Why Golf Skeptics Should Start Watching Now

If you’ve ever thought golf was boring to watch—or if you’re someone who loves to play but just can’t get into watching it on TV—this article is for you. Because something extraordinary is happening right now in the world of professional golf. We're entering what I truly believe is The Golden Era of Golf, and it's time for casual sports fans, YouTube junkies, and even golf skeptics to start paying attention.

A New Era Has Arrived

The start of 2025 marks a shift—one of those rare turning points in sports history when individual talent, competitive storylines, and cultural relevance all collide. It’s not just that golf is “good” right now; it’s that we may be witnessing one of the most compelling stretches of competitive sport ever. And it all revolves around what I call golf’s “Fantastic Four”: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau.

These four stars are not only at the top of their games—they’re each wildly different in personality, play style, and backstory. They're shaping rivalries, rewriting history, and reenergizing the PGA Tour and professional golf as a whole.

Meet the Fantastic Four

Scottie Scheffler is the world No. 1, a quiet killer who makes dominance look effortless. In 2024, he tore through the season—winning the Masters and other marquee tournaments with ease, and starting off 2025 with a 31-under performance at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He’s calm, faithful, and a class act—Tiger-esque in talent, but uniquely his own.

Rory McIlroy is the elder statesman of the group. The Northern Irishman has been a household name for over a decade, but 2025 marks a new chapter. After a ten-year major drought, Rory completed the Career Grand Slam by winning the Masters earlier this year. His journey has been emotional, polarizing, and triumphant. He’s the soul of the PGA Tour—and watching him play free again might be the biggest sports story that’s not being talked about enough.

Xander Schauffele is the quiet assassin. For years, he was the “almost” guy—the one who showed up at majors but never finished them off. That changed in 2024 when he won two majors in one season, entering rare air and arguably overshadowing Scheffler’s statistical dominance. Xander's calm demeanor belies his killer instinct. He’s proof that resilience pays off—and he’s just getting started.

Bryson DeChambeau is the wildcard, and the only LIV Golf representative in this group. He started as golf’s villain—big muscles, big numbers, big ego—but something shifted. Through personal trials and a YouTube-fueled rebrand, Bryson has become a fan favorite. He’s golf’s mad scientist turned showman, who mashes 400-yard drives and isn’t afraid to sign autographs for an hour after winning a major. Love him or hate him, you can’t ignore him.

The Drama Off the Course

If that isn’t enough to hook you, the politics and business of golf are creating drama that rivals anything in the NBA or NFL.

The LIV Golf vs. PGA Tour saga was a full-on civil war in the sport. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, LIV lured stars away from the PGA Tour with eye-popping contracts. It splintered the sport—fans chose sides, legacies were debated, and players like Rory became vocal defenders of tradition, while others chased life-changing paydays.

Now, a merger between LIV and the PGA Tour is on the table, creating a for-profit entity that promises to unify the best golfers in the world once again. It’s still being finalized, but the direction is clear: golf is evolving, and the sport will never be the same. That makes now the perfect time to start paying attention.

The Best is Yet to Come

Yes, golf’s television product still has work to do. Sometimes the broadcast misses big moments, and some of the commentary feels outdated. But the sport’s on-course product—the personalities, rivalries, and highlight-reel moments—is reaching unprecedented levels.

With Netflix’s Full Swing, more fans than ever are getting behind-the-scenes access to players’ lives. With more events featuring the full field of stars coming soon, the quality of competition is only going up. And with legends like Rory chasing history, newcomers like Xander breaking through, and wildcards like Bryson rewriting their narratives, we’re witnessing greatness in real time.

Golf has always been easy to fall in love with on the course. But for the first time in a long time, it’s becoming easy to fall in love with as a spectator. All it takes is giving it a shot.

So if you’ve ever said, “Golf isn’t for me,” consider this your invitation to reconsider. Because the Golden Era of Golf isn’t just for golf fans—it’s for sports fans. And it’s happening right now.