PGA Professional Delivers Desert Tournament Coverage and Champions Tour Analysis 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 American Express in California’s Coachella Valley and Scottie Scheffler’s historic achievement of reaching 20 career wins before turning 30.
The latest columns include:
“Playing Through: The American Express Preview, TGL Week 5 Recap, and WTGL Announces First Players”(Published January 22, 2026)
Elliott provides detailed analysis of the PGA Tour’s 2026 mainland debut at The American Express in La Quinta, California, where World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returns after missing last year’s event due to a Christmas ravioli incident. The column breaks down the unique three-course format featuring Pete Dye’s Stadium Course at PGA WEST, the Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA WEST, and La Quinta Country Club, where 156 players compete for low scores across three of the easiest tracks the Tour visits annually. Elliott examines key contenders including defending champion Sepp Straka, Ben Griffin, and Patrick Cantlay, while providing updates on the Aon Swing 5 standings led by Patrick Rodgers. The column analyzes Los Angeles Golf Club’s first TGL victory over Jupiter Links Golf Club, highlighted by Justin Rose’s historic albatross from 227 yards — the first in TGL history and Rose’s career. Elliott concludes with coverage of WTGL’s announcement of its first five committed players: world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, and Lexi Thompson, plus the PGA of America’s 2026 National Award winners headlined by Golf Professional of the Year Brian Crowell.
Read: “Playing Through: The American Express Preview, TGL Week 5 Recap, and WTGL Announces First Players”
“The Starter: Scheffler’s Historic Milestone, Cink’s Senior Surge, and the LPGA Returns” (Published January 26, 2026)
Elliott’s weekly recap column delivers comprehensive analysis of Scottie Scheffler’s dominant four-shot victory at The American Express, where the world No. 1 posted 27-under par to claim his 20th career PGA Tour title. The column examines Scheffler’s historic achievement of joining Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus as the only players to reach 20 wins and four major championships before turning 30, accomplished at 29 years, 7 months, and 4 days. Elliott highlights Scheffler’s elite wedge play, leading the field with 32 birdies and consistently sticking approach shots inside five feet, plus the compelling story of 18-year-old Blades Brown playing in the final pairing. The column covers Stewart Cink’s back-to-back victories on the PGA Tour Champions, opening the 2026 season with a three-shot win at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai in Hawaii at 23-under par — his fifth win in just 37 senior circuit starts. Elliott analyzes Ian Holt’s breakthrough first Korn Ferry Tour victory at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic, Patrick Reed’s patient four-shot win at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for his first DP World Tour title in six years, and the LPGA Tour’s season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club.
Read: “The Starter: Scheffler’s Historic Milestone, Cink’s Senior Surge, and the LPGA Returns”
“These columns capture Scottie Scheffler’s continued dominance and historic achievement while showcasing the depth of professional golf across multiple tours and the exciting growth of women’s team golf through WTGL,” 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.
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