Listen "A Historic Record & A Brutal Truth - November 30th, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
On November 30th, 2025, Jeeno Thitikul capped a historic week by winning the CME and breaking a 23-year-old scoring record, while Rory McIlroy called for an end to the "butt hurt" feelings over LIV Golf.LPGA TOUR: A LEGENDARY RECORD FALLSJeeno Thitikul overcame a wrist injury to win the CME Group Tour Championship, securing the largest prize in women's golf ($4M) and the World No. 1 ranking. But the real story was her historic Vare Trophy win.Thitikul set the lowest scoring average in the LPGA's 75-year history (68.681), breaking Annika Sorenstam's record that stood for 23 years.Just two months after crying over a loss, Thitikul won it all despite entering the week with the simple goal to "be able to finish four rounds."PGA TOUR / LIV: RORY'S "IRRATIONAL" TRUTH BOMBRory McIlroy didn't hold back on LIV Golf, calling their estimated "$5 or 6 billion" in spending "irrational." His message to fellow pros, however, was one of reconciliation, urging everyone to move forward together."If you have butt hurt feelings, you just have to get over it." - Rory McIlroy's new message to players on both sides.A new data point shows the power shift, with seven of the top eight longest hitters in golf for 2025 now coming from the LIV tour.DP WORLD TOUR: MIN WOO'S BIG SHIFTDown under at the Australian PGA Championship, Min Woo Lee is making noticeable changes. He's physically bulking up and mentally shifting his focus from outcomes to a more disciplined, process-driven approach on the course.On his new physique: "My shirts are getting a little tight, which is a good thing."The fan favorite is trading some of his flashy, high-risk shots for a more measured strategy he hopes will lead to more consistent results.Quick HitsKeegan Bradley's "Dad first" celebration • DJ & Paulina's Thanksgiving Shotski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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