Maverick McNealy secured his first PGA Tour victory at the RSM Classic, defeating three competitors by one shot. Despite his previous success as a top-ranked amateur, winning on Tour proved challenging until now. While expectations for a breakout 2025 season vary, McNealy's solid performance history suggests more victories could follow.


The PGA Tour's 2025 season will maintain the 125-player threshold for full-time status before dropping to 100 in 2026. Notable stories include Joel Dahmen's dramatic Sunday 64 to finish at No. 124, securing his Tour card for next season.

The 2024 PGA Tour season highlighted several key developments:

• Scottie Scheffler's dominant run with seven victories, reminiscent of Tiger Woods' era
• Major off-course developments, particularly ongoing PGA Tour-PIF negotiations
• The continued evolution of Tour status requirements

On the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda's remarkable seven-win season concluded with a fifth-place finish at the CME Group Tour Championship. Despite some mid-season challenges and injuries, many expect her to potentially match or exceed this win total in future seasons.

GOLF's latest Top 100 Courses You Can Play ranking reveals several notable golf destinations:

• Bandon Dunes, featuring five courses in the top 25
• The Bend, Oregon area, including Pronghorn's two courses and numerous hidden gems
• Wisconsin's premium courses like Whistling Straits and Sand Valley
• The Tampa, Florida region, with Streamsong's courses and Cabot Citrus Farms

These destinations offer various price points and experiences for public golf enthusiasts, from budget-friendly options to premium resort courses.

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