Andrew Salerno

I would kill a man to be this slotted

Woke up this morning and realized that the @KentuckyDerby is the best 2 minutes of sports

This is going to be incredible. I’m a huge fan of Chance Taylor. So glad he is part of it

Cameron Young accepting the penalty without protest at 2, then buries a putt for par. Quiet man. Loud example.

I wonder how many people would actually make this call 🤔

@PGATOUR @cadillac_champ Pure class

Cameron Young called a one-stroke penalty on himself on No. 2 Sunday @Cadillac_Champ after causing his ball to move at address. He still saved par and maintains a five-shot lead. 📺 PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+

@GolfDigest @ScottyCameron needs to release this putter to the public, in this exact configuration!

Cam Young caps off a dominant performance at Doral. 🔥

@TourPicks I’m very curious to see what clubs are in the bag in the coming weeks. I think he goes ping woods, Titleist irons

Anyone have an old set of Nike Vapors that this man can put in the bag?

Brooks Koepka and Srixon/Cleveland Part Ways: End of an Era for the Five-Time Major Champion In a surprise announcement on April 30, 2026, Dunlop Sports Americas (parent company of Srixon and Cleveland Golf) confirmed that it has mutually agreed to conclude its endorsement partnership with Brooks Koepka. The news marks the end of a relationship that began in late 2021, when the then-equipment free agent signed a multi-year deal to join the Srixon/Cleveland tour staff. A Partnership Defined by Success and Independence Koepka joined Srixon/Cleveland after years as one of golf’s most prominent free agents following Nike’s exit from the equipment business. The deal positioned him alongside players like Hideki Matsuyama and Shane Lowry. He was set to play a full bag: Srixon driver and irons, Cleveland wedges, a Srixon ball (primarily the Z-Star Diamond), and a staff bag. The partnership delivered highlights. Koepka captured his fifth major title—the 2023 PGA Championship—while using Srixon equipment, including the Z-Star Diamond ball. He contributed input on product development and helped raise the profile of the Japanese brand in the U.S. market. Koepka’s bag often reflected his fiercely independent streak, occasionally mixing in older Nike irons or other preferred models that suited his powerful game. However, equipment switches were not uncommon. In 2022, ahead of the U.S. Open, Koepka temporarily reverted to a previous driver and Titleist Pro V1x ball, with Srixon’s public support. More recently, in February 2026 at the Cognizant Classic, he again switched to a marked-out Titleist Pro V1x while still under contract, sparking speculation about his comfort with the Srixon ball.

Saudi Arabia Is Pulling the Plug on LIV Golf Funding — What Happens Next? Big news in the golf world: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is stepping back from LIV Golf. After pouring more than $5 billion into the breakaway league since 2022, the funding spigot is turning off after the 2026 season. The reports started flying in mid-April 2026, and LIV’s CEO Scott O’Neil quickly confirmed the basics: the 2026 season will go on as planned with full Saudi backing, but long-term support ends after this year. Why Is This Happening? It basically comes down to money and priorities. LIV has been burning cash with massive guaranteed contracts for players, $30+ million purses per event, and team franchises — but it’s never come close to making a profit. The PIF recently rolled out a new five-year strategy that shifts focus toward domestic Saudi projects and cuts back on big international sports spending. LIV was always a sportswashing/play-to-win project for Saudi Arabia, but after years of losses and no clear path to breaking even, the fund is tightening the purse strings. What This Means for LIV Golf • Short term (2026): The season finishes normally. Events keep happening, players get paid, and the show rolls on. CEO O’Neil has been upbeat, saying the league is “full throttle” and hinting at a surprise plan to keep things alive. • Long term (2027 and beyond): This is where it gets shaky. Without Saudi billions, LIV can’t keep paying those huge purses and salaries. The league has explored selling stakes in its 13 team franchises, but finding buyers willing to step in at this scale won’t be easy. Possible outcomes floating around: • A full shutdown or major downsizing. • A merger or closer partnership with the PGA Tour (talks have dragged on for years). • Players jumping ship back to the PGA Tour or elsewhere as contracts end. Stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and others who signed big deals could face some real decisions soon.

Very excited to watch this. Super curious what @RickShielsPGA will think.

McLaren Just Dropped Some Golf Irons — And They Look Awesome ⛳️ McLaren, the supercar and F1 legends, just jumped into golf with their new McLaren Golf irons. They officially launched today, April 29, 2026, and the golf world is already buzzing. PGA Tour star and world No. 5 Justin Rose is the brand’s first big ambassador. He’s putting a full set in play this week at the Cadillac Championship in Miami. Rose helped design them and can’t stop smiling about how good they feel. What’s Cool About These Irons? McLaren brought their signature sleek style, precision, and that bright papaya orange speed vibe straight to the golf course. The irons look sharp and play even better — no crazy tech talk, just clubs that feel right and help you hit solid shots. There are two main options: • Series 1 (muscle-back blades): Clean, classic look for better players who want control and precision. • Series 3 (cavity-backs): More forgiving, especially in the longer irons when you want a little extra help. You’ll notice fun touches like the papaya orange Speedmark logo, cool honeycomb patterns on the back, and carbon fiber bits for that premium feel. The soles glide nicely through the turf, and everything just screams high-quality. Rose is playing a combo set — forgiving cavity-back 4-iron with blades from 5-iron through PW. Ian Poulter has also been spotted with them, which adds even more hype. Style Meets Performance The clubs come with matching papaya orange staff bags that look straight off the McLaren factory floor. Think bold, modern, and instantly recognizable. McLaren isn’t just slapping their name on gear — they’ve teamed up engineering experts with golf pros to create something that feels special. The focus is on precision, consistency, and that thrill of performance, whether you’re on the track or the fairway. Why This Matters For golfers, this launch brings fresh excitement to the equipment scene. It’s not every day a legendary performance brand like McLaren jumps in. Early reactions from pros and enthusiasts highlight the clean profiles, solid feel, and eye-catching details. If you’re a fan of McLaren’s cars or simply love gear that looks and performs at the highest level, these irons are worth watching. As Rose steps onto the course with them this week, we’ll get our first real look at how they perform under pressure. McLaren Golf is off to a thrilling start. Whether you’re dreaming of a set or just enjoying the racing-inspired style, it’s clear this new venture is built for speed — on and off the greens. Hey McLaren, if you need someone to try out these clubs you just let me know! #Mclarengolf #releaseday

LIV Golf’s New Orleans Event Postponed – Is This the Beginning of the End? 🏌️‍♂️ Just days ago, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil was telling staff the 2026 season was “exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.” Fast forward to this week: their New Orleans event (set for June 25-28 at City Park’s Bayou Oaks) has been officially postponed. Official reason from LIV? A “strategic decision” to avoid summer heat and a crowded sports calendar, with talks of a smaller fall event instead. Louisiana officials confirmed it Tuesday and expect their $1.2M hosting fee back. But come on – the timing tells the real story. This isn’t happening in a vacuum. Reports have been swirling that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is pulling back major funding after this season. LIV was built on massive Saudi money – no secret there – and now they’re scrambling for new backers while insisting everything’s fine. Meanwhile, the 2026 schedule is already lighter on U.S. stops (Miami and Dallas got dropped earlier), the field is bigger, events are now 72 holes… all changes that scream “adapt or die” as the PGA Tour merger talks have gone stone cold. Let’s zoom out on the current state of LIV: • Season is underway (Mexico City just wrapped, Virginia is next in May). • Big names like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and others are still there grinding team events. • But high-profile exits are happening – Patrick Reed already bolted back to the PGA Tour earlier this year. • No deal with the PGA Tour after years of “framework agreement” drama. Peace in golf? Not even close. LIV disrupted the game hard in 2022 with guaranteed huge payouts and no-cut team format. It forced the PGA to step up. But the model was always dependent on endless Saudi cash and never really cracked mainstream U.S. TV/viewership like they hoped. My take: This New Orleans postponement isn’t just a scheduling tweak – it’s a massive red flag. You’re postponing a U.S. debut event weeks after your CEO was downplaying funding rumors? And now there’s a three-month U.S. gap on the calendar? The league is bleeding momentum. Without fresh money or a real path to unification, how do you keep paying those massive contracts and jetting teams around the world? The “re-envisioned smaller event in the fall” sounds like damage control, not growth. LIV proved golf needed shaking up – more global reach, better player pay, team excitement. But the execution (politics, optics, and now apparent cash crunch) is catching up. The PGA Tour isn’t going anywhere, and fans are exhausted by the drama. If this is the start of the slow fade, it wouldn’t shock me. Golf’s better when it’s one thriving ecosystem, not two fractured ones fighting over scraps. What do you think, golf Twitter? Is LIV done by 2027, or do they pivot and survive? Drop your takes below. ⛳ #LIVGolf #Golf #PGATour #NewOrleansGolf

@GavinNewsom @realDonaldTrump Be careful. Your state is going to need a bailout soon.

Trump trashes California. California pays his war bills. Perhaps it’s time we look into cutting you off, @realDonaldTrump???

@even_steven8tht Same

Hi, so as someone who filed taxes, I don’t believe this.

@ryanmouquegolf What a story it would be.

Ok hear me out… 2026 Masters Champion… Gary Woodland I wouldn’t be mad about it

@RDSBarath That’s going to leave a mark

His short irons are overlength (because of the one length) and tremendously upright - and he's shocked that he's missing left?!?! I'm sorry to keep beating this to death, but this is NOT rocket science.

@mrmckee I hope cam smith has a great second round. A fan favorite

Cameron Smith shot a 2-over 74 today and had a brutally honest assessment of his round at Augusta, "I'm not quite taking it to the golf course, I guess second guess myself on a few swing thoughts. It just needs to be better than that."

@mrmckee Would be hard not to be. He’s played great golf all year and in the event every golfer looks forward to every year has a bad opening round and at risk of missing the cut.

After an opening round 4-over par 76 Bryson DeChambeau was about as livid as I've ever seen post round. Gone were the charismatic 2 minute responses and replaced with short choppy answers.

You asked JD Vance on whether he would have certified the 2020 election results (as VP, in Pence’s position). You asked him like 4-5 times: • first: “If you were in that same position, what would you do? Would you have overturned the election results?” • Follow-up: “Would you not certify the election?” • Third: “Would you have certified? I’ll ask you for the third time.” • fourth: “You wouldn’t have certified, to be clear?” Again, I think it’s justified and should be asked and clarified. I’m not arguing that. I am just saying it does seem to be more one sided

Please give me an exact example. With President Trump, I asked one or two extremely polite follow-ups about immigration and Roe v. Wade (!!!) -- and both went viral and made national news. I am the exact same to the left and right... I ask a hard question, let them talk and then ask a follow-up or two. That's really the best you can do with a politician.

My job is to ask hard questions, then do one or two follow-ups, and if the subject wants to deflect or not engage them, well, that tells the audience everything they need to know. I was disappointed @JoshShapiroPA wouldn't go deeper into the Biden, Kamala and California fraud stuff, but I get it -- he doesn't think it's helpful to engage with those topics. OK, fine. Overall, I thought he did a great job engaging in the other topics and look forward to having him on again. Also, he's got an impossible challenge right now with the anti-semitism and @netanyahu issues, which he thinks you have to separate. Personally, I don't think you can separate those two issues. My Jewish American friends have all said to me that @netanyahu is the number one cause of anti-semitism in the world today. I agree with them, with @kanyewest being the second.