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John Schwarb

John Schwarb

Joined: Apr 12, 2022

John Schwarb is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated covering golf. Prior to joining SI in March 2022, he worked for ESPN.com, PGATour.com, Tampa Bay Times and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He is the author of The Little 500: The Story of the World's Greatest College Weekend. A member of the Golf Writers Association of America, Schwarb has a bachelor's in journalism from Indiana University.

Scottie Scheffler has a notable No. 1 streak going but is four years short of Tiger Woods's record run.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Scottie Scheffler Will Make a Run at a Tiger Woods Record

Our writers debate world ranking streaks, Tiger Woods’s role in golf's unity talks and whether LIV Golf will add a blockbuster name next year.

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Scottie Scheffler was congratulated by host Tiger Woods after winning the Hero World Challenge for a second straight year.
Golf

Scottie Scheffler Puts Final Mark on 2024 With Hero World Challenge Win

The world No. 1 shot a Sunday 63 to win by six in a successful title defense at Tiger Woods's tournament.

John Schwarb
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Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his title in the Bahamas.
Golf

2024 Hero World Challenge Full Field: Elite 20 at Tiger Woods’s Tournament

The host won’t be playing but the field includes nine of the top 19 in the world including No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

John Schwarb
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Samaan congratulates Nelly Korda after winning The Chevron Championship earlier this year.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: The LPGA Commissioner Has Earned a Contract Extension

Our writers debate Patrick Reed’s 59, amateurs at Augusta National and a contract extension for LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.

Jeff Ritter, Bob Harig, John Schwarb
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The U.S. Ryder Cup team, pictured in the final round last year in Rome, will undoubtedly face questions around money if not victorious at Bethpage in 2025.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: U.S. Ryder Cup Team Is Under More Pressure Because of Payments

The SI Golf team debates what paying players will mean come match time in 2025, Rory McIlroy's major outlook and LIV Golf's scheduling strategy.

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Nelly Korda won the 2024 Chevron Championship en route to LPGA Player of the Year honors.
Golf

2025 LPGA Tour Schedule: Dates, Purses, Winners

The LPGA Tour has more than $131 million in purses in 2025 across 33 official events.

John Schwarb
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Nelly Korda has 15 career LPGA wins, seven coming in 2024.
Golf

Late Birdie Barrage Powers Nelly Korda to Seventh LPGA Win of 2024

The world No. 1 reprised her early season dominance with a back-nine 30 at a course where she has thrived.

John Schwarb
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Rory McIlroy's sixth Race to Dubai title ties Seve Ballesteros.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Hoists Two Trophies and Ties a Legend at DP World Tour Finale

The world No. 3 won the DP World Tour Championship and its seasonlong points race for the sixth time, matching Seve Ballesteros for second all-time.

John Schwarb
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Rory McIlroy said his goal is to be remembered as the best European to ever play.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy Is Already the Best European Golfer Ever

John Schwarb, Jeff Ritter, John Pluym
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Members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2025, including perhaps Patrick Cantlay, may receive $400,000 for playing according to a report.
Golf

U.S. Ryder Cup Players Will Be Paid Next Year at Bethpage, Per Report

John Schwarb
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Camilo Villegas returns to defend his title at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship.
Golf

2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship Full Field: Second-to-Last Fall Stop

John Schwarb
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Nelly Korda clinched LPGA Player of the Year with three tournaments left in the season, thanks to a points system for the award.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: An Election Day Is Needed to Determine the LPGA Player of Year

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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