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How’s this for a dreamy scenario for English sports fans on Sunday. An Englishman becomes “the champion golfer of the year” by winning the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Then, a few hours later, England’s soccer team wins the World Cup.
Steven Fisk outlasted Taylor Pendrith in the ISCO Championship on Sunday for his second PGA Tour title, two-putting for par on the third hole of a playoff.
Zach Johnson won his first PGA Tour Champions major in the final event at Firestone Country Club, closing with a 2-under 68 for a six-shot victory Sunday in the Kaulig Companies Championship.
Tom Kim played bogey-free during a tight race to the finish Sunday and closed with a 6-under 64 for a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open, his first PGA Tour title since the fall of 2023.
Peter Uihlein was back at Royal Birkdale for the first time in nine years, and there were times late Sunday afternoon when he felt as though he was seeing the links course for the first time.
Lucas Glover topped the ISCO Championship for the third straight day, shooting a 2-under 68 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Aaron Wise into the final round.
Zach Johnson shot a 7-under 63 on Saturday at rain-softened Firestone Club to take a four-stroke lead in the Kaulig Companies Championship, the fourth of the five major tournaments on the PGA Tour Champions.
The notorious Scottish haar off the North Sea brought two fog delays Saturday, leaving Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen atop the leaderboard with a long final day ahead to finish the Scottish Open and move south to England for the final major of the year.
Hole descriptions of Royal Birkdale which will host the 154th Open Championship in Southport, England, on July 16-19.
Cameron Percy shot a 4-under 66 on Friday at rainy Firestone Country Club to take a one-stroke lead in the Kaulig Companies Championship, the fourth of the five major tournaments on the PGA Tour Champions.
Lucas Glover shot a 6-under 64 in wet conditions Friday to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the ISCO Championship.
Rory McIlroy took advantage of the scoring holes in windy conditions Friday and posted a 4-under 66 for a three-way share of the lead in a Scottish Open that no longer has Scottie Scheffler.
Americans have won the claret jug the last three years, their longest streak at the Open in 20 years.
The Scottish Open has the look of a major championship week, not so much because of the strength of the field or the heritage of the golf course.
The final minutes of the John Deere Classic brought yet another reminder how every shot matters, and how it can affect more than one player.
Chris Gotterup showed up at the Scottish Open last year at No. 158 in the world. His only PGA Tour title was in 2024 at the Myrtle Beach Classic against a weak field because it was held opposite one of the $20 million signature events. He now has as many PGA Tour wins — four — as Scottie Scheffler in the last year.
Chris Gotterup is a three-time winner on the PGA Tour this year after claiming the John Deere Classic in a stunning victory over Ben Kohles on Sunday.
South African Michael Hollick has eagled the final hole to defeat countryman Hennie Du Plessis and win the BMW International Open for his first DP World Tour victory.
Lucas Glover extended his lead to four strokes early on Saturday at TPC Deere Run but saw it come undone late thanks to a slew of challengers, including Lee Hodges whose 29 on the back nine helped secure a share of the lead heading into Sunday’s final round.
Lucas Glover is looking to add another John Deere Classic trophy to his collection. He maintained his lead on the field in America’s Heartland on Friday, carrying a two-shot lead over Lee Hodges.
Golf now heads into July without anyone on any recognized tour around the world having posted golf’s magic number or better.
Jordan Spieth altered his schedule with one eye toward his return to Royal Birkdale and another on his standing in the FedExCup.
The year is at the halfway point. The PGA Tour season is not. Two months, and only one major, are all that remain for the PGA Tour in 2026 to find some definition. There have been good tournaments, great finishes, redemptions and breakthroughs, and Scottie Scheffler as steady as he has always been.
Haeran Ryu recovered from a rough start to secure her first career major title, winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship by two strokes over Ina Yoon on a windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.