English professional golfer on the LIV scene, Ryder Cup veteran
Rory McIlroy has navigated a challenging Shinnecock week, posting solid rounds after rough moments. He has emphasized adjustments in mindset and technique, preparing for the British Open while focusing on steady play and minimizing mistakes. Amateurs showed resilience as Koivun and Cowan contend for low amateur, with Miles Russell highlighting a special week.
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.
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.
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.
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.