Mike Whan

LIV Golf Now Has an Eye on a Bigger Prize
One of the breakaway league’s most identified traits is gone, Bob Harig writes, though a world ranking payoff could make the move to 72 holes worthwhile. Also, the DP World Tour finale and PGA Tour fall.
Sports Illustrated 11 min read
If Tiger Woods Returns in 2026, There’s Another Tour He Could Play
After a quiet 2025, one of Tiger Woods’s peers encouraged joining the 50-and-over Tour, Bob Harig writes. Also: Bryson and the Ryder Cup, and two top golf executives meet.
Sports Illustrated 11 min read
LIV Golf Officially Resubmits Application for Official World Golf Ranking Points
LIV Golf was denied ranking points in 2023 due in part to a lack of variance in its 54-player fields; it is unknown if the league proposed changes in its new bid.
Sports Illustrated 4 min read
US Open Prize Money Breakdown 2025: Full $21.5m Payout
A record-equaling purse is available at the third Major of the year at Oakmont - here is the breakdown
Golf Monthly 4 min read
The Golf Ball Rollback, Driver Testing And Phil Mickelson – 6 Takeaways From The USGA’s Big US Open Press Conference
There was no shortage of big talking points at the USGA’s press conference ahead of the US Open – here are the key takeaways from it
Golf Monthly 8 min read
Oakmont’s war of attrition to deliver chaos and carnage in daunting US Open
The Pennsylvania course laps up its reputation as the sternest of tests with the players facing a severe physical and mental examination
The Guardian - UK 6 min read
USGA Boss Says Driver Testing Results Should Remain Confidential
Mike Whan said the situation around Rory McIlroy’s driver at the PGA Championship made him “more committed” to keeping test results quiet.
Sports Illustrated 3 min read
How Many Fans Are At The 2025 US Open?
The US Open is one of the biggest events in golf, but how many fans are attending Oakmont in 2025?
Golf Monthly 3 min read
All Hail Wisconsin, Where U.S. Women's Open Is Latest In Long Line of Major Championships
Don't look now, writes Art Stricklin, but Wisconsin has quietly become perhaps golf's top major-championship hub in the U.S.
Sports Illustrated 6 min read
US Women’s Open Prize Money Payout 2025
The second women’s Major of the year offers the largest purse in the women’s game, with the winner set for a potentially life-changing payout
Golf Monthly 3 min read