ZALATORIS OUT, LIV'S FUTURE & GRIFFIN'S TEARS - May 27th, 2025

This episode dives into Will Zalatoris's season-ending surgery, a potential strategic shift for Liv Golf contracts, Ben Griffin's heartfelt Colonial victory, and key updates from the pro tours.

PGA TOUR OFF-COURSE DRAMA

• Marquee storyline: Will Zalatoris faces another major setback with a second back surgery (May 23rd), sidelining him for the rest of the season, while reports suggest Liv Golf might be overhauling its player contract strategy.
• Supporting stat or quote: Zalatoris: "I'm happy to say that I woke up feeling good and excited about my long term back health." Eamon Lynch on Liv: "If all that the PGA Tour wants...is the return of the few men who matter, then it can simply wait..."
• Human angle or fun fact: Zalatoris's surgery for 're-herniated two discs' means he'll likely miss the U.S. Open, The Open, PGA Tour playoffs, and the Ryder Cup.

BEN GRIFFIN'S EMOTIONAL COLONIAL TRIUMPH

• Marquee storyline: Ben Griffin captures a poignant Colonial victory, tearfully crediting his parents' sacrifices during the 2008 recession and a short game honed by early financial constraints: "I would chip and putt all day."
• Supporting stat or quote: Griffin on his parents: "My parents did so much for me growing up. They got hit hard by the recession... I know they sacrificed a lot for me."
• Human angle or fun fact: He once stepped away from golf in 2021 to work as a mortgage loan officer, making his return and emotional win even more remarkable.

LPGA & CHAMPIONS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Marquee storyline: Japanese rookie Chisato Iwai, 22, dominates for her first LPGA title, while veteran Leta Lindley, 53, inspires by qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open, and Ángel Cabrera continues his resurgence with a Senior PGA win.
• Supporting stat or quote: Iwai on her composure: "My mental is so calm every day, every time." Lindley: "I hope that I've inspired my peers of what's possible when you dream big."
• Human angle or fun fact: Cabrera's Senior PGA Championship was his second senior major title in just six days; Lindley is the oldest player in the upcoming U.S. Women's Open.

Quick Hits

Rory McIlroy skips Memorial (3rd signature event miss) • Jack Nicklaus on Scheffler: "sees more of himself in 'Scotty'," McIlroy's ball "gets away...right to left" • DeChambeau bullish on Liv's future: "It's going to grow at an exponential pace."

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