On July 8th, 2025, we remember the life of Ed "The Tiger Killer" Fiori, break down Collin Morikawa's major caddie change for The Open, and discuss the financial struggles for non-elite Tour pros.

• We pay tribute to four-time PGA Tour winner Ed Fiori, who passed away at 72. We look back at his most famous moment: becoming "The Tiger Killer" by beating a 20-year-old Tiger Woods at the 1996 Quad City Classic.
• Fiori on his legacy: "Even today, people call me the Tiger killer... I'll never forget that weekend at the John Deere."
• Fiori, a journeyman pro, cemented his place in golf history with one incredible weekend, forever linking his name with the game's greatest player right at the start of his professional career.

• Collin Morikawa has hired legendary caddie Billy Foster for a two-week stint at the Scottish Open and The Open. This is a strategic play to tap into Foster's immense links golf knowledge ahead of Royal Portrush.
• This move pairs a two-time major champion with a caddie who has been on the bag for legends like Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood, and Matt Fitzpatrick, including for Fitzpatrick's U.S. Open win.
• Is this a short-term "consulting" gig or the start of a new long-term partnership? The pressure is on for this high-profile pairing to deliver immediate results.

• We dive into the harsh financial realities of professional golf. It's not all private jets and massive paychecks; for many, it's a struggle to simply break even on the PGA Tour.
• Bryson DeChambeau: "Players outside the top one hundred sixty five on the money list, is losing money every year." We back this up with an economist's analysis of tour expenses.
• Using Kevin Chappell's 2024 season as an example, we illustrate how even earning six figures on Tour can result in a net financial loss after all expenses are paid.

The Open field is set • Spieth on baby watch & may be a late arrival • Ex-LIV golfer Eugenio Chacarra takes a shot at his former tour.

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