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sports1 month ago•19 min saved

Ryan Fox Wins The Open in Bold Late-Blooming Triumph

Ryan Fox’s Open victory at Royal Birkdale crowns a remarkable late-blooming career, finishing with a bold closing surge after a tense final stretch; the article also weighs Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and the mixed reactions, highlights Xander Schauffele’s continued major consistency, and rounds out with reflections on broadcast tensions, Billy Foster’s legendary caddying, Sam Burns’s near-miss, and a broader look at the season’s major performances.

via Skratch Golf|

#bryson-dechambeau-penalty #golf #major-championships

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Korda hunts late charge as Yoon extends lead at Women's PGA

Nelly Korda is six behind leader Ina Yoon at the halfway point of the Women's PGA Championship after a 68; Yoon sits at 12-under following a 69, with Brooke Henderson among those five back in a tight chase as Korda aims for a third straight major this year. The prize purse is $13 million, with the winner taking $1.95 million.

via BBC|

#ina-yoon #lpga-tour #major-championships

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Wyndham Clark Survives the Noise to Claim a Second U.S. Open at Shinnecock

Wyndham Clark weathered relentless boos and a brutal test at Shinnecock Hills to win his second U.S. Open, finishing with a clutch birdie on 16 and a steady par finish as fans roared for every misstep; the victory earns him rare prestige among recent Open champions and solidifies his place in major history.

via CBS Sports|

#golf #major-championships #shinnecock-hills

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

McIlroy Overtakes Nicklaus, Eyes Woods’ Majors Rounds Record

McIlroy followed two 66s at Aronimink with another 66 to stay three off the lead at the PGA Championship, moving past Jack Nicklaus for the second-most rounds of 67 or better in major history and remaining behind Tiger Woods with 48 such rounds. He’s also part of two exclusive clubs — career Grand Slam and Masters defenses — underscoring his ongoing major-record chase.

via hitc.com|

#jack-nicklaus #major-championships #pga-championship

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

DeChambeau stumbles in majors as LIV turmoil bleeds into PGA bid

Bryson DeChambeau failed to translate his LIV form into majors, missing the PGA Championship cut at Aronimink after an opening 76 and hovering near the cut line before finishing well short as he slid to about 10 over at times. Rex Hoggard said on the Golf Channel Podcast that DeChambeau looked in 'meltdown mode' on the range and suggested LIV funding uncertainty may be a distraction, contrasting with Jon Rahm’s steadier major bid. With questions about his one-length irons, analysts say his major results have stalled despite his talent and LIV momentum.

via hitc.com|

#aronimink #bryson-dechambeau #liv-golf

sports4 months ago•3 min saved

Augusta Feels Like Home as McIlroy Clinches Back-to-Back Masters

Rory McIlroy treated Augusta National as a home course, flying in from Florida and skipping PGA Tour events to prep, and after a weekend stretch of nerves he closed with a 1-under 71 to win his second consecutive Masters, crediting his familiarity with Augusta and a blueprinted game plan that lets him know where to miss and how to navigate the greens.

via New York Post|

#augusta-national #golf #major-championships

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Scheffler praises McIlroy’s resilience as Masters crown returns to Rory

Scottie Scheffler credited Rory McIlroy’s resilience for holding off a late charge and winning The Masters, as McIlroy defended his title with a back-nine surge after trading a six-shot lead on Saturday; Scheffler, who shot 68 on Sunday after a 65 on Saturday, acknowledged the mental strength it takes to chase down McIlroy and fall just short.

via HITC Sport|

#golf #major-championships #masters

sports8 months ago•5 min saved

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf to Prioritize Family and PGA Tour Return

Brooks Koepka is leaving LIV Golf and returning to the PGA Tour, where he is expected to compete again after a contractual wait until late August, marking a significant move back to the most competitive golf environment amid LIV's declining relevance.

via Yahoo Sports|

#brooks-koepka #golf-return #liv-golf

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Brooks Koepka Leaves LIV Golf Amid Family and Future Uncertainties

Brooks Koepka, a five-time major winner, has left LIV Golf to focus on his family, ending his controversial stint with the Saudi-backed series and potentially returning to the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour, marking a significant shift in his career.

via BBC|

#brooks-koepka #golf-retirement #liv-golf

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Team USA's Top Six Qualifiers for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black

Russell Henley, Harris English, and Bryson DeChambeau have qualified for the 2025 US Ryder Cup team, joining Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, and Xander Schauffele as automatic qualifiers, with the final six team members to be announced by Captain Bradley on August 27, 2025.

via Ryder Cup|

#golf #major-championships #player-achievements

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Scottie Scheffler Dominates Open 2025 at Royal Portrush

Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush with a dominant performance, claiming his first Claret Jug and completing a career grand slam, solidifying his status among golf's all-time greats and showcasing Tiger-like resilience and skill.

via CBS Sports|

#golf-dominance #major-championships #royal-portrush

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Scottie Scheffler Dominates British Open to Secure First Claret Jug

Scottie Scheffler dominated the British Open at Royal Portrush, securing his first Claret Jug and his fourth major win, while Harris English and Chris Gotterup finished second and third respectively; Rory McIlroy improved his performance from previous appearances.

via Yahoo Sports|

#british-open #golf #major-championships

sports1 year ago•5 min saved

Scottie Scheffler Dominates at The Open 2025, Secures Claret Jug

via CBS Sports|

#golf-dominance #major-championships #royal-portrush

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Brooks Koepka Bounces Back Strongly at U.S. Open

Brooks Koepka, after a challenging period of poor form and self-doubt, demonstrated his resilience and skill at the US Open at Oakmont, shooting a 2-under 68 and showing he's still a major contender despite recent struggles and self-admitted frustrations.

via NBC Sports|

#brooks-koepka #golf #major-championships

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Rory McIlroy Faces New Challenges After Completing Career Grand Slam at Oakmont

Rory McIlroy, having achieved the career Grand Slam with his Masters win, is uncertain about his future goals and is focusing on enjoying his current achievements and taking a tournament-by-tournament approach, rather than following a specific five-year plan.

via Sports Illustrated|

#career-grand-slam #golf #major-championships