He was replaced by Mexican reserve Luis Carrera for the remainder of the round, with their combined score counting towards their team Smash GC’s score. LIV said Koepka can return for the second and third rounds but his score would contribute only to his team’s. Players compete individually and for teams at LIV events. They...
Once again Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will dominate the headlines. Both have won three events in 2025 but head to Oakmont with differing levels of momentum. Scheffler is undoubtedly the man in form, with three wins in his past four starts, including last month’s US PGA Championship – the third major victory of his...
Buoyed by finally becoming the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam, McIlroy arrives at Quail Hollow looking for another slice of history. Only Ben Hogan (1953), Arnold Palmer (1960), Jack Nicklaus (1972), Tiger Woods (2002) and Jordan Spieth (2015) have won the first two majors of the calendar year and the Northern Irishman...
The general feeling in the golfing world is that if a player finishes above both Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy this week then they will probably be donning the Green Jacket. American Scheffler is the world number one and turning into something of a Masters specialist. He is looking for a third victory in four...