**2025/2026 Golf Thread**

[edjr 7,093]

Scheffler joins Woods with fourth PGA Tour award

https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/c5y9g2y5nr7o

 

 

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Scottie Scheffler has become just the second man after Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour's player of the year award for four seasons in a row.

The 29-year-old American won six times in 2025, including two majors - The Open and the PGA Championship - and recorded a PGA Tour-best 17 top-10 finishes as well as not missing a single cut.

He is just the second player to claim the Jack Nicklaus Award in at least four straight seasons after Woods (five in succession between 1999 and 2003 - and 11 overall).

World number one Scheffler won the vote of PGA Tour members ahead of his fellow American Ben Griffin, England's Tommy Fleetwood and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.

PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp said: "Scottie's consistent level of success has been nothing short of spectacular as he continues to chase history on the PGA Tour, and we're excited to see what he will deliver in 2026."

South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter received the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour rookie of the year after a season in which he was the only newcomer to qualify for the FedEx Cup Play-offs.

Potgieter, one of five rookies to win on the tour this season, is the third South African winner of the prize, joining Ernie Els (1994) and Trevor Immelman (2006).

 

 

Please stop comparing him to Tiger. 

 

BORING!!

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Career grand slam at Shinnecock in June. 

[jerryskids 7,247]

5 minutes ago, BiffTannen said:

Career grand slam at Shinnecock in June. 

Wouldn't bet against it.  With his distance and iron play, I'm surprised he hasn't won it yet.

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

1 hour ago, BiffTannen said:

Career grand slam at Shinnecock in June. 

i dont know if i like him there  (as much as anyone can say they dont like him anywhere, of course)

[BiffTannen 1,288]

33 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

i dont know if i like him there  (as much as anyone can say they dont like him anywhere, of course)

Pebble in 27 likely suits his game better, but I won't ever bet against him .

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Colt Knost is getting promoted to the booth at CBS. Johnson Wagner is leaving Golf Channel and will replace Knost as the on course reporter. 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Grounds crew at Royal Liverpool found a live WWII artillery round while performing drainage work. 

 

https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/greenkeeping/unexploded-bomb-stops-play-at-royal-liverpool/

[edjr 7,093]

11 hours ago, BiffTannen said:

Colt Knost is getting promoted to the booth at CBS. Johnson Wagner is leaving Golf Channel and will replace Knost as the on course reporter. 

I need more Kiz

[BiffTannen 1,288]

8 hours ago, edjr said:

I need more Kiz

Agreed. Kiz is great

[BiffTannen 1,288]

It’s official. Brooks has left LIV

 

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/brooks-koepka-leaving-liv-golf-immediately-future-unclear

[edjr 7,093]

TGL!

[BiffTannen 1,288]

1 minute ago, edjr said:

TGL!

Why are they starting it Sunday during football?

[edjr 7,093]

43 minutes ago, BiffTannen said:

Why are they starting it Sunday during football?

TGL >>> rigged nfl

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

1 hour ago, edjr said:

TGL!

Will I get to watch Kisner skull shots out of a fake sand trap? 
(I bet on TGL a lot last year )

[BiffTannen 1,288]

I’m going Monday to get new grips. I don’t usually pay attention to the grip market. Anyone got any recommendations?  I currently have Tour Velvet mid-size and would not be opposed to getting the same, but open to switching it up. 

[Fireballer 2,694]

4 hours ago, BiffTannen said:

I’m going Monday to get new grips. I don’t usually pay attention to the grip market. Anyone got any recommendations?  I currently have Tour Velvet mid-size and would not be opposed to getting the same, but open to switching it up. 

 I’ve been playing Tour Velvet or tour wrap for years.  I tried some Winns a few years ago and was severely disappointed.  They wore terribly. I prob change my grips more than most do, I only use painters tape under the grip and change them with air compressor.  2 wraps of blue painters tape holds surprisingly well.  I tinker with shafts too, so this allows me to move grips from shaft to shaft. I’d stick with what you got, personally.  If it works, don’t overthink it.  Tour velvet mids are 52 or 53 grams, close to a standard grip.  If you’re going to something else, say a tour wrap G2, midsize is like 58g.  It doesn’t sound like much,  but enough to effect swing weight if your into that.

[BiffTannen 1,288]

10 hours ago, Fireballer said:

 I’ve been playing Tour Velvet or tour wrap for years.  I tried some Winns a few years ago and was severely disappointed.  They wore terribly. I prob change my grips more than most do, I only use painters tape under the grip and change them with air compressor.  2 wraps of blue painters tape holds surprisingly well.  I tinker with shafts too, so this allows me to move grips from shaft to shaft. I’d stick with what you got, personally.  If it works, don’t overthink it.  Tour velvet mids are 52 or 53 grams, close to a standard grip.  If you’re going to something else, say a tour wrap G2, midsize is like 58g.  It doesn’t sound like much,  but enough to effect swing weight if your into that.

I will likely stick with the velvets. I’m going to pay to have it done though. I changed my own about 20 years ago and it was a giant pain in my ass. The tape, the glue, the stuff that smells like airplane glue- no thanks. 

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

tour velvet or lamkin crossline... do they still make those?  I'm the opposite of fireballer, i rarely change my grips. old toothbrush and some soapy water every few months keeps them great. I also tend to keep whatever comes stock as its usually some form of company branded tour velvet. I think my irons and driver have golf pride "z grip", its the same thing. 

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

4 hours ago, BiffTannen said:

I will likely stick with the velvets. I’m going to pay to have it done though. I changed my own about 20 years ago and it was a giant pain in my ass. The tape, the glue, the stuff that smells like airplane glue- no thanks. 

it's pretty simple. i don't know of any glue.

hook knife to strip the old grip unless you want to blow it off to save it, grip tape, grip solvent. 

[jerryskids 7,247]

This is timely, as I'm long overdue to regrip.  I might do it tomorrow as well.

I've historically preferred corded grips; what say you all?

[BiffTannen 1,288]

12 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

This is timely, as I'm long overdue to regrip.  I might do it tomorrow as well.

I've historically preferred corded grips; what say you all?

I’ve never tried corded grips, but I’m intrigued after seeing this.  
 

 

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The pros: best possible grip in damp conditions, wear like iron and last years, will remain tacky forever if cleaned once in a while. For many players cord grips eliminate the need for a glove.

The cons: harsh and will chew up your hands if your grip is poor. Initially more expensive than non-cord”

 

 

 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

The putter is where I might try something new. I currently have the Super Stroke pistol grip and don’t have any complaints other than I’m a sh1tty putter. 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

2 hours ago, WhiteWonder said:

it's pretty simple. i don't know of any glue.

hook knife to strip the old grip unless you want to blow it off to save it, grip tape, grip solvent. 

I pay to have 2 things done for me- 

New grips 

Ripping the membrane off a rack of ribs. 
 

Two tedious tasks that test my patience. 

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

39 minutes ago, BiffTannen said:

I pay to have 2 things done for me- 

New grips 

Ripping the membrane off a rack of ribs. 
 

Two tedious tasks that test my patience. 

Nah I get it. It’s still effort involved. But if you have the vice adapter, all you need to buy is a roll of grip tape and a bottle of solvent (or mineral spirits). Put a drip tray underneath to catch the excess solvent and it will last forever. 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Meta Quest 3 VR golf keeps coming up in all my feeds and it looks badass. Someone talk me out of getting it. If it is as advertised I’m in. We all know how these things go, so I want to know the flaws. 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Got the same grips I had. No need to switch something that works. I hit the new Callaway 13.5 mini driver while I was waiting and wow!!!  I was consistently getting 240 carry. It’s been a long time since I’ve bagged a Callaway, but that may change.   

[BiffTannen 1,288]

Just ordered this. Lots of good reviews.  Will report back once I have a chance to test it   
 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSKQWkBAHU1/?igsh=MWY3OXl1N3d0OHBlag==

[edjr 7,093]

On 12/28/2025 at 8:12 PM, BiffTannen said:

Meta Quest 3 VR golf keeps coming up in all my feeds and it looks badass. Someone talk me out of getting it. If it is as advertised I’m in. We all know how these things go, so I want to know the flaws. 

I got my son a Meta quest three last year last summer, but I haven’t really used it. It’s sadly makes me a little woozy.

[edjr 7,093]

On 12/28/2025 at 8:12 PM, BiffTannen said:

Meta Quest 3 VR golf keeps coming up in all my feeds and it looks badass. Someone talk me out of getting it. If it is as advertised I’m in. We all know how these things go, so I want to know the flaws. 

 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

23 minutes ago, edjr said:

I got my son a Meta quest three last year last summer, but I haven’t really used it. It’s sadly makes me a little woozy.

After watching the video I'm on the fence. $500 for the head thing and $50 for the golf grip controller. I'm good there. 

 

What I don't like is it comes stock with 3 courses and additional courses and equipment must be purchased. Sounds like a money pit. If I'm going to drop serious coin, I will put an actual simulator in my garage. 

[BiffTannen 1,288]

25 minutes ago, edjr said:

I got my son a Meta quest three last year last summer, but I haven’t really used it. It’s sadly makes me a little woozy.

After watching the video I'm on the fence. $500 for the head thing and $50 for the golf grip controller. I'm good there. 

 

What I don't like is it comes stock with 3 courses and additional courses and equipment must be purchased. Sounds like a money pit. If I'm going to drop serious coin, I will put an actual simulator in my garage. 

[edjr 7,093]

we have the VR already, maybe ill give it a go. see vr attachment for 21 on bezos.com

[edjr 7,093]

 

1st course used to be my home course. Will be going back for this season.

[HellToupee 2,355]

That Cape Ann course looks cold

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

45 minutes ago, edjr said:

 

1st course used to be my home course. Will be going back for this season.

i would say courses are often easier to play in winter, not better.  fescue is cut, foliage is gone, fairways can get huge bounces forward.  Only issue is concrete greens and having to land it short and roll it on

[BiffTannen 1,288]

If it is below 55 degrees - I play simulator golf. I don't do cold weather. 

[edjr 7,093]

17 minutes ago, HellToupee said:

That Cape Ann course looks cold

Right on the watah. Very cold. Hot as balls in the summer

[edjr 7,093]

14 minutes ago, BiffTannen said:

If it is below 55 degrees - I play simulator golf. I don't do cold weather. 

it is 45 today. Heatwave 

[WhiteWonder 3,036]

42 minutes ago, BiffTannen said:

If it is below 55 degrees - I play simulator golf. I don't do cold weather. 

I used to play the friday after thanksgiving.  It was a family thing for my dads golf league, otherwise, no thanks.   Some years we caught a break in the 50's and sunny but some years were brutally cold. It's really not fun choosing between wearing so many layers you can't swing properly, or freezing your asss off

[edjr 7,093]