This episode of "Today in Golf" dives into Luke Clanton's highly anticipated professional debut, Rory McIlroy's strategic adjustments ahead of the U.S. Open, Scottie Scheffler's continued supremacy, and how Liv Golfers are preparing for Oakmont.

• PGA Tour University star Luke Clanton makes his pro debut, driven by Tour dreams not money, alongside Rory McIlroy, who's mentally reset, praising PGA Tour U, and using the event for U.S. Open prep.
• Clanton: "I want to play the PGA Tour, pretty simple... It's not about the money." McIlroy on PGA Tour U: "I think this PGA Tour U program is so good."
• Clanton emotionally acknowledged his parents' sacrifices ("What they did... it was incredible"), while McIlroy recalled his 2022 Canadian Open win, aiming to get "one ahead" of Greg Norman.

• Liv Golfers fine-tune for the U.S. Open at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Bryson DeChambeau tackles "really long" rough, while Phil Mickelson praises the "masterpiece" course's fast greens as ideal prep.
• Mickelson on RTJ's greens: "rolling fourteen to fifteen on the stimpmeter, just like we will next week." DeChambeau sees RTJ as a great driving test.
• Phil Mickelson reflects that the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont might be his last, adding a poignant note to his preparations.

• Scottie Scheffler's reign continues with his Memorial win, cementing him as U.S. Open favorite. His mental game is his declared strength, drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods from peers.
• Robert MacIntyre: Scheffler is "potentially as good as Tiger was." Scheffler: "I always try to lean as much as I can on my mind."
• Despite a demanding schedule, Scheffler's consistency is remarkable, with his mental approach being a cornerstone of his success.

Jose Luis Ballester turns pro, joins Liv Golf • Wesley Bryan plays Liv "Duels" event despite PGA Tour suspension • Justin Thomas confirms Oakmont's toughness: "all of the rumors... are pretty on point" • Tournament starts: KLM Open, BMW Charity Pro Am.

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