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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.
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 PGA Tour has unveiled a two-track, merit-based system with a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. The plan, announced ahead of the Travelers Championship, introduces promotion and relegation, a match-play format for the Tour Championship, and multi-million dollar purses across both tracks. Official rollout is set for the 2028 season.
Prosecutors have secured agreements to request records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital and a Palm Beach pharmacy as part of the Tiger Woods DUI case. Judges have approved protective orders restricting release to designated parties. Woods has pleaded not guilty after a March crash that left a truck damaged and his SUV on its side; a Breathalyzer showed no alcohol, and a urine test was declined.
The Open at Royal Birkdale is enforcing a new code of conduct to curb abusive behavior by spectators. With an expected crowd of about 300,000, officials say breaches may lead to removal from the course. The code aims to balance tradition with new audiences amid concerns over gambling-fueled misconduct.
English hopes of ending the Open drought in England are rising as Fleetwood, Fitzpatrick and other homegrown players pursue glory at Royal Birkdale. The Open is returning to English soil for the first time since 1992, with fans hopeful the home advantage finally translates into a winner.
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.
MacIntyre opens with strong rounds but cannot sustain momentum at Royal Birkdale. He finishes outside the podium as Cameron Young leads early; Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns post record rounds. MacIntyre confronts his temper in a weekend marked by frustration and warnings, while others seize the day on the Lancashire links.
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.
Charlie Woods has been eliminated from the U.S. Junior Amateur playoff after a distraction from a camera shutter during his third shot on the first playoff hole. He has tied for 63rd after two rounds and will not advance to match play; Miles Russell is set to join Florida State teammate in the next round.
A set of recent car-developer features include the Genesis Box Buggy concept, Czinger 21C Spyder with BrakeNode, and Gasolini AR1, highlighting affordable performance tech and new design approaches at major events in 2026.
Genesis unveils the GV90, its first full-size electric SUV, signaling a bold push into premium markets. The Neolun variant with coach doors and a lounge-like cabin showcases high-end features as Genesis outlines its three pillars—luxury, performance and hospitality—while signaling a broader portfolio development.
The president has announced a trip to Ireland for Sept. 12-13, where he will attend events with embassy staff and officials, and visit Trump-owned golf properties. AP, New York Post and Independent note the trip underscores how official travel can intersect with family business interests, including LIV Golf ties and potential political signaling.
The PGA Tour has announced a major revision to its postseason format beginning in 2028: the BMW Championship will lead 90 players into a two-week, group-stage followed by a four-day match-play Tour Championship. The top 32 will advance; the final week is a four-day match-play bracket to crown the season-long champion.
The PGA Tour has confirmed that personal wagers by 55-year-old golfer Bart Gogel were not placed on events he participated in. He has accepted an 11-month suspension and will be eligible to return on February 22, 2027. Gogel has called the wagers an honest mistake and says he looks forward to resuming competition on the Champions tour.
The NFL has eliminated the Pro Bowl game or any accompanying events. 88 players will be named Pro Bowlers and honored at an in-person Los Angeles celebration in February, with no alternates. Voting remains the same and the Pro Bowl will focus on honoring the season’s best players rather than a game.
Tiger Woods has changed his plea in a Florida DUI case stemming from a March crash. He has pleaded not guilty previously but is now entering a change of plea at a Martin County Courthouse hearing. Authorities report impairment signs, a refusal to take a urinalysis, and a five-year license suspension tied to the incident. He has indicated a focus on treatment and recovery as part of the proceedings.
Tiger Woods has appeared in a Martin County courtroom, agreeing to a reduced DUI charge and facing a five-year driver’s license suspension. He was involved in a beachside crash on Jupiter Island; police found pain pills but a Breathalyzer was negative. No injuries were reported.