For many passionate golf fans, Ryan French may seem like a behind-the-scenes hero—someone who isn’t in the spotlight but is doing important work to support the game. Known through his popular X (formerly Twitter) account Monday Q Info, French has dedicated himself to highlighting the lesser-known stories in golf. His goal is simple but powerful: to bring attention to the players and stories that often go unnoticed—those striving in the background, chasing their dreams with limited resources.
French’s commitment goes beyond just tweets. Alongside Chris Gallagher, he launched the Drive Fore The Future program, aimed at making golf more accessible to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This initiative recently received a boost when respected golf personality Amanda Balionis donated clothing to support the cause. French later expressed his appreciation in a tweet, saying it was the first time he had met her in person and acknowledged her consistent support and crediting of his work.
French’s efforts are not just limited to community support programs. He regularly shares powerful, real-life stories that showcase the grit and resilience of aspiring golfers. One such story was about Andre Chi, a Methodist University graduate chasing his PGA Tour dream despite financial difficulties. Chi even attended a Valspar pre-qualifier on his credit card and impressively carded rounds of 66 and 67 to qualify. When Chi struggled to afford accommodations in Florida, French stepped in to help and shared his story online. This led to a wave of financial support from golf fans across the country.
Despite all the goodwill and positivity surrounding French’s work, his relationship with the PGA Tour remains complicated. In a recent podcast appearance, French explained that while most of his content promotes players the PGA Tour does not typically spotlight, his work isn’t always appreciated by the organization. He emphasized that he’s doing this voluntarily out of love for the sport and the PGA Tour itself, but sometimes feels misunderstood—especially because a small percentage of his posts are critical of certain decisions made by the Tour.
One of French’s main criticisms has been about the PGA Tour’s move to reduce Monday qualifying events. Beginning in 2026, several tournaments—including the Sony Open and WM Phoenix Open—will no longer hold Monday qualifiers. The rationale behind this change is to keep event schedules tighter. However, French has voiced strong opposition, arguing that this move shuts the door on emerging talent trying to break into the PGA Tour. To him, these qualifiers are essential to keeping golf open and hopeful for those working their way up.
French admits that his relationship with the PGA Tour has felt adversarial at times, despite his intention to support the game and its players. While the Tour may not fully embrace his mission, many in the golf community recognize the importance of the stories he tells and the opportunities he creates for underrepresented players.
In the end, French’s mission remains rooted in a desire to uplift golf by giving a platform to those who often don’t have one. As discussions continue about inclusivity and access within professional golf, the question arises: should the PGA Tour do more to support and align with French’s vision?