Against the Grain: February 25, 2026
💔 Bryson DeChambeau and LA Golf Have Split (Shocking Absolutely No One)
Bryson wanted to up his ownership stake from 4% to 51% because apparently being the face of a golf equipment company means you should own ALL of it. LA Golf’s owner told him to pound sand, and now they’re going separate ways after Bryson’s “artificially inflated” post-LIV life got to his head.
Nothing says “I’m having a normal one” quite like demanding majority ownership of a company because you hit some viral YouTube shots!! Very sustainable business relationship vibes!! (source)
🔄 Ex-LIV Pro Gets PGA Tour Exemption Because Golf Logic
Eugenio Chacarra is getting a sponsor’s exemption to play the Puerto Rico Open after spending THREE YEARS on LIV Golf. He served his one-year suspension and now everyone’s pretending this isn’t weird as hell.
We’re really doing the “come back whenever bestie” thing with LIV guys now?? The PGA Tour’s selective memory is truly chef’s kiss. (source)
🏆 Tiger and Elin Attended Charlie’s State Championship Ceremony Together
Both Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren showed up to celebrate Charlie’s Benjamin School Boys golf team winning the Class 1A State Championship. Functional co-parenting for the golf prodigy continues to be wholesome content.
The most normal Tiger Woods story of 2026 and it’s about being a supportive dad!! We love to see healthy family dynamics in golf for once!! (source)
🏌️♂️ Golf Course Designer Sheltered from Mexican Cartel Violence While Working
Agustín Pizá was stuck in his Puerto Vallarta apartment during cartel violence that erupted after a DRUG LORD KILLING while he was there designing golf courses. Just another day at the office for golf architects apparently.
Imagine updating your LinkedIn with “designed luxury golf courses during active cartel warfare” (checks notes) because this is totally normal for the industry!! (source)
🤬 World No. 1 Uses 4-Word Swearing Mantra to Handle Pressure
Jeeno Thitikul deals with being World No. 1 by using a four-word mantra that involves swearing. She talked about her pressure-deflating technique at the HSBC Women’s World Championship like it’s the most natural thing ever.
Finally, someone who handles golf pressure the same way we handle three-putting!! Honestly relatable content from the world’s best female golfer!! (source)
🥇 One Putter Has Won 5 of 6 PGA Tour Events This Season
A single putter model has somehow won FIVE OUT OF SIX Tour events to start 2026. MyGolfSpy is asking if this is literally the secret to winning on Tour now.
Equipment nerds are about to YEET their entire putting collections into the trash for whatever this magic wand is!! The placebo effect is about to be STRONG this season!! Speaking of putting equipment that’s making waves, LAB Golf’s putters have been gaining serious Tour traction with their unique stability technology, and if you’re looking to upgrade your putting game, there are plenty of innovative putter shaft options worth considering!! (source)
Until next Wednesday, when we find out which equipment company Bryson tries to buy next!! 🙃