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forbes.comBen Kohles needed a par on the 18th hole to force a playoff but missed a 45-foot putt and a subsequent 2-foot-8-inch putt. The result cost him at least a share of second place and $316,800 in prize money.
winnipegfreepress.comPadraig Harrington defended his U.S. Senior Open title on July 5, 2026, at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. The 54-year-old finished at 12 under par after a final-round 66, four strokes ahead of Stewart Cink.
globalnews.caMichael Hollick defeated fellow South African Hennie Du Plessis by one stroke at the BMW International Open. The 39-year-old finished at 18 under par after a final-round 67 capped by an eagle.
deadline.comAmerican golfer Brad Dalke shot a three-over 75 on Saturday in Munich, falling seven strokes behind the leaders on his DP World Tour debut. The 28-year-old received strong crowd support and birdied the final hole.
forbes.comLucas Glover and Lee Hodges are tied at the top of the leaderboard after Saturday's round at TPC Deere Run. Glover posted a 2-under 69 while Hodges shot 66 to reach 12 under par.
The 50-year-old teaching professional from Mission Viejo, California, addressed reporters after his second round Friday at Scioto Country Club. Block said he plans to attack pins aggressively this weekend despite uneven putting and variable green speeds.
thesouthafrican.comForbes estimates the ten highest-paid golfers earned a combined $536 million in the 12 months ending June 2026. The total is down 12 percent from the prior year and 29 percent from the 2023 peak.
Patrick Reed missed the cut in consecutive events after a strong start to 2026. He finished 1-over at the BMW International Open and 5-over at the U.S. Open.
forbes.comA player advanced from 123rd place after the first round by making seven birdies in the second round. The performance placed the golfer at the projected cut line for the event.
en.antaranews.comZach Johnson said he will not play in the Open Championship this year. The 50-year-old cited a schedule that already includes three other events in a four-week span.
nypost.comA spokeswoman for Phil Mickelson said a recent article contained unsupported claims about his club memberships. The statement also noted the reporting outlet's founding connection to the PGA Tour.
espn.comSergio Garcia failed to qualify for the Open Championship after 36-hole qualifying on Tuesday. Three American players secured spots for the July 16-19 event at Royal Birkdale.
propublica.orgThe PGA Tour and Sony announced Wednesday that the Sony Championship will run January 14-16 at Waialae Country Club as a PGA Tour Champions event with a $3 million purse. The change follows the tour's decision not to return to Maui for The Sentry.
propublica.orgMarcus Plunkett finished tied for fourth at a final qualifier, shooting rounds of 69 and 72 to advance to Royal Birkdale. The 32-year-old former Army officer had not played regularly during five years of service.
nypost.comJordan Spieth described a recent locker room conversation with Scottie Scheffler about which player would be considered the defending champion for the 2026 Open Championship. The exchange occurred before Scheffler's final round last year. Spieth won the event at Royal Birkdale in…
news.sky.comJack McDonald finished five under par at Dundonald Links to earn one of four final qualifying spots. The 33-year-old joins Robert MacIntyre as the only Scots currently in the field for next month's event at Royal Birkdale.
winnipegfreepress.comThe 31-year-old Englishman credited his contention at the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic for aiding his victory at Aronimink. Rai discussed the result and the PGA TOUR's planned 2028 two-series structure ahead of the Travelers Championship.
espn.comAshley Perez posted on Instagram after a Skratch report detailed an alleged 2015 incident. The report said Phil Mickelson showed her a nude photo and made an advance during a tournament stay. Mickelson’s attorney called the report reckless and said some claims revisit past acknow…
ABC NewsPresident Donald Trump on June 28 surveyed construction projects in Washington, D.C., including plans to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links. He stated renovations would start September 1 and enable the course to host major tournaments. The project faces a lawsuit and prior deb…
YonhapThe 25-year-old South Korean closed with a 70 to finish at 13-under 275 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. She overcame a 10-shot deficit after the first round for her first major title.
bbc.co.ukScottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland will play a sudden-death playoff Monday at the Travelers Championship after an 83-minute weather delay pushed Sunday’s finish into darkness. Hovland held a one-shot lead entering the final round and finished at 14 under par.
bbc.co.ukA group of Norwegian fans followed Viktor Hovland during the third round of the Travelers Championship on Saturday. The fans had traveled from Boston after attending a World Cup match. Hovland said the support reflected a cultural tradition.
Spanish golfer Eugenio Chacarra captured the Italian Open on Sunday in Fiano, Italy, finishing at 24-under par. The 26-year-old earned his first invitation to The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale next month.
The final round at Hazeltine National Golf Club restarted just before noon ET on Sunday following a nearly four-hour suspension. South Korea's Haeran Ryu maintained a one-stroke lead at 11 under par.
GB NewsGB News reported that Rory McIlroy has played nine PGA Tour events this season and is projected to finish at 14 even after the FedEx Cup Playoffs. The tour contacted a reporter to confirm that its handbook allows a waiver for foreign members under extraordinary circumstances.
Clark won the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills one week earlier amid open fan opposition. He opened the Travelers Championship with a 68 and credited improved fan support in Connecticut.
espn.comThe 2019 Open champion ended a three-and-a-half-year partnership following a missed cut at Shinnecock Hills. Dermot Byrne is now carrying Lowry's bag at the Travelers Championship.
The golfer missed the cut after rounds of 70 and 75, his third straight at a major. He later released a 34-minute YouTube video reviewing every shot.
ESPNHovland shot a 6-under 64 in the third round to move ahead by one stroke. Scheffler posted a 67 and trails heading into Sunday's final round at TPC River Highlands.
foxnews.comViktor Hovland posted a 64 on Saturday to move ahead of Scottie Scheffler at TPC River Highlands. The Norwegian enters Sunday's final round with momentum after a 61 on Friday.
abcnews.go.comScottie Scheffler shot a second-round 60 on June 26 at TPC River Highlands. He leads Viktor Hovland by two shots after missing a chance at a sub-60 score.
abcnews.go.comIna Yoon shot a second-round 69 to reach 12 under par and open a five-stroke lead at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Nelly Korda sits six shots back in a tie for sixth.
abcnews.go.comScottie Scheffler posted a 10-under 60 on Friday to take the solo lead at the Travelers Championship. He recorded 11 birdies and one bogey and became the first PGA Tour player to shoot every score from 59 to 79 without an 80 or higher.
bbc.co.ukScottie Scheffler posted a second-round 60 at the Travelers Championship on Friday, June 26, 2026. The round at TPC River Highlands included 11 birdies and one bogey.
Jordan Spieth missed a short birdie putt during the second round and was heard muttering in frustration. His putting rankings this season rank among his lowest in years.
CBS SportsAshley Perez stated that Phil Mickelson showed her a full-body nude photo and invited her to his room during the 2015 Barclays Championship. Mickelson's attorney said some allegations are false and others revisit acknowledged mistakes.
usmagazine.comScheffler posted a 10-under 60 on Friday at TPC River Highlands to reach 16 under after 36 holes. He leads Viktor Hovland by two strokes after missing a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
Nbc SportsThe world number one opened with a 70 at Hazeltine National and sits seven strokes behind the leader after 18 holes. She traded autographs with young fans wearing custom jerseys and said the support was a first for her at a tournament.
Eric Cole posted a 7-under 63 on Thursday at TPC River Highlands to take a one-shot lead after the first round. Scottie Scheffler and five others sit one stroke back at 64.
japantimes.co.jpIna Yoon posted a nine-under-par 63 to take a two-shot lead at the Women's PGA Championship. Nellie Korda sits 19th after a double bogey on the 16th hole.
sportsnet.caEric Cole carded a 63 to lead after the first round at TPC River Highlands. The performance follows his withdrawal from the 2025 event due to illness.
thejournal.ieBrian Rolapp announced a two-tier structure with minimum field sizes, purses and cuts. Collin Morikawa said players have not voiced opposition and called the format changes positive.
ESPNThe PGA Tour announced Tuesday a new competitive structure that will divide events into separate circuits with promotion and relegation. The Championship Series will feature larger fields and 36-hole cuts while the postseason will include match-play events. Changes take effect in…
citizen.co.zaFrancesco Molinari joins his brother Edoardo on the European staff for next year's matches in Ireland. The siblings previously assisted in back-to-back victories in 2023 and 2025.
ESPNThe PGA Tour Policy Board and PGA Tour Enterprises Board approved a new competitive model on Monday featuring concurrent Championship and Challenger series. The changes take effect in 2028 and include minimum purses of $20 million for signature events.
espn.comPGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp will assume the commissioner role on January 1 after Jay Monahan steps down at the end of the year. The transition follows Rolapp's introduction of competitive model changes set for 2028.
nypost.comTiger Woods spoke at a PGA Tour press conference Tuesday morning in his first public appearance since a March arrest. He delivered prepared remarks on the Future Competition Committee before introducing the tour's new commissioner.
The GuardianThe PGA Tour will launch an elite Championship Series and a Challenger Series beginning in 2028. The new structure adds promotion and relegation between the two levels and sets minimum field sizes and prize funds.
New York PostWoods made his first public appearance since an arrest at a PGA Tour press conference. He delivered prepared remarks on a new competitive model set to begin in 2028 and did not address the arrest or answer questions.
ESPNThe PGA Tour approved a new two-tier competitive structure on June 22, 2026. The Championship Series and Challenger Series will run concurrently starting in 2028 with promotion and retention rules based on performance. ESPN reported the details from the announcement at TPC River…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe third major of the 2026 LPGA season begins Thursday in Minnesota with a record $13 million purse. Twenty-one South Korean players enter the 156-player field seeking to end a two-year major drought.
ESPNWyndham Clark carded a 70 in the third round at Shinnecock Hills to reach 7-under 203. Scottie Scheffler shot 69 and trails by six shots with one round left.
ESPNRory McIlroy shot a 3-over 73 on Saturday, finishing 10 shots behind leader Wyndham Clark after three rounds. He made five bogeys on the back nine after three straight birdies on the front.
nypost.comThe 17-year-old No. 1 junior golfer finished 7 over par in his first major after shooting rounds of 72-71-74-even par at Shinnecock Hills. He received USGA approval for a Father's Day caddie swap on the 72nd hole.
nypost.comThe 32-year-old claimed his second U.S. Open title on Sunday, June 21, 2026, while facing limited fan support at Shinnecock Hills.
nypost.comWyndham Clark captured the 2026 US Open with a final-round 73 to finish one stroke ahead of Sam Burns. The victory at Shinnecock Hills marked his second major title and a wire-to-wire win.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korean golfer Tom Kim shot a final-round 70 to finish third at the U.S. Open on June 21 with a total of 279. Wyndham Clark won by three strokes. The result marked Kim's third career top-10 finish at a major.
New York PostScottie Scheffler said the New York crowd at Shinnecock Hills went too far with heckling during Wyndham Clark's final round. Clark won his second U.S. Open title while Scheffler finished short of the career Grand Slam.
ForbesWyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title on June 21 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. He led after every round despite weekend pressure from Tom Kim and Sam Burns.
larrybrownsports.comWyndham Clark held a shrinking lead to claim his second U.S. Open title on June 21 at Shinnecock Hills. He finished one stroke ahead of Sam Burns after a final-round 73.