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Michael Brennan Wins Third PGA Tour Title in Japan

#PGA #Golf

Michael Brennan won the Baycurrent Classic in Japan by one stroke, his second PGA Tour victory this season and third overall. He finished 16-under, parring the final six holes, edging Jacob Bridgeman and Keith Mitchell. read more


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Kiwi Golfer Wins $157K BMW with Mis-Hit Hole-in-One

#Golf #HoleInOne

Daniel Hillier mis-hit his 8-iron on the 17th hole at the Spanish Open, yet scored a hole-in-one, winning an all-electric BMW iX5 worth about $157,000. He shot 67, tied fourth. read more

Furyk Says US Underdogs for 2027 Ryder Cup

#RyderCup #Golf

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk calls the Americans "underdogs" for the 2027 matches at Adare Manor in Ireland, noting they haven't won in Europe since 1993. He promises better preparation, especially in foursomes, after past struggles. read more

Thitikul Wins Fourth LPGA Title of Season in Hawaii

#LPGA #Golf

Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won the LOTTE Championship in Hawaii, her fourth LPGA Tour victory this season and 11th overall. She finished 21-under 267, three strokes ahead of Ina Yoon, matching Nelly Korda's tour victory lead. read more

Smotherman Wins First PGA Tour Title at Bank of Utah

#PGA #Golf

Austin Smotherman won the Bank of Utah Championship for his first PGA Tour victory in his 100th start, finishing at 26-under 258 to break the tournament record and secure a two-year exemption. read more

Nishimura Wins First LPGA Title at Arkansas Championship

#LPGA #Golf

Japan's Yuna Nishimura won the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship by five shots, her first LPGA victory. The 26-year-old closed with a 66, finishing 21-under. Aki Iwai tied second after a 62. read more

US Wins 11th Straight Presidents Cup in Historic Singles Rally

#PresidentsCup #Golf

The U.S. rallied in singles to win its 11th straight Presidents Cup at Medinah, beating the Internationals 17-13. Collin Morikawa and rookie Jackson Koivun flipped key matches, while Jacob Bridgeman clinched the winning point. read more

Snedeker Takes Blame as US Trails in Presidents Cup

#PresidentsCup #Golf

U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker blames himself for the Americans' three-point Presidents Cup deficit at Medinah, second-guessing decisions including resting world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler for Saturday foursomes. The U.S. trails 10.5-7.5 before Sunday singles. read more

Internationals Take Commanding Lead at Presidents Cup

#PresidentsCup #Golf

Internationals lead Americans 10½-7½ at Medinah Presidents Cup, their largest lead since 2003. Min Woo Lee fueled both comebacks, while Scottie Scheffler sat out afternoon foursomes. Twelve singles matches remain Sunday. read more

US Cuts International Lead to 8½-5½ at Presidents Cup

#PresidentsCup #Golf

Americans trimmed the International lead to 8½-5½ at the Presidents Cup, narrowly winning Saturday's fourballs session behind late rallies from Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns in Medinah, Illinois. read more

US Eyes 11th Straight Presidents Cup Win at Medinah

#PresidentsCup #Golf

The 2026 Presidents Cup begins Thursday at Medinah Country Club, with the dominant U.S. team facing an International squad led by Si Woo Kim. Justin Thomas, Scottie Scheffler, and rookie Jackson Koivun are key American players to watch. read more

PGA Tour Unveils Two-Tier Model for 2028 Season

#PGA #Golf

PGA Tour unveils 2028 Championship and Challenger Series with new membership categories, points system, and pathways. A last-chance series offers three cards. CEO Brian Rolapp says the model preserves meritocracy and rewards performance at every career stage. Tour read more

Trump Blames Secret Service for Preventing Golf Cheating

#Trump #Golf

President Trump claimed Secret Service agents prevent him from cheating at golf, saying "I can't cheat" during a Dublin speech. He joked it's not that he wouldn't cheat, but 250 agents watch him. read more

Kupchos Miracle Putts Level Solheim Cup at 8-8

#SolheimCup #Golf

Jennifer Kupcho made stunning birdie putts on Nos. 17 and 18, securing an unlikely point for the U.S. and tying the Solheim Cup 8-8 after four sessions at Bernardus Golf, setting up Sunday singles. read more

Trump Jokes Secret Service Stops Him Cheating at Golf

#Trump #Golf

President Trump said Secret Service agents prevent him from cheating at golf, telling Dublin business leaders he couldn't move the ball with 250 agents watching. He made the remark before attending the Irish Open, amid longstanding accusations of rule-bending on the course. read more

Europe Seizes Solheim Cup Lead as Korda Streak Ends

#SolheimCup #Golf

Europe lead the Solheim Cup 7-5 after winning Saturday morning foursomes in the Netherlands. Maja Stark and Linn Grant beat Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz 3 and 2, ending their five-match winning streak. read more

Shane Lowry Shatters Course Record with 62 at Irish Open

#IrishOpen #Golf

Shane Lowry carded a course-record 62 at Trump International Ireland, taking a three-shot lead at the Irish Open. Haotong Li sits second after a 63, while Rory McIlroy struggled with putting, trailing by nine shots. read more

Solheim Cup Opens with Historic 4-4 Tie

#SolheimCup #Golf

Europe and the U.S. are tied 4-4 after Day 1 of the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands. Carlota Ciganda's clutch par on 18 earned a half-point, while Megan Khang extended her unbeaten streak to nine matches. read more

Solheim Cup Deadlocked 2-2 After Rainy Opening Day

#SolheimCup #Golf

Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz starred as the U.S. split the Solheim Cup opening foursomes 2-2 with Europe in the Netherlands. Europe rallied late, winning the final two matches. Afternoon four-balls follow. read more

GB&I Stuns US in Epic Walker Cup Comeback

#WalkerCup #Golf

Great Britain & Ireland staged a stunning comeback to win the Walker Cup 13½-12½ at Lahinch, their first victory since 2015. Josh Hill's final-hole birdie sealed the dramatic triumph over the Americans. read more

Tiger Woods to Change Plea in DUI Case

#Golf #TigerWoods

Tiger Woods will change his not guilty plea in his Florida DUI case, court documents show. He faces charges from a March rollover crash, with impairment signs and pain pills found. He sought treatment and appears in court Wednesday. read more

Scheffler Wins FedEx Cup, Silences Critics in Style

#FedExCup #Golf

Scottie Scheffler silenced doubters by winning his second FedEx Cup, holding off Viktor Hovland by three strokes at East Lake. He earned $10 million, becoming the PGA Tour's all-time earnings leader and tying Tiger Woods for Player of the Year honors. read more

Justin Rose Aces 208-Yard Shot at Tour Championship

#Golf #TourChampionship

Justin Rose aced the par-3 ninth at East Lake with a 208-yard slam-dunk tee shot during the Tour Championship's final round, his fourth career hole-in-one, thrilling the Atlanta crowd. read more

Min Woo Lee Fires Career-Low 62, Leads Tour Championship

#Golf #FedExCup

Min Woo Lee fired a bogey-free 62 at rain-softened East Lake to lead the Tour Championship by two shots, matching his career low and overcoming recent struggles for a memorable debut. read more

Scheffler 95% Recovered Ahead of Tour Championship

#Golf #TourChampionship

Scottie Scheffler says he's 95% recovered from hand, foot and mouth disease ahead of the Tour Championship, battling painful sores while gripping clubs. He won St. Jude by eight strokes despite illness. read more

PGA Tour Overhauls Postseason With Match-Play Finale

#PGATour #Golf

PGA Tour unveils new postseason: a 72-hole Championship Series finale crowns the seasonlong champion, then top 32 golfers compete in two-week match play at the Tour Championship, debuting after 2028. read more

Yamashita Ties LPGA Record in Nine-Shot Rout

#LPGA #Golf

Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record with 23-under 257, winning the CPKC Women's Open by nine strokes. She led wire-to-wire, setting tournament records. Yuri Yoshida finished second. read more

Clark Holds Off McIlroy to Win BMW Championship

#Golf #BMWChampionship

Wyndham Clark overcame a lost five-shot lead to beat Rory McIlroy by three at the BMW Championship, securing his third win of 2026. Patrick Cantlay finished second, advancing to the Tour Championship. read more

Scheffler Battled Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease at BMW

#Golf #Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler battled hand, foot and mouth disease during the BMW Championship, finishing 13 bogeys despite pain gripping the club. He refused to withdraw, citing stubbornness, and is now healing ahead of the Tour Championship. read more

Wyndham Clark dominates BMW Championship with five-shot lead

#BMWChampionship #Golf

Wyndham Clark leads the BMW Championship final round at 17 under, five shots ahead of Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay. Sunday highlights feature his long birdie extending the margin to four clear in St. Louis. read more

Clark Soars to Five-Shot Lead at BMW Championship

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Wyndham Clark overcame an opening double bogey with five birdies and an eagle, shooting 65 to build a five-shot BMW Championship lead over Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay, aiming for his third win this year. read more

Scheffler Chases Lead as Clark Holds BMW Advantage

#BMWChampionship #Golf

BMWC Championship Saturday: Wyndham Clark leads at 12 under, with Gary Woodland and J.J. Spaun chasing. Scottie Scheffler, tied for 25th after struggles, seeks a rally. Best shots and highlights from St. Louis. read more

Five-Way Tie Leads as Scheffler Stumbles at BMW

#BMWChampionship #Golf

BM Championship's second round sees McIlroy, Woodland, Spaun, Gotterup, and Clark tied atop at 6 under, while FedEx leader Scheffler struggles at 3 over, tied for last, eyeing a comeback. read more

McIlroy rebounds to share BMW Championship lead

#BMWChampionship #Golf

Rory McIlroy rebounded from a four-week break with a bogey-free 64, sharing the BMW Championship lead with Gary Woodland, Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, and Chris Gotterup. Scottie Scheffler struggled with illness, posting a 72. read more

McIlroy Questions Value of LIV Players Returning

#Golf #LIVGolf

McIlroy questions LIV players' value in returning to PGA Tour, saying the Tour is strong without them. Scheffler welcomes top talent back. LIV faces uncertain future after Saudi funding ended, with possible reduced schedule and equity offers. read more

Scheffler returns as playoff bubble players fight for spots

#Golf #FedExCup

Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes, entering the BMW Championship with momentum. Players on the bubble for the Tour Championship include Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland, and Sungjae Im, all needing strong finishes in St. Louis. read more

McIlroy Lost in Memphis as Scheffler Wins Big

#Golf #FedExCup

Rory McIlroy admitted feeling "lost" with his golf swing after finishing 66th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, saying he's "so far away" from competing. Scottie Scheffler won by eight strokes, his first victory since January. read more

Scheffler Wins FedEx St. Jude by Eight Strokes

#Golf #ScottieScheffler

Scottie Scheffler dominated the PGA Tour postseason opener, winning the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight shots with a final-round 66. He secured $26.6 million in prize and bonus money, cementing his status as golf's top player. read more

Whaley Survives Rain, Wasp to Win U.S. Amateur

#USAmateur #Golf

Jack Whaley, 22, of England won the U.S. Amateur at rainy Merion, beating Jay Leng Jr. 4 and 3. He overcame a wasp sting, earned U.S. Open and Masters exemptions, and dedicated the win to his father. read more

Teen Golfer Smashes 514-Yard Drive at Danish Championship

#Golf #DPWorldTour

18-year-old Yanhan Zhou smashed a 514-yard, cart path-aided drive at the Danish Golf Championship, birdieing the hole. He finished tied for second at 12 under, marking one of golf's longest drives in major tour history. read more