American golfer, world #1 on the PGA Tour standings
Jerry Kelly has claimed the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles, finishing 10-under and earning a spot at the 155th Open at St Andrews. He hailed the win as deeply meaningful, dedicating it to his family and fans.
LIV Golf has announced a transition plan away from Saudi funding after the PIF ends its backing at the close of the 2026 season. A new independent board is leading a move to secure long‑term capital through diversified partners, while the tour maintains its schedule amid ongoing discussions with potential investors.
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.
Wyndham Clark has won the U.S. Open by one shot, finishing 4-under 276 after leading most of the final round. Sam Burns narrowly misses a comeback, with Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. Keith Mitchell sets a record for four even-par rounds. Joaquin Niemann makes a stirring comeback to finish seventh and earn a spot in Pebble Beach.
Wyndham Clark has preserved a six-shot advantage going into the final round at Shinnecock Hills, where strong winds and firm greens test all contenders. Doug Burns mounts a late rally but cannot catch the leader, leaving Clark on track to become the first wire-to-wire U.S. Open champion since 2014.
The PGA Tour has announced a two-track system starting in 2028, introducing a Championship Series and a Challenger Series to streamline the calendar, expand fields, and create promotion and relegation. The plan includes a shortened season, larger purses for signature events, and a pathway for players to rejoin the top tier.
The East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. is set for major renovations, with President Trump stating plans to begin Sept. 1. A court case challenges the overhaul, and officials say plans are still under review. The project is part of a broader push to reshape public spaces in the capital.
Two Czech finalists are set to compete in Wimbledon 2026 after dramatic semi-finals. Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova have reached the final, with Noskova defeating Marta Kostyuk and Muchova surviving a battle with Coco Gauff to claim a spot in the showpiece. The weekend promises a first-time Wimbledon women’s champion from the Czech Republic.
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.
NZ golfer has won The Open at Royal Birkdale after a gripping final-day battle. He beat Burns by one shot after a clutch 12-foot putt on the final green. Dean has qualified for the Open via Last Chance Qualifier and is set to make his third appearance.
The Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club has a star-studded field, including Rahm and six other LIV players, as DP World Tour and PGA Tour co-sanctioning shapes a reshape of the Rolex Series. The event is amid talks on a new two-tier PGA Tour schedule, with promises of exemptions and鈥? changes that could redefine national Opens.
Rory McIlroy has posted a two-over-par 72 in round one at Royal Birkdale, with six bogeys and four birdies. He acknowledges a rough finish to day one and says he is focused on bouncing back as conditions vary and pressure builds on the early leaders.
Bryson DeChambeau has incurred a two-shot penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his intended backswing on the fifth hole at Royal Birkdale. Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns share the Open lead after a record-tying second round of 62, while DeChambeau remains five under and potentially out of contention.
The Open at Royal Birkdale has issued Bryson DeChambeau a two-stroke penalty for inadvertently improving the area of his backswing by trampling long grass. The decision is described as clear-cut by R&A officials. McIlroy condemns the late-night delay to tee-times as a poor look; Lucas Herbert leads, with Ryan Fox rising. DeChambeau says the ruling fires him up for the weekend.
Michael Kim has shot a 59 in Minnesota, the 16th such round on the PGA Tour, after a four-birdie finish. He leads by three at the 3M Open. Other updates from Royal Birkdale include Cameron Young leading at nine under and Rory McIlroy struggling to find momentum.
Sam Burns has surged to a 10-under par lead after a blistering 65 in the Open’s 54-hole round, capitalizing on a chaotic week marked by Bryson DeChambeau’s controversial penalty and a record-tying scoring day at Royal Birkdale. Burns, who had planned to skip the Open because of his wife’s due date, credits his family’s support for giving him the focus to chase his first major.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing one stroke ahead of Cameron Young after an 11-foot birdie on the final hole. The 39-year-old New Zealander has become only the third Kiwi to win a major, delivering a decisive, low-stress finish and confirming his rise in the majors.
Koivun has claimed the 3M Open with a record 25-under 259, finishing three strokes ahead of Scheffler. The 21-year-old, in his third pro start, preserved a bogey-free round to close out a dominant week at TPC Twin Cities, while Scheffler finishes as runner-up after a late surge.
Riders have been tested between 11pm and 6am as part of the ITA anti-doping programme, with Pogacar and Vingegaard among those subjected to late-night tests. The practice, described as unusual and disruptive by some, is intended to combat micro-dosing and maintain integrity as the race progresses toward the Alps.
Saudi-backed LIV Golf is recalibrating after the Public Investment Fund withdraws financial backing at year-end. The league is seeking roughly $260 million to continue, with Indianapolis thought most likely to host upcoming events, while Michigan is seen as unlikely. Investors’ decisions will determine LIV’s 2027 viability.
Ryan Fox has captured golf’s Open title in a dramatic Sunday finish at Royal Birkdale, overcoming Cameron Young to become the Open champion. The victory marks Fox’s first major, capping a career defined by a golfing ascent and a famous sporting lineage.
Glover has removed his shoes after a birdie putt, citing a rules official’s complaint about spike marks on soft bent greens at TPC Twin Cities. He reiterates that tamping down spike marks is allowed and that his metal spikes will stay on.