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The proven SportsLine model, which has correctly predicted 17 major championships, has released its early picks for the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Scottie Scheffler enters as the betting favorite at +480, followed by Rory McIlroy at +850 and Cameron Young at +1200. The model is fading Bryson DeChambeau and highlights Tommy Fleetwood as a strong value pick at +2500.

Arizona’s golf courses are working to stay green while dealing with shrinking water supplies caused by drought and reduced flows from the Colorado River. Many courses are using reclaimed water, improving irrigation systems, and replacing some grass with desert landscaping to conserve water while maintaining top playing conditions.

LIV Golf changed professional golf by challenging the PGA Tour with massive contracts and a new tournament style, but questions about its long-term future continue to grow. With concerns about financial sustainability, fan engagement, and its place in the sport, many believe the league may eventually need to evolve to survive.

After severing a tendon in one of his fingers after retirement, Michael Jordan had one immediate concern, whether the injury would affect his golf swing.

Alex Fitzpatrick overcame a dramatic third round filled with momentum swings to claim the solo lead heading into the final round of the Truist Championship.

Lucas Herbert stayed in front after Round 3 at LIV Golf Virginia, but his lead remains tight heading into the final round.

The 2026 Truist Championship has reached moving day, and if you are looking at the leaderboard, one name feels like a ghost from Quail Hollow’s past: Justin Thomas.

Dustin Johnson is heading to the PGA Championship at Aronimink, but he didn’t get there the traditional way. For the second year in a row, the PGA of America has extended a “special invitation” to the two-time major winner, sparking a massive debate across the golf world.

Long ballers eyeing up Truist Championship

The professional golf landscape has been hit with another earthquake, but Bryson DeChambeau is doing his best to stand on solid ground. Following the bombshell news that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to pull its multi-billion dollar backing from LIV Golf after the 2026 season, rumors immediately swirled that the league's biggest stars were already packing their bags for a PGA Tour return.

LIV Golf is facing growing uncertainty after reports that the Public Investment Fund may reduce or withdraw its financial support. The league, which relied heavily on PIF funding to attract top players and disrupt traditional golf, could struggle to maintain its model without that backing. This development raises major questions about LIV Golf’s sustainability and its long-term impact on the professional golf landscape.
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