Xander Schauffele didn’t know about PGA rule and received brutal text off coach
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Xander Schauffele didn’t know about PGA rule and received brutal text off coach

Xander Schauffele’s landmark victory at the PGA Championship was quickly followed by a humbling lesson, illustrating that even champions have room to grow. The Californian golfer secured his first major title at Valhalla Golf Club, narrowly defeating Bryson DeChambeau by one stroke under intense pressure. Schauffele shared his experiences on the Pardon My Take podcast,…

Jordan Spieth: Lack of patience ‘has gotten me in trouble’
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Jordan Spieth: Lack of patience ‘has gotten me in trouble’

Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth acknowledged Wednesday that patience has not always been his strong suit, a trait that has occasionally caused issues in his career. Speaking at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, ahead of the Charles Schwab Challenge, Spieth reflected on his struggles with patience and praised Xander Schauffele for his recent…

Tiger Woods not so different from LIV Golf rival Greg Norman in honest comparison
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Tiger Woods not so different from LIV Golf rival Greg Norman in honest comparison

Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, two of golf’s greatest players, have been compared by their former coach, Butch Harmon. Harmon, who coached both during their peak periods, highlighted a key similarity that contributed to their dominance as world No. 1 golfers. Both Woods and Norman made their mark at the top of the world rankings,…

Jordan Spieth provides bold Liv Golf merger prediction after Rory McIlroy rejection
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Jordan Spieth provides bold Liv Golf merger prediction after Rory McIlroy rejection

Jordan Spieth believes that a peace deal between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf will make the sport “the best it has ever been,” as he provided an update on negotiations with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). The golf world was stunned last June when the PGA Tour announced a framework agreement…

Why Xander Schauffele’s Wife Was So Emotional After PGA Win:
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Why Xander Schauffele’s Wife Was So Emotional After PGA Win:

After winning his first major golf championship on May 19, Xander Schauffele shared how his wife, Maya Schauffele, helped him stay grounded and passionate about the sport. Maya, who was emotional during Xander’s victory at the 2024 PGA Championship, expressed her joy to The Athletic, saying she was “blacking out” while watching him secure the…

What We Know About Erica Stoll’s Ironclad Prenup With Rory McIlroy
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What We Know About Erica Stoll’s Ironclad Prenup With Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has yet to publicly address his divorce from wife Erica Stoll, but his spokesperson has conveyed their desire to handle the split amicably. In a statement to The Irish Star, McIlroy’s publicist confirmed the divorce filing and emphasized McIlroy’s wish to navigate this challenging period respectfully. The 26-time PGA Tour winner has declined…

PGA Tour and LIV Golf Edge Closer to Merger as Terms Emerge
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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Edge Closer to Merger as Terms Emerge

Progress towards a merger between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF), which finances LIV Golf, is gaining momentum as both parties have recently exchanged term sheets. A framework agreement was initially struck in June 2022 between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and PIF, aiming to resolve the conflict sparked…

Jon Rahm Named Second Highest-Paid Athlete in the World After LIV Golf Move
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Jon Rahm Named Second Highest-Paid Athlete in the World After LIV Golf Move

Jon Rahm Named Second Highest-Paid Athlete in the World After LIV Golf Move Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf has catapulted him to the second spot on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. The list, which tracks earnings from May 1, 2023, to May 1, 2024, shows Rahm trailing only soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo,…

9 Takeaways from the First Two Men’s Majors of the Season
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9 Takeaways from the First Two Men’s Majors of the Season

As we pass the halfway mark in the men’s Major season, Scottie Scheffler’s second Masters victory and Xander Schauffele’s maiden Major win offer plenty to discuss. **Scheffler’s Commanding Victory at the Masters** Scottie Scheffler clinched his second Major title at Augusta, delivering a final round of 68 to finish four strokes ahead of Ludvig Aberg,…

Latest PGA Tour-LIV Golf Developments Will Surprise many including Rory Mcllory
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Latest PGA Tour-LIV Golf Developments Will Surprise many including Rory Mcllory

Rory McIlroy, currently ranked as the world’s number three golfer, might be taken aback by recent news that the PGA Tour and LIV Golf’s Saudi backers have officially “exchanged terms.” In a statement at Valhalla before the second men’s major of the year, the 35-year-old McIlroy expressed deep skepticism about the likelihood of a deal…