American golfer, five-time major champion, back on the PGA Tour in 2026
MacIntyre and Scotland are in the spotlight as the US Open looms. The Oban golfer has watched Scotland’s national team excel on the world stage while preparing for Shinnecock Hills, balancing golf with family life and a tough patch in form.
LIV Golf faces financial uncertainty as Saudi PIF funding is reported to be winding down after this season. Executives warn remaining 2026 events could be in flux, with Bedminster deemed most likely to proceed. The tour is actively seeking new investors while exploring ways to sustain its team-based format.
Rory McIlroy has shot a 65 to share the early lead at the Scottish Open, with Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger and Patrick Cantlay at four under and Brooks Koepka a stroke back. The day features strong play on a windy Links course as players chase the early advantage.
Fleetwood is chasing a maiden Open title at Royal Birkdale as Sam Burns leads with Lucas Herbert and DeChambeau in pursuit. The local favourite has two late bogeys in round three that dashed the dream but remains in contention ahead of Sunday’s final round.
LIV Golf has signed an agreement with a lead investor approved by its board to fund the league beyond 2026, pledging to make players majority equity holders and to reduce to a 10-event calendar from 2027. CEO Scott O’Neil has said the transaction aims to close in September and that multiple parties have shown interest as minority investors.
The US president is visiting Ireland on a two-day trip and is expected to attend the Irish Open at Doonbeg. Rory McIlroy says the event will feel different with the president in town, as security protocols are enhanced and crowds may be limited over the weekend.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 in New Jersey and entered a court-supervised restructuring after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrew support. BC Partners is the lead capital source; LIV lists $500m–$1bn in liabilities and $100m–$500m in assets. The league says it will aim to return in 2027 under a player-first ownership model.