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.

Viktor Hovland may now own the title of best player without a major.

Golf

PGA Championship Fact or Fiction: Schauffele Will Win More Majors, Hovland's the Best Without One

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the 2024 PGA Championship.

Golf

PGA Championship Day 2 Fact or Fiction: Tiger Woods Is Becoming Tough to Watch

John Daly is a fan favorite at the PGA Championship but not exactly competitive.

Golf

PGA Championship Fact or Fiction: Eyeing an Early Winner, John Daly Is Still Here

Xander Schauffele seized the lead and set a scoring record on Thursday at Valhalla.

Golf

PGA Championship Winners and Losers: Xander, a Fresh TV Broadcast and the Inevitable End of the Block Party

Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Max Homa and Scottie Scheffler (clockwise from top left) have our attention.

Golf

PGA Championship 2024 Predictions: Our Editors Pick a Winner at Valhalla

Kentucky's Valhalla Golf Club has crowned big names in previous PGA Championships, is another one in the cards this week?

Would you take the trio of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka or the rest of the field at the PGA Championship?

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Taking Scottie, Rory and Brooks or the Field at the PGA Championship

The SI Golf staff debates whether chalk is the play at Valhalla for the PGA Championship and what Jimmy Dunne’s resignation means for possible unification in golf.

Rose and McIlroy after the playoff was decided.

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy Will Win More Majors in 2025

Our writers debate McIlroy’s major potential, Justin Rose’s place in Masters history and the updated Ryder Cup outlook for both squads.

Rose recorded eight birdies and only one bogey to take the opening-round lead in the Masters.

Golf

2025 Masters Day 1 By the Numbers: Fred Couples Defies Age

Pair of hole-outs highlight his 40th start at August National. Plus, more on Justin Rose’s perfect day and Scottie Scheffler’s opening round.

Was Rory McIlroy beating Scottie Scheffler (right) at the Players a sign of things to come at Augusta?

Golf

Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy (Not Scottie Scheffler) Should Be the Masters Favorite

The SI Golf staff debates the man to beat at Augusta, what the commissioner said at the Players and how much relief is too much when you hit it in the rough but end up in the fairway.

Williams is one of top free agents available after showcasing his talents against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

NFL Free-Agency Forecast: ‘It’s a Really Bad Group Overall’

A few AFC execs weigh in on the talent of this year’s group. Plus, Albert Breer forecasts this week’s frenzy, including who lands with which teams.

All home and away opponents have been determined for the 2025 NFL regular season.

NFL

2025 NFL Home and Away Schedules for Every Team

With Week 18 of the season in the books and the division standings set, matchups for next season are finalized, with dates and times to be released in May.