{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/69a8f01cf413fba64f82bc53?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rory Rips Rahm & Tiger's TGL Triumph - March 5th, 2026","description":"<p>On March 5th, 2026, we bypass the Cognizant Classic to tackle massive off-course storylines, from Rory and Rahm's Ryder Cup feud to a chaotic TGL finale and JT's highly anticipated return to Bay Hill.</p><p><br></p><h3>RYDER CUP CIVIL WAR</h3><ul><li>The European team room is fracturing as Rory McIlroy publicly dismantled Jon Rahm’s refusal to sign the DP World Tour’s peace deal, a generous olive branch already accepted by eight other LIV Golf players.</li><li>\"The Ryder Cup is bigger than any one person,\" McIlroy stated, calling the offer \"really generous\" compared to Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour return.</li><li>Amidst the chaos, Luke Donald was historically appointed as the 2027 captain at Adare Manor, diplomatically noting he still hopes Rahm is available.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>TGL REGULAR-SEASON FINALE</h3><ul><li>Jupiter Links rallied to defeat The Bay 9-6 in a wild finale featuring a Tom Kim 14th-hole ace, a Max Homa tackle, and a physically healthy Tiger Woods jumping in celebration.</li><li>When asked about playing in the March 17th semifinals, Tiger gave a classic non-answer: \"Well, I will be here either way,\" prompting Kevin Kisner to joke he was playing \"bob and weave.\"</li><li>The electric simulator atmosphere was amplified by cross-sport cameos from Jason and Travis Kelce taking in the action.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>LIV GOLF HONG KONG</h3><ul><li>Jon Rahm executed a massive off-course flex by chartering a private jet to rescue eight LIV Golf players stranded in Dubai due to US-Iran conflicts, ensuring they made it to Hong Kong.</li><li>The emergency airlift successfully transported key players, including Lee Westwood and Adrian Meronk, across the globe just in time for the tournament.</li><li>Rahm might be catching heat from Rory in the media, but he's definitely playing the hero role for his stranded LIV Golf peers.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>PGA TOUR PREVIEWS</h3><ul><li>Looking ahead to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, all eyes are on Justin Thomas making his 2026 debut following microdiscectomy surgery, while Scottie Scheffler tries to shake off a bizarre Thursday curse.</li><li>Scheffler is a shocking +7 in his last three opening rounds, compared to a staggering -42 in the rounds following.</li><li>Down at the Puerto Rico Open, John Daly II is making his PGA Tour debut with simple advice from his dad: \"Expect a lot of cameras, but just go out and enjoy it.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Tyrrell Hatton accepts DP World Tour peace deal • Tiger Woods shows promising physical health • Kelce brothers make TGL cameo</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}