On August 6th, 2025, we break down the mounting pressure on Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele's desperate FedEx Cup push, and the brewing 'Rory Rule' debate dividing the PGA Tour.
LIV GOLF CHICAGO: RAHM'S RECKONING
- Jon Rahm heads to Chicago to defend his title, marking a full year since his last individual win. The pressure is immense as he's the only player in the Liv Golf top six without a victory this season.
- When forced to pick between Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, fellow Stinger GC member Louis Oosthuizen surprisingly chose Bryson.
- A stark contrast to 2020, when Phil Mickelson called Rahm's game "flawless" with "no weaknesses."
PGA TOUR PLAYOFFS: BUBBLE TROUBLE & RULE DEBATES
- The new "Xander Embedded" docu-series details Xander Schauffele's fight to make the BMW Championship. Sitting at #42 in the FedEx Cup standings after a rib injury, he needs a huge week at the St. Jude.
- Despite a "unique year," Schauffele's team says he's in the "best shape he's been in."
- Meanwhile, a "Rory Rule" debate is brewing after he skipped the St. Jude, with Player Director Peter Malnati "Very concerned" while Webb Simpson defended a player's right to choose.
Quick Hits
Minjee Lee wins her second Rolex Annika Major Award • Amateur barman Max Hopkins ties Rahm's course record at Royal Liverpool with a 63.
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