Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-05-12
Alex Fitzpatrick held the third-round lead at the Truist Championship as the golf world turns its attention to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, set to begin May 14. Meanwhile, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil teased major announcements within "the next 10 days" as the Saudi-funded league scrambles to secure new financing after PIF announced it will end its funding at the close of the 2026 season.
Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-05-12
Tournament Recap
Truist Championship — Round 3 Recap
Alex Fitzpatrick took the lead after Saturday's third round of the Truist Championship, setting up a compelling final round. The event has served as one of the last tune-up opportunities for players ahead of the season's second major.
PGA Championship Preview — Aronimink Golf Club (May 14–17)
The second major of the year tees off Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. ESPN has ranked Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy as the top favorites, with Scheffler looking to repeat and McIlroy seeking back-to-back major wins.
11 LIV Golf Players in the Field
Eleven LIV Golf members earned spots in this week's PGA Championship field, including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. It has been nearly two years since a LIV member won a major — DeChambeau claimed the 2024 U.S. Open. Reuters ranked all 11 LIV entrants ahead of the event, noting only one is a past champion.
Business of Golf
LIV CEO Teases Major Announcements, Calls DeChambeau "More Pro-LIV Than I Am"
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil stated in a media appearance that announcements are coming "in the next 10 days," as the league races to secure new funding following the Public Investment Fund's (PIF) decision to exit at the end of the 2026 season. O'Neil also addressed Bryson DeChambeau's future, describing the 2024 U.S. Open champion as "more pro-LIV than I am."
Stars Weigh Their Futures as Saudi Funding Clock Ticks
With PIF pulling its LIV funding at the end of 2026, several prominent players — including DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, whose contracts expire at year's end — face pivotal decisions: re-sign with a restructured LIV, attempt a return to the PGA Tour, or retire. Golf.com's "Tour Confidential" roundtable discussed what each major LIV star's path might look like.
Trump Attends LIV Event at His Virginia Course
President Donald Trump appeared at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, for a LIV Golf event — his second consecutive week attending a professional golf tournament. The visit came even as Trump had previously called on LIV players to rejoin the PGA Tour, underscoring the ongoing tension between his public statements and private interests in the league.
Coming Up
PGA Championship — Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, PA (May 14–17)
All eyes turn to Aronimink this week. Key storylines include:
- Can Scottie Scheffler repeat? The world No. 1 enters as the top favorite to win back-to-back PGA Championships.
- Rory McIlroy's major momentum: Following his Masters victory, McIlroy looks to claim two majors in a row and further cement his legacy.
- LIV players on the big stage: With 11 LIV members in the field, including DeChambeau and Rahm, the major becomes an informal measuring stick for the rival tour's talent — and a backdrop for ongoing contract speculation.
- LIV's "10-day" announcement: CEO O'Neil's tease of major news could land during or just after PGA Championship week, potentially reshaping the sport's landscape.
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