On August 20th, 2025, we break down the controversial return of Trump Doral to the PGA Tour schedule, player reactions to the packed spring, and an unforgettable post-Masters story from Rory McIlroy.
2026 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE
- The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule, highlighted by the controversial return of Trump National Doral. The "Blue Monster" will host "The Miami Championship," a new $20 million Signature Event, marking a surprising and polarizing reunion.
- Justin Thomas called the new dense spring schedule "a little bunched" but a "work in progress," while Rory McIlroy saw it as a "positive" for building momentum.
- The Tour previously split with the venue after Donald Trump's infamous "kidnapping insurance" quote, and Doral has recently been a flagship course for Liv Golf.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: RORY & SCOTTIE
- Rory McIlroy shared an incredible story from his Masters win, revealing he bought all 1,100 remaining pin flags from the pro shop to sign for fans, friends, and family after a seventeen-year wait.
- "I've waited seventeen years to sign that flag in the middle, and I will never complain about doing it." - Rory McIlroy
- Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler's dominance is staggering: the OWGR points gap between him (#1) and Rory (#2) is the same as the gap between Rory and Taylor Moore at #115.
Quick Hits
Liv Golf launches "The Duels Chicago," a digital skins game pitting stars like Rahm against golf YouTubers • Scottie Scheffler is the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win 5+ events in back-to-back seasons • Rory admitted he hasn't worn his green jacket as much as he thought he would.
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