Collin Morikawa has taken the lead in the FedEx Cup standings. This follows a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and high finishes in other PGA Tour Signature events. Akshay Bhatia has also moved up to second place after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
The Texas Longhorns’ NCAA Tournament hopes are still alive despite a loss in the SEC Tournament. A weak bubble and losses by other teams vying for at-large bids are keeping them in contention. Auburn’s at-large hopes remain alive after a win.
Rory McIlroy returns as defending champion at The Players. Scottie Scheffler also chases his third win at The Players.
TPC Sawgrass is set to challenge golfers at THE PLAYERS Championship with firmer greens and thicker rough. Agronomy Director Lucas Andrews credits ideal weather conditions for the course’s championship-calibre state. The rough is noticeably longer, impacting players’ strategies.
Tommy Fleetwood’s split with Nike earlier this year made headlines. Justin Thomas has also become a clothing-free agent after parting ways with Greyson Clothiers. Thomas says he is enjoying the freedom to wear whatever he wants.
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said the tour envisions a future with two tracks of tournaments that could relegate and promote golfers based on merit. This would be within a revamped schedule, including more events in larger markets and a retooled postseason. The Future Competition Committee, led by Tiger Woods, is still finalising the plan.
Golfbet experts have shared their betting picks for THE PLAYERS Championship. The experts from PGATOUR.COM have also made their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf. Each lineup consists of four starters, including a captain, and two bench players.
Rory McIlroy is unsure if he will defend his Players Championship title at Sawgrass. He suffered a back injury preparing for his third round at Bay Hill. McIlroy says it will probably be a last-minute decision whether he competes.
Stephen Robinson is reportedly being considered for the Aberdeen manager position. This comes amid fallout from the recent Old Firm fixture and questions about Motherwell’s recent form. The information comes from a BBC Radio Scotland broadcast.
Experts from PGATOUR.COM are making their selections in PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf for THE PLAYERS Championship. Golfbet experts are also sharing betting picks. A new evolution for Expert Picks includes in-tournament rostering features in 2026.