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Should you play game-improvement irons?
Game-improvement (GI) irons, like the new for 2026 Cobra King irons, seem to get a really bad reputation, which is sad because I think they’re actually my favorite category of irons to test and talk about.
The problem with GI-style irons is that they’re big, and that hurts people’s egos. Nobody wants their buddy making fun of them on the first tee when they pull out a large and in charge 7-iron. The truth is, though, there are probably more golfers who could benefit from playing this style of iron than any other. Game-improvement irons are designed to be the most helpful and to make scoring easier. They aren’t just for slower players or beginners. They’re for anybody who just needs a little assistance. The category has also grown over the past decade, and there are actually micro-categories within the GI bucket to really make sure that players are getting the level of help they need.
The biggest problem that I see, though? We don’t talk about GI irons properly.
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Opportunity versus guaranteed results
What I mean when I say we don’t talk about them properly is that it’s often incorrectly stated — even by me — what they actually do. Nothing in club fitting is black and white. There aren’t magical guaranteed fixes for any club in the bag, or any category of club that they fall into.
While GI irons are typically larger designs with more forgiveness (M.O.I.), wider, higher-bounce soles, and a lower center of gravity (C.G.) position, that doesn’t mean that they are going to be super straight high-launching options for every player. Instead, the correct way to think is that they are easier to launch higher or to get away with mishits. The way they are designed gives them the chance to do those things better than other designs, but ultimately, performance is dictated by impact. Different players are going to get the club to the ball in different ways, and not everyone will have the same experience.
I tested some offerings from Cobra using my Foresight QuadMax, and this data demonstrates what I mean.
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You can see in the data that the launch numbers don’t shift much between my Cobra 3DP MB irons and the new Cobra King GI style irons I tested. The big difference, though, is in spin and speed. Even with the Cobra King GI iron being 6.5º stronger than the 3DP MB, the launch remains about the same. The good news, though, is that’s the real point, and the one I want to drive home. There’s a miscommunication in what “higher launching” actually means.
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Jake Morrow / GOLF
Game-improvement irons and stronger lofts
This is one of my least favorite topics to discuss. The internet gets bent out of shape over it, and it’s the number one most mistalked about topic in the entire game of golf: loft jacking.
Loft jacking is the process of strengthening the lofts of an iron set. Usually, that carries a negative connotation that OEMs like Cobra are just trying to fake extra distance by giving your 7-iron the loft of your 5-iron. But that’s not the only reason they do it, which brings us back to launch. When designing a game-improvement-style iron, it’s important to give it as low a center of gravity as possible. This encourages launch, no matter who is swinging the golf club. The problem is that modern design and C.G. placement have started to launch the ball too high, to the point where other launch characteristics are negatively affected.
So how do they combat this? Strengthen the lofts. This brings the iron package down to a more usable performance window, giving the golfer who needs help the best chance of success with these offerings. So to demonstrate, I hit some 5-irons with my 3DP MB as well, which has a more similar loft package to the Cobra King GI 7-iron.
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You’ll notice now that the King 7-iron is launching higher than the 3DP MB 5-iron at the same loft. The C.G. package of the King iron is built to launch higher. You also have to keep in mind that speed creates launch. I am not the player designed to be hitting the King iron, so my data between these two examples will be closer than that of the player who actually does need to play an iron like this. At lower speeds, the difference in launch is going to get wider between the two.
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What about spin?
Take a look at the differences in spin between the King GI 7-iron, my 3DP MB 7-iron and my 3DP MB 5 iron.
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Overall, the King 7-iron is definitely acting more like the 3DP MB 5-iron, and in some ways, as we’ve discussed, it sort of should. But you’ll notice that compared to the 3DP MB 7-iron, the King is in a much lower spin window, by a little over 1,000 rpms on the best swings. Again, I see this as a great thing. The player who needs all this help will be over the moon that their 7-iron is performing this well. My peak heights were getting up to 135 feet. While that is probably too high for me, the benefits for a player who struggles to get the ball up in the air are priceless.
For beginners who want to be encouraged to come back and play, or players who just want to be able to hit the ball as far as they used to, something like the Cobra King iron is perfect.
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Instead of comparing the club apples to apples with a head that has the same number on it, it’s better to discuss who it’s for and what it does. The best example I can give is for the player slowing down. What’s the benefit for a player who plays cavity-back irons of moving to a game-improvement iron? It’s an easier answer. Now they can play the same number club they are used to. The same CB 7-iron they used to play might be going 15-20 yards shorter and probably not getting hit high enough to produce any sort of spin or stopping power. Throw a game-improvement club in that player’s hands, and all of a sudden, they are back to their “normal” 7-iron distance, and the ball is shooting up nice and high to land softly enough on the green and help deliver a more playable golf experience on course.
It doesn’t matter that the irons have a faster face, less loft or a wider sole. All that matters is that the golfer can feel confident again and get around the golf course with ease while shooting the lowest possible score, regardless of skill, speed, or age.
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Jake Morrow / GOLF
Check your ego at the door
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Clubs like these Cobra King irons are very, very helpful designs for the right player. The problem with the internet is that arguments get lost in comparing clubs that should never be compared with players who shouldn’t be hitting them in the first place.
For someone like me, the stronger lofts, hotter face and wider sole are going to turn these irons into rocket launchers. But they aren’t built for me. They’re built for players who want to get distance back. Players who feel like they are losing out on enjoyment during their buddies match every week because they just don’t have the juice they used to. Beginners are still great options for an iron like this. It will give them the opportunity to learn the game in a more forgiving way and create a less aggressive barrier to entry into the sport.
Zac Lloyd enters the Silver Slipper far more positive on Hidrix than before the colt’s bow in the Canonbury Stakes.
He hadn’t sat on the Extreme Choice youngster in barrier trials before the debut, acknowledging the Chris Waller operation’s careful early judgments as the horse wasn’t tested rigorously in sessions.
“No-one overwhelmed me with confidence before the race because he’s a very casual customer at trackwork,” Lloyd said.
“But he got a lovely run and that enabled him to sprint well, and he did win quite comfortably.
“Hopefully he has switched on mentally from that and can race well again on Saturday.
“He couldn’t have been more impressive.”
Post his Canonbury Stakes (1100m) victory, Hidrix joined the top of Golden Slipper betting, and he’s next best at $4.40 for the Silver Slipper (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
Market leaders at $4 are Tulloch Lodge’s filly Shiki and Canonbury Stakes placegetter Confederation, with James McDonald loyal to the colt after their debut ride where he endured faults to stay competitive.
The Canonbury Stakes saw Michael Freedman runner Incognito as heavy favourite but fifth after palate displacement was identified post-race.
Steps have been taken by Freedman to correct it, and the Breeders’ Plate champ gets tongue control plus lugging bit for the weekend.
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Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers offensive lineman Connor Lew (75) sets the ball against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Ahead of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Field Level Media draft analysts ranked the top prospects at every position.
Offensive linemen arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday to conduct interviews by request with teams and participate in medical exams.
Workouts begin Sunday, March 1, following media availability on Saturday, Feb. 28.
The top center prospects entering the combine are outlined below.
1. Connor Lew, Auburn
6-3, 303
Lew is a technician, natural leader and has pro-level awareness. He started 25 consecutive games before an ACL injury in October 2025.
2. Brian Parker II, Duke
6-5, 305
Transitioned from tackle to center. Polished blocker with easy movement in all directions. Has mental acuity and technical precision to become a great pro.
3. Jake Slaughter, Florida
6-4, 303 A multi-year starter and team captain with elite football IQ, refined technique and natural pass protection skills.
4. Logan Jones, Iowa
6-3, 302
Very good athlete with movement skills to thrive in a zone-blocking scheme. 5. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State
6-3, 316
Already 25 years old and average athletically, Gulbin is versatile with starts at guard and center.
–Field Level Media
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Team USA and Canada will reignite their bitter rivalry on Thursday in the gold medal game in women’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
All eyes will be on the Americans when the puck drops in Milan, Italy, at 1:10 p.m. ET. “Miracle on Ice” star Jim Craig will be among those watching.
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Jim Craig celebrates Team USA’s win over USSR on Feb. 22, 1980. (Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
He shared some advice for the women’s team ahead of the game.
“As the women of Team USA go for gold, remember — the moment isn’t bigger than you. You’ve prepared for this,” he wrote on X. “Trust the work. Trust each other. Compete with heart.
“When you play for the name on the front of the jersey, anything is possible.”
SEN TOMMY TUBERVILLE: BRING BACK THE ‘MIRACLE ON ICE’ SPIRIT TO TEAM USA
United States’ Caroline Harvey (4) shoots during the second period of a women’s ice hockey quarterfinal match between the United States and Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Craig was the netminder for Team USA when the U.S. won gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics, upsetting the Soviet Union and topping Finland for the gold.
It hasn’t been the same strife for the women’s side as they have mostly been in cruise control during the Olympics this time around. The Americans outscored their opponents in group play, 16-1, including a 5-0 victory over Canada on Feb. 10.
In the tournament portion, Team USA has outscored their opponents 11-0.
U.S. players celebrate after a semifinal match of women’s ice hockey between the United States and Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
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The U.S. will look to capture gold in a revenge moment from the 2022 Beijing Games. Canada topped the U.S., 3-2, in that game. The U.S. and Canada have squared off in each gold medal game since the 2010 Olympics in Canada.
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If you’re in the market for irons that not only offer game-changing performance but also head-turning style, you simply must check out the latest edition of Srixon’s best-selling ZXi5 and ZXi7s — now available in a sleek, limited-edition black chrome finish.
Sold as a 7-club set (4-PW in the ZXi7 and 5-AW in the ZXi5), these irons offer an appealing blend of form and function. The ZXi5 irons, in fact, hold the distinction of being Fairway Jockey’s top-selling irons of 2025.
GOLF Director of Gear Johnny Wunder tested both models last year, and was impressed by their looks right off the bat. The ZXi5s are a players’ performance model, while the ZXi7s are tour cavity backs.
Srixon returns to game-improvement market with new ZXiR irons
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“While my GIR percentage with both ZXi models was really good, even my mishits didn’t look or feel much like mishits,” Wunder wrote. “These shots not only found the greens but their numbers also didn’t change much. There’s a reason why Srixon irons are so popular. They check off every box.”
The ZXi5 design attributes include a forged face, Srixon’s MainFrame technology (which amplifies ball speed and adds forgiveness) and a Tour V.T. sole to help deliver solid feel, fast ball speeds and smooth turf interaction.
For better ball-strikers, the ZXi7s feature the latest edition of Srixon’s PureFrame technology — basically, a piece of steel forged directly into the body of the iron to dampen vibrations — to offer exceptional feel.
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With free agency just 18 days away, roughly a dozen Top 50 or Top 100 free agency lists are circulating from various outlets, and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor had been left almost all of them — until now. The Athletic‘s Daniel Popper ranked the league’s best free agents, and out of nowhere, Nailor checked in at No. 29.
A top-30 free agent tag might change the conversation for Nailor, forcing Minnesota to weigh his McCarthy chemistry against price and role.
It’s quite the prestige for Nailor, a player who has never accrued over 500 receiving yards in a season.
Jalen Nailor Gets a Top 30 Free Agent Endorsement
Nailor gets a little respect.
The Athletic: Nailor Is NFL’s 29th-Best FA
Nailor notably outranked reputable NFLers like Rashid Shaheed, Romeo Doubs, Aaron Rodgers, and Keenan Allen in free agency, according to Popper.
He wrote about Nailor at No. 29, “Contract projection: 3 years, $36 million. Nailor’s production does not jump off the screen. The 2022 sixth-round pick had a career-high 444 receiving yards in 2025. But Nailor was playing behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and he dealt with poor quarterback play last season.”
“More importantly, the tape shows a player who is ready to take a big jump in the right environment. Nailor has the spatial awareness to weave through zones and find soft spots. He was predominantly a slot player in Minnesota but has inside-outside flexibility. He flashes late hands to prevent defensive backs from turning and locating the ball.”
The speedy wideout built rapport with Vikings QB1 J.J. McCarthy last season and might’ve even been his favorite target.
Popper added, “Nailor is not a burner, but he can push vertically out of the slot on fades, wheels and corners. He is compact ball carrier who is capable after the catch, and he is also a quality run blocker for his size.”
“Nailor can get bogged down at the line of scrimmage against bigger, more physical corners. He is not a household name right now, but he could be in the future.”
A Staggering Contract Estimate
From Vikings fans’ viewpoint, $12 million per season is the absolute top rung of the ladder someone with Nailor’s production should command. Spotrac estimates his value to be under $5 million. There’s a vast variance between the upper and lower range of Nailor’s next deal, and Hopper pounded home the ceiling.
But last offseason, Los Angeles Rams wideout Tutu Atwell earned a deal for one year and $10 million, so the estimate of Nailor may be merely a continuation of an escalating NFL salary cap. Atwell later caught 6 passes for 192 yards in 2025 and is a free agent once again.
If Nailor’s price is $12 million annually, the Vikings would almost assuredly exit stage left from contract negotiations. Minnesota is cash-strapped, and $12 million for a player who posts WR4 numbers isn’t worth it.
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Throughout McCarthy’s first ten starts, Nailor was one of the few receivers with whom he consistently clicked. Their timing has been more reliable than McCarthy’s connection with Justin Jefferson, and a lot of McCarthy’s better plays in 2025 involved throws to Nailor — a big plus for a quarterback still finding his feet.
In 2025, Nailor snagged 29 catches for 444 yards and 4 touchdowns. The year before, with Sam Darnold throwing the ball, he had 414 yards and 6 scores. While his stats might say “WR4,” his game film occasionally shows flashes of something more.
A December game against the Dallas Cowboys is an apropos example: 3 catches, 47 yards, 2 touchdowns, and a serious momentum shift. Nailor exploded. But then he followed that up with zero catches in the next two weeks against the New Giants and Detroit Lions. That’s Nailor in a nutshell — quiet stretches broken up by sudden sweet bursts of production.
This makes him a tricky free agency case. Given the rollercoaster that was McCarthy’s season, keeping some familiar faces around him is key. Letting go of the one receiver who empowered him seems risky.
And Nailor’s likely to get some attention. Speed always plays, and a team might think a bigger role could unlock his true potential. The Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Seattle Seahawks all make sense as possible destinations, based on their roster needs, offensive schemes, or coaching connections. Las Vegas, his hometown, and a team needing playmakers on the depth chart, could be a particularly good fit.
An Eric Wilson Shoutout
Linebacker Eric Wilson, who experienced a career resurgence in 2025, also made Hopper’s list at No. 79.
Hopper scribed, “Contract projection: 3 years, $19.5 million. Wilson is a downhill off-ball linebacker who can blitz and defend the run. He is more limited as a coverage player. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and attacks plays in front of him.”
“Wilson also got some edge work in coordinator Brian Flores’s scheme. Wilson is undersized, which limits him when he is asked to take on climbing guards and centers in the run game.”
The veteran defender posted Pro Bowl-level numbers and efficiency in 2025, and it’s a safe bet that Minnesota will re-sign Wilson, especially with Flores back as the defensive coordinator.
In free agency, it will probably be Nailor out, and Wilson in.
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Riviera shut down Viktor Hovland’s sneaky shortcut. He’s not amused
So far that input hasn’t been especially positive. Collin Morikawa, who won at Pebble Beach last week, said Wednesday was his first day playing the retooled 4th and even from pushed-up tees he still needed to hit a 3-wood. “Hit and hope, I guess,” he said. “It’s too soft, unfortunately, to have a lot of control to say, man, I’m going to play a tight 5-iron and run it up. I think a lot of us play it left to chip uphill, but with a 3-wood in hand, that cart path on the left honestly comes into play. … I think it’s just a very long par-3. There’s not a lot of thought to it other than just kind of hitting the green and moving on, unfortunately.”
Jordan Spieth also offered a less-than-ringing endorsement of the hole, telling Golf Channel’s Brentley Romaine, “It’s the only weak spot on the course.” Other players weighed in from afar. Graeme McDowell, who won a U.S. Open up the coast at Pebble Beach, isn’t in the field but filed this observation on X: “Few holes that you would like to lengthen on this great course, but this wouldn’t be my first choice. Obsession with total yardage can destroy individual great holes.”
Riv’s 4th is now the longest par-3 on Tour, edging out the 265-yard 11th at Puntacana Resort. Still, both of those holes are relative mites compared to the par-3 8th at Oakmont, which played 289 yards at the U.S. Open last summer and drew this dig from Viktor Hovland: “I just think all the best par-3s are under 200 [yards]. You can maybe have it just over 200, but as soon as you start to take head covers off on par-3s, I just think it gets a little silly.”
Head covers will most assuredly be coming off at Riv’s 4th this week. Defending U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun played the hole Wednesday with a 3-wood, feeding his shot in from the front right of the green. His ball released to about six feet from the hole from where he missed his birdie try but made a stress-free par.
Easy . . . right?
“It’s Wednesday,” Spaun said after his round. “It didn’t matter really today.”
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Thala for a reason? Shivam Dube credits ‘Mahi bhai’ after match-winning performance against the Netherlands | Cricket News
Shivam Dube said guidance from former India captain MS Dhoni helped shape his batting approach after he played a match-winning 67-run knock in the last group-stage match of the T20 World Cup against Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday.Dube said he had struggled against pace bowling early in his career, but advice from Dhoni on strike rotation and controlled intent helped him improve in pressure situations.
“When I first came into the IPL, I struggled against fast bowlers and wasn’t striking the ball cleanly. I realised that if I want to dominate at this level and I have the power, I needed to work on that aspect. I put in significant effort during the off-season. Mahi bhai told me that it’s not necessary to hit sixes every time. Boundaries and strike rotation are equally important.“That clarity has helped me. If I get a good ball, I look for a boundary or rotate strike. In the death overs, I will naturally go harder, but early in the innings, my focus is on smart intent,” Dube told Jio Hotstar, as cited by news agency IANS.Speaking about pressure situations, Dube said his focus is on batting according to the match scenario and staying till the end if required.“I don’t feel pressure; I focus on the situation. If wickets fall, my responsibility is to bat deep. If I stay till the end, I know I can add 10–15 crucial runs in the final over. I avoid taking unnecessary risks in the middle overs. If the situation demands stability, I rotate strike. If the platform is set, I’m ready to attack from the first ball,” he said.Dube walked in to bat when India were 69 for 3 after nine overs and stabilised the innings with a 66-run knock off 31 balls.He also contributed with the ball, taking two wickets for 35 runs in three overs. For his all-round performance, he was named player of the match.
Coach Jon Cooper told reporters Thursday that the Canadian men’s hockey team’s captain has not been ruled out for the tournament after suffering a lower-body injury in Wednesday’s Olympic quarterfinal against Czechia.
Crosby was scheduled to have an MRI to determine the severity of the injury he suffered, Elliotte Friedman reported on the CBC Olympics broadcast on Wednesday.
Crosby hobbled off the ice in the second period after he was crunched along the boards in the neutral zone by Czech defenceman Radko Gudas at centre ice and took another awkward hit along the boards later in the same shift.
After chatting with a team doctor on the bench, Crosby made his way down the tunnel toward the dressing room with an apparent limp.
Crosby, the 2010 Olympic hero, had enjoyed a strong round-robin in Milan with two goals and four assists in three games.
Cooper also said defenceman Josh Morrissey, who has missed the past three games, has not been ruled out.
Meanwhile, forward Sam Bennett told reporters he was battling an illness. He did not play in the quarterfinal, but says he’ll be good to go for the games ahead.
Canada will face Finland in a semifinal on Friday (10:40 a.m. ET / 7:40 a.m. PT, CBC Gem, Sportsnet+).
The bronze-medal game is Saturday and the gold-medal game is Sunday.
The Minnesota Vikings’ Social Justice Committee knows how to endear itself to the Twin Cities communities.
We at PurpleTerritory also know what it’s like to connect with the Twin Cities communities. But the Vikings and their Social Justice Committee have taken it… let’s say… multiple steps further.
In 2025, the Vikings donated a total of a half million, yes, you heard correctly, $500,000, to a total of 18 charities across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and other central Minnesota communities to make sure that people of any color in the Twin Cities region have equal access to all sorts of mental health, physical work, and required living resources.
So, which charities are receiving a donation? And how will this benefit said charities? Let’s highlight a few examples.
Minnesota Vikings Social Justice Committee Makes Huge $500,000 Donation to Charities
One notable topic that has come to light in recent years is the concept of mental health.
As Founder and Executive Director of the Invisible Wounds Project Russ Hanes told Vikings.com, “Mental Health has a stigma in and of itself. And then when you tie in the other factor —– that our people work in careers where sometimes and in some departments, agencies and units it’s not accepted well —– and they really need a safe space to go. It’s not a one-and-done: ‘Here’s a couple bucks; here’s a gift card. Thanks for your service. See you later.’ It really becomes a family, and the family continues to grow and support each other.
We really focus on providing that safe, healthy, positive atmosphere where people can be themselves, learn from each other, help each other and just foster that growth in a way you can’t without a physical space or presence.”
Now, not only does the Invisible Wounds Project align with the Social Justice Committee’s ideals, but it also provides additional resources, such as suicide prevention classes.
A Vikings Player Speaks Up on the Social Justice Committee and Highlights His Charity
This charity was highlighted by outside linebacker Bo Richter. As Richter noted, “It’s absolutely amazing to have these people here fulfilling the need. They explained to us how they provide this sense of community along with the necessary resources… and that community piece [is really unique].”
Thanks to their efforts, Invisible Wounds received a $30,000 donation.
Social Justice Committee and Praise of the Owners
Headed by the owners and brothers Zygi, Mark, and Leonard Wilf, the Vikings have made over $9.5 million in donations to social justice initiatives since the 2018 season. In 2025, the causes the donations supported included mental health, inclusion, food insecurity, and equal access to education, to name a few.
Other Charities & Player Ties
Speaking about food insecurity, running back Zavier Scott enjoyed teaming up with the squad’s Social Justice Committee for his partnership at a local food charity.
“I love the fact we can help out,” he said. “It’s not easy what a lot of people are going through, and we want to lighten the load any way we can.”
After working with food bank Loaves & Fishes to help provide meals, Scott also quipped, “It’s special any time you can sit down and just talk to someone. I think there’s something special about those slower moments. Every person matters. Every individual matters, no matter what their background is, no matter where they’re at in life. Everybody is valued, and I feel that’s a way of showing and honoring that. I like to connect, hear their story and give them some love.”
As a result, Fishes & Loaves received a $25,000 special contribution to their charity.
Other charities receiving donations through the Vikings Social Justice Committee in 2025 were Project Success, the Jeremiah Program, the Khyree Jackson Foundation, Black Men Teach, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, Elevate Youth Elite Sports, Raise the Barr, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity —– Advancing Black Ownership Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities, Gigi’s Playhouse, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota & the Dakotas, the Great North Innocence Project, Page Innocence Foundation, Shout Out Loud MN, Acres for Life, and Sharing and Caring Hands.
So, the Vikings Social Justice Committee is among the best in the NFL when it comes to charity work. And the owners are receiving high praise for their connections to the Twin Cities communities. It’s something to be very proud of as a Vikings fan.
The 2026 Genesis Invitational gets underway Thursday with the first round at Riviera CC. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament on Thursday, including full Genesis Invitational TV coverage, streaming details and Round 1 tee times.
How to watch Genesis Invitational on Thursday
If Rory McIlroy has any hope of catching up to World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in the Official World Golf Ranking, he needs to start piling up big PGA Tour wins.
And this week presents exactly that opportunity for the World No. 2 and five-time major champion. McIlroy is making is second Tour start of the season at this week’s Genesis Invitational. And as with the tournament he played last week, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, the Genesis is a Signature Event with a $20 million purse.
The Genesis is played at an iconic golf course (Riviera) and it has an legendary host in the form of Tiger Woods, who spoke to the media on Tuesday. That’s exactly the kind of tournament that McIlroy has said he wants to win as his career goes forward.
And the action gets started on Thursday with the opening round in L.A.
You can watch the first round of the Genesis Invitational on TV via Golf Channel beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will provide exclusive streaming coverage starting Thursday at 10:15 a.m. ET, as well as featured group and featured hole coverage all day long.
Below you will find everything you need to know to watch the first round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational.
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How to watch on TV Thursday
Golf Channel will provide first-round TV coverage of the 2026 Genesis Invitational on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. ET.
How to stream online Thursday
You can stream the first round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational via PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, which will offer streaming coverage starting at 10:15 a.m. ET on Thursday in addition to featured group and hole coverage.
2026 Genesis Invitational Round 1 tee times (ET)
Tee No. 1
10:15 a.m. – Sami Valimaki, J.T. Poston, Rico Hoey
10:27 a.m. – Kurt Kitayama, Nico Echavarria, Jake Knapp
10:39 a.m. – Matt McCarty, Jhonattan Vegas, Taylor Pendrith
10:51 a.m. – Tom Hoge, Bud Cauley, Matti Schmid
11:03 a.m. – Sahith Theegala, Michael Kim, Pierceson Coody
11:15 a.m. – Ben Griffin, Keegan Bradley, Sam Burns
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