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Cameron Young is reportedly using a Titleist Pro V1x Double Dot ball that would likely conform under the USGA/R&A’s planned ball rollback, a change intended to curb elite distance and possibly implemented around 2028–2030; the move has sparked debate about its effects on players, even as Young continues to post strong results.
The Betsperts Golf preview for the PGA Championship at Aronimink spotlights Rory McIlroy as the top outright choice at around 9.5/1, with Cameron Young offering strong upside at 27/1; other targets include Chris Gotterup (50/1) and Jacob Bridgeman (100/1). It explains Aronimink’s Donald Ross design with tricky greens and bunkers shaping scoring, notes Betsperts’ Rabbit Hole stats and tools, and outlines a disciplined staking plan (roughly 1.5–2 units on outrights) with live bets updated in Discord.
Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship at Doral after calling in a rules official for a one-shot penalty on the final round’s second hole; Scheffler doubted whether Young moved the ball but supported the ruling, and Young prevailed as Scheffler finished second.
Rory McIlroy returns to lead a deep, star-studded field at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, even as top players Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa withdraw; Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas and Viktor Hovland are among the notable entrants, with Morikawa replaced by Andrew Putnam in a $20 million purse event.
Cameron Young called a one-shot penalty after his ball moved on the second hole in the Cadillac Championship's final round; PGA Tour rules staff reportedly couldn't conclusively confirm movement on video review, but Young accepted the penalty and still cruised to victory, earning praise for his honesty.
Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami and praised Donald Trump as a powerful figure, saying it was an honor to play in front of him; the remarks sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some fans offended or considering withdrawal and others viewing it as diplomacy given the event's political associations.
Cameron Young captured the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral by six strokes, leveraging a standout putting performance to cement his status as a leading American golfer in a year many are calling his breakout; the Doral course drew critique as a less-than-impressive host venue. Meanwhile, Nelly Korda extended her dominant 2026 run by winning the Riviera Maya Open in Mexico, her third title of the year and placing her among the fastest Americans to reach 18 LPGA career wins since Nancy Lopez, signaling a sizzling start to both tours in 2026.
Cameron Young led wire-to-wire to win the Cadillac Championship in Doral on Sunday as President Donald Trump watched from the 18th hole, with Young celebrating with his family as the PGA Tour event concluded, while Scottie Scheffler looked on from nearby.
Rory McIlroy and Cam Young headed into the Masters' final round tied at 11-under, but McIlroy’s steely, low-talk approach helped him edge to 12-under and the green jacket as Young faded after a late lift. Young briefly led following a McIlroy double-bogey on the fourth, but bogeys on six, seven and nine doomed him to a tie for third as Scottie Scheffler finished one shot back at 11-under.
Cameron Young described his Masters experience in the final group with Rory McIlroy as a test of focus over friendship, noting there was little talking and that the goal is to win The Masters. He learned from McIlroy's scoring ability despite imperfect drives and said his own strong form—along with last year's rivalry dynamics with DeChambeau—shows his time to win will come, especially after winning The Players last month.
Rory McIlroy staggers through the Masters final round with a double-bogey at the par-3 fourth and other costly errors, while Cameron Young seizes a lead with Justin Rose and Russell Henley in pursuit on Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young head into the final round of the 2026 Masters tied at 11-under after McIlroy’s six-shot cushion evaporated on Saturday. A crowded chase remains within six shots, with Scottie Scheffler four back and in the mix alongside Burns, Lowry, Day and Rose. Final-pairing tee times are set, and early actions include Burns’ double-bogey on No. 2 and Young reclaiming a 12-under lead with a birdie. Sunday also brings mostly familiar hole locations at Augusta with a few tweaks (notably the par-3 16th and adjustments at 15 and 17). Stay tuned for live updates as the round unfolds.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the 11-under lead in a tight Masters final round at Augusta National, with Sam Burns one back and 12 players within six strokes; coverage runs on Paramount+ and CBS with Masters.com/app streaming selected holes, and McIlroy is the favorite at roughly +155 as the tournament boasts a $22.5 million purse.
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young share the 11-under lead heading into the Masters’ final round at Augusta, with 11 players within five shots of the joint leaders after a windy, dry day that could spark a dramatic finish. Young followed a 65 on Saturday to seize a share of the lead, while McIlroy aims to complete his career grand slam and win his first green jacket. Sam Burns is one back at 10-under, with others like Shane Lowry (9-under) and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (8-under) in pursuit as the course firms up and the stakes rise Sunday.
Rory McIlroy’s six-shot Masters lead evaporated as Cameron Young shot 65 to surge into a tie for the 54-hole lead, forcing a Sunday finale in a stacked group that also includes Sam Burns, Shane Lowry (who earned a historic two holes-in-one in Masters history), Jason Day, and Justin Rose. McIlroy struggled with a costly double at the 11th after opening the day with bogeys, while Young rode momentum and a few fortuitous breaks to reduce the margin; Scottie Scheffler remains four back as Augusta National prepares for a dramatic final round.