
Todd Lewis
@ToddLewisGC
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Fortunate to work with great people as an Anchor/Reporter at Golf Channel & NBC. Blessed with wonderful Wife (Melanie), Daughter (Addison) & Dog (Beau).
Joined March 2011
What is Viktor Hovland doing a day after winning @MemorialGolf? He is caddying for his friend and former teammate at a Oklahoma State, Zach Bauchou who is trying to make it through the final stage of @usopengolf qualifying in Columbus, Ohio.
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Spoke with several @PGATOUR players who were a part of a meeting in Delaware that ultimately reshaped the Tour schedule. Most of those players were offered @livgolf_league money but turned it down to be loyal to the Tour. Those players told me they feel betrayed and manipulated.
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Before teeing off for his second round @WillZalatoris pauses to watch @TigerWoods finish on 18 Friday at @TheOpen.
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Viktor Hovland is in full caddie mode for his friend Zach Bauchou at the Columbus, Ohio qualifier for the @usopengolf. Viktor is engaged getting yardages, cleaning clubs, doing everything to help Zach. Shows great humility and character to do this after a win like @MemorialGolf.
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.@McIlroyRory will wear black pants and a red shirt in the final round of the @WGCWorkday to show support for @TigerWoods. I’m certain he won’t be the only one.
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Cool moment at @TheNTGolf Tuesday when @TigerWoods came up to @collin_morikawa and said “Welcome to the Major club.”
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Spoke with Bryson’s Mom, Jan Dechambeau who watched from her home in California. She purposefully didn’t come because the only time she skipped the @usopengolf he won, which was at Winged Foot. Said she thought about her husband Jon Dechambeau all day. Jon passed in 2022.
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After their @PNCchampionship pro am @TigerWoods takes a load off and watches son Charlie telling him “Hit whatever shot you want, pin high.”
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I spoke with @Keegan_Bradley about not being a Captain’s Pick:. “I could tell by the response from Zach when I answered the phone that I wasn’t on the team…I’m super bummed out. I thought I put together a really good year with two wins…I am pulling for the US Team.”.
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.@JordanSpieth will have his Dad on the bag this week for the @WGCMexico under tough circumstances. Jordan’s regular caddie, Michael Greller lost his Father, John “Bear” Greller. Michael flew home to be with his family. A tough time for a great person. Thinking of you Michael.
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An exception is being made this week at Detroit Golf Club for 15 year old Miles Russell as he tees it up in the @RocketClassic. Look closely!
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The Mayor of Louisville and the Governor of Kentucky are currently on property at Valhalla for the @PGAChampionship.
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After winning the @PGAChampionship the first to greet @BKoepka at scoring was @TigerWoods. I’ve never seen Tiger wait for a fellow competitor after that player won. Nice show of class and I’m sure a special moment for Koepka as well.
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This is a critical week for @tigerwoods to see if his body can sustain 72 holes at Augusta National. He will exhaust every effort to play @TheMasters.
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A day after finishing his first LIV Golf event outside of London @PhilMickelson is on the grounds at The Country Club at Brookline to start his @usopengolf preparations.
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After winning @TheOpen The Champion Golfer Of The Year @ShaneLowryGolf is off to Dublin to celebrate his win! Think he’ll have fun?
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This was a selfless act by @webbsimpson1 who called Cameron Young to encourage him to hire Paul Tesori. Webb wants to play less and wanted to make sure his friend is taken care of with a job on the bag of an elite player. Paul called his time with Webb one of his greatest honors.
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Many players, caddies and officials showed up this morning at the @SonyOpenHawaii to celebrate the life of Grayson Murray. His family started the Grayson Murray Foundation to help those battling mental health issues and addiction.
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Change in the caddie lineup for @TigerWoods at the @PNCchampionship. On the bag for the first round is his daughter Sam.
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I asked @TigerWoods today during his Sunday practice round at the @PGAChampionship if he feels stronger now compared to competing at @TheMasters. He said, “Oh God Yes!”.
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After shooting 72 in the 3rd rd of the @PGAChampionship Scottie Scheffler admits he was mentally a bit off today saying, “I talked to my lawyer on the phone to try and process what really happened. I don’t think it hit me until this morning what actually transpired yesterday.”.
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This was such a secretive deal made that @PGATOUR players found out just today including @McIlroyRory who sits on the Tour Policy Board.
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.@b_dechambeau is using a new set of irons he designed with bulge on the club face which you normally see on a driver. Designed to have less curvature at high speed and return the ball to target on off center strikes. The irons just met @usga conforming standards this week.
Bryson DeChambeau details the key factors that helped him shoot a first-round 65 at Augusta National. @ToddLewisGC . 📺: @GolfCentral Live From #TheMasters
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After a week in Austin it��s on to San Antonio for the @valerotxopen. I have company this week. WAIT FOR IT!
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.@RickieFowler will be paying tribute to his late friend Jarrod Lyle today in the opening round of the @BMWchamps. He’s wearing custom shoes in Jarrod’s traditional yellow with the dates of his life on the tongue.
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Charlie Woods will play one up from the championship tees at the @PNCchampionship which is two tees back from where he played last year. As for now, the committee deciding with his length 13 yo Charlie will play from the same tee as @VijaySinghGolf, @PGA_JohnDaly & @NellyKorda.
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A quote from Gold Medal Winner @XSchauffele. “I heard they stop selling alcohol at 8:00 pm. We are going to try and find some.”
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All four charges against Scottie Scheffler after his arrest in Louisville, KY during the @PGAChampionship have been dismissed by the Prosecutor.
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When I started at @GolfChannel this guy guided me on how to cover the world’s best players because he was one of them. More importantly his kindness, joy, humor and intelligence ignited a friendship that I’ll cherish. Good luck @FrankNobiloGC at @GOLFonCBS. We will miss you!
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Scottie Scheffler’s wife Meredith gave birth to the couple’s first child last week. It’s a baby boy. Mother and son are happy and healthy back home in Dallas. Scheffler landed in Louisville today and played a nine hole practice round to start his preps for the @PGAChampionship.
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After finishing her round @NellyKorda waited to get a picture with @TigerWoods then Tiger took a picture with Nelly’s Father Petr and her Brother Sebastian. Class recognizes class.
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He always looks poised but when @RickieFowler was struggling it was taking a mental and emotional toll on him. He kept fighting and today that hard work paid off. Congratulations Rickie!
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Spoke with @BKoepka after his 3rd Rd of @PGAChampionship and I think he likes his position. “I WAS GLANCING AT THE LEADERBOARD AND OF THE TEN GUYS THAT ARE UP THERE, THERE’S BEEN WHAT THREE MAJORS? DJ HAS BEEN IN THIS SPOT A COUPLE OF TIMES AND HE HASN’T BEEN ABLE TO CAPITALIZE.”.
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A putter change for @McIlroyRory at the @DellMatchPlay. He is using a @ScottyCameron Newport putter that is a replica of the same putter he used to win his first 2 majors. Rory told me it allows him to be more athletic and gives him freedom. Also said it’s great for @TheMasters.
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No breaking news here. Just a reminder that @RickieFowler is a great player but a better person. He is always giving back to fans and playing better lately. Shoots 68(-4) in the opening round of @APinv and arrives in Orlando after 3 straight Top 20’s on the @PGATOUR.
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Indeed @tonyfinaugolf did dislocate his left ankle today during the Par 3 contest but immediately put it back in place. X-rays tonight revealed no breaks. Will have an MRI tomorrow morning. If results are positive and swelling is under control will try to play @TheMasters.
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In what was the worst defeat for @RyderCupEurope I feel @McIlroyRory gave us the most memorable moment without swinging a club. I have a young daughter and I hope she marries someone with a heart and a head like Rory.
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According to Jay Danzi who is the agent for @JordanSpieth, Jordan had a strong stomach bug today. He rested and rehydrated. Spieth plans on teeing it up for round one of the @usopengolf.
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Here’s @TigerWoods with driver on 18 playing alongside @JustinThomas34 & @RickieFowler. Woods has great speed & distance with this club occasionally sliding it by Justin & Rickie.
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Despite missing the cut in his 41st and final start at @TheMasters Bernhard Langer plans to stay in Augusta this weekend with his family and come to Augusta National to enjoy the club and the tournament.
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I spoke with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh today. He told me he’s known Brooks since he was in the eighth grade. He’s always admired and liked Brooks and said he couldn’t be happier that he has his 3rd Wanamaker. As for the perceived awkward encounter:
Brooks Koepka shares awkward encounter with PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh during trophy presentation
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One thing I appreciate about @TigerWoods is most of the time when he posts a high number he faces the media and doesn’t duck out.
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Roughly 10 hours after walking 18 Saturday night @TigerWoods is back on the Old Course for a practice round at @TheOpen.
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Can confirm through multiple sources including @PGA that @TigerWoods is playing an 18 hole practice round at @SouthernHillsCC in an effort to possibly play @PGAChampionship next month. On the bag for Tiger today is Cary Cozby, Head Pro at Southern Hills. He is walking all 18.
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.@tonyfinaugolf had a MRI this morning on his left ankle that revealed no significant damage. He was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain. Will play today in his first @TheMasters.
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.@TigerWoods plans to use his backup @ScottyCameron putter for the @PGAChampionship instead of his famous Newport-2 putter he used to win 14 of 15 Majors. This putter is similar to old putter but has weights on the sole that he can replace to accommodate his feel on the greens.
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Scottie Scheffler out playing a practice round this morning before the Hero World Challenge. Shockingly, he was striping it! Scheffler said he will play five of the first seven events for 2025. @TheSentry, @theamexgolf, @attproam, @WMPhoenixOpen & @thegenesisinv.
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Tuesday night in Philly @Keegan_Bradley will host a dinner for the current top 20 in the @RyderCupUSA standings. Also invited are members of the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and the 2024 U.S. @PresidentsCup team. LIV players @brysondech & @BKoepka are scheduled to be at the dinner.
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Coming out of @usopengolf qualifying in Columbus is @coreyperalta who qualifies for his 1st US Open. His girlfriend Leah was diagnosed with cancer last fall and he stopped playing as a pro to help her. The local and final qualifying events are the only two he’s played this year.
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One cool thing about @usopengolf final qualifying is fans can walk the fairways with the players. That’s what is happening here as @RickieFowler tries to make a late charge.
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The 54 hole leader @collin_morikawa said he will wear red and black for the final round of the @WGCWorkday to support his idol growing up in SoCal, @TigerWoods.
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By far the most interesting bag in the field for Men’s Golf at the @Olympics belongs to Ondrej Lieser of the Czech Republic.
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It was with pride and sadness that I helped turn out the lights on the @GolfChannel studio in Orlando on Sunday. Tremendously talented men and women occupied this building and I feel honored to have worked beside them.
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Spoke with @GaryWoodland who is clear to do all physical activity after surgery to remove a brain tumor two months ago. His energy is a bit low now but he’s expecting that to increase over the next few weeks. Has been practicing some and targeting a January return to @PGATOUR.
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Just spoke with Mark Steinberg who’s the longtime manager for @TigerWoods. He said Tiger is disappointed to WD from @PGAChampionship but he’s experiencing a lot of pain & discomfort. Short turnaround from Rd. 2 to Rd. 3 & dramatic change in weather/temp contributed to that pain.
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I’ve always appreciated that no matter if he shoots five under or five over, @TigerWoods addresses the media 99% of the time. Happy Birthday Big Cat! Looking forward to many more conversations.
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According to multiple sources @PGATOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan told players Tuesday night at @WellsFargoGolf that any player joining the Saudi-backed golf league will face immediate suspension and possible expulsion from the PGA Tour. Monahan taking this threat seriously.
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There aren’t too many people that inspire me more than my colleague @mcginleygolf. He comes from a strong yet humble family. Sadly, Paul lost his Mother today. Say a prayer for Paul and his family and keep them in your mind/heart.
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The committee for the @PNCchampionship reconsidered and decided to move Charlie Woods to the tee markers designed for 65-72 yo male pros, LPGA pros over 50 & family members age 12-13 yo. Charlie is 13 and will now play at 6,452 yds instead of 6,754 yds as previously planned.
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Tim was also very kind. One night he offered me Elton John tickets. Turns out they were backstage passes. My wife and I danced stage left to Tiny Dancer. Tim, we will never let the sun go down on you.
Tim Rosaforte, the veteran journalist who became one of the first television “insiders,” passed away Tuesday after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 66.
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Off camera @McIlroyRory told me he has had conversations with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the PIF but only about the betterment of the game. Mcilroy said Al-Rumayyan knows his position on LIV and that’s why out of respect there has never been an offer.
Exclusive: Rory McIlroy tells @ToddLewisGC that LIV Golf rumors are false and, "I will play the PGA Tour for the rest of my career." Tune into Golf Today at 5 p.m. EDT for more.
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Long streak snapped for @Harris_English who wins for the first time on the @PGATOUR in 7 years. Longer streak ended for his caddie Eric Larson who’s on the bag of a Tour winner for the first time since 2008 when he was on the bag of Anthony Kim.
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Before his 3rd round today the leader, @shubhankargolf went up to introduce himself to Phil Mickelson. Phil thought he was a member of the media and said he would talk after the round. Phil then realized who he was and the two said hello. Classic!.
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I followed @TigerWoods this morning while he played alongside @PReedGolf for a 9 hole practice round. He had plenty of pop in his driver. He also scored well, by my count playing the front under par. Bottom line, he looks ready to compete at the highest level.
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Hearing @TigerWoods say, "I won’t have the opportunity to practice. It’s going to have to be a different way of doing it. And that’s OK, I’m at peace with that. I’ve made the climb enough times." Tells me he’s proud of what he’s done but living healthy not winning is priority.
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Hideki Matsuyama was playing for more than himself Sunday at @TheMasters and he credits @JordanSpieth for helping him win. That and much more in our sit down interview with Japan’s first male Major Champion today on @GolfChannel.
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This is one of the balls @b_dechambeau will use for the final round of the @WGCWorkday to show support for @TigerWoods.
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For the second day in a row @TigerWoods is playing @SouthernHillsCC in preparation for @PGAChampionship. Played front nine Sunday. Playing back nine today.
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The story for day one of the @APinv will be the wind. Gusts up to 30 mph this morning will create havoc on Bay Hill that has a challenging set up. Even par will be a strong score today.
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Viktor and Zach had dinner in Columbus Tuesday night when Zach floated the idea of Viktor caddying for him at the final qualifier. Viktor accepted and is living up to his promise less than 14 hours after the biggest win of his career. Hovland is now #5 in the world.
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The US Ryder Cup Captain @ZachJohnsonPGA is good friends with @harmanbrian. After winning @TheOpen Harman will likely be on Zach’s @RyderCupUSA team.
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To accentuate what was accomplished by the grounds crew for the @WyndhamChamp take a look at the par three 7th hole that is now playable. Kudos to @Sedgefield1926 Superintendent Chad Cromer and his staff. Video courtesy of William Lanier.
This is nothing short of incredible after more than 5 inches of rain @WyndhamChamp they’re somehow getting the course playable for RD 1 this AM 👏.
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Beer and pizza provided in the Media Center by @McIlroyRory & @ShaneLowryGolf for their aces made in the @attproam.
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Jim “Bones” Mackay back on the bag of a world class player. Bones will caddy next week at @SonyOpenHawaii for @JustinThomas34 whose regular caddy, Jimmy Johnson is out with Plantar Fasciitis. Bones said “I think the world of Justin and I’m looking forward to working with him.”.
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Congrats Gary Koch of @GolfChannel & @NBCSports who is one of the best broadcasters in the business. Gary will make the cut for the #SeniorOpen after qualifying on Monday.
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Mark Russell is one of the greatest rules officials ever on the @PGATOUR and more importantly one of the best people I know. 2021 will be his last year on Tour so he kicked off his final year in style!
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Next week @McIlroyRory will play Augusta National with Tom Brady. A 4-time Super Bowl champ walking the fairways with a 4-time Major champ.
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It’s back to “Old Faithful” for @TigerWoods at the @TheNTGolf. He once again is using the @ScottyCameron Newport 2 putter that he used to win 14 of his 15 Majors after using his backup at the @PGAChampionship.
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Unfortunately Charlie Woods’ left foot is still bothering him. He is warming up for the @PNCchampionship with a sneaker on his left and golf shoe on his right. I asked @TigerWoods about Charlie’s issue and he said it’s “Growing pains.”
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Nothing is better than a twilight 9 at @Mvcc_Golf with dear friends Rob, Nancy and Brady Bass unless you get a hole in one while playing with them, which happened! #12, PW, bottom.
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By far one of the most incredible scenes in the game I’ve witnessed. The fans swarming the 18th green as @TigerWoods wins the @playofffinale. NEEDLE!
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