Today in Golf - May 8th, 2025

Story-driven, leaderboard-lite—today’s pod zooms in on course prep, candid player takes, and feel-good moments:

Truist Championship — Wissahickon Course

• Rory recharged – Post-Grand-Slam exhale, family time, and a driver-heavy attack plan for the “smaller Oak Hill.”
• Strategic split – Justin Thomas pegs Wissahickon a wind-sensitive second-shot test; Xander Schauffele predicts red numbers and shares Champions Dinner menu.
• Spieth’s turn – Grand-Slam pressure shifts to Jordan, who calls Scheffler “clearly better right now” yet loves how the course sets up for him.

Injury & Field News

• Jason Day out – Neck disc herniation scratches him from Truist and jeopardizes his PGA start; Patrick Rodgers slides in.
• Billy Horschel surgery – Right hip procedure next week, out until late summer; Rico Hoey joins the PGA field.

LIV & PGA Championship Notes

• Bryson bullish after Korea win.
• DJ invite clarified – PGA of America extends berths to last five Masters winners.

ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

• Byrd & son – Jonathan Byrd fulfills a “bucket-list” dream teeing it up alongside 18-year-old Jackson in his Tour debut.

Quick Hits

Adam Scott’s John Daly-inspired takeaway • Pro-Am hero keeps drink intact after being struck • Creator Classic buzz: Paige Spiranac vs. Tyler Toney • Turkish Airlines Open tees off.

All the storylines setting the stage for Quail Hollow—press play and get primed for major week.

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