The 108th edition was every bit of a major, right down to Aaron Rai joining a list of surprise winners that speaks to the beautiful meritocracy in the game.
Jim Furyk joins NBC as the new Ryder Cup captain, announces who he brought on his staff and what it means to lead the U.S. Team.
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AROUND THE GOLF WORLD
The No. 2 player in the world heated up on the back nine Friday at Quail Hollow and finished with a 4-under 67 to climb into contention at the Truist Championship, four shots behind 36-hole leader Sungjae Im, who was at 9-under 133.
Andrea Lee surprised even herself when she walked off the 18th green at Mountain Ridge with four birdies over her last five holes for a 6-under 66, giving her a one-shot lead over Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko in the Mizuho Americas Open.
McCarty followed up four straight top 25 finishes on the PGA Tour with nine birdies at Quail Hollow to shoot an 8-under 63 on Thursday at the Truist Championship before the round was called because of rain.
Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency.
Phil Mickelson also is out of the PGA Championship.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the latest PGA Tour event to announce its dates for a 2027 season that is looking to be similar to this year, minus Hawaii.
Jon Rahm has resolved his financial dispute with the European tour, a move that potentially gives him a place to compete in 2027 and beyond with LIV Golf facing an uncertain future.
The only person who gave Cameron Young any trouble on Sunday was, well, Cameron Young.
Korda went 60 consecutive holes without a bogey, a streak that ended when it no longer mattered.
Furyk announced the selections at the Kentucky Derby. Both were under consideration as captain, and their appointments could indicate a future captaincy.