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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth
The journey from being a handicap player to a pro is packed with some huge obstacles. You need to pick the right clubs, find the perfect fit, practice swinging techniques, learn to read the green, and even ensure that you have the right guidance on the course. These are just some of the things you need to have in order to ensure that you can play at the course. Once you step on the tee zone, the first thing you will need to worry about is your driving.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
In 2024, Xander Schauffele finally achieved his dream after years of near misses. He won the first major of his career in the form of the PGA Championship. Schauffele did so by beating the mad scientist, Bryson DeChambeau, in a nail-biting contest. Lifting the Wanamaker Trophy helped the 31-year-old gain confidence to go in for the second major, the Open Championship, later that year. But it also gave him the opportunity to host the prestigious Champions Dinner in 2025.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
Three of the highest-ranked golfers in the world had all taken time off after the 2025 Chevron Championship failure. Lydia Ko, Jeeno Thitikul, and Nelly Korda didn’t play in the inaugural Black Desert Championship a few days ago as they looked for a break away from the course. However, when the 2025 Mizuho Americas Open came around, all of them were on the field in New Jersey.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
Now that Rory McIlroy is through with his major drought, it’s time for his close friend to also end his winless streak. It’s not like Shane Lowry hasn’t won anything. Last year, he teamed up with McIlroy to capture the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans title. Individually, Lowry managed to capture the BMW PGA Championship of the DP World Tour back in 2022. However, on the PGA Tour, the Irishman has been winless since 2019.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Rashmi Khotlande
After the season she had, Nelly Korda was supposed to dominate 2025. The 26-year-old absolutely proved that on the LPGA Tour last year, winning a record 7 titles. Not many have had the privilege to claim such a record. But with the outstanding record came expectations. Fans just assumed she would carry forward her form and go on a winning run this year as well. But so far, that has not been the case at all.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Rashmi Khotlande
25 years after Tiger Woods became the Grand Slam champion in 2000, Rory McIlroy achieved the feat with his first Green Jacket. n perhaps the most iconic storyline in golf for 2025, the Irishman finally achieved his dream by following in the footsteps of one of his biggest idols. Now a 5x major winner, a huge weight has been lifted off McIlroy. He is no longer stuck in limbo and can focus entirely on his next big goal. Right now, that would be his trip to Quail Hollow.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth
Scottie Scheffler‘s win at the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson was a special one. The world No. 1 had been struggling to convert great performances into a win all through the season. He had five top-10 finishes in 2025. He had Rory McIlroy grabbing wins in three of his eight appearances this year. To finally get his hands on a trophy at TPC Craig Ranch was special for him. Especially with his wife, Meredith, and son, Bennett, watching him make the final putt on his home course.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
“Fore” was what the spectators at TPC Craig Ranch were expecting to hear if the ball was heading their way. Standing near the rough of the 12th fairway, fans were keenly looking at where Jordan Spieth would land his ball after teeing off. The 31-year-old had racked up 6 strokes in his first 11, and everyone was excitedly following his round. However, for one fan, it turned into a painful affair that he didn’t mind receiving.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
Jordan Spieth tried hard to climb up the ladder. Playing at the PGA Tour course closest to his home, the Dallas citizen was eager to be the hometown hero and win the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He put in a valiant effort in the final round to go 9-under par 62. However, he was still far off from another pro from his city, Scottie Scheffler. The world no. 1 managed a 31-under-par 253 to win his first PGA Tour title for 2025.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Molin Sheth |Deepali Verma
“Top 5? Try #1.”, said Phil Mickelson, claiming that Joaquin Niemann was the best golfer in the world and not Scottie Scheffler. He doubled down on it by further stating that the real world No. 1 won’t win any titles before the 2025 Ryder Cup. His exact words were, “Here’s a hot take. Does Scottie win in 2025 before the Ryder Cup? I don’t think so.” He was confident that Scheffler was out of form and wouldn’t be able to recover for most of the season.
