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South Korea's Haeran Ryu closed the second round with a birdie to lead the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, aiming to become only the fifth woman to win three majors in a calendar year after her Evian Championship triumph. She sits one stroke ahead of Shiho Kuwaki, with Thitikul, Noh and others in contention as the weekend approaches.
Ryan Fox captured his first major by birdieing the 18th hole to win the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, finishing 2-under 68 and beating Cameron Young by one stroke after entering the final hole tied. The 39-year-old New Zealand golfer rallied with four birdies in the last six holes to seal the title, becoming the third-oldest major winner in the last decade and adding a historic first major to his résumé.
Jason Sobel’s Open Championship 2026 Big Board projects a fast, firm Royal Birkdale test with a star-packed field led by Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick and others from LIV/DP World Tour, where form, major pedigree and links know-how will determine the winner.
Bryson DeChambeau finished the US Open at 5-over and is on track for four straight missed cuts this season, underscoring a dramatic fall from his peak after winning the U.S. Open in 2020 and 2024. As LIV Golf wanes, DeChambeau has looked lost this year and even talked about prioritizing his YouTube channel over competition, with only six LIV players making the cut at Shinnecock.
Rob Bolton previews the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a par-70, 7,440-yard test known for wind, thick fescue, and demanding greens. With last year’s field returning and Koepka’s defending presence, the week centers on precision off the tee and creative approach play as players chase a big purse, FedExCup points, and major exemptions, all under expected challenging winds and tight scoring conditions.
Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women's Open with a 2-under 69 to finish 8-under, narrowly beating Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez (7-under). The win nets her $2.5 million from a $12.5 million purse; Hull and Lopez each take $1 million. This is Korda’s first U.S. Women's Open title and fourth major overall, with the next major—the Women's PGA Championship—set for Hazeltine.
Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open at Riviera after secretly changing her grip during the tournament—an adjustment she says she wouldn’t recommend—fighting off a tough start and errant drives to grind out rounds, with a clutch birdie on the 71st hole and a narrowly successful final putt that crowned her a four-time major champion.
Nelly Korda held off Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez to win the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera by one stroke, narrowly surviving a nerve-wracking 18th-hole putt that nearly slid out. She shot 2-under 69 in the final round to finish 8-under 276, claiming a $2.5 million prize from a record purse and her second consecutive major, after a windy and competitive finale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.