Keeping Receipts, PGA Tour’s Billy Horschel Fires Back at Reporter Who Doubted His Place in Tiger Woods’ TGL

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The anticipation for Monday night’s TGL matchup was electric, with fans and analysts weighing in on the key battles that would define Match 1. While both teams boasted impressive talent, one particular prediction stood out—one that didn’t sit well with Billy Horschel. CBS Sports’ Kyle Porter, known for his sharp analysis, made his picks ahead of the match, favoring Rickie Fowler over Horschel in their singles showdown. While acknowledging Horschel’s strong regular season, Porter highlighted Fowler’s elite ball-striking and semifinal performance as the deciding factor.

The subtle dig? Despite Horschel leading the league in singles points, Porter still backed Fowler to come out on top—something that didn’t go unnoticed by the fiery competitor. But Atlanta wasn’t done yet. The momentum shifted once again as both teams continued to battle for control. After Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele halved the 12th hole, the pressure ramped up when Justin Thomas and Cameron Young stepped up on the 13th. A few short-game struggles put Thomas at a disadvantage, and for the second time in singles, Young got the better of him. With his steady play, New York reclaimed the lead at 5-4.

However, the drama didn’t end there. A controversial hammer call added to the intensity, as Schauffele threw it just as Thomas was lining up his putt. The timing of the challenge was questioned, but whether it truly impacted Thomas’ miss remained up for debate. Just as he had done all night, Billy Horschel delivered when Atlanta needed him most. On the 14th hole, he fired a pinpoint tee shot, setting himself up for a clutch birdie opportunity. Despite Fowler also landing just 10 feet from the pin, New York declined Atlanta’s hammer. Horschel calmly rolled in his putt, bringing the match back to even at 5-5 as the teams headed to the decisive final hole.

Well, what better way for Billy Horschel to give the best comeback? During the post-round presser, he was asked about it. “I mean, I love going head-to-head with somebody. It’s who is willing to do whatever it takes to get the victory. Then there was a guy by the name of Kyle Porter who had picked against me the entire year in the singles portion. Up until last week, I had won every one of them. Obviously Min Woo made a putt on me the second time we played on hole No. 14 to beat me if you could. It’s a long track, and hopefully, it’s not too windy. But yeah, I hope you have fun and put stuff on my tab if you’d like,” he said.

Well, Billy Horschel is not the only one who got caught up in a rift with a media person.

Collin Morikawa gets into a fight with a media person

Collin Morikawa, the two-time major champion, found himself at the center of controversy after skipping his media obligations following the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. His remarks during a press conference at TPC Sawgrass on March 20, 2025, where he stated that he “didn’t owe the media anything,” sparked widespread criticism from the golf community. Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel, known for his candid takes, did not hold back in a discussion on the Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav. “He didn’t owe us anything,” Lewis acknowledged, recognizing Morikawa’s stature as one of the sport’s elite players.

However, he was quick to emphasize the essential relationship between players, fans, and the media: “But I completely agree with you—he did owe the fans… and without those fans, Collin Morikawa wouldn’t have been a multimillionaire living lavishly in Las Vegas.” Morikawa, aware of the backlash, addressed the criticism and expressed his appreciation for his supporters. He responded by saying, “It hurt to hear people say this, and especially you guys. I was signing for every single person right after the round, whether they wanted it or not. Not a single person from the media went to follow me because I don’t know. But that’s me.”

While Morikawa stood firm in his stance, the situation reignited discussions about a golfer’s responsibility to engage with both the media and fans. Do you think players should be obligated to fulfill media duties, or was Morikawa justified in his decision? Let us know your thoughts.

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