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Scottie Scheffler praises J.J. Spaun’s talent and grinding mentality

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Scottie Scheffler had a strong showing at the last tournament, the FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025, finishing in third place with a total score of 15 shots under par. The 29-year-old golfer played 3 under par (67 shots) in the final round, but he failed to celebrate this time. 

Justin Rose celebrated in a dramatic playoff against J.J. Spaun. 

In an interview with the media, Scheffler reflected on his performance. 

The world number 1 pointed out that he was satisfied with the game this week, but there were some moments where Scottie expected more from himself.

"Yeah, did a lot of good stuff, fought pretty hard most of the week. Like I said, today was a day where I executed really well, hit my lines on the greens, hit a lot of good shots going into the greens. Just ball wasn't going in. Just a little bit off, I guess.."- he said.

Scottie Scheffler on J.J. Spaun

J.J. Spaun is having a dream season. While the seasoned golfer hasn't been a dominant figure on the PGA Tour in recent years, he seems to be an unstoppable enigma to many this year. 

Scheffler had nothing but praise for him, praising various aspects of Spaun's game. 

There are many things that make this golfer so superior and great, and it looks like he could continue to be just as strong in the future.

"Yeah, he's a great player. He's got a ton of talent. He hits it really, really solid. To win a U.S. Open you've got to grind really hard, and he's a guy that he gets the ball in play, hits it really solid and he holes a lot of putts. He's a tough guy to beat.

You love seeing guys like that have success, guys that work hard and get the most out of their games, and J.J. is definitely one of those guys that's a grinder out here. You always see him practicing, see him in the gym. Definitely happy to see him having the success that he has.."

Tommy Fleetwood praises fan support and stays optimistic despite near miss

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Tommy Fleetwood once again came close but fell short of his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship. The English golfer had an advantage before the last round, but in the end he fell short of the victory, finishing as T3, together with Scottie Scheffler. 

This tournament brought a tense and exciting finish, with Justin Rose, celebrating a playoff victory over J.J. Spaun.

This was Fleetwood's 43rd top-10 finish without a win, the most among active players. 

Speaking to the media, Fleetwood shared his optimism about the future, especially praising fans who emphasize how great Fleetwood's positivity is.

Tommy enjoyed the atmosphere of this tournament.

"Well, as long as they stay with me and stay on my side, then we can all look for the positives. Yeah, I'm lucky with the support that I get, and I have enjoyed — I haven't been in contention much this year, and then Travelers obviously leading and I felt like it was a great atmosphere and I enjoyed playing in that atmosphere and then today again I get the crowd on my side and I love their support. I'm so appreciative of it. Kind of on this journey together here.

You just have to keep — all these experiences and these close calls, like I say, there's no point in making or allowing them to have a negative effect on what happens next. What would be the point?"- he said.

Tommy Fleetwood looked up to Justin Rose

Fleetwood admitted that as a boy he looked up to Justin Rose, the winner of this tournament. Tommy is most impressed with Rose's dedication and passion for golf. 

Fleetwood has nothing against his victory; even put on; he enjoys because he lives in the era of Justin Rose, a golfer who shows that age is no barrier if you are hungry and eager to succeed.

Jon Rahm returns where he robbed the bank

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Joaquín Niemann, in full swing, has won five of the 11 LIV Golf tournaments this year, and Jon Rahm remains at zero, but with only two events remaining, the Spaniard can still take the season's No. 1 ranking from the Chilean and thus retain his 2024 crown.

The points system of the multimillion-dollar Saudi Super League and Rahm's consistency, finishing in the top 10 on every course except one, explain why the Basque player can still overtake Niemann, champion in Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico, Virginia, and Great Britain, the last tournament he played.

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"This is how the points system works right now. I think they should probably give more points for winning, that would be great for me, but it could be the other way around next year: if I'm not going to win and I still have a chance to win with two tournaments left, I'm fine with that. It all depends. In the current situation, I'd obviously love to have more points for winning, but this is how the system is set up now," reflected Niemann, 26.

The Chilean admitted that being consistent is "the hardest thing in this game" and, since "Jon Rahm is the most consistent player in the world," he understands why the Spaniard remains so close to him in the standings: Niemann has 206.80 points, 37.64 more than Rahm (169.16). American Bryson DeChambeau, third with 136.24, is the other golfer still with a mathematical chance of reaching the throne, albeit a very remote one.

Each victory at LIV Golf awards 40 points, second place earns 30, and the points continue to decrease from there, with the last players to earn a point being those who finish between 21st and 24th. No points are awarded outside the top 24.

Rahm's assault on the No. 1 ranking will begin this Friday at LIV Golf in Chicago, at Bolingbrook GC, where the Basque golfer will defend his title from last year, hoping to get closer to and even surpass Niemann in the overall standings if he wins.

“Someone told me that in the weeks he hasn't won, Joaquín hasn't been at his best or scoring many points, so with my consistency, I've had a chance to stay close,” conceded Jon, whose team, Legion XIII, leads the standings (218.66 points) ahead of the Crushers GC, captained by DeChambeau (172.00).

Rahm raided the bank last year in Chicago, which closed out the Saudi Super League season. The Spanish golfer won the four million reserved for the tournament champion and was crowned No. 1, also taking home the $18 million bonus. Jon pocketed $22 million in one day, about €19 million at current exchange rates.

Kevin Na names golfers who bring Tiger Woods-level excitement

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Tiger Woods is a person who is for many a symbol of golf as a sport. Throughout his long career, which is still ongoing, Tiger has shown qualities that we have never seen before. Brilliant performances, incredible mindset and focus are the reason why Tiger is such a beloved figure in the world of golf. 

He is the reason why some people even started playing this sport, watching this sport and enjoying its charms. 

In addition to the qualities on the golf course, the 49-year-old golfer has brought additional excitement to golf fans in various ways. 

Are there golfers in this era who remind you of Tiger? Former PGA Tour player Kevin Na shared his opinion, saying that Bryson DeChambeau is the golfer who reminds him the most of Woods; at least in terms of excitement.

“I think Bryson [DeChambeau] is the closest to it, in terms of the excitement,” Na said, as quoted by the Golfing Gazette.

“I think Rory [McIlroy] is pretty exciting. I think [Jon] Rahm is pretty exciting, and Joaquin [Niemann] is becoming that player as well.

I think there are different characters to the game that bring that kind of energy. Obviously, Tiger was dominating with his power and was blowing the field away. Even though he was four or five behind with nine to play, it was like, ‘he is going to win, he is going to go on a crazy run.’"

Kevin Na was Woods fan

Kevin Na reveals that he was a Woods fan as a kid, just like most kids at that time. Most of them wanted to become a dominant figure on the golf scene, just like Tiger. 

While some are not sure that there are golfers in the world of golf who can reach the heights that Tiger has reached, Kevin Na does not share this opinion. The popular golfer believes that there are some golfers who could leave at least a similar deep mark as the 49-year-old. 

Speaking about the progress of golf in recent years, Na feels that golf has seen great progress, but that it has also become significantly more exciting and fun

“I remember watching as a kid and being a fan of Tiger. It was incredible. But I think there are characters that can follow in his footsteps or become maybe not that Tiger Woods icon level, but up close to that level, and we can have three or four guys kind of equal Tiger.

I think golf has become more entertaining and more exciting than before. In the 90s, I grew up watching golf, and I became a pro in the early 2000s, and I played with all these guys on the Senior Tour who are playing now, and I think golf has become more entertaining."- he concluded.

Scottie Scheffler shares a funny golf memory: Actually, you’re still paying, buddy

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Scottie Scheffler, with his dominance, is becoming an increasingly interesting figure on the golf scene. The 29-year-old golfer arouses the interest of the public, and his press releases are more and more interesting. Reporters do not only focus on his performances, but also want to find out more about his past and the specifics of his upbringing. 

Scottie is not a person who opens up a lot, nor does he touch on his childhood and growing up, but reporters often try to get interesting information from him. 

At the press conference before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the world number 1 got some interesting questions, and one of them was really specific: Does Scottie Scheffler remember the last time he paid for a round of golf? 

The 29-year-old made everyone present laugh with a story that happened a few years ago.

"Last time I paid for a round of golf? It's been a while. I remember the last time I didn't get to pay for a round of golf and one of my buddies in the pro shop had to pay for the round of golf. That was pretty funny. We walked into the pro shop at the local public course, and I knew the pro there, and he was like, hey, Scottie, how you doing, great to have you out. I was like, I'd like to just pay for the round, we're teeing off at 2:00. He's like, you're good. My buddy was like, thanks, man, that's awesome, appreciate it. He's like, actually, you've got to pay.

It was probably five years ago and we still laugh about it to this day because he was so excited to get the free round and the pro was like, actually you're still paying, buddy.."- he said.

Scheffler's future

It is hard to imagine Scheffler paying for a round of golf, especially now that he is such an important figure on the golf scene. Some are predicting that Scottie will break all the records of the golf icon, but giving such predictions at this moment seems too optimistic.

There is no doubt that Scottie could achieve much greater success, but the important thing is that he remains healthy, just as motivated, but even so, there are many factors that will dictate his path.

Scottie Scheffler reveals his secret recipe for consistency

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While some think that in order to be successful and an important figure in the sports world, it is necessary to be of high quality, there are many other things that determine your path to the top. In addition to quality, it is necessary to have the right mindset; for some, maybe even more important than pure talent. 

However, most emphasize that consistency is what makes the difference between an elite golfer and an average golfer. 

The best example of consistency is probably Scottie Scheffler, the golfer who is currently world number 1. 

In a press conference before one of the tournaments, Scottie reflected on his incredible performances; with 13 straight top-10 finishes he impressed the public. 

Speaking about how he maintains consistency, Scheffler pointed out that preparation is the key to success. 

Each tournament requires different preparations, but still, without the right preparations, it is difficult to come out on top.

"Well, I think it all comes down to the preparation and showing up ready to play. Like I said, at this point in the year, that extra practice is maybe only going to be draining for me a little bit, and that's something that I've learned to manage as my career has gone on.

I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury.

So making sure I'm rested, ready to play. My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue. Showing up like you're ready to play."- he said.

Scottie Scheffler as an example to young golfer

Such advice can be useful, especially for young golfers who sometimes believe that pure talent can compensate for practice. 

It seems that no matter how talented you are, without practice, it is difficult to compete with the best and be a significant figure in the world of golf.

Scheffler realized this early in his career, and through hard practice and faith in himself, he managed to conquer the golf scene.

Jon Rahm reveals what LIV Golf might do to gain world ranking points

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Jon Rahm is a golfer who does not shy away from publicly sharing his views and speaking honestly about LIV Golf and their unique system. It is known that LIV has a significantly different format than the PGA Tour, as they want to offer the world of golf a completely different experience. 

While some believe that this will bring benefits to LIV Golf and make them more interesting, it seems that the majority still do not view it positively. 

The leaders of the Saudi-backed Tour have once again applied for points on the world ranking list, and they may receive an answer soon. This will probably mean that the LIV leaders will have to change the system, with tournaments with 72 holes, which will also include cuts. 

Jon Rahm believes that once they get the green light from OWGR there are some things they could change. 

On the other hand, he does not want the essence of LIV to be destroyed by such changes.

“I think the way I see it, at least right now, there’s a process to hopefully enter those world ranking points and at least get our foot in the door, and then once we’re allowed, we can see what changes can be made to earn as many as possible, keeping the integrity of what LIV Golf is about.

Examples of that would be, let’s say with whatever we’re doing currently we get 20 points. If you add a fourth round, you go to 25. Is that worth it, is that not worth it. If you add a cut, things like that. Right now with as little players as we have, I don’t see a cut working very well, and with the teams I think it would be a little odd.

But if the league were to expand and let’s say you go to 15 teams, you have 60 players, now you can actually possibly make something work."- he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

What can we expect?

The 31-year-old golfer believes that there are steps they can take if they want to have more points on the OWGR list, but he also stresses that there are probably other things that people from OWGR can inform them about, to give them more strength to the field of players. 

The Spanish golfer has an interesting vision, but the question is whether his visions will be implemented in the end. 

There are many factors that will determine the path of this controversial league.

Webb Simpson backs Rory, says players shouldn’t be forced to play all tournaments

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Rory McIlroy's decision to miss the first part of the FedEx Cup playoffs at St. Jude Championship did not meet with positive reactions from the public, but also colleagues, as well as important figures of the golf scene. 

A Northern Irish golfer took advantage of a loophole in the law, deciding to take a rest. 

Although some reacted strongly, Rory hinted at such a decision last year, saying that he probably won't play the same number of tournaments this year. 

An experienced golfer is focused on the recovery process after difficult and demanding tournaments, and luckily missing this tournament will not bring him negative consequences. 

Among the important figures of the golf scene is Webb Simpson, who shared his view of the situation in an interview with Golf Week. 

Simpson is someone who emphasizes free will in the world of golf, aware that it is difficult to get someone to play tournaments regularly.

"I think it's too hard of a thing to make guys have to play," Webb Simpson said, as reported by GolfWeek. 

"We're still a sport where you can play when you want to play."

Rory's season

After winning the Masters this year, Rory's form was not particularly promising. However, not long after, Rory showed some of the brilliance that we expected, and it seems that he is well on his way to lifting the trophy again. 

Rory will not lose anything by missing this tournament, considering that he has a huge advantage over others. 

Simpson recalled one part of his career, stressing that he made the same decision, wanting to rest.

"I knew I couldn't fall more than one spot and I thought losing one stroke at East Lake was worth a week of rest because I was toast," Simpson said. "I don't know Rory's reason but I totally get it. It's a hard to thing to fix."- he said.

The 35-year-old showed that the reactions of the public are not particularly important to him, probably knowing that the public will react in this way.

Scottie Scheffler shares funny celebration moment with son after Open win

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Winning the Open Championship was a big deal for Scottie Scheffler. The 29-year-old golfer was extremely motivated to win the tournament, and ultimately, he came away with a very important victory. 

The popular golfer failed to be such an important figure at this Major in the past, but he never once thought about giving up. Waiting for his chance for a little longer, Scheffler conquered the competition and came out on top in the fierce competition. 

Regardless of how calm the 29-year-old is and someone who is not known for extreme behavior, Scheffler wanted to celebrate this victory with friends and family. 

The celebration seems to have lasted a long time, and Scottie has only fond memories of it.

The 29-year-old golfer wanted to celebrate such a victory in a special way, admitting that he partied with friends, even drinking from Claret Jug.

"Yeah, I did. We had a party two weeks ago at home with some of our friends, and everybody got to drink out of it. It was a lot of fun."- he said.

Photos with son Bennett

The famous golfer is a dominant figure this season as well, and this kind of victory could have been predicted much earlier. 

Scheffler wanted to celebrate this victory in a special way, deciding to take his son Bennett to Royal Oaks to take some photos. 

Scottie was quite innovative, wanting such a moment to be remembered.

"I brought it up to Royal Oaks a couple times, my home course, and one afternoon I think Meredith was getting a haircut or something, and I was resting and so I had Bennett, and I took him to Royal Oaks. He whacked some golf balls around, and we hung out for a bit. I took him to the 19th hole with me, and I got some pretty funny pictures with Bennett sitting in the 19th hole at the men's only grill where you've got to be — I think you've got to be 19 to get in there, but I figured if we bring in a couple major championship trophies with us, they'll let the rules slide on that one.

Yeah, a lot of people got to drink out of it. It was a lot of fun.."- he concluded.

The puzzling aspects of Cameron Young’s career that Smylie Kaufman can’t explain

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Cameron Young surprised the public with a great performance at the last PGA tournament. The 28-year-old golfer was the dominant figure of the Wyndham Championship, and after many unsuccessful attempts to reach the trophy, this time Young succeeded. 

His victory caused an avalanche of reactions, and Smylie Kaufman was one of those who reacted to the American's impressive performance.

During his show, Kaufman had an interesting point, primarily surprised by Young's inconsistency. 

While in some moments he acts like a golfer who can make the very top of the golf scene, in the next moment, Young experiences a huge decline. 

Smylie is somewhat surprised, putting the accent on his aspects of the game.

“I had to chart this out, but I was that confused trying to figure out why Cameron Young isn’t as good as he should be, because we’ve seen all the flashes. At some point of his career, he’s been elite at something. He’s been elite at putting this year. He’s been an elite iron player. He’s been an elite driver of the golf ball,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

“Very good putting this year. He was average in his rookie year, so the year in which he comes onto the scene and is contending a bunch, comes second at The Open Championship, he was an average putter that year. He was a very bad putter the last couple of years. He was 145th and 154th.

It’s crazy. Every year, he’s good, average or bad at something. That’s the wild thing about this."

Smylie Kaufman talks about Cameron's statistics

Smylie reflected on Young's first year on Tour, stressing that he was an elite wedge player. However, in the previous two years, Young became average, experiencing a major decline. During the last performance, Smylie stresses, Young also did not excel when it comes to the wedge game, losing control. 

Looking back at the approach game, Kaufman believes things are equal, noting that Cameron lacks consistency in his game. 

Many are wondering if the 28-year-old will perform at the Ryder Cup, and the answer to such a question is difficult to give. 

Smylie still isn't sure if he should be part of the team at Bethpage Black, believing that Young has a lot of positives in the game, but also negatives.

LIV Golf star out-earns Scottie Scheffler in shock 2025 money list twist

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Scottie Scheffler is the dominant figure of the PGA Tour this year as well, and it seems that he will remain so in the long run. While it is clear that Scheffler has earned a huge amount of money, the public is shocked that the American is not the highest-earning golfer this year.

Namely, Joaquin Niemann, LIV Golf member, earned an incredible $21,212,762 this year. 

While Scottie collected 19,202,883 dollars this year, the Chilean golfer surpassed his earnings, being the dominant figure of the rival Tour. 

It is important to point out that Niemann did not excel at the Major tournaments this year, having mostly lackluster performances. Playing on the PGA Tour, Joaquin won twice, the Greenbrier in 2019 and the Genesis Invitational in 2022, after which he decided to open a new chapter in his career and join the LIV project in 2022. 

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A victory at a LIV tournament typically guarantees $4 million, which is nearly three times more than most PGA Tour events.

Niemann excelled this year on the Saudi-backed Tour, achieving as many as five victories. 

Fans reacted

Fans couldn't help but immediately ask the question: Would Niemann be dominant playing on the PGA Tour? Answering such questions is ungrateful and challenging, but if a merger happens, we will have a real picture of how the PGA and LIV golfers are doing. 

It seems we will have to wait a long time to see two rival Tours under the same roof. The public is not happy, but the main figures on both sides clearly want to take a bigger piece of the pie, while on the other hand there are obstacles in other areas.

For Niemann, the most important thing is to be a dominant figure on the controversial Tour, with his ambitions for the rest of the season being just as strong. It seems like he will succeed in that.

Time will tell whether Joaquin will continue to be the leader in terms of earnings by the end of the year.

Matt Fitzpatrick reveals main physical challenge in collaboration with new coach

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Matt Fitzpatrick shows a part of what we have been expecting from him for a long time, and his performance at the Open Championship really arouses optimism in the public. The 30-year-old has had poor releases in recent years, and all of this forced him to make a bizarre decision: Parting with his long-time coach, Mike Walker. 

Bizarre decision that caused a public response, probably turned out to be positive for him, as the new collaboration turned out to be fruitful, at least for now. 

The 30-year-old started working with the new coach, Mark Blackburn, quite delighted with his approach. 

Matt stressed that it was unusual to get used to new methods and a new coach, but it is clear that if you want to progress, it is sometimes necessary to make concrete decisions.

"It was the first time I've ever had anyone look at my swing, or get a lesson off someone not named Mike Walker or Pete Cowen in 15 years," Fitzpatrick said, as quoted by BBC.

During the first days of cooperation, Blackburn analyzed Fitzpatrick, his physique and abilities, determining that he has unusually long arms. 

While some think this could be an advantage, the English golfer stresses that it is mostly a disadvantage for him.

"Which is not great for hitting irons because its harder to control the depth of the club, and you are going to hit it heavier more often than not," he said.

"The other thing was I don't have great shoulder flexion and because of that, as soon as I swing it too long I come out of posture and my swing is all out of whack."

The famous golfer revealed that he is now changing his body position, pulling his shoulder back and push out his chest.

"It's me trying to pinch my shoulder blades together," he said.

"It is basically to create the radius of my arms, which means I can just rotate there and I don't need to stretch or move my arms."

Methods

Whether the new methods and new coach will turn out to be a good move by Fitzpatrick, time will tell. In the world of sports, including golf, changes usually bring positivities, and some special momentum.

Matt seems to be an optimist, but we will see if his optimism will ultimately pay off.

From beard to clean shave: The surprising change behind Cameron Young’s look

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Cameron Young is a golfer who has been making headlines in recent days, after an impressive performance and his first PGA Tour victory (Wyndham Championship). 

Many are now analyzing not only his performance, but also his appearance.

It is known that the 28-year-old golfer has always worn a full beard, but two years ago, many were surprised to see Young shaved. 

Although many wondered what was the reason for his bizarre decision, the famous golfer revealed that it was his wife, Kelsey Dalition. 

Young made everyone laugh, saying that he probably hasn't shaved since their first son was born.

“Honestly, my wife just kind of said, ‘Why don’t you shave?’ It wasn’t like … I don’t think I looked terrible. I don’t know,” Young said, as quoted by the Athlon Sports.

“Yeah, I haven’t been clean-shaven probably since our first son was born.”

Family

The famous golfer had his first child three years ago and has often emphasized the important role his family plays in his life; especially his wife and son. Young spends most of his time with them and admits that he really enjoys family trips. 

Those moments “recharge his batteries” and give him extra motivation before important tournaments.

“I have spent a lot of time with my family, my wife. We have a little baby, so spent a lot of family time, which has been great. Honestly, they’ve been out with me the last couple weeks and it’s been such a nice change of pace to be with them on the road.

I think it just keeps you a little fresher. You get off the course and you can kind of forget about golf a little bit, which is really nice,” he concluded.

With the latest victory, the 28-year-old opened many doors and paths for himself, and it seems that after his first PGA Tour title, Young could lift many more trophies in the years ahead.

Why Rory McIlroy is sitting out the first FedEx play-off tournament

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Golf fans have already turned their attention to the FedEx Cup playoffs, which start this week, and the important figure in this competition was supposed to be Rory McIlroy. However, the Northern Irish golfer made a bizarre decision that surprised all golf fans: He will not perform! 

TPC Southwind in Memphis will host the first of three final tournaments, and all eyes are on the winner of this competition. 

The 35-year-old golfer will not compete at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, despite being right behind Scheffler.

His name is not on the list of participants, and fans are already speculating about the reasons behind Rory's decision. However, the rule change allowed players to skip the playoff, without losing their chance for the Tour Championship. 

Rory McIlroy will not start his adventure two strokes behind Scheffler, although the previous system required such a rule. 

The first 30 from the FedEx Cup list after the BMW Championship will qualify for the Tour Championship. Having a big advantage over others, McIlroy is safe. 

There is a chance that McIlroy will play: Will it happen?

On the other hand, there are still real chances that McIlroy will play at the BMW Championship next week; tournament whose prize fund of 15 million pounds arouses public interest. 

Rory McIlroy has won the FedEx Cup before, and the last time it happened was in 2022, when he once again showed all the luxury of talent and quality. 

The winner of the FedEx Cup will take home £7.5 million, while the total bonus pool amounts to £75 million.

There’s no doubt this is a big motivation for all golfers, and all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy to see if the experienced star can lift the trophy once again. 

It will be difficult, but it is clear that the 35-year-old has the qualities to be at the top.

It is not known how motivated he is to triumph in this competition, but time will give the best answer.

Cameron Young opens up about unexpected feelings before final round victory

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Cameron Young is a golfer who has often been criticized by fans for not winning a PGA Tour title. The American golfer won his first PGA Tour title with a great performance at the Wyndham Championship. Although he has been close to lifting the trophy for years, the 28-year-old has often encountered obstacles, finishing second in important tournaments. 

In an interview with the media, Young admitted that he felt a huge dose of nervousness the morning before the tournament began. 

However, the famous golfer knew that after a few holes he would 'break' his nervousness. 

Cameron reveals that when it came to the last holes, he did not feel nervous; in fact, he was confident that he could make a big score. 

Having self-confidence is key for every golfer, including Young, who knew how to use momentum.

“Yeah, honestly, last night was no problem. Like we were out here early, we had to play three holes and then come back and play a whole round of golf. By the time I got home it was dinner, bed, so I really had no issue. This morning I was a little bit more nervous than I expected, but kind of just did my usual stuff. I was a little bit nervous starting out and then by the time I made the second or third birdie, I was just ready to get it done,” he said, as quoted by The Golfing Gazette.

“Yeah, I wasn’t nervous at all those last bunch, I just kind of at that point had my foot off the gas and frankly I knew that I could make a couple bogeys and it was just a matter of not hitting it anywhere that I could possibly make a double, which I didn’t want to play that way but at some point, you know, I wanted to win by 12 and at some point there’s something more important than that probably with four holes to go and an eight-shot lead or whatever it was at the time, I was just trying to get it done. Even though I had a couple putts for par, it was like the least stressful few holes probably of my career.”

Cameron Young talks about the pressure

The American golfer surprised many by revealing that he did not feel the pressure because he had not won trophies until now. Young is a person who accepted any scenario, aware that victories would eventually come in the future. 

While some expected that the 28-year-old was under enormous pressure, Young was focused on going out on the course and showing his best, not worrying too much about the result. 

Cameron felt that he was close to victory for a long time, and the last tournament certainly took the stone off this golfer's back.

Why Billy Horschel feels uneasy at Augusta National

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Talking about the importance of the Masters is redundant, as for many it is the most prestigious golf competition in the world. Most golfers are highly motivated to participate in this tournament, fully aware of its importance and prestigious reputation.

Billy Horschel is one of the golfers who has played in this tournament for years, but has never excelled in this tournament. 

Fans wondered what was the reason for Horschel's lackluster games, and the experienced golfer revealed what it was all about in an interview with the media. 

Billy admits that he feels quite anxious playing in this tournament, admitting that he does not feel comfortable at Augusta National.

“I get excited, I get anxious. The most nervous I ever get is the four tees shots, rounds one, two, three and four at Augusta. That first tee shot is the most nervous I am anywhere, ever.

I was nowhere near as nervous at The open Championship last year at Royal Troon on Sunday when I was leading waiting to tee off as I am at Augusta.

Me and Augusta have never got on very well, I’ve never shot sub-70 there and I just feel like one swing at the wrong time you’re in the worst spot you could possibly be.

I just think the comfort level, I’m not nearly as comfortable on that golf course.”- he said.

Modifications

As a golfer who belongs to the very top, it is clear that he will have to change something in his game, but it seems that it would be even more necessary to have a different mindset when it comes to this tournament. 

It is obvious that the strong pressure before this tournament, as well as the expectations, bring negative consequences for Horschel. 

In his words, you can feel that Billy has given up on this prestigious competition, which he admits is of great importance.

Cameron Smith admits frustration despite hard work in 2025

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Cameron Smith, once the main face of the PGA Tour, and today a member of LIV Golf, is not excelling this season. It seems that this is the worst season in the career of the experienced Australian, and his performances at Major tournaments this year are especially disappointing. 

Smith did not make the cut at any of the 4 Majors, and such performances are sure to cause pessimism among fans. 

At one of the press conferences, Cameron shared his frustrations mainly because he worked hard and the results did not come. 

However, he does not want to give up his goals, aiming to pick up the pace and be significantly more dominant in the upcoming tournaments.

"I've been working hard and not getting results which isn't a good feeling and kind of ****** to be honest," Smith said, as quoted by Golf Magic.

"But we've got a few more events here before. We're in Chicago and [Indianapolis] before we get to Detroit. 

The goal is to finish it off strong and keep working it hard for those three events and then in the off season to have a better one next year.

You're constantly trying to figure stuff out whether you're playing great or bad."

Speculation: Why Cameron Smith isn't as dominant as he once was

Fans are speculating about the reasons for Smith's somewhat lackluster performances. As someone who dominated the PGA Tour and showed signs that he could be at the top of the golf scene, joining LIV Golf has taken his career in a completely different direction. 

Some will say the reason is the less competitive nature of LIV Golf, while others will say that Smith is expecting his first child, and it's natural to experience a slight dip at that moment. 

His colleagues are emphasizing that the Australian will return to real form and show his dominance.

Either way, the Australian golfer is focused on getting back into the game and trying to lift the trophy in the rest of the season.

Rickie Fowler admits he hasn’t done enough yet to secure a Ryder Cup spot

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Rickie Fowler is playing at this week's Wyndham Championship, and many eyes are on him and his performance. The famous golfer has not been in great shape for years, and although some speculated that Fowler could make a breakthrough this season, it seems that Fowler has a lot of problems. 

In an interview with the media, the American golfer sent messages of reason, believing that he is far from his game. 

Rickie is not sure that he has done much to deserve to be part of the team, but he hopes to be at least a little more dominant in the coming weeks.

“I would say that I am definitely outside of consideration right now,” Fowler said. “There is still time to plead my case, but going back to executing, I need to go and play some good golf, and I need a really good stretch these next few weeks.

The team will be fine with or without me, but I haven’t quite done much of anything to say that I should be there. But it would be fun to go on a little run and see if that maybe sparks anyone’s interest.

But if we can’t, it’s part of it. You don’t make all of them. But they are fun to be a part of, and we will see if we can give ourselves a shot at it.”- Fowler concluded, as quoted by the Golfing Gazette.

What will happen?

It is hard to imagine that Rickie can be close to the US Ryder Cup, and it would take a miracle to perform at Bethpage Black. 

Rickie would probably have to celebrate at the next three events, but his only hope is Keegan Bradley, captain of the US team, whose pick could be Fowler. 

Fans are skeptical about it, but it is clear that Rickie certainly does not have serious expectations regarding the Ryder Cup.

Joel Dahmen fires 9-under 61 to grab Wyndham Championship lead

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Joel Dahmen, a 37-year-old US player, has a serious challenge ahead of him, as he wants to qualify for the PGA Tour playoffs. The seasoned golfer had an impressive day, finishing the round with three consecutive birdies for a 9-under 61. 

The American golfer has a one-shot lead over Alex Noren. 

The popular golfer is motivated to jump another step in his career, aware that the first 70 on the FexExCup list will have many privileges. 

After the end of the first round, the experienced golfer shared positive emoticons, aware of what such a great result would bring him.

Joel Dahmen's ambitions 

However, Dahmen does not want to focus too much on the next days or think about the result, as he wants to primarily play a great tournament.

“I mean, I've had like three top twos in my career — I don't know, four of them, maybe? I mean, it's not even a thing, right? Yeah, great to make the Playoffs, that would be unbelievable, give me a lot of time off this fall. We’ve got a baby coming so that would take some pressure off of that.

The Playoffs are a bonus for me. I’m just going to go out and try to play good golf, and I guess if I play really well, then I get to play another week.”- he concluded, as quoted by the PGA Tour.

The first 50 after the first Playoff tournament will have a guaranteed entry into all Signature events worth 20 million dollars, and there are many who have a strong motive to reach such a position. 

This tournament also brought disappointment for some more experienced names, but today they will have the opportunity to improve their impression.

It will be interesting to follow Dahmen and see if he can really maintain his leadership position at one of the important PGA tournaments.

Will Charlie Woods secure a spot on the Junior Ryder Cup team?

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Charlie Woods is a golfer who has been filling the covers of golf magazines for days, even though he still competes in junior tournaments. Before the start of the last tournament, the 16-year-old golfer had strong ambitions to win a place in the junior Ryder Cup team, and it seems that he is well on his way to that. 

With an impressive performance on the Ackerman-Allen course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, the teenager finished in second place with a score of 12 under par, totaling 202.

While on the one hand, he will have an extremely difficult task to dethrone Lunden Esterline, who has a seven-shot advantage, it seems that the 16-year-old is not burdened by it. 

Although he is still a young golfer who lacks the necessary experience, there is no doubt that Tiger was an important figure in shaping his personality. This is also the reason why many expect calmness and focus from Charlie in the final round.

Ryder Cup place

The players are strongly motivated when it comes to these tournaments, as the first two in this tournament get an automatic spot in the Junior Ryder Cup team. 

It seems that the young golfer is on the right track, but it will be necessary for him to show his superiority even during the last day. 

The final round could bring pressure for Charlie Woods, but there is no doubt that the young golfer has the techniques and methods to deal with it. The stakes are high, and moments like these can serve as a powerful way to silence the critics and gain additional self-confidence.

It’s interesting that the young golfer is accompanied by Tiger Woods, who will surely have valuable advice for his son as he prepares to step into the professional waters.

It is clear that Charlie's every step is under scrutiny, mostly because of his father, and whether this will be a hindering factor for him in his career remains to be seen.

All eyes are focused on this tournament and the 16-year-old who wants to take an important step.

Fans concerned as Lydia Ko hints her career could end sooner than expected

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Lydia Ko is a golfer who amazed the public many times with her performances, but also with her maturity even when she was a teenager and world number 1. 

Her career had an interesting trajectory, as she became extremely popular as an 18-year-old. 

Some wonder if Ko will experience saturation and end her career much earlier than expected. 

In an interview with the media before the start of one of the tournaments, the 28-year-old golfer shared her visions regarding the future, still not knowing when she will put an end to everything. 

Ko has much more freedom in this period of her career than when she was taking her first steps on the golf scene.

“I honestly don't know when my last event is going to be,” she told talkSPORT. 

“I do have more of the freedom of what tournaments I want to play versus when I was a rookie 12 years ago."

Lydia Ko: I've always wanted to leave the game while I still love it or still enjoy it

Lydia Ko is a member of the Hall of Fame, but she stresses that regardless of that, she got to know her body and herself better every year. 

Having a great career, it is natural that questions arise as to how long you want to be a part of this sport and whether you enjoy it at all. 

The New Zealand golfer clearly enjoys golf, admitting that she does not want to leave golf the moment she no longer has passion for the sport.

“But I think even if I wasn't a Hall of Famer, over time, you just realise and understand your body a little bit more. I think it just comes with time outside of just my career as a whole.

I've always wanted to leave the game while I still love it or still enjoy it. Because I don't want to stop playing because I just purely don't like it anymore. 

Golf has given me a lot in my life and made me experience so many different things that I probably wouldn't have if I wasn't a golfer. So I don't want to step away because I don't even want to see my golf clubs anymore."- she continued.

The 28-year-old golfer worried some, saying that she is still not sure when she will finish her career, but she feels that it is closer than some think. 

Whether Ko feels that it is time for the end or has certain visions regarding the future is still not certain. 

She wants to enjoy this phase of her career, planning to be an important figure in the coming period.

Tiger Woods gives son Charlie freedom but keeps strict financial rules in place

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While some think that Tiger Woods is giving Charlie, his son, too much freedom, it seems that things are not what they seem. Tiger has emphasized several times so far that he does not want to interfere too much in his son's life, believing that Charlie should build a career on his own, and primarily enjoy golf. 

The famous golfer is aware of the amount of pressure his son is under, and that is one of the reasons why the experienced golfer gave Charlie a dose of freedom. However, the 49-year-old has set somewhat different rules in other spheres of life. 

According to the US media, Tiger has set strict financial rules for Charlie before he can receive part of his property. 

Throughout his long career, Tiger earned a huge amount of money both by winning famous tournaments and through sponsorships. 

According to Forbes, Tiger Woods' fortune is about 1.3 billion dollars, and it is clear that his son and daughter will inherit that money. 

According to the British media, Charlie and his sister have trusts in their names worth 20 million dollars each, and the 16-year-old even got two luxury properties! 

However, Charlie’s access is quite limited, as he will only have the right to the property once he turns 21.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that Charlie will also earn huge money in the future, mostly through sponsorships, but probably also through his golf career. 

Will he be equally brilliant on the golf course?

It is difficult to give the right answer as to whether the teenager will make a name for himself in the world of golf, but experts and fans are convinced that Tiger's son can be at least partially as good as his father.

The public is closely following his development and his performances at junior tournaments, where it seems that the 16-year-old has serious potential. 

An important thing in his career will be distance from pressure, and we will see if Charlie will manage to distance himself from cameras and public pressure.

Tom Brady challenges Scottie Scheffler’s view on golf versus family priorities

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Dominating in one sport, no matter what it was, is very challenging nowadays. The competition is fierce, there are more and more athletes and it is getting harder to reach the top. 

Scottie Scheffler seems to be the first name after Tiger Woods to show dominance in golf, winning two Majors this year, but being equally dominant last season. 

In an interview with the media, the 29-year-old often emphasizes that the biggest credit for his success goes to his family. 

However, Scheffler surprised many at the last press conference, where he pointed out that his family is his priority, and that playing golf is not a priority for him.

"That's why I talk about family being my priority because it really is. … Because I'd much rather be a great father than I would be a great golfer. At the end of the day, that's what's more important to me."- Scottie said.

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Tom Brady reacts

While his statements caused positive emotions among golf fans, there are also those who are not quite delighted with the statements of the 29-year-old golfer. 

Tom Brady, the legend of American football, had an interesting reaction to Scheffler's statements, a bit confused why Scottie excludes golf and family, considering that they can go together. 

Brady drew a parallel between Scottie's career and his own, stressing that through playing sports he was also an example for children and family.

"Scottie said he'd rather be a better father and husband than a good golfer. And my question is: why are those mutually exclusive?" Brady wrote. 

"Sure, they're different blocks on the pyramid, but they're part of the same pyramid. They're connected! For instance, I think part of being a great father is being a great example of doing what it takes to take care of your family. I chose to do it by playing football."

Brady believes that by playing American football and making sacrifices to make his career, he was also making a sacrifice for his family. Tom wanted to show his family by his example how much he fights for them, but also show them what discipline, work and passion for a sport can bring. 

Brady does not want sports and family to be mutually exclusive, combining one with the other, and at the same time emphasizing that this combination can be a win-win for one person.

"My dedication to the sport, the hours of practice, the moments when I was laser focused — those were times when I believe I was doing the best possible thing for my family and my kids, by prioritizing my profession and teaching, by example, what it takes to be really good at your job, what it takes to follow through on commitments, what it takes to be a great teammate; and showing them, also by example, that work is a big part of all of our lives."- he concluded.

Niemann opens up about Major struggles despite LIV dominance: It frustrated me a lot

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Joaquin Niemann, although he excels playing at LIV Golf, his performances at the Majors do not arouse the optimism of the public, which has a lot of question marks over its head. 

While on the one hand, the Chilean excels at LIV Golf, achieving his fifth victory on the controversial Tour, his results at the Majors are not particularly optimistic. 

Niemann appeared pale in his appearances at the Majors this year, and the only notable result was a T8 at the PGA Championship. 

Aware that such results are frustrating, Niemann hopes that next year can look a little different, at least when it comes to the Majors. 

In an interview with the media after the last victory, Joaquin pointed out that it is difficult to accept a worse performance at the Majors, but it seems that he is on the right track.

"Yeah. I feel like there is nothing else to try. Yeah, it frustrated me a lot to not be playing good at the majors, you know, but I know I'm going to make it happen. I know I'm going to figure it out.

Yeah, I mean, obviously this is a game that's really frustrating, and I think we all know that. Sometimes we take it personal, like the game is doing something against us."- he said.

Joaquin Niemann: I'm patient so I know the results are going to come

Accepting setbacks and defeats is also part of the sport, and Niemann seems to be aware of that. The Chilean golfer believes that mistakes are opportunities to learn something new, but he also emphasizes how patience is key at this point. 

His results at LIV Golf are certainly cause for optimism, and now he has to figure out what is the reason for his somewhat lackluster performances at the Majors.

"But I'm always going to — in the position I am I feel like I'm always going to learn something from every mistake and every bad result. Yeah, I'm patient so I know the results are going to come. I'm just going to wait for them."

One part of Wyndham Clark’s game gets high praise from Smylie Kaufman

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Wyndham Clark has amazed the public with his performances in the last few weeks, and many are asking the question, can Clark be even more dominant? The famous golfer did not excel at the start of the season, having many problems in the game. However, performing at the Genesis Scottish Open, Clark showed his qualities, and he transferred his great form to the Open Championship, finishing as T4. 

However, Clark surprised the public with his decision to withdraw from the Wyndham Championship, and important figures in the golf scene reacted to this news. 

During his show, Smylie Kaufman reflected on Wyndham's decision, focusing primarily on some dominant aspects of this golfer's game.

“He’s clearly playing some good golf, has confidence in his game right now. He’s always been a really good putter in my mind, I think one of the most underrated putters on the tour really, especially if you give him enough putts from that 10 to 30 foot range, he’s going to make a couple a round. That’s how good a putter he is and how hot he can get,” he said, as reported by The Golfing Gazette.

Kaufman talks about Clark's decision

Kaufman is aware that this course is not conducive to his game, as the dominant aspects of Clark's game cannot be expressed in this tournament. 

Wyndham, on the other hand, is a golfer who analyzed the situation, having slightly different plans than some expected. 

It seems that he made a good decision, but time will tell how true that is.

“For him at Wyndham, it’s not really a good course fit at all because it takes his strengths out of his hands, which is his driving distance, how far he can hit it. But it also makes him play strategic golf where he can play that little tee down driver, just get the ball in the fairway, give himself opportunity with his wedges. He’s a bit of an inconsistent iron player I would say, and really from seven iron up, it gets a little erratic. But I think the wedges can be good at times."- he said.

He seems most focused on the Ryder Cup, wanting to win a place in the team. 

Whether he will succeed in this, time will tell, but it seems that there is not such a great chance at this moment.