Today in Golf - May 8th, 2025

08/05/2025 10 min
Today in Golf - May 8th, 2025

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Story-driven, leaderboard-lite—today’s pod zooms in on course prep, candid player takes, and feel-good moments:Truist Championship — Wissahickon CourseRory 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 NewsJason 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 NotesBryson bullish after Korea win.DJ invite clarified – PGA of America extends berths to last five Masters winners.ONEflight Myrtle Beach ClassicByrd & son – Jonathan Byrd fulfills a “bucket-list” dream teeing it up alongside 18-year-old Jackson in his Tour debut.Quick HitsAdam 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.