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Scheffler Wins FedEx Cup, Silences Critics in Style

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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


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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

#BMWChampionship #Golf

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

LeBron James Launches Golf YouTube Channel With Cavaliers

#LeBronJames #Golf

LeBron James launched a golf YouTube channel, debuting with a 90-minute video of his 2016 Cavaliers reunion in Scotland. He aims to make golf accessible to inner-city kids, following his move to the Philadelphia 76ers. read more

Scheffler Leads by Two Heading into Final Round

#Golf #FedExCup

Scottie Scheffler leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship by two shots over Sam Burns and Sungjae Im after a 68, with top-50 FedEx Cup playoff spots at stake for players like Jordan Spieth. read more

Scheffler Ties Course Record, Leads by Three

#FedExStJude #Golf

Scottie Scheffler shot 9-under 61, tying the course record, to take a three-shot lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He leads Viktor Hovland and Sungjae Im at 11-under total in Memphis. read more

FedEx St. Jude: Five-Way Tie Sets Up Weekend Showdown

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FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026: Five players share the lead at 5 under, including Jordan Spieth and Michael Thorbjornsen. Seven others, like Tommy Fleetwood, trail by one. Friday's second round highlights feature tight competition heading into the weekend. read more

Scheffler, McIlroy Headline FedEx Playoff Opener in Memphis

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FedEx St. Jude Championship 2026 opens FedEx Cup playoffs at TPC Southwind; world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy headline Thursday's featured pairing, with top 70 competing and only 50 advancing. read more

Koepka Blasts Own PGA Tour Return as Pathetic

#Golf #PGA

Brooks Koepka called his first PGA Tour season back "pathetic" after missing the FedEx Cup playoffs, finishing tied for 68th at the Wyndham Championship. He cited zero top-10s, poor putting, and plans for significant changes ahead. read more

Kuwaki Wins British Open in Playoff for First Major

#WomensBritishOpen #Golf

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan won her first major at the Women's British Open, defeating Esther Henseleit in a two-hole playoff. Kuwaki saved par twice, clinching victory after Henseleit missed a birdie putt, finishing at 5-under 279. read more

Koivun Stuns Scheffler for 3M Open Victory

#3MOpen #Golf

Jackson Koivun won the 3M Open by three strokes in his third pro start, finishing at 25-under 259. The 21-year-old held off top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, becoming the fourth rookie winner this season. read more

DeChambeau blames two-stroke penalty for Open loss

#Golf #OpenChampionship

Bryson DeChambeau claims a two-shot penalty at the Open cost him a chance at the Claret Jug. Rory McIlroy called the penalty obvious and criticized DeChambeau's behavior. DeChambeau finished six shots behind winner Ryan Fox. read more

Charlie Woods eliminated by camera shutter disruption

#Golf #USJuniorAmateur

Charlie Woods, 17, was eliminated from the U.S. Junior Amateur after a spectator's iPhone camera shutter disrupted his swing during a playoff shot, leading to a bogey and ending his tournament run. read more

Charlie Woods eliminated after camera distraction in playoff

#Golf #JuniorAmateur

Charlie Woods missed match play at the U.S. Junior Amateur after a 14-player playoff. A camera click distracted him on his third shot, causing a bogey. He tied for 63rd at 5-over. read more

New Open Champion Ryan Fox Proves Speed Wins

#Golf #OpenChampionship

Open champion Ryan Fox says fast play in golf is simple, using a quick routine to avoid doubt. He won The Open with a 22-second putt, crediting his childhood habit of speeding up to not annoy others. read more

Fox birdies 18th to win Open Championship

#TheOpen #Golf

New Zealand's Ryan Fox birdied the 72nd hole to win the 154th Open Championship by one stroke over Cameron Young, securing his first major title at 39. Fox shot a final-round 68 for a 10-under total. read more

Scheffler defends DeChambeau, calls for stricter rules

#Golf #TheOpen

Scottie Scheffler defended Bryson DeChambeau after a two-stroke penalty at The Open, calling him "definitely not a cheater." Scheffler urged stricter self-policing in golf while noting TV scrutiny can misrepresent intent, referencing past penalties like Jon Rahm's. read more

McIlroy to finally celebrate Masters victory

#Golf #Masters

Rory McIlroy will take a break to celebrate his Masters win after finishing tied for 40th at The Open, feeling "stuck in neutral." He plans to enjoy summer with family, reflecting on a successful year despite inconsistent recent majors. read more

Burns leads Open, Fox ties major record with 62

#TheOpen #Golf

The 154th Open Championship concludes Sunday with Sam Burns leading at 10 under. Ryan Fox tied a major record with a 62, trailing at 8 under. Bryson DeChambeau and Ludvig Aberg threaten at 6 under. read more

Burns Leads Open by Two Shots

#OpenChampionship #Golf

Sam Burns leads the 154th Open Championship by two strokes heading into the final round, seeking his first major win. Ryan Fox, Si Woo Kim, and others contend. Burns aims to close after a near-miss at the U.S. Open. read more

Burns leads Open after surprise decision to play

#TheOpen #Golf

Sam Burns leads the Open at 10-under after a 65, two shots ahead of Si Woo Kim and Ryan Fox, who shot a record-tying 62. Bryson DeChambeau is four back despite a penalty. Burns, a new father, seeks his first major. read more

McIlroy Blasts DeChambeaus Open Penalty as Obvious

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Rory McIlroy called Bryson DeChambeau’s two-stroke penalty at The Open "pretty obvious," stating he improved his swing path in tall grass. McIlroy criticized the delay, while Max Homa defended DeChambeau, insisting he would never cheat. read more

Herbert Holds Open Lead After Record-Tying Round

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Lucas Herbert tied a major record with a 62 to lead The Open, while Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie. Herbert and Jackson Suber tee off final group at 10:50 ET. read more

DeChambeau Gets Two-Stroke Penalty at Open

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Bryson DeChambeau was penalized two strokes at The Open for accidentally improving his lie in tall grass on the fifth hole. The R&A cited Rule 8.1, changing his score to 68 and dropping him to tied fifth. read more