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May 03, 2026 | Edition #255

 👋 Hey Golf Fans,

Good morning. Today we are talking about the Cadillac Championship, Golf Channel’s coverage (or lack of it) of the tournament, Rory McIlroy’s Hollywood sojourn, and more. Along with the usual news, you’ve got your poll, a fun game, and more.

Oh, an underdog made history at the Kentucky Derby yesterday. Catch up on the latest from Louisville here.

Off we go…


He is probably still hurting from that one,” said one commentator as the spectator was seen squirming in agony.






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A quick recap of the most-read stories from the week.





As you saw, McIlroy appeared in another Hollywood movie. Given how his popularity has shot up since the 2025 Masters, we are curious to know…

Has Rory McIlroy Reached Tiger Woods-Level Mainstream Fame?

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Friday’s Result: 35.83% of you said Brooks Koepka should stay a free agent, 27.08% of you wanted to see him with TaylorMade, and 20.41% wanted Koepka to sign with Callaway.

On May 3, 1990, Brooks Koepka was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He attended Florida State University, where he was a three-time All-American. After turning pro in 2012, Koepka competed on the Challenge Tour (the developmental circuit of the DP World Tour) for two years. In 2014, he earned the DP World Tour card, and in the same year, Koepka locked his PGA Tour card thanks to a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Open. To date, Koepka has five majors, nine PGA Tour wins, seven DPWT victories, and five LIV Golf titles.


Know before you vote: Young’s six-shot lead is the largest 54-hole lead at Doral since Ernie Els (8 shots) in 2002.

Who Will Win the Cadillac Championship?

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Friday’s Picture Puzzle: Tornio Golf Club, or Green Zone Golf. The eponymous Tornio River runs through the course, which has 11 holes in Sweden and 7 in Finland. Only 46% of you guessed it correctly.


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