John Pluym

John Pluym

Joined: Jan 1, 2022

John Pluym is the managing editor for NFL and golf content at Sports Illustrated. A sports history buff, he joined SI in April 2022 after having spent 10 years at ESPN overseeing NFL coverage. Pluym has won several awards throughout his career, including honors from the Society of News Design and Associated Press Sports Editors. As a native Minnesotan, he enjoys spending time on his boat and playing golf.

The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, are the top seed in the NFC at the midway point of the season.

Tiger Woods, pictured at the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine, will surely be considered for the 2027 captaincy.

Scottie Scheffler has yet to a win a point in this Ryder Cup.

Captain Bradley (top left) could select himself, plus other contenders like Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay and Collin Morikawa.

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley saw his team fall behind by three points after the first day at Bethpage Black.

Golf

The Americans had a poor Day 1 and will need to rally to win the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Is the captain to blame already?

Joe Burrow led the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns in 2024.

Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are three of the best weapons in the NFL, but contract disputes on defense could hold Cincinnati back.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan will be leaving after 2026.

Golf

The SI Golf team debates how history will view the 125th U.S. Open and Jay Monahan’s leadership, and if a LIV Golf deal should be the new Tour boss’s first priority.

Oakmont Country Club is hosting the U.S. Open for a record 10th time.

Golf

The SI Golf staff debates U.S. Open hosts, Scottie vs. Rory for Player of the Year (so far) and whether Phil Mickelson should get one more U.S. Open invitation.

Rory McIlroy missed a short putt on the 18th hole on Sunday at Pinehurst.

Golf

As we bid farewell to Pinehurst, the SI Golf team assesses McIlroy's future, Bryson DeChambeau's Presidents Cup case and more.

DeChambeau celebrates his triumph Sunday at Pinehurst.

Golf

Bryson DeChambeau made a clutch par on the 72nd hole for his second U.S. Open title, and a special place in the history books.

Will Bryson DeChambeau hold on for his second U.S. Open title?

Golf

The SI Golf staff debates whether Bryson DeChambeau can hold on Sunday at Pinehurst and if he should be going to the Paris Olympics.

Bryson DeChambeau leads by three shots entering the final round at Pinehurst.

Golf

Bryson DeChambeau leads by three shots, but he'll face several challengers on Sunday at Pinehurst.

Bryson DeChambeau enters the weekend one shot back at Pinehurst.

Ludvig Aberg holds a one-shot lead through 36 holes at Pinehurst.

Pinehurst No. 2 gave up some scores Thursday but also saw players in plenty of tough spots.

Rory McIlroy opened with a bogey-free 65 on Thursday at Pinehurst.