On December 6th, 2025, we break down the massive logjam atop the Hero World Challenge leaderboard and dive deep into the pivotal meeting regarding the future structure of the PGA Tour.

HERO WORLD CHALLENGE

• It’s a crowded house at Albany as Round 2 concludes with a "royal rumble" five-way tie for the lead at 10-under par, featuring Cameron Young, Hideki Matsuyama, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Akshay Bhatia. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler lurks just one shot back.
• Quote: Tiger Woods on Scheffler’s three-peat bid: "His mental fortitude and consistency are just unmatched right now."
• The Angle: Co-leader Akshay Bhatia is multitasking in the Bahamas—he’s getting married this week and admitted the only prep he’s done is "getting my tux fitted."

THE FUTURE OF THE TOUR

• We analyze the "blank slate" meeting led by Tiger Woods and CEO Brian Rolapp regarding the 2027 season structure. The debate centers on a scarcity model versus protecting the "middle class" of golfers, with Jordan Spieth calling for schedule clarity for fans.
• Quote: Tiger on the difficult structural changes ahead: "We have a white sheet of paper... but some eggs will be spilled."
• Health Update: Despite a slow recovery from lumbar disc replacement, Tiger offered a sarcastic outlook on his return: "I’ll be ready to play 25 events in 2026."

Quick Hits

Bhatia & Greiner's "lefty" chemistry • Spieth battling rust at +1 • Michael Kim's putting speed tip

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