On October 15th, 2025, we break down Xander Schauffele's redemptive win in Japan, Jon Rahm's extended break, Rory McIlroy's new philosophy in India, and Jeeno Thitikul's dominant LPGA victory.
PGA TOUR: A SCHAUFFELE FAMILY AFFAIR
- Xander Schauffele overcame a "crisis of confidence" and a difficult 2025 season to win the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. The emotional victory, his first of the year, served as a redemptive capstone in front of his grandparents.
- "I definitely had doubts... I just wanted to put my mark on [the season]."
- The win was especially poignant as his 81 and 91-year-old grandparents were in attendance to witness it in person.
LIV GOLF: RAHM'S RESET
- Despite winning the LIV Golf season-long title, Jon Rahm is taking a four-month break from golf. The decision comes after his first full professional season without an individual tournament victory, signaling a needed mental and competitive reset.
- 2025 marked Rahm's first full professional season without an individual tournament win.
- The break means Rahm will be off the competitive grid until early 2026, a rare extended absence for a player of his caliber.
DP WORLD TOUR: RORY'S INDIAN ADVENTURE
- Rory McIlroy makes his debut at the inaugural DP World India Championship, driven by a new philosophy to "experience things that I haven't experienced before." He headlines a strong field that includes Fleetwood, Lowry, and Hovland.
- "I want to experience things that I haven't experienced before." - Rory McIlroy on his new approach.
- Tournament host Anirban Lahiri revealed he recently gave Rory a personal curry-making masterclass at the Bear's Club in Florida.
LPGA TOUR: JEENO'S DOMINANCE
- Jeeno Thitikul fired a final-round 63 to force a playoff and win the Buick LPGA Shanghai, becoming the first multiple winner on tour this season. She is now poised to sweep all major season-ending awards.
- "When I'm not having a good time, they will keep pushing me up." - Thitikul on her support system.
- Her dramatic victory puts her on the verge of a historic sweep: Player of the Year, the Vare Trophy, and the official money title.
Quick Hits
Schauffele's Ryder Cup turnaround • Rahm's winless individual season • Rory's curry lesson
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