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PGA Tour Unveils Jam-Packed 2026 Schedule Amid Player Backlash

PGA Tour Unveils Jam-Packed 2026 Schedule Amid Player Backlash

PGA Tour Unveils Jam-Packed 2026 Schedule Amid Player Backlash The PGA Tour has officially released its 38-event calendar for 2026, confirming an expanded lineup of nine signature events and the notable return of Trump National Doral to the schedule. While the move aims to bolster the tour’s marquee tournaments, the newly unveiled schedule is already drawing significant criticism from players and analysts alike for its unprecedented congestion. Highlighting the packed calendar, a six-week stretch next spring will feature two major…

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The Open Championship 2025 Underway: Royal Portrush Hosts Thrilling Round 1

The Open Championship 2025 Underway: Royal Portrush Hosts Thrilling Round 1

The Open Championship 2025 Underway: Royal Portrush Hosts Thrilling Round 1 The 153rd Open Championship has officially commenced at the demanding Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Golfers are now battling through Round 1, marking the start of a grueling 72-hole contest for the prestigious Claret Jug. This historic major, only the third Open to be held outside Scotland or Ireland, promises a week of intense competition against the challenging links course and its notoriously unpredictable elements. All eyes are on…

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McIlroy’s Post-Grand Slam Existential Crisis: A Tech-Focused Analysis

McIlroy’s Post-Grand Slam Existential Crisis: A Tech-Focused Analysis

McIlroy’s Post-Grand Slam Existential Crisis: A Tech-Focused Analysis Rory McIlroy, having completed the career Grand Slam at the Masters, is experiencing a predictable, albeit highly publicized, post-peak performance dip. His recent reduced tournament schedule and candid admission of motivational struggles highlight a common challenge among high-achievers: defining purpose after achieving a long-term, overarching goal. McIlroy’s self-reported decreased practice intensity (“grinding on the range for three or four hours every day is maybe a little tougher than it used to be”)…

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Oakmont’s Revenge: Can Anyone Conquer Golf’s Toughest Test at the US Open?

Oakmont’s Revenge: Can Anyone Conquer Golf’s Toughest Test at the US Open?

Oakmont’s Revenge: Can Anyone Conquer Golf’s Toughest Test at the US Open? The 125th U.S. Open has begun at Oakmont Country Club, a course notorious for its unforgiving challenge. Defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Masters winner Rory McIlroy, and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler headline a star-studded field ready to battle it out on this Pennsylvania legend. Oakmont, hosting its 10th U.S. Open – more than any other course – has undergone a significant restoration by Gil Hanse, expanding greens and…

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