{"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/6aa4bc7d5b93419447123020?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tiger’s Legal Woes & Tour Championship Shakeup - September 12th, 2026","description":"<p>On September 12th, 2026, we dive entirely into off-course storylines, breaking down Tiger Woods's reckless driving plea, a massive format change coming to the Tour Championship, and the wild realities of NIL pressure and country club drama.</p><p><br></p><h3>THE PGA TOUR</h3><ul><li>The Tour is officially ditching East Lake's staggered stroke play, replacing it with a thrilling, FIFA World Cup-style matchplay event for the 2028 Tour Championship to crown the ultimate season winner.</li><li>Paul McGinley praised the move, noting he loves \"the cut and thrust of looking your opponent in the eye.\"</li><li>Fun Fact: Michael Block sold his 2023 PGA Championship hole-in-one 7-iron to buy a 1965 Mustang Restomod with a \"SVNIRON\" plate, noting, \"I was able to sell that seven iron and that really helped put the funding towards that.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>TIGER WOODS</h3><ul><li>Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving, resulting in a strict five-year license suspension from Judge Darren Steele, adding another complex chapter to the golf legend's off-course life.</li><li>Judge Steele issued a stern warning in court: \"Driving for any reason would send him back to jail.\"</li><li>Human Angle: Amidst his legal troubles, Woods has been supporting his girlfriend Vanessa Trump through her breast cancer battle, with insiders noting \"things grew stronger in the romance\" during their mutual hardships.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>COLLEGE GOLF &amp; PRO TRANSITIONS</h3><ul><li>ASU Coach Matt Thurmond is sounding the alarm on the modern college golf landscape, warning young players about the crushing expectations that accompany massive NIL deals before turning pro.</li><li>Speaking on the financial burdens placed on young athletes, Thurmond bluntly stated, \"That pressure will destroy you.\"</li><li>Human Angle: Thurmond recalled David Puig topping his first tee shot in America before rallying to shoot 64 at Silverleaf with Jon Rahm and Pat Perez, noting that's \"what pro golf is like.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Justin Thomas is prepping for next week's Biltmore Championship • JT praised Whisper Rock's public shaming policy to defend club pros against entitled members • \"Name and all, in front of the entire membership to see. So good!\" says Thomas on holding members accountable</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}