Rogers Report: On-site at TGL, the (early) breakout star and more

Hello, friends, and welcome to the first Rogers Report of 2025! The last few days have been a whirlwind. I escaped the Boston cold to serve as a digital host for the inaugural TGL match, I turned 30 (yikes!) and I got to see some GOLF.com pals and coworkers down in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

It’s been a great week of golf and I’m here to tell you all about it.

My TGL gig

I’ll be working as a digital host for TGL alongside NESN’s Jahmai Webster this season. We can be found on the TGL Golf app as well as their website on “Matchup Live” breaking down shots, interviewing people and chatting with players after the match. But worry not, my friends. I’ll be right here at GOLF as well. The Scoop, Rogers Reports and Drop Zone podcast will continue all season long.

I’ve already learned a lot through this TGL role, though, including the fact that live broadcasts are no joke! I got to see Matt Barrie and Marty Smith work their magic. I learned to always check that my microphone is on, and I’m continuing to learn to remain calm out there. I’m also trying to discover the best iced latte and sandwich in Palm Beach Gardens, so if you’ve got any recommendations, please let me know.

This week, I interviewed the Pointer Brothers, Tisha Alyn and the Bay Golf Club after their win.

Also, shoutout to TGL and Boston Common for giving me not one but two birthday cakes during rehearsals on Monday. I am so lucky!

Ludvigmania

Wow, it’s been a while since I typed the word “mania” without putting the name “Tiger” before it. One of my biggest takeaways from Tuesday night was just how much of a star Ludvig Aberg is (and is continuing to become). I took a look at Twitter halfway through the match, and my timeline was filled with tweets about the 25-year-old pro.

Even Tiger couldn’t help but stop and stare at Aberg’s swing.

When Adam Scott (the owner of perhaps the most stunning swing in golf) joined me on The Scoop last fall, I asked him whose swings he liked. His first answer? Ludvig Aberg. I’m all in on 2025 being the year of Ludvig.

My favorite social post of the week (funny edition)

Michelle Money took to Instagram to post a compilation video of her husband, Masters champion Mike Weir, doing what every man on the planet does: practicing their golf swing. It doesn’t matter if you’re a weekend hack (a term I am using with nothing but love) or a major winner.

While I was at my dad’s house over Christmas, I took a mental note of when and where I saw my younger brother Brendan practice his golf swing. His No. 1 spot is in front of the front hall mirror right before he leaves the house. This seems to be his personal way of checking out how he looks? Instead of just taking a good look at himself in the mirror, he does this through a golf swing. Interesting! He also took some air swings in the kitchen while waiting for his Mac N’ Cheese noodles to finish boiling, during football commercial breaks and even in line at Target. So thank you, Michelle Money, for showing us that no one faces the air swing epidemic alone.

My favorite social post of the week (really sweet edition)

Layna Finau posted a TikTok of her husband at the Sentry in Hawaii earlier this week. He was walking toward the clubhouse and “Going to look for the Polynesian security guard who liked his custom AJ1 golf shoes he was wearing during play to give them to him.” It was such a thoughtful act of kindness on Finau’s part and got me thinking about how even the smallest interactions with the pros can mean so much to golf fans.

More of this in 2025, please!