Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-07-28
Jackson Koivun claimed a stunning upset victory at the 3M Open in his third PGA Tour start as a professional, defeating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Meanwhile, the PGA Tour fortified its global position this week as the Asian Tour officially joined forces with the European tour and PGA Tour in a landmark alliance—a significant blow to LIV Golf's international expansion plans.
Golf & PGA Tour — 2026-07-28
Tournament Recap
3M Open – TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota
Jackson Koivun, a recent turn-pro golfer who joined the PGA Tour just two months ago after leaving Auburn University, captured his first professional victory at the 3M Open on July 26, defeating Scottie Scheffler in a dramatic finish. The 22-year-old Koivun's success came in only his third PGA Tour start, a rare feat that underscores the unpredictable nature of professional golf.
Business of Golf
Asian Tour Joins PGA-European Alliance, Threatening LIV
In a pivotal moment for global professional golf, the Asian Tour announced this week that it is exiting its partnership with LIV Golf to join the newly formed alliance between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour. This strategic realignment represents a major setback for LIV Golf's international ambitions and strengthens the traditional tours' competitive position.
The three-tour alliance signals a consolidation of golf's establishment and comes as LIV Golf faces mounting pressure. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, LIV's primary financial backer, has already signaled it will withdraw funding after the 2026 season, leaving the controversial circuit scrambling for alternative investment sources.
Coming Up
The PGA Tour continues its regular season schedule with upcoming tournaments featuring opportunities for players to secure Signature Event invitations and major championship berths. The momentum from this week's results and the reinforced global tour structure positions the traditional circuit for continued stability heading into the sport's most prestigious championships.
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