Golf. Coffee. Chaos.
Heartbreak, hot takes, and a fresh batch of wedges — just another week in the world of golf.
The Travelers Championship reminded us how brutal this game can be. Tommy Fleetwood came this close to finally breaking through, only to have golf do what golf does best — rip your heart out on national television.
But it wasn’t all misery. New gear dropped, Ryder Cup rumors are heating up, and as always, we’ve got caffeine-fueled debates to keep things interesting.
Let’s get into it.
TOUR TALK
The Travelers Championship
Another Sunday. Another wild finish at TPC River Highlands. And another brutal chapter in the story of Tommy Fleetwood — the best player still searching for his first PGA Tour win.
Fleetwood looked locked in after a Saturday 63 gave him a three-shot lead heading into the final round. But as we’ve seen before, golf rarely goes according to script.
A few early bogeys rattled the momentum. He battled back, but costly mistakes down the stretch — including a six-foot miss for par on 18 — left the door open. Keegan Bradley walked through it, birdied the last, and took home the title.
Fleetwood’s wait continues, but one thing is clear — his time is coming.
The Travelers once again proved it’s one of the most entertaining non-major events on Tour. And heartbreak? Well, that’s just part of the show.
Could Keegan Bradley Be a Playing Ryder Cup Captain?
The golf world loves a good Ryder Cup storyline — and Keegan Bradley just handed us a wild one.
With his Travelers Championship win, Bradley not only boosted his confidence, but reignited speculation that he could pull double duty as both a player and captain at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
It hasn’t happened since Arnold Palmer did it back in 1963. But let’s be honest — if there was ever a player fiery enough, bold enough, and chaotic enough to pull this off, it’s Captain America.
The argument for:
He’s still got the game — the Travelers win was his 7th career victory.
He bleeds Ryder Cup red, white, and blue — no one wears their emotions harder.
Bethpage Black is New York turf — and Bradley, a New England guy, thrives on that energy.
The argument against:
Being captain is already a full-time circus.
Trying to play and manage team strategy? It’s a massive distraction.
Europe would love to exploit any cracks.
Still, the buzz is building — and Bradley didn’t exactly shut the door on the possibility.
The 2025 Ryder Cup is already shaping up to be one for the history books… and if Keegan Bradley leads Team USA inside the ropes and on the leaderboard? That’s box-office golf.
→ Listen to our full recap on Episode 9
DIALED IN
Two wedge drops caught our attention this week, and whether you’re a gear junkie or just wedge-curious, you’ll want to check these out.
Takomo BB803 Irons — The Bryan Bros Connection
Takomo has been making noise in the direct-to-consumer space for a while now, but their new BB803 irons officially crank the volume up. And fittingly, they’ve teamed up with two guys who know a thing or two about making golf look good — the Bryan Bros.
Known for trick shots, short game wizardry, and now competing at the highest levels, Wesley and George Bryan have been part of Takomo’s push into the performance game.
Fully forged, compact player’s cavity
Clean, minimalist profile with modern tech
Designed with input from the Bryan Bros themselves
Titleist SM10 Jet Black
Titleist isn’t reinventing the wheel, but they’re definitely making it cooler. The SM10 line gets the blackout treatment, and it looks mean.
Precision-milled grooves
Multiple sole grind options
Stealthy black finish that just feels dialed
Zach might still be flying the mixed bag flag, but even he admitted — these could tempt him back to Titleist.
CAFFEINE CORNER
New Question Every Friday
If you could take one part of a Tour pro's game and magically have it for your next round, what are you choosing?
Driving
Irons
Wedges
Putting
→ Answer this week’s Caffeine Corner question on our IG story
PODCAST SPOTLIGHT
Episode 9: Golf’s Heartbreak Club: The Best Who Never Won
Everyone loves an underdog story… until it keeps happening over and over again.
This week on The Drop, we dive into golf’s most exclusive, most painful fraternity — the heartbreak club. The guys with all the talent, all the hype, all the game… and somehow, no PGA Tour win or the major trophy case is still collecting dust.
We kick things off with the latest addition to that group — Tommy Fleetwood. After coming so close at the Travelers Championship, Fleetwood remains stuck in golf limbo. Loved by fans, respected by peers, and still searching for that elusive breakthrough on American soil.
But Fleetwood isn’t alone. We unpack:
The wild stat behind Fleetwood’s 42 top-10 finishes without a PGA Tour win
Why mental game, not talent, might be his biggest hurdle
Other heartbreak club members: Rickie Fowler, Tony Finau (pre-2022), and yes — even legends like Lee Westwood
The psychological side of “always the bridesmaid” syndrome in pro golf
How golf’s mental grind can stall even the best ball strikers
If you’ve ever wondered what separates the guys holding the trophy from the ones holding their head in their hands — this episode is for you.
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen.
ZACH’S CHAOS CORNER
The Chatty Marshall
You’re lining up an 8-foot par putt. You’ve crouched. You’ve read the break. You’ve done the little head tilt like you’re reading Shakespeare.
Then
“Hey fellas, you’re a hole behind.” Enter the Marshal. Usually 78 years old. Retired in 1973. Wearing wraparound sunglasses and a volunteer polo from a tournament that happened before LIV was a glint in Saudi Arabia’s eye.
This man has one mission: to tell your group that you are the reason golf takes six hours. Never mind the foursome ahead of you is filming a trick-shot video, ranking their top 5 Drake albums, and playing alternate shot with a speaker the size of a toddler. Somehow you are the menace.
But here’s the twist. If you bring up slow play If you say, “Hey, any chance you could talk to the group ahead?” Suddenly it’s “Everyone’s just out here to have a good time.” Right. So we’re supposed to grind through seven hours of golf misery while you let the Picnic Squad on 12 run a full tailgate?
And don’t even get me started on the Chatty Marshal. This guy won’t say a word to the slow group, but he’ll drive over to your tee box three times in nine holes to ask
“So who’s winning today?”
“That a Pro V1 you’re using?”
“You boys been out here before?”
And somehow, without fail, he only shows up to talk when you are having the worst round of your life. You’ve hit three trees in four holes. You’ve developed the chipping yips mid-round. You’re contemplating switching to left-handed just to feel something. And here comes the Marshal, pulling up like you’re old pals catching up over lunch.
Sir… I’m one three-putt away from my emotional breaking point and you’re giving driving range energy in the middle of a war zone.
So here’s the deal. If a marshal is going to criticize pace of play, they should have to…
Sink a 6-footer with shaky hands and bifocals
Correctly identify the actual slow group
Refrain from giving life updates every third hole like we’re at Sunday dinner
Until then, let me miss my par putt in peace. Preferably without being policed by the cast of Goodfellas in mesh New Balances.
FROM THE CREW
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