We break down Justin Rose’s emotional triumph at Torrey Pines, the rocky return of LIV stars to the PGA Tour, and the internal drama fracturing the breakaway league.
PGA TOUR: ROSE’S LOYALTY & KOEPKA’S STRUGGLE
- Justin Rose silences the doubters with a historic 23-under victory at Torrey Pines. At 45, Rose validated his decision to reject a rumored $60M LIV offer, choosing to honor his "childhood self" over the paycheck.
- Brooks Koepka finishes T56 in his return after paying a $5M fine, admitting he came back for his son, Crew.
- The Human Angle: An emotional full circle: Rose gifted the signed 18th hole flag to caddie Mark "Fooch" Fulcher, closing the loop on their 2019 win when Fooch was hospitalized.
LIV GOLF: INTERNAL FRICTION & DEPARTURES
- The league faces an identity crisis as Patrick Reed departs for the DP World Tour to find a "dogfight," while Bryson DeChambeau publicly slams the shift to 72-hole events, clashing with Jon Rahm’s support for the format change.
- Quote: Bryson DeChambeau on the format shift: "We didn't sign up to play for seventy-two."
- The Human Angle: Phil Mickelson is stepping away from the Riyadh launch to attend to a family health matter involving his wife, Amy.
LPGA & PREVIEWS: SHORTENED ROUNDS & PHOENIX CHAOS
- Controversy erupts on the LPGA as Nelly Korda wins a shortened 54-hole event. Annika Sorenstam blasted the decision calling conditions "fair as anything," while Danielle Kang took to social media to voice the locker room's frustration.
- Stat: Scottie Scheffler opens as the +190 favorite for the WM Phoenix Open.
- Fun Fact: Brooks Koepka had a desperate Saturday night putting session at the Scotty Cameron Studio before heading to the chaos of the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale.
Quick Hits
LIV uses Tiger & Rory in controversial promos • Ollie Schniederjans subs for Phil • Jordan Spieth needs a bounce-back
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