On November 26th, 2025, we break down the PGA Tour's proposed post-Super Bowl start, Jon Rahm's legal fight to stay in the Ryder Cup, and the raw frustration from players like Rory McIlroy, Martin Kaymer, and those who lost their cards.

THE TOUR'S BIG SHAKEUP

• The PGA Tour is planning a radical schedule overhaul, potentially starting its season after the Super Bowl by 2027. The goal is to create "scarcity" and a more cohesive narrative, avoiding a direct clash with the NFL's dominance.
• New PGA Tour Enterprises CEO Brian Rolapp aims to build a cohesive season rather than "a series of events that happened to be on television."
• Harris English confirmed the potential change is "the talk of the tour," showing how deeply this potential shift is resonating among the players.

EUROPEAN TOUR TENSIONS

• Jon Rahm is legally appealing the DP World Tour over seven figures in unpaid LIV fines. This strategic move keeps his Ryder Cup eligibility alive, but it's causing significant friction and debate among his European peers.
• Martin Kaymer voiced his frustration, asking, "How can there be, like, a lawsuit going on, and then you play the Ryder Cup?"
• Kaymer's comments highlight a growing sentiment that there are "different rules for different people," exposing a deep rift within the European camp.

THE HUMAN COST

• Rory McIlroy candidly discussed his burnout and a 10-year retirement plan, while other pros face a more immediate crisis. The tour's new structure has left veterans and journeymen alike on the outside looking in.
• Justin Lower, who lost his card, didn't mince words, admitting he was "pretty...pissed off" about the situation.
• After 19 consecutive years with full status, veteran Matt Kuchar finds himself in "unchartered territory," illustrating the brutal reality of the tour's new system.

Quick Hits

Rory pessimistic on PGA/LIV merger • McIlroy has "gray hairs to prove" his burnout • Steve Stricker plans return next month after back surgery

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