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McIlroy bolts into five-way BMW lead as Scheffler struggles
Rory McIlroy rallied for a quick turnaround to join a five-player co-lead at the BMW Championship in St. Louis, while an ailing Scottie Scheffler faded in the first round alongside Gary Woodland, J.J. Spaun and Wyndham Clark.
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Shin seals Women's Scottish Open victory at Dundonald in windy finale
Jenny Shin beat fellow Korean A-Lim Kim by two strokes to win the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald, finishing 9-under after a final-round 75 that featured three bogeys on the front nine. Kim shot 68 to take second, Pajaree Anannarukarn was third, and only about 10 players broke par. Shin’s first title in more than a decade came with emotional celebrations, as she reflected on earning it this time around. Charley Hull finished 10-over, while Nelly Korda shot 69 to finish two over; next up is the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham St Annes next week.
3M Open Sleeper Picks Spotlight: Moore, Kuchar, Van Rooyen
Rob Bolton’s sleeper picks for the 3M Open spotlight Taylor Moore, whose aggressive play and top first-round scoring make him a standout; Matt Kuchar, on a string of solid finishes, offers value at favorable odds; and Erik van Rooyen, returning to Twin Cities with recent top-40s, looks to surge, with all odds sourced from DraftKings.
DeChambeau penalized two strokes for improving lie at 2026 Open, reshaping the leaderboard
Bryson DeChambeau was assessed a two-stroke penalty for improving his lie before hitting his second shot on the par-4 fifth in round two of The Open at Royal Birkdale, dropping his score from 66 to 68 and moving him to five-under, tied for fifth; the penalty, under Rule 8-1, was reviewed with The R&A after the round and applied even though the action was accidental.
McIlroy vows to rebound after costly Open opener and missed putts
Rory McIlroy produced a ragged start at The Open, misreading greens and missing four four-footers to sit seven behind the leader, but he expects calmer conditions on Friday to shoot under par and mount a comeback.
Scheffler’s lone-hole warm-up stuns as playoff decision looms at Travelers
Scottie Scheffler reportedly warmed up on the range using only the irons and drivers he expected to use on 18 ahead of the Travelers playoff against Viktor Hovland, a detail shared by Kevin Kisner on the Fore Play Podcast. He missed a three-foot birdie to extend the playoff after rain delayed play and the playoff ended quickly on Monday with Hovland securing his eighth PGA Tour title.
Haeran Ryu Climbs to First Major Title at Hazeltine in Windy Finish
Haeran Ryu rallied from a rough start to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, finishing 13-under 275 to edge Ina Yoon by two strokes. After opening with a 73 and entering the final round behind, she overcame a 10-plus-shot first-round deficit with a late surge and solid ball-striking on a windy, rain-delayed day. Brooke Henderson and Dewi Weber tied for third at 10-under; Allisen Corpuz, Auston Kim and Alison Lee tied for fifth; Nelly Korda finished T-8 as the tour eyes Evian and the Women's British Open next month.
Underdog Value: Five Sleeper Bets for the Travelers Championship
A PGA Tour betting feature highlights five sleeper bets for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, led by Ryan Gerard as the outright choice (+8200) and supported by Sahith Theegala, Keith Mitchell, Akshay Bhatia, Ryan Fox, and Brandt Snedeker, with rationale rooted in form, past River Highlands results, and potential for value despite longer odds.
Koivun Goes Pro With Malbon, Eyes PGA Tour Debut
Jackson Koivun, Auburn’s standout, turns professional after a record‑setting amateur career, signs with Malbon, will compete in the U.S. Open as an amateur and make his PGA Tour debut at the John Deere Classic, having earned his Tour card through the PGA Tour Accelerated Program and giving up his 2026 British Open exemption in pursuit of pro success.
Poston Seizes Memorial Victory, Credits Family in Emotional Moment
JT Poston captured his fourth PGA Tour title by beating Ryan Gerard in a playoff at the Memorial Tournament, earning $4 million and exemptions into the U.S. Open and The Open; an emotional CBS interview saw him credit his wife Kelly and family, and receive a winner’s handshake from host Jack Nicklaus.
Scheffler's Frustration Flare at Memorial on 16th After Water Shot
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot 74 in round one at The Memorial, briefly berating his caddie after his tee shot on the par-3 16th splashed into the water; he blamed shifting wind for the miss and noted the frustration when good shots don’t translate, highlighting his intense, ultra-competitive nature.