five other pros also earn cards. By: Jack Hirsh December 15, 2024

Charlie Woods and Tiger Woods — Tiger Woods is back next week. Here’s what else is coming
Hungry for golf content this “offseason”? We’ve got you covered, starting with Tiger and Charlie and getting progressively more obscure. By: Dylan Dethier December 15, 2024

Joel Dahmen signs an autograph. — ‘Saying no is a powerful thing’: What Joel Dahmen learned from Netflix fame
On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Subpar, Joel Dahmen talked about the changes he’s made in his life after his “Full Swing” fame. By: Jack Hirsh December 15, 2024

Jeeno Thitikul, Tom Kim, Nelly Korda and Daniel Berger at the Grant Thornton Invitational — Nelly Korda’s funny compliment, Tom Kim’s Tiger comparison | Rogers Report
From Nelly Korda’s funny post-round interview to Tom Kim choosing to compare his partner to Tiger over Scheffler, get caught up. By: Claire Rogers December 15, 2024

Charley Hull walks down the fairway during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club on May 31, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. — Charley Hull went viral in 2024. Is a breakout season next?
Charley Hull had a big 2024. She went viral, soared in popularity and shined at the Solheim Cup. What’s next? By: Josh Berhow December 15, 2024

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