Scottie Scheffler clinched his fifth PGA Tour win of the 2024 season at the Memorial Tournament, earning a substantial $4 million from the event’s $20 million purse. Held at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, the tournament is one of the PGA Tour’s Signature Events. Scheffler’s performance was marked by an 8-under-par finish, narrowly…
The PGA Tour has confirmed that Rory McIlroy will speak to the media on Wednesday ahead of the RBC Canadian Open, marking the end of his recent media silence. McIlroy, 36, notably avoided all media interactions during the PGA Championship (May 15–18), despite speaking briefly during a pre-tournament press conference. His silence throughout the event…
Rory McIlroy’s quest to end his decade-long major title drought has taken an intriguing turn, with his coach sparking fresh speculation ahead of The Open Championship. As McIlroy prepares for the prestigious tournament at Royal Portrush, whispers surrounding his recent training have intensified, especially with a new coaching collaboration and strategic decisions raising eyebrows across…
During the U.S. Women’s Open, English golfer Charley Hull showed clear signs of irritation with fellow competitor Lexi Thompson due to the American’s slow pace on the course. Hull, known for her fast and aggressive style, appeared noticeably agitated as delays in play began to build throughout the round. Multiple witnesses noted Hull’s body language…
The chief executive of the United States Golf Association (USGA) has dismissed recent claims made by former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover, who alleged that PGA Tour players are exploiting a loophole during driver testing. Speaking on his radio show earlier this week, Glover expressed concerns that some players are sidestepping equipment rules by submitting…
The landscape of professional golf is undergoing significant changes as LIV Golf implements a new contract policy, placing several top players’ careers in jeopardy. The league’s revised approach emphasizes performance-based retention, leading to increased scrutiny and potential relegation for underperforming golfers.(Golfmagic) Relegation Looms for Underperforming Players LIV Golf’s updated policy stipulates that players finishing 49th…
Phil Mickelson has taken aim at the PGA Tour, voicing fresh criticism amid ongoing tensions within professional golf. The six-time major champion expressed his disapproval of the Tour’s leadership and policies, suggesting that player interests are not being properly represented or prioritized. His comments come as PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan stepped in to defend…
The 125th U.S. Open Championship is set to take place from June 12–15, 2025, at the historic Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. The tournament will feature a field of 156 players, comprising a mix of exempt players and those who advance through qualifying rounds.(US Open) Headline Players The field boasts several of the world’s top…
The PGA Tour has announced a significant format change for its season-ending Tour Championship, eliminating the “starting strokes” system introduced in 2019. Beginning with the 2025 tournament, all 30 qualifying players will start at even par, reverting to a traditional 72-hole stroke-play format. Previously, the starting strokes system awarded players a head start based on…
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus has expressed his surprise at Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip this week’s Memorial Tournament, the annual event hosted at Muirfield Village. McIlroy, who recently claimed his first Masters title, is opting out of the tournament for the first time since 2017, making it the third PGA Tour Signature Event he has…