PGA Professional Delivers Season-Opening Coverage and Tech-Forward Golf League Insights on R.org Sports
R.org Sports is pleased to present the latest installments of PGA Professional Brendon Elliott’s bi-weekly golf column series, featuring comprehensive coverage of the 2026 PGA Tour season opener in Hawaii and continued analysis of golf’s evolving landscape through TGL and the newly announced WTGL.
The latest columns include:
“The Starter: Sony Open Kicks Off 2026, Fall Schedule Revealed, and TGL Action Continues” (Published January 12, 2026)
Elliott provides detailed coverage of the 2026 PGA Tour season’s official start at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, following the cancellation of The Sentry due to course conditions at Kapalua Resort. The column breaks down the Sony Open field featuring defending champion Nick Taylor, major champions including Collin Morikawa, J.J. Spaun, Hideki Matsuyama, and Brian Harman, plus course history and tournament records. Elliott also analyzes the newly unveiled 2026 FedExCup Fall schedule, highlighting new events in Asheville, North Carolina, and Austin, Texas, along with the expanded PGA Tour Mexico swing. The column concludes with a preview of TGL Match 4, featuring Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links Golf Club making its season debut against New York Golf Club.
[Read “The Starter: Sony Open Kicks Off 2026, Fall Schedule Revealed, and TGL Action Continues” at r.org/2026/01/12/this-week-in-golf-sony-open-kicks-off-2026-fall-schedule-revealed-and-tgl-action-continues/]
“Playing Through: Sony Open Tees Off 2026, TGL Heats Up, and Women Get Their Own League” (Published January 8, 2026)
Elliott’s weekly preview column delivers comprehensive analysis of the upcoming Sony Open in Hawaii, where 120 players compete for $9.1 million at the par-70, 7,044-yard Waialae Country Club. The column examines the significance of early-season points under the Tour’s new structure requiring top-100 FedExCup status for full playing privileges. Elliott announces Netflix’s April premiere date for Full Swing Season 4, covering 2025’s historic moments including Rory McIlroy’s career Grand Slam completion and Scottie Scheffler’s dominant season. The column analyzes Billy Horschel’s clutch performance leading Atlanta Drive GC to a 7-4 victory over The Bay Golf Club in TGL, extending Atlanta’s winning streak to seven matches. Elliott concludes with detailed coverage of the LPGA and TMRW Sports’ announcement of WTGL, a women’s team golf league launching winter 2026-27 at SoFi Center, and Derek Sprague’s decision to step down as PGA of America CEO after one year to care for aging family members.
[Read “Playing Through: Sony Open Tees Off 2026, TGL Heats Up, and Women Get Their Own League” at r.org/2026/01/08/playing-through-sony-open-tees-off-2026-tgl-heats-up-and-women-get-their-own-league/]
“These columns capture a pivotal moment as traditional tour golf kicks off while innovative formats like TGL and WTGL expand the game’s reach to new audiences,” said Elliott.
Elliott’s bi-weekly column series publishes every Monday and Thursday, offering readers comprehensive coverage of the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour, and major championship golf through two distinct formats:
“The Starter” – Published Mondays, providing detailed tour-by-tour breakdowns, schedule analysis, a look back at the previous week’s play, and forward-looking coverage of upcoming events and storylines.
“Playing Through” – Published Thursdays, delivering weekly event previews, player performance analysis, and a broader perspective on the state of professional golf.
About Brendon Elliott
Brendon Elliott is a PGA professional with more than 30 years of experience in the golf industry. His expertise spans player development, tournament operations, and professional golf analysis. Elliott’s columns combine technical knowledge with accessible storytelling, making complex golf strategy and tour dynamics understandable for both dedicated fans and casual observers.
About R.org Sports
R.org Sports is an independent digital sports media company founded by a team of experienced sports journalists and former athletes. The platform delivers breaking news coverage, game analysis, player features, and league updates across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, international soccer, and professional golf. R.org Sports maintains complete editorial independence and operates under rigorous fact-checking standards, ensuring readers receive accurate, substantiated reporting 24/7 during major sports seasons.
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