Unpacking Words From LIV's Lively U.S. Debut
LIV Golf staged its first U.S. tournament of the year in Virginia amid uncertainty after the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced it will cease funding the league beyond 2026. Players used the pre‑event press conference to address lingering issues: Jon Rahm settled his DP World Tour dispute and confirmed his multi‑year LIV contract, while Graeme McDowell candidly admitted money, not game‑growth, motivated his switch. CEO Scott O’Neil expressed confidence in a team‑centric format and the sale of 13 franchises, and Bryson DeChambeau highlighted his YouTube ambitions and called for a cooperative PGA‑LIV business plan.
Woodland Battles PTSD, Emotions at Masters
Gary Woodland, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, returned to the Masters after winning the Houston Open, which secured his final spot in the field. He revealed he continues to battle PTSD stemming from a benign brain tumor removed in 2023,...