Against the Grain: February 04, 2026
🏆 LIV Finally Gets World Ranking Points But Only for the TOP 10 Players
After THREE YEARS of begging, LIV Golf finally convinced the world ranking system to give them points — but only the top 10 finishers get any. The breakaway tour that promised to revolutionize golf can now offer… extremely limited ranking benefits?? (checks notes) Sure, why not??
We’re calling this a “win” for LIV when they literally got the participation trophy version of world ranking points. It’s giving “you can sit at the cool kids table but only on the very edge” energy!! (source)
🤦♀️ LPGA Commissioner Says “My Bad” After Completely Botching Tournament
LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler had to publicly apologize after his tour SHORTENED their season opener because they “weren’t prepared for a Monday finish.” The actual professionals running professional golf somehow forgot that weather exists and tournaments sometimes… run long??
Nothing says “we’ve got our act together” like a commissioner going “whoopsie daisy, we didn’t plan for weather!” The bar is truly underground at this point. (source)
🍿 Viktor Hovland Questions the Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed “Precedent”
Viktor Hovland is publicly wondering “what precedent are you setting?” regarding the PGA Tour’s handling of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed situations. Because apparently we’re all just winging it when it comes to tour policies now!!
Hovland really said “are we doing governance or are we just vibes-based decision making?” and honestly bestie, we’ve been wondering the same thing. The tour is having a VERY normal one!! (source)
🏠 Someone Actually Wants to Buy a House Next to a Tee Box
A non-golfer on Reddit is considering buying their dream house that just happens to have a TEE BOX in the backyard. They’re asking r/golf if this might be “an annoyance” because apparently getting pelted with golf balls daily requires a second opinion??
Imagine explaining to your homeowner’s insurance why there’s a golf ball-shaped hole in every window. This person is about to learn what “fore” means the hard way!! (source)
⚡ Some Guy Built a Launch Monitor From Scratch Because Why Not
Coleman Rollins went absolutely FERAL and built an entire launch monitor at home from scratch, documenting the whole thing on TikTok. Because apparently buying a $20,000 Trackman like a normal person wasn’t DIY enough??
This man really said “I could spend my life savings OR I could become an engineering wizard” and chose chaos. We’re not worthy of this level of commitment to avoiding retail prices!! (source)
🎉 51-Year-Old Golfer Defends Phoenix Open Chaos
A 51-year-old on Reddit posted that he “can’t relate to the frat/sorority lifestyle anymore” but still loves the WM Phoenix Open’s absolute mayhem. He compared it to his muni course and honestly?? We respect the self-awareness!!
This man really said “I’m too old for this nonsense but pass me another beer and let’s watch someone YEET a ball into the drink.” Peak golf dad energy and we’re here for it!! (source)
🔧 Golfer Puts Golf Grips on Everything, Including Ratchets
Someone on Reddit discovered that golf grips work on tools and is now putting them on RATCHETS because apparently we’re just gripping everything now. They’re asking if they’re the first person to think of this (narrator: they were not).
We’ve officially reached peak golf obsession when people are golf-ifying their entire toolshed. Next week someone’s gonna put Lamkin grips on their steering wheel!! (source)
Until next week (if the golf world doesn’t completely implode by then) 🏌️♀️