On July 3rd, 2025, we break down the DP World Tour's controversial new crypto partnership at a Trump course, Max Homa's candid thoughts on his slump, and a historic walk-off eagle to qualify for The Open.
DP WORLD TOUR
- The DP World Tour announced a multi-year, eight-figure deal with crypto firm Nexo, rebranding the Scottish Championship. The event will mark a controversial return to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeen, a first for a Trump property.
- "It's about shared audiences," said tour executive Max Hamilton, while Nexo's co-founder cited shared values of "preparation, control, and vision."
- The partnership is further complicated by a noted connection between Nexo's co-founder and Donald Trump.
JOHN DEERE CLASSIC
- At the John Deere Classic, a candid Max Homa opened up about his internal "panic meter" and the pressure of being a star in a slump, offering a rare look into the psychology of a top player.
- "Form seems to go a lot faster than it comes back," Homa said.
- Defending champion Davis Thompson is feeling a "confidence boost," while local favorite Zach Johnson believes his "boring" game is a perfect fit for the course.
THE OPEN QUALIFYING
- 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder became the first Estonian to ever qualify for The Open after a wild finish that saw him make a double bogey on the final hole of regulation before a dramatic playoff win.
- "It's like a dream," Teder said of the moment.
- He secured his historic spot by holing out an 80-yard chip for a walk-off eagle in the playoff, an unbelievable turnaround from his 72nd-hole collapse.
Quick Hits
Nexo Championship at Trump Aberdeen • Homa's "panic meter" • Estonia's first Open qualifier
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