On Friday, December 13th, we break down the end of the "Korean Exodus" rumors, the looming contract panic surrounding Bryson DeChambeau, and the historic scoring opening the Grant Thornton Invitational.

LIV GOLF VS. THE TOUR

• Si Woo Kim officially shuts down Ironheads GC rumors via Instagram, confirming he’s playing the Sony Open. Meanwhile, panic sets in at LIV as analysts warn that if Bryson DeChambeau walks when his contract expires, the league is in trouble.
• Quote: Rex Hoggard on Bryson leaving: "The party's over."
• The Theory: The "Flushing It" theory suggests LIV’s own leaks gave the PGA Tour time to counter-negotiate and save the roster.

GRANT THORNTON INVITATIONAL

• The scramble format delivered fireworks as Lexi Thompson/Wyndham Clark and the rookie/vet duo of Michael Brennan/Charley Hull both carded record-breaking 17-under 55s to share the Round 1 lead.
• Quote: Wyndham Clark on Lexi: "She putts it so good... I just had to tap it in."
• Fun Fact: Rookie Michael Brennan boldly called Charley Hull "intense" to her face, sparking a hilarious debate about her actual "laid back" vibe.

Q SCHOOL FINAL STAGE

• High stakes at TPC Sawgrass as Chan Kim fires an emotional opening 64 to take the lead, fueled by the relief of his premature daughter finally being released from the hospital after a scary medical battle.
• Quote: AJ Ewart on his strategy after a hole-in-one: "Boring golf."
• Human Angle: Kim noted that his daughter's survival gave him a massive perspective shift heading into the most stressful week in golf.

Quick Hits

Tiger’s recovery & Vanessa Trump relationship • Brooks Koepka sitting out 2026? • India launches "72 The League" • TPC Craig Ranch’s $22.5m reno

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