Golfers have opinions. strong. Looking ahead to 2025, we went back to the MyGolfSpy calendar and picked one story from each month that really got readers talking in the comments. Sometimes the conversation was thoughtful, sometimes entertaining, and, occasionally, it took on a life of its own.
After taking a stroll down memory lane, one thing is clear: when it comes to golf, people are invested. And that’s something we can all agree on.
January: The PGA Tour must include gambling
This sparked an immediate and widespread response, largely because it struck a nerve that golfers already have thoughts about. The comments quickly split into two groups: readers who see gambling as an inevitable part of modern sports, and those who worry about integrity, accessibility and where to draw the line.
February: 8 Golf Technology Fails: Some of the Funniest Golf Mistakes
February’s comments turned into a nostalgic trip. Readers were eager to add “remember this?” examples. What stood out was how often golfers rejected the “failed” idea. Many argued that these technologies worked well but died because of sound, looks, price or timing rather than performance. Bubble shafts, square putters, Hi-Bore shafts, aluminum shafts and the odd golf ball sparked stories from players who still swear by them decades later.
March: Rory McIlroy was embarrassed by stealing a fan’s phone
This story turned into a big story this year. Some readers defended Rory, noting the ongoing concerns and pressure players face in public settings, while others felt crossing the line was impossible to justify. What made this discussion stand out was how quickly it moved beyond Rory himself and into a broader conversation about where fan access should end and personal boundaries should begin.
April: Top 10 Greatest Golfers Ever
It only took a minute for this to turn into “Tiger vs. Jack.” Readers debated eras, competition, equipment and whether dominance should be judged by degrees, longevity or peak performance. However, everything kept coming back to the same two names. Everyone had a different list and at least one golfer they thought was wrong, overrated or wrong.
May: Is there a need for LIV Tour PGA anymore?
Readers were divided on whether the PGA Tour still has something to gain from LIV’s existence. Some argued that LIV has created its own lane with guaranteed money, global ambitions and a diverse audience, making the PGA Tour less central to the conversation. Others felt that LIV’s momentum has already peaked, reinforcing the idea that the PGA Tour remains the sport’s dominant force and doesn’t need LIV to stay relevant.
June: The worst rule in golf
The out-of-bounds rule exposed a clear divide in how golfers view penalties. Some stroke and felt distance are essential to the game and should remain rough by design. Others argued that it is outdated for everyday golf, especially on crowded public courses, where re-eating slows down the game. Most sat somewhere in the middle, supporting OB as a limit but favoring faster relief options for amateurs.
July: 5 golf habits that should honestly be against the rules
This turned into a summit of total civility in the comments. Readers racked up everything from loud music and unrepaired ball marks to broken tees, bunker grabbing and pace-of-play violators. Certain customs, particularly the carting, bunker care and the music on the course, clearly struck a nerve.
August: The 10 worst golf courses in America
The comments about it quickly filled with golfers defending the courses they’ve played for decades, others confirming the rankings with firsthand horror stories and a surprising amount of frustration directed not at the performances but at ownership, state management and neglect. A common theme in the comments was that many of these courses MUST be good, which made their downfall feel all the more frustrating.
September: Can Nicotine Help Your Golf Game?
This one quickly ignited the comments. While the article explored whether low-dose nicotine could improve focus on the course, many readers focused on the health and addiction side of the conversation. Former users shared personal experiences, others questioned whether the topic should be researched at all, and some disputed the idea that any benefit in the course would be worth the risk.
October: Continuing to extend golf courses makes zero sense
What started as a discussion about course length quickly turned into a much larger debate about the future of the game. Readers were blown away by fairway widths and fairways to golf ball rebounds, fairways and whether par matters more. Some argued that lengthening courses only hurt everyday players, while others felt that equipment limits or smarter course configurations made more sense.
November: The 10 most hated golfers of all time
What started as a list quickly turned into a larger conversation about personality, legacy, media narratives, and how fans decide who they love or hate. Some readers were completely taken in by the premise, while others leaned into sharing personal stories, tour memories, and long-held grudges. In the end, it was less about ranking golfers and more about how subjective “hate” is in the sport.
December: Is Riggs really a 4-handicap golfer?
This comments section became less about Riggs and more about how misunderstood handicaps still are. Many golfers assume that a low index means clean scorecards and consistent rounds in the 70s, ignoring the importance of course rating, slope, tee selection and variance. What really fueled the debate was not whether Riggs is a “true” 4 handicap, but how different players’ expectations are from how the handicap system is designed to work.
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