On Saturday, June 7th, 2025, alternate Cameron Champ stunningly leads the RBC Canadian Open where Rory McIlroy missed the cut, while Martin Kaymer and Bryson DeChambeau co-lead Liv Golf DC.

• Alternate Cameron Champ, who "definitely did not think I was getting in," remarkably leads at -12, bogey-free through two rounds, attributing his success to mental freedom and a luckily packed passport.
• "It all worked out nicely," Champ said of his last-minute dash to the event after initially not expecting to play.
• Major shocker: Rory McIlroy missed the -3 cut by 12 strokes (+9) after a 78, citing continued fairway issues with a new 44-inch driver and now focusing on intensive U.S. Open prep.

• Nick Taylor (T3, -9) lauded "phenomenal" fan support at "The Rink Hole," while Richard Lee (T3, -9) made his first PGA TOUR cut with family present, calling the Tour "aspirational."
• Andrew Putnam's blistering 62 placed him solo second (-10) as TPC Toronto firmed up, with Champ expecting a "completely different golf course" for the weekend.
• Eight Canadians made the cut, including Taylor Pendrith (-7) and Mackenzie Hughes (-6), who noted the course was "beginning to play as it was designed."

• Martin Kaymer and Bryson DeChambeau, whose 12th hole drive prompted "Light the candle!" cheers, share the Round 1 lead at -5 (66) at a "demanding" Robert Trent Jones GC softened by rain.
• A formidable chase pack at -4 includes Jon Rahm (showcasing "Rahmbo doing Rahmbo things"), Matthew Wolff, and Phil Mickelson.
• Peter Uihlein delivered a "spectacular chip-in," while the team of Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjørn discussed a potential "scramble format" after an "opening fifty-nine."

TPC Toronto greens "sped up" (Adam Hadwin) • PGA TOUR debutants Clanton, Ford & Sargent make Canadian Open cut • McIlroy "still searching for a solution to his tee shot problems."

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On Friday, June 6th, 2025, the RBC Canadian Open's first round at TPC Toronto saw Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar shoot 61s, leading a low-scoring day on a soft course, while Luke Clanton made his memorable pro debut.

• Thorbjørn Olesen and Cristobal Del Solar blazed TPC Toronto with nine-under 61s, capitalizing on soft, "very gettable" conditions due to recent rain, setting a blistering pace for the tournament's opening round.
• Olesen cited a "good feel of the greens," while Del Solar emphasized "relaxing more and consistently focusing on executing each shot."
• Cameron Champ (62) noted only the 18th played firm, calling the rest "pretty darn soft" and predicting it would "firm up significantly."

• Luke Clanton shot an even-par 70 in his highly anticipated professional debut, describing his life as "totally changed" and the "amazing" experience of playing alongside his idol, Rory McIlroy.
• "I couldn't feel it [the club]" on his first tee shot due to nerves, calling it a "new experience" being "thrown in the fire right away."
• His pre-round fuel was a "normal coffee and bagel from Tim Horton's," and he unwinds by meditating in the shower.

• Rory McIlroy carded a one-over 71, acknowledging a need for improvement while working with a new driver, and staunchly defended players' rights to skip media obligations if they choose.
• On media: "It's not...mandatory...that's well within our rights." He skipped PGA Championship media as he "was a little, let's say, annoyed" about a leaked driver test.
• Clanton, who played with McIlroy, called the star "the Tiger Woods of my life," highlighting the impact of their pairing.

• The home crowd had plenty to cheer for as Taylor Pendrith led the Canadian charge with a five-under 65, followed closely by Nick Taylor (66) and Adam Hadwin (67).
• Mackenzie Hughes provided a highlight with an eagle hole-out from 194 yards on the 5th, where commentators noted he had "really no visual."
• Nick Taylor, the 2023 champion, noted issues with "excessive spin" on the soft greens.

• Pro debutants David Ford (70) and Gordon Sargent (71) began their careers, Ford calling TPC Toronto his new "office," while Sargent, who birdied 18 blind, dubbed it his "first real job."
• Course conditions dominated talk: "pretty darn soft" (Champ) but expected to "firm up significantly," with players like Sam Burns noting it played longer.
• Sargent's debut challenges included sleep disrupted by a neighbor's 3 AM party.

Smart Trace Technology praised as "Very cool" • Round 2: Will course firm up? Can leaders repeat? • McIlroy's climb & Canadian hopes • Other debutants Clanton, Ford, Sargent aim for weekend

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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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Recapping June 2nd's major golf news, this episode covers Scottie Scheffler's Memorial triumph and strategic U.S. Open preparation, the high stakes of "Golf's Longest Day" qualifiers, and previews the upcoming RBC Canadian Open and Liv Golf Virginia.

• Fresh off his Memorial victory, Scottie Scheffler announced June 2nd he's skipping the RBC Canadian Open to prepare for the U.S. Open at Oakmont, stating, "It may be in my best interest not to play the week before."
• His Memorial win pushed career earnings to $86M (4th all-time); Jack Nicklaus lauded him: "He's played better than I played... more consistent," adding Scheffler "knows that those guys... are not in his league."
• Scheffler celebrated his win with wife Meredith and their son on the 18th green, calling Meredith, "My wife is my biggest supporter; she's my best friend."

• June 2nd's "Golf's Longest Day" saw intense U.S. Open final qualifying, with Liv Golfers like Anirban Lahiri and Marc Leishman in contention amidst significant Liv player withdrawals including Lee Westwood and Bubba Watson.
• Sergio Garcia experienced a near miss in Dallas, while veterans Padraig Harrington and Graeme McDowell battled hard for coveted spots at Oakmont.
• Sebastian Munoz shared a heartwarming moment from the qualifiers, tweeting about enjoying "fist bumps with little fans."

• With Scheffler opting out, Rory McIlroy (+450) headlines the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto, though SportsLine's Eric Cohen suggests fading him, viewing it as a "tune up event" for McIlroy.
• "I'm a big advocate of national opens," McIlroy stated. Course architect Ian Andrew noted of TPC Toronto's changes: "We wanted to make players hit longer clubs into the greens occasionally."
• Defending champion Robert MacIntyre returns, with other contenders including Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry, and Canadian hopefuls like Nick Taylor.

• Liv Golf Virginia tees off at Robert Trent Jones GC, featuring stars like Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and Joaquin Niemann, as the league continues to cultivate its distinct atmosphere.
• "We're getting a younger crowd... it's a party vibe," commented David Feherty on Liv Golf's audience and event experience.
• The tournament offers another chance for players to make their mark in Liv's unique individual and team format.

Rickie Fowler secures Open Championship spot at Portrush • Maja Stark wins U.S. Women's Open, plans to "Maybe move out of my studio apartment" • Trump ranks top golfers (omitting McIlroy); Rory reveals Trump "is not a fan of the Liv Golf format" • Brandt Snedeker on Oakmont: "That golf course is going to drive you crazy" • Tommy Fleetwood on fitness: helps "remain injury free."

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On Today in Golf, we break down Scottie Scheffler's historic back-to-back Memorial victory, his clutch final round, the challenge of Muirfield, and Jack Nicklaus's high praise for the world number one.

• Marquee storyline: Scottie Scheffler joined Tiger Woods with a back-to-back Memorial win, his final-round 70 featuring clutch play—like a key birdie on 11 and a stunning putt on 17—showcasing his elite driving and mental game.
• Supporting stat or quote: Announcer on his 17th hole putt: "The man is a machine!" (Scheffler also noted, "My best performance aspect in the final round was driving the ball well.")
• Human angle or fun fact: An emotional Scheffler celebrated with wife Meredith and newborn son Bennett, saying of his wife, "my wife is my biggest supporter... You're really trying to make me emotional now."

• Marquee storyline: Ben Griffin secured a strong runner-up finish, acknowledging Scheffler's brilliance but lamenting a "shaky putter early" and key errors like his tee shot on seventeen, yet remains optimistic about future victories.
• Supporting stat or quote: Griffin on his approach: knew he needed to shoot under par but his "putter was shaky early."
• Human angle or fun fact: Griffin took an "unprecedented for him" aggressive driver on the 14th hole in his pursuit of Scheffler.

• Marquee storyline: Muirfield Village, with its "thick rough," again proved a stern U.S. Open tune-up—Sepp Straka anticipating a "similar demanding test at Oakmont"—as host Jack Nicklaus lauded Scheffler and shared insights on elite champions.
• Supporting stat or quote: Jack Nicklaus on Scheffler: "He's played better than I played," calling him a "pretty good champion."
• Human angle or fun fact: Nicklaus discussed his own competitive philosophy: "I always watch leaderboard... and I always felt like what level I had to play to, to fight that competition off."

• Marquee storyline: Brandt Snedeker fired the day's low round (a seven-under 65) for a T7, while Rickie Fowler (also T7) secured Open qualification. Ludvig Åberg impressed with a final round 66.
• Supporting stat or quote: Snedeker on his stellar round: "drove it great."
• Human angle or fun fact: Jordan Spieth offered audible self-commentary during his round, noting, "Bogeys don't kill ya around here."

• Sepp Straka's solo 3rd finish • Bud Cauley's poignant Muirfield return ("Worst things... led to best things") • Henley & McNealy T5; Xander's tough Sunday 76 • Scheffler's group put on the clock for pace of play

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On a demanding Moving Day at the Memorial Tournament (June 8, 2024), Scottie Scheffler fired a brilliant, bogey-free 68 to seize a one-shot lead at eight-under, masterfully navigating Muirfield Village's treacherous conditions.

• Scottie Scheffler delivered a stunning bogey-free 68 – his first at Muirfield Village in 19 rounds – with a blistering back-nine 32 (birdies on 14, 16, 17, 18) to take sole possession of the lead.
• "Never a doubt!" exclaimed commentators on his 18th-hole birdie; Scheffler called his round "pretty good" on a "hard golf course," noting he "kept the ball in play... missing in the correct spots."
• His 18th-hole putter raise drew Jack Nicklaus comparisons, with Nicklaus humorously remarking, "Well, I like to save the real high ones for the fourth round." Caddy Ted Scott added, "Plenty more where that came from."

• Ben Griffin sits solo second at seven-under after a resilient even-par 72. He plans to "stay aggressive" and believes Scheffler is "beatable," recalling their junior golf days where Scheffler noted Griffin's "interesting swing."
• Nick Taylor is solo third (five-under), aiming to "chase him down," while Sepp Straka (day's low 66) and Keegan Bradley (68) are tied fourth, both comparing Muirfield to a U.S. Open. Jordan Spieth (T4) lauded Scheffler's "elite clubface control."
• Griffin uses Uswing Mojing sunglasses for a retinal condition, explaining they help with floaters ("I don't necessarily see the floaters as well"), and maintains a daily creatine intake.

• Muirfield Village played exceptionally tough, with "brutal," U.S. Open-like conditions. Players battled "gusty and challenging" wind (a "major factor" per Spieth), "thick rough that severely penalizes," and "challenging greens due to severe breaks."
• The demanding setup led to significant struggles for some, including Akshay Bhatia (80), Collin Morikawa (77), and Justin Rose (80). Keegan Bradley expressed surprise at no lift, clean, and place.
• Scheffler acknowledged the difficulty, emphasizing improved sharpness and navigating the severe breaks around "particularly challenging" pin placements.

Scheffler aims for back-to-back Memorial wins • Fowler & Cantlay charge with 69s • Straka: Muirfield's rough "severely penalizes missed fairways"

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Round two of the Memorial saw Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin co-lead at seven-under amidst brutal rain and punishing rough, with Scottie Scheffler ominously close and a dramatic cut made at plus five.

• Marquee storyline: Nick Taylor and Ben Griffin battled through "brutal" rain and Muirfield Village's punishing rough to share the 36-hole lead at seven-under, setting the stage for a tough weekend.
• Supporting stat or quote: Taylor, who shot 68, noted, "Par's a good score out here," while Griffin (72) called his round "a grind."
• Human angle or fun fact: Taylor likened the rain to "a pretty standard day in Seattle," while Griffin, dubbed "hottest golfer on the PGA TOUR," credited his new seven-wood for escaping "bad lies" in the "even more penal" wet rough.

• Marquee storyline: Akshay Bhatia surged to third with what he called "the best iron play ever," Scottie Scheffler ominously positioned himself three back, Sam Burns fired a stunning 65, and Justin Rose bounced back with a 66.
• Supporting stat or quote: Burns' 65 was the day's low round; he found the "nasty" conditions "helpful by forcing intense focus." Bhatia sits at five-under.
• Human angle or fun fact: Scheffler (+175 DraftKings favorite) also employed a seven-wood to combat the "really long" course, carding a "grind" of a 70.

• Marquee storyline: Muirfield Village lived up to its "unrelenting" reputation with only eleven players under par (par-5 15th playing easiest, par-3 12th a beast), as a +5 cut saw Justin Thomas make a heroic charge.
• Supporting stat or quote: The crucial cut fell at +5 (correction: not a no-cut event). Justin Thomas fired a second-round 69 after an opening 80 to make it on the number.
• Human angle or fun fact: Adam Scott, after a R1 79, embodied perseverance ("giving up is not an option") to make the cut, while Matti Schmid agonizingly missed by one.

Brian Campbell WD (shoulder) • Xander Schauffele's "electric eagle" on 7 ("not supposed to happen from there") • Jordan Spieth & Shane Lowry T5 • Morikawa, Homa, Bradley stumble • Moving Day: Leaders to separate or Scheffler to charge? • Winds forecast to pick up

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On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Ben Griffin shot a remarkable 65 to lead Round 1 of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, as Muirfield Village's "brutal" rough immediately tested the world's best.

• Ben Griffin, once a mortgage broker who quit golf, fired a stunning 65 to lead, battling through water balls and a rollercoaster round for an "incredible day."
• "A couple of water balls. I really need to go to the range... But, no...it was an incredible day." - Ben Griffin on his adventurous opening 65.
• Griffin's aggressive strategy and improved fitness fueled his lead, with Amanda Balionis noting on Instagram, "The level of golf Ben Griffin is playing right now..."

• Collin Morikawa (67), Max Homa (68), Shane Lowry (69), Keegan Bradley (69) & Nick Taylor (69) navigate Muirfield's "terrible" rough in pursuit of the leader.
• Max Homa feels his game is "as good as it has in a very, very long time," boosting his confidence on the challenging layout.
• Homa also debuted a Chipotle headcover, quipping, "It's probably a bigger dream for me to be friends with the CEO of Chipotle."

• Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (70) felt "out of the fairway too often" but shared a heartwarming exchange with young fan Wyatt.
• "Hi Scottie. My name is Wyatt. What is your name?" the young fan asked, to which Scheffler replied, "My name's Scottie. Nice to meet you... See ya, buddy!"
• Player anecdotes abounded: Justin Rose on Steph Curry's inspiration, Xander Schauffele's "embarrassing" round with Michael Jordan, and a Spieth-Greller debate leading to birdie.

Justin Thomas's tough 80 • Viktor Hovland on LIV situation feeling "weird" • Rory McIlroy's absence discussed

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