Tiger’s birthday bash was absurd — and Episode 78 of The Dan Evans Show is basically the aftermath.We start with the charity flex heard ‘round the golf world: the night raised $50M for the TGR Foundation, including a $20M drop from Arthur Blank. Then we get into the wildest detail from the party: every guest walked out with a custom Tiger Woods trading card (Upper Deck, art by Jim Lee, autographed by Tiger, limited to 415).From there it’s pure golf chaos and storylines: Chris Gotterup’s quietly-insane three-season win streak, Grant Horvat jumping into a PGA TOUR event at PGA West, Rory + Shane Lowry giving away the Dubai Invitational on the 18th, and LIV’s off-course soap opera — from the 4Aces’ sponsor pile-up to DJ being “thankful” his team’s getting quieter.And yes… we pull the tape on Bryson’s EXIT sign post explanation — and it’s exactly as “non-answer” as you’d expect. Plus: Full Swing Season 4 is coming in April, and we’re already predicting the chaos they better have captured.If you want the stuff fans actually talk about — money, vibes, weird quotes, and golf-world momentum swings — this is the episode.

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Brooks Koepka is officially headed back to the PGA Tour — and the way it happened is just as chaotic as the return itself. In Episode 77 of The Dan Evans Show, we break down the PGA Tour’s brand-new one-time reinstatement pathway for 2026, why it feels written for specific LIV stars, and why others (most notably Phil Mickelson) are completely shut out.

We explain the eligibility rules, who actually qualifies, and the massive penalties attached — including forfeiting PGA Tour equity money, a required $5 million charitable contribution, no FedEx Cup bonus payouts, and no automatic access to Signature Events. Dan also takes you inside a LIV Golf media event where this news broke in real time, sharing the subtle locker-room vibes and moments you don’t get from social media clips.

From Bryson DeChambeau’s noticeably different energy and ongoing contract negotiations, to Anthony Kim’s unbelievable comeback story after relegation, to Tommy Fleetwood quietly stepping away from Nike — this episode covers one of the most unpredictable weeks in modern golf.

If you want real context, behind-the-scenes insight, and the full story beyond the headlines, this is the episode.

0:00 Intro — massive week: Koepka, Anthony Kim, Genesis, Fleetwood
0:31 Golf news overload and nonstop rumors
1:13 Why Brooks Koepka suddenly feels universally loved again
2:04 Brooks Koepka officially back on the PGA Tour
2:39 When and where Koepka returns (Farmers, WM Open)
3:11 PGA Tour’s new one-time reinstatement rule explained
3:52 Who qualifies (majors & Players winners since 2022)
4:22 Bryson, Rahm, Cam Smith — and why Phil is left out
5:37 Penalties: equity loss, $5M charity payment, restrictions
7:55 No FedEx Cup money + no automatic Signature Events
9:18 Can Koepka play his way into Signature Events mid-season?
10:10 Dan on site at LIV media event as news breaks
12:31 Locker room vibes + awkward timing of breaking news
14:09 Bryson DeChambeau’s energy feels different
16:12 Is Bryson the most culturally relevant golfer right now?
19:43 Bryson’s EXIT sign post + press conference body language
21:10 Bryson contract negotiations & massive LIV numbers
22:49 Anthony Kim tweet + majors = freedom conversation
33:17 Anthony Kim relegated… then earns his LIV spot back
36:39 Tommy Fleetwood spotted without Nike (Lululemon rumors)
39:52 Inside Dan’s Genesis VIP experience begins
44:27 PGA National round + insane hospitality details
55:22 TGL night VIP section + Billy Horschel moments
59:39 Wrap-up stories, celeb encounters, closing thoughts

Sports Illustrated's Dan Evans sits down with Thomas Pieters' longtime caddie, Adam Marrow, for an in-depth interview on LIV Golf, Ryder Cup pressure, and the making of the Caddy Clubhouse.

🔑 Topics Covered:

Behind the scenes of Ryder Cup & LIV Golf

What it takes to be a pro tour caddie

Why Adam launched Caddy Clubhouse

Career highs, heartbreaks & hilarious fan stories

The evolution of golf’s biggest tournaments

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