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sports10 days ago•4 min saved

DeChambeau’s Major Slump Grows as LIV Uncertainty Clouds Golf’s Next Move

Bryson DeChambeau missed the 36-hole cut at the PGA Championship, extending a tough month as LIV Golf’s finances face scrutiny. After a string of bunker woes at Augusta and a poor two days at Aronimink, his major run this year has been volatile, and he noted LIV’s funding changes could push a path back to the PGA Tour or DP World Tour. He also highlighted a potential shift toward growing his YouTube channel, with LIV events in South Korea and Spain next before the U.S. Open.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bryson-dechambeau #liv-golf #majors

sports10 days ago•4 min saved

LIV Turmoil Could Derail DeChambeau’s Major Bid

Bryson DeChambeau opened the PGA Championship with a 76, and with LIV Golf’s uncertain future looming, SI Golf staff debated whether his focus is too divided to contend in the majors, weighing distractions against the need to stay focused on tournament play.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bryson-dechambeau #distraction #liv-golf

sports11 days ago•3 min saved

McNealy, Smalley Lead a Major-Record Pack Entering Saturday at Aronimink

Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley share the lead at four-under 136 after 36 holes of the PGA Championship at Aronimink, as 58 players sit within six shots—the most ever for the event. Defending champ Scottie Scheffler and two-time Wanamaker Trophy winner Justin Thomas sit two back at two under, with the cut at 4-over 144 and third-round starting times to be released soon.

via Golf Digest|

#aronimink #golf #leaderboard

sports11 days ago•7 min saved

Seven-Way Lead Emerges as Scheffler Contends in Turbulent PGA Championship Round 1

Aronimink hosted a brutally tough Round 1 of the PGA Championship, producing a historic seven-way tie for the 3-under lead and a massive cluster—48 players within three of the lead, the most ever in a modern major after one round. Scottie Scheffler is among the leaders, joined by notables such as Martin Kaymer at 3-under, Aldrich Potgieter (the youngest leader since 1999), and others like Lowry, Schauffele and Reed a stroke back. Jon Rahm is under par thanks to an eagle from 98 yards, while Rory McIlroy (74) and Bryson DeChambeau (76) struggled. The wide-open mix sets up an unpredictable weekend with a deep field still very much in play.

via The New York Times|

#aronimink #golf #majors

golf13 days ago•12 min saved

Aronimink Sets the Stage as Golf’s Elite Chase the 108th PGA Championship

Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia hosts the 108th PGA Championship for the first time since 1962, a layout with more than 170 bunkers, heavy fairway slopes and large greens that test elite ball-striking. The field is star-heavy and largely chalk-driven, with Rory McIlroy returning from the Masters, Scottie Scheffler chasing more majors, and a deep list of contenders including Cameron Young, Matt Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and others, along with LIV-linked players and veteran challengers. Expect a week that favors precision and approach play, while still leaving room for surprises, with the action kicking off Thursday at 6:45 a.m. ET.

via The New York Times|

#aronimink #contenders #golf

sports15 days ago•3 min saved

Scheffler Seizes Momentum Ahead of PGA Championship at Aronimink

Scottie Scheffler heads to Aronimink in strong form for the PGA Championship, having a 2026 season with one win, three runner-ups, six top-fives and a top-25 streak in nine events, plus leading strokes gained. Despite slow starts, three straight runner-up finishes suggest momentum as Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young and Matt Fitzpatrick enter mixed form, opening the door for Scheffler to chase his fifth major and second Wanamaker Trophy.

via hitc.com|

#aronimink #golf #majors

sports15 days ago•11 min saved

Young Sets the Pace as 156-Player PGA Championship Field Is Ranked

A comprehensive ranking of the 156-player field for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, led by Cameron Young, with Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm and Ludvig Åberg among early favorites; notes the course rewards length and strong approach play while emphasizing putting and challenging par-3s, and confirms the last 20 spots are reserved for the Corebridge Financial Team.

via Golf Channel|

#aronimink #golf #majors

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

McIlroy targets Nicklaus-era Masters record after back-to-back wins

Golf analyst Johnson Wagner says Rory McIlroy could add multiple majors to his tally and even become the oldest Masters winner, after his back-to-back Masters triumph put him in rare company and suggested a records-chasing phase if he stays fit and motivated.

via HITC Sport|

#augusta-national #jack-nicklaus #majors

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

McIlroy repeats at Augusta, seals career Grand Slam and targets more majors

Rory McIlroy won back-to-back Masters at Augusta to join elite company with a career Grand Slam, edging Scottie Scheffler by one stroke after a tense final hour. He reflected on how hard it is to win majors, noted he’s in a strong place physically and mentally with six career majors, and hinted at a strategic approach for upcoming majors—potentially mirroring Jack Nicklaus’s prep style—as the next major begins May 15.

via NBC Sports|

#augusta-national #golf #majors

sports1 month ago•17 min saved

McIlroy clinches Masters as the major chase rolls on

Rory McIlroy captured the Masters at Augusta National, earning another green jacket and signaling that his pursuit of additional major titles is far from over despite the sport's tough path ahead.

via AP News|

#augusta-national #golf #majors

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

McIlroy defends Masters as Chamblee praises conduct and a changing major era

Rory McIlroy rallied from a six-shot Saturday slide to defend The Masters by one stroke over Scottie Scheffler, joining a small club of back-to-back winners; Brandel Chamblee praised McIlroy’s conduct and preparation around Augusta, from documentaries to community events and a moving victory speech, while highlighting a broader trend of big-name majors and suggesting the era will stay exciting for golf.

via HITC Sport|

#brandel-chamblee #golf #majors

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Butch Harmon says Rory McIlroy’s brilliance rivals Tiger Woods’ peak

Butch Harmon, who coached Tiger Woods, says Rory McIlroy makes fans nervous when he contends in majors and could join golf's all-time greats; with 30 PGA Tour wins and six majors, McIlroy could finish among the top five if he stays motivated, despite era differences with Woods.

via HITC Sport|

#butch-harmon #golf #majors

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Rory McIlroy Steers Golf Into the Post-Tiger Era

Rory McIlroy clinched his sixth major at the Masters, proving he’s the face of golf in the post-Tiger era and solidifying his place among the sport’s all-time greats.

via The New York Times|

#golf #majors #masters

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

McIlroy seals consecutive Masters titles, cementing Augusta legacy

Rory McIlroy defended his Masters title at Augusta National, becoming only the fourth player ever to win back-to-back green jackets. After a dramatic weekend where he built and then stalked a six-shot lead, he finished 12-under to secure his sixth major, solidifying his place among the game’s greats and fueling debate over Europe’s greatest ever golfer. McIlroy emphasized enjoying the journey over chasing the career Grand Slam and hinted at future goals on courses like Pebble Beach and St. Andrews.

via NBC Sports|

#augusta-national #golf #majors

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Sawgrass Shines: The Players Proves It’s No Major, Just Golf’s Crown Jewel

TPC Sawgrass isn’t golf’s fifth major but it is the tour’s ultimate test, blending entertainment with brutal competition. Cameron Young’s one-shot win highlighted Sawgrass’s punishing design and the island-green drama, underscoring The Players Championship’s distinct identity and its role as premier prep ahead of majors, without needing a major-label hype.

via The New York Times|

#golf #majors #pga-tour