It was hardly a surprise when Alan Shipnuck announced he would write a book on Rory McIlroy. Titled Rory: The Heartache and Triumph of Golf’s Most Human Superstar, the book was published on April 7, 2026, and is available on Amazon for $29.50. And if you expected the book to receive the same kind of […]The post Controversial Golf Writer Releases Explosive Rory McIlroy Book at the Worst Possible Time: ‘A Disgrace’ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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The Sunday Orange is staying in the closet for the first week of April. The 2026 Masters Tournament will proceed without one of its most iconic figures, Rickie Fowler. Despite a season filled with high-level consistency, Fowler found himself in a daunting reality coming into the TPC San Antonio, the last stop on the Tour […]The post Fans Left ‘Concerned’ as Rickie Fowler Is Out of Masters for 5th Time in His Career appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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This time, Scottie Scheffler did not have to worry about withdrawing from the Masters if his Mere went into labor. Instead, his expanded Scheffler Squad is with him at Augusta. Scottie Scheffler and Meredith welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Remy, 9 days ago. When asked about the choice of the name, Scheffler kept […]The post Amanda Balionis & Co. React as Scottie Scheffler Breaks Big Personal News at Augusta appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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The American won for the second time in three weeks, denying Hideki Matsuyama and resisting a late charge from Scottie Scheffler

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SportsLine's model simulated the WM Phoenix Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour picks for TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)

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There’s a reason pros breathe differently standing on the 11th tee at TPC Scottsdale. This 470-yard par-4 has the highest scoring average at the WM Phoenix Open and offers no margin for error. Water guards the entire left side, while tight trees punish anything right, making the tee shot a strategic minefield. Even from the […]The post Top Three Times PGA Tour Pros Completely Fumbled the 11th at TPC Scottsdale appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Ryo Hisatsune’s rise on the PGA Tour hasn’t been a solo act. Behind the calm putting stroke and steady finishes sits his bagman, William Spencer, whose influence shows up in small, almost unnoticed moments. Notably, the quiet routines, perfect timing, and the experience he brings have kept pressure from creeping in. Let’s find out more […]The post Who Is Ryo Hisatsune’ Caddie? All You Need to Know About PGA Tour Pro’s Trusted Bagman appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Padraig Harrington stood on the Qatar Masters range, hands planted on his hips, as name after name rolled past. Jordan Spieth. Seve Ballesteros. Tiger Woods. The three-time major champion didn’t flinch. The DP World Tour had issued a simple challenge: stay silent until you hear someone with a better short game. Ten names later, Harrington hadn’t […]The post Tiger Woods Drawn Into Bold Comparison as Tour Veteran Declares Himself the ‘Ultimate Pro’ appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Rory McIlroy’s Boston Common Golf Club finally clinched its first win of the TGL Season 2 this week. On Friday, McIlroy and Co.

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What could have been a spectacle for the LPGA fans was completely watered down – quite literally. The final round of the $2.1 million TOTO Japan Classic was suspended at 10:57 am local time on Sunday, the LPGA confirmed on the official X handle. The reason provided was unplayable course conditions. Upon a quick weather […]The post LPGA Tour Suspends Final Round of $2.1M Event Over Poor Conditions of Golf Venue appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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In golf, there are a few names who are always expected to win, regardless of where they play. First, it was Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. After that, Tiger Woods was predicted to win every time. Today, names like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have joined that list. However, the wins don’t always come easy, […]The post Rory McIlroy Admits Frustration as He Can’t Keep Up With Other Pros at $9M Playoff Event appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Is the PGA Tour biased? Some would agree. Time and again, pros and insiders have called out the Tour for favoring big names with initiatives like sponsor invites, PIP, and signature events. Now, joining the list is Lucas Glover‘s agent, Mac Barnhardt. “I was friends with Jay when he was in my business. I was […]The post Veteran Golf Agent Accuses PGA Tour Leadership of Being Biased Amid Growing Backlash appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Big names like Nike, NetJets, Rolex, and TaylorMade sponsor Scottie Scheffler, and why wouldn’t they? Scottie has been the world’s best golfer for quite some time now. Now, one more name is added to Scottie’s sponsor list: Turtlebox Audio. The brand announced him as their newest brand ambassador, dropping several pictures on Instagram with a […]The post Scottie Scheffler Leaves Fans Stunned After Signing Deal with Multi-Million Dollar Giant appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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The DP World Tour is coming to India for the first time for the DP World India Championship 2025.

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What separates junior golfers who thrive from those who burn out before turning pro? The answer might surprise you. It’s not endless hours on the range or expensive coaching. It’s freedom. Brooks Koepka just dropped a parenting masterclass on Smash GC’s Instagram. The five-time major champion revealed the simple philosophy his parents followed. They let […]The post Brooks Koepka Credits Parents for One Crucial Choice Behind His Lifelong Love for Golf appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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The second round of the 2025 Baycurrent Classic is complete, and Max Greyserman leads the field after an impressive 8-under 63, tying Xander Schauffele for the tournament's lowest round.

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Before 2018, Bud Cauley was a rising star. A three-time All-American at the University of Alabama, a Walker Cup hero, and one of the rare players to bypass Q-School and jump straight to the PGA Tour. But a horrific 2018 car accident left him with six broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a fractured leg. […]The post Justin Thomas Showed His Real Side to PGA Tour Pro After Car Accident Sidelined Him for Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Being Scottie Scheffler comes with plenty of perks, one of which is not having to pay for a round of golf at your local course. So it would be safe to imagine that friends of the No. 1 golfer in the world would be extended a similar courtesy if they showed up to the links...

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The weather-affected third round of the ISCO Championship 2025 was concluded on Sunday morning. Paul Peterson finished the remaining three holes and carded a 3-under 67 to take the solo 54-hole lead.

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Rafael Nadal has already retired from tennis, and it's time for him to explore other sports.

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70 events in and Victor Perez already has 7 top-10 finishes. That is quite an impressive record for someone who only received their PGA Tour membership in 2024. The 32-year-old has been quite impressive recently as he is on the pursuit to win his first title on American soil. It is not the first time […]The post Is Victor Perez American? PGA Tour Pro’s Ethnicity, Background & More Unknown Details Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Last year, nine-time PGA Tour winner Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.

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Min Woo Lee recently disclosed that he has returned to London after a long time.

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Look, we’ve seen this movie before on the PGA Tour, and it never gets old! The John Deere Classic rolls around every year with this perfect storm brewing—top players jetting off to prep for The Open Championship. At the same time, a loaded field of emerging talents gets ready to make some serious noise in […]The post John Deere Classic 2025: Top 5 Bets for PGA Tour Tournament Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Ask Ben Griffin what it means to be confident, and the Tour pro will not disappoint you. After his recent victory against Scottie Scheffler at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Griffin’s been on a roll, and now he’s co-leading the Memorial, after 54 holes, trailing a shot behind #1. “I always said, once I got my […]The post Scottie Scheffler Given 4-Word Warning as 2X PGA Tour Winner Grinds For His Ryder Cup Spot appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Rory McIlroy and his camp are in talks with Golf Australia regarding his participation in the upcoming Australian Open. If the participation is confirmed, the tournament,  which has been dubbed the fifth major by McIlroy himself, will see the Northern Irish golfer tee up for the first time since 2014. McIlroy had previously clinched the […]The post Pushing for Golf’s ‘Fifth Major,’ Rory McIlroy Rumored To Make Crucial Career Choice After 11 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Rory McIlroy is being outperformed by eight-time PGA Tour winner Patrick Cantlay in a stat report involving preferred lies ahead of the PGA Championship.

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This was DeChambeau's third win on the LIV Golf circuit and first since Fall 2023

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For the people waiting on Scottie Scheffler, news flash—he has delivered and has proved Mickelson wrong. The 14-time PGA Tour champion added another title to his collection, his first of this season, after returning from wrist surgery, at his hometown event—the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. And he did it in his usual dominating fashion with […]The post Back on Track, Scottie Scheffler Makes Crucial PGA Championship Move After Masters Disappointment appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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