Tiger Woods hasn't played a competitive round since the MC at the 2024 Open. He hasn't sniffed victory since October 27, 2019 (Zozo Championship). Five long years! But here's the kicker: Tiger still leads the all-time career earnings list at $120,999,166.

Sorry, let us correct ourselves. Leading is an understatement—he is still ruling the roost.

A whopping $13 million separates Tiger from the closest potential usurper, Rory McIlroy ($107M). That too in an era when the Tour is all-too generous with, and dare we say, eager to, frittering away money:

Heck, Scheffler’s caddie has pocketed $1.92M this season, more than Woods earned for winning the 2019 Zozo Championship ($1.75M). Now, imagine if the Tour was as generous with prize money in 2000, when Tiger won nine times.

Actually, you don’t have to imagine. Someone did the math already—just check here and gape at it in awe. Hint: it’s NINE times what he earned that year.

But Woods’s career earnings reveal something extraordinary when you dig deeper. From tournament wins alone (without the FedEx Cup bonus), he could never cross $11M in a single season. And still he is at the top. Another proof of sustained excellence, if you ever needed it.

That's what makes his financial legacy truly jaw-dropping; even $19-million single-season explosions can't bridge the gap he created through pure, relentless dominance.

Things went pretty rough in Memphis. Lightning and thunderstorms suspended Round 2 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Friday at 4:31 p.m. ET (3:31 p.m. local). Let’s be honest. Would you dare risk heading to the course when the weather is like this?

However, there's another tournament, LIV Golf Chicago, playing through perfectly fine conditions right now. And it delivered something traditional golf fans haven’t seen in a while. Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia share the lead at 4-under. Right behind them?

Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Tyrrell Hatton all sit at 3-under. Just watch this gorgeous chip from the fringe that’ll make you wonder if he’s lying about being 55:

This reads like a greatest hits album from 2015. Yet something feels off about this nostalgia trip. Out of 54 players, only 22 sit under par at LIV Chicago. The same veterans keep rising to the top while younger talent struggles to break through. Somewhat reminiscent of the 2017-18 PGA Tour, when Rory, DJ, Fowler, and Bubba Watson were in the winner’s circle.

But then Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka also broke through. And Jordan Spieth authored the most iconic moment of his career—do you remember this epic chest bump? But LIV is still awaiting breakthrough stars and their iconic moments.

Sure, we love seeing these legends compete again. But what does it say about field quality when the same faces from a decade ago continue dominating? The irony is rich – golf's most traditional names are thriving in its most non-traditional league, without any youngster leaping up and taking the center stage.

Ben Hogan's secret wasn't just practice—it was his 5-minute morning ritual with a bathroom towel. Every day before breakfast, Hogan synchronized his arms and body with this drill. Why? Because ball compression, like how Scottie shows here, only happens when you hit down through impact with forward shaft lean. And the towel drill makes it easier to achieve that:

1. Fold a towel and tuck it high under your left armpit with elbow tucked in and the arm showing front. Keep it secure but not too tight for comfort.

2. Make gentle three-quarter swings, focusing on squeezing the towel. Your body and arms will work together instead of fighting. Watch legendary Martin Hall demonstrate it below:

3. Practice 20 swings with just one towel under the left armpit. Then add a second towel under your right arm, positioned lower. Let the towel drop right after impact for maximum distance.

Your compression will become more automatic within two weeks, and once you have nailed down this drill, you can hit the range and follow these five tips below.

Max Homa hasn’t had many opportunities to smile this year. 8 MCs in 20 tournaments with just one top-ten won’t make anyone smile. But there is life beyond the greens, and Homa is happy. The six-time PGA Tour winner welcomed his second son on August 4.

Just watch the bundle of joy all wrapped up in a protective shield (okay, baby towel) here. He is hella confused about his big brother Cam. Most of us have been there—so we get you, Austin.

Caitlin Clark, Justin Thomas, and Rickie Fowler all joined in to congratulate Homa. Sure, Max missed the FedEx Cup Playoffs this season. However, he's winning at life right now! This just comes four days after another heartwarming moment. That was delivered by his elder son, Cam, at the airport. While his professional season ended early, Homa’s family season just hit peak happiness!.