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Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Multiple Majors in 2026 | Deadspin.com Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:RORY McILROYAfter winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.COLLIN MORIKAWA Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”VIKTOR HOVLANDWith talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.CAMERON YOUNG Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way. #Golfers #Win #Multiple #Majors #Deadspin.com

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Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Multiple Majors in 2026 | Deadspin.com Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:RORY McILROYAfter winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.COLLIN MORIKAWA Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”VIKTOR HOVLANDWith talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.CAMERON YOUNG Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way. #Golfers #Win #Multiple #Majors #Deadspin.comApr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.

Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.

The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.

Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.

Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.

Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.

Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.

Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:

RORY McILROY

After winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER

Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn ImagesApr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.

COLLIN MORIKAWA


Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesMar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”

VIKTOR HOVLAND

With talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.

CAMERON YOUNG

Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesApr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way.

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Apr 12, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds the Masters championship trophy during the green jacket ceremony after the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Scottie Scheffler is the most recent to figure out the recipe. Xander Schauffele solved the riddle one year earlier.

Winning a major title, along with the glory and emotion that comes with it, seems like the impossible dream. Winning more than one in a career seems like fantasy.

The reality is that the list of multiple major winners is not all that short and the list of those who have won multiple in the same season is longer than it might seem.

Scheffler won the PGA Championship and the Open Championship last year. Schauffele took the same titles in 2024.

Starting in 2000, when Tiger Woods roared off with the final three majors of the season at the U.S. Open, the Open Championship and the PGA Championship, the multiple-major haul has happened a hefty 10 times.

Woods is the only one of those to pull off the triple, and when he won the Masters Tournament the following year, he invented the Tiger Slam: Four consecutive majors in overlapping seasons.

Woods also pulled off two in one season in 2002, 2005 and 2006. Since then, the double has been accomplished by Ireland’s Padraig Harrington (2008), Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy (2014), Jordan Spieth (2015) and Brooks Koepka (2018) before Schauffele and Scheffler did it.

Here are the five most likely options to go double major in 2026:

RORY McILROY

After winning the first major of the year, McIlroy appears to have the best chance to win multiples, especially after doing it once already. But the last time the Masters winner had two in the same season was Spieth in 2015. Before that, it was Woods in 2005 and 2002. The Open Championship is at Royal Birkdale and the last time it was there in 2017, McIlroy finished in a tie for fourth when Spieth won. His best round at the Masters was a 67 in the final round, showing his nerves are steady.

SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER

Apr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn ImagesApr 10, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Scottie Scheffler tees off on the ninth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images

Horse racing has its famed closers from Silky Sullivan back in the day to Zenyatta in more recent times. Scheffler seems to be taking on that personality in 2026, matching mediocre early rounds with red-hot later ones and rallying into contention at events like Phoenix, Pebble Beach and the Masters. With just three majors remaining, perhaps Scheffler picks up the pace down the stretch to pull off a double by the time the Open Championship has its trophy ceremony in July.

COLLIN MORIKAWA

Mar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesMar 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Collin Morikawa plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

A current back injury and a major drought that extends back to 2021 does not scream threat, much less a double one, except that Morikawa’s strength is only better this year. Always a stellar iron player, Morikawa is best on the PGA Tour in strokes gained on approach shots to the green. Steady improvement in his weakness — putting — could have him back in major wonderland. And that back injury? Morikawa managed to finish T7 at the Masters by keeping his swing steady. He said the memorable result shows the power of “the mind.”

VIKTOR HOVLAND

With talent that suggests multiple majors are coming, Hovland remains in search of the first one. Once he knocks down the door, the trophies might start piling up fast. Hovland has a top-10 in each of the four majors since 2022. When considering the three majors remaining, Hovland has a top-four finish or better in each over the previous four seasons. If that U.S. Open rough seems like it would be an issue, Hovland was third last year. His T18 finish at last week’s Masters actually shortened his PGA Championship odds.

CAMERON YOUNG

Apr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesApr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Cameron Young chips onto the sixth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The 28-year-old didn’t land his first victory on the PGA Tour until last year then went 3-1-0 at the Ryder Cup for the U.S. He picked up his second victory this season and it came at The Players Championship no less. Young brought McIlroy back to the pack at the Masters with a 7-under 65 in the third round. He even had a two-shot lead on Sunday before fading. Like Hovland, Young has a top-10 in all four majors since 2022. At 19th in the world when the season started, Young is now third and well on his way.

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Georgia added its first player from the transfer portal this cycle when Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V signed with the program Thursday.

Dilione led the Nittany Lions with 14.0 points per game, including 14.1 ppg in Big Ten Conference play. Across 32 games (15 starts), Dilione also put up 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest.


In all four categories, he set career highs in his third season of college basketball.

In 81 games (43 starts) with Tennessee (2023-24) and Penn State (2024-26), Dilione has career averages of 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

He joins a Georgia program that returns four players with at least eight starts — Blue Cain, Kanon Catchings, Marcus “Smurf” Millender and Kareem Stagg — but lost top scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson and big man Somto Cyril to the portal.


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#Deadspin #Penn #State #Freddie #Dilione #transfers #Georgia">Deadspin | Penn State G Freddie Dilione V transfers to Georgia Mar 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V. (5) brings the ball up court against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Georgia added its first player from the transfer portal this cycle when Penn State guard Freddie Dilione V signed with the program Thursday. Dilione led the Nittany Lions with 14.0 points per game, including 14.1 ppg in Big Ten Conference play. Across 32 games (15 starts), Dilione also put up 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest. In all four categories, he set career highs in his third season of college basketball. In 81 games (43 starts) with Tennessee (2023-24) and Penn State (2024-26), Dilione has career averages of 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He joins a Georgia program that returns four players with at least eight starts — Blue Cain, Kanon Catchings, Marcus “Smurf” Millender and Kareem Stagg — but lost top scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson and big man Somto Cyril to the portal. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Penn #State #Freddie #Dilione #transfers #Georgia

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Victor Perez of France posted a career-best 9-under 62 to take a three-shot lead after the opening round of LIV Golf Mexico City on Thursday in Naucalpan, Mexico.

Perez, a rookie on the LIV Tour, sank 11 birdies and birdied his last four holes at Club de Golf Chapultepec to fend off Jon Rahm of Spain, who hit seven birdies en route to a 6-under 65. Seeking his second win of the season, Rahm closed his day with his lone bogey.

“Obviously very happy to finish with four birdies,” Perez said. “First hole, probably got a little bit lucky because I think it rolled through the bunker on the left and then got up-and-down for birdie. The second hole, drove it on and two-putted for birdie. Third hole, hit a great pitching wedge on that really small shelf on the left, two, three feet, so it’s nice to have a short putt.

“Then the fourth, hit a 3-wood a bit on the left, as well. I think it just covered the tree and then made it far enough down to have a gap wedge and hit that one stiff, as well. So it was nice to not have to deal with long putts at the end.”

As for Rahm, whose parents are at this week’s event, he was able to set aside the chatter this week regarding LIV Golf’s future and focus on the task at hand.

“Just not really generally wasting my time on things I can’t control,” Rahm said. “So my mindset was to keep working on the week and operate as normal and keep working on the things that I feel like I needed to be working on and prepare for the tournament. That was it.”


In an interview with LIV employees on the TV broadcast of the first round, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil admitted the league’s finances are “managed very tightly” and said structural changes are on the way, but remained adamant Thursday that the league will not fold.

Seven players, including Americans Dustin Johnson and Harold Varner III, are tied for third at 4 under. They are joined by England’s Ian Poulter, Belgium’s Thomas Detry, Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent and South Korea’s Minkyu Kim and Younghan Song.

“Hitting good chip shots is definitely key, and I did it a couple of times today when I was a little bit out of position,” Poulter said. “But more importantly, I actually played great golf today. Very happy to be in the house. Shame to bogey the last. I was right in the middle of the fairway with a perfect number in and hit a lovely shank. But it’s this great game that we play.”

Fresh off his Masters debut, Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin was among a pack at 3 under, which also included Dean Burmester of South Africa.

Bryson DeChambeau, aiming to become the first player in LIV Golf history to win three straight individual events, is in a large tie for 29th after opening with an even-par round of 71.

Rahm’s solid effort, along with support from McKibbin and England’s Tyrell Hatton (2-under 69), has Legion XII on top of the team rankings at 9 under.

Legion XII are followed by 4Aces GC (6 under), just ahead of Smash GC and Majesticks Golf Club (both 5 under). Despite Perez’s impressive 62, Cleeks Golf Club are fifth at 4 under.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Victor #Perez #fires #9under #lead #LIV #Golf #Mexico #City">Deadspin | Victor Perez fires 9-under 62 to lead LIV Golf Mexico City Aug 3, 2025; Greensboro, North Carolina, USA; Victor Perez reacts to his putt on the 9th green during the final round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Allison Lawhon-Imagn Images Victor Perez of France posted a career-best 9-under 62 to take a three-shot lead after the opening round of LIV Golf Mexico City on Thursday in Naucalpan, Mexico. Perez, a rookie on the LIV Tour, sank 11 birdies and birdied his last four holes at Club de Golf Chapultepec to fend off Jon Rahm of Spain, who hit seven birdies en route to a 6-under 65. Seeking his second win of the season, Rahm closed his day with his lone bogey. “Obviously very happy to finish with four birdies,” Perez said. “First hole, probably got a little bit lucky because I think it rolled through the bunker on the left and then got up-and-down for birdie. The second hole, drove it on and two-putted for birdie. Third hole, hit a great pitching wedge on that really small shelf on the left, two, three feet, so it’s nice to have a short putt. “Then the fourth, hit a 3-wood a bit on the left, as well. I think it just covered the tree and then made it far enough down to have a gap wedge and hit that one stiff, as well. So it was nice to not have to deal with long putts at the end.” As for Rahm, whose parents are at this week’s event, he was able to set aside the chatter this week regarding LIV Golf’s future and focus on the task at hand. “Just not really generally wasting my time on things I can’t control,” Rahm said. “So my mindset was to keep working on the week and operate as normal and keep working on the things that I feel like I needed to be working on and prepare for the tournament. That was it.” In an interview with LIV employees on the TV broadcast of the first round, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil admitted the league’s finances are “managed very tightly” and said structural changes are on the way, but remained adamant Thursday that the league will not fold. Seven players, including Americans Dustin Johnson and Harold Varner III, are tied for third at 4 under. They are joined by England’s Ian Poulter, Belgium’s Thomas Detry, Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent and South Korea’s Minkyu Kim and Younghan Song. “Hitting good chip shots is definitely key, and I did it a couple of times today when I was a little bit out of position,” Poulter said. “But more importantly, I actually played great golf today. Very happy to be in the house. Shame to bogey the last. I was right in the middle of the fairway with a perfect number in and hit a lovely shank. But it’s this great game that we play.” Fresh off his Masters debut, Northern Ireland’s Tom McKibbin was among a pack at 3 under, which also included Dean Burmester of South Africa. Bryson DeChambeau, aiming to become the first player in LIV Golf history to win three straight individual events, is in a large tie for 29th after opening with an even-par round of 71. Rahm’s solid effort, along with support from McKibbin and England’s Tyrell Hatton (2-under 69), has Legion XII on top of the team rankings at 9 under. Legion XII are followed by 4Aces GC (6 under), just ahead of Smash GC and Majesticks Golf Club (both 5 under). Despite Perez’s impressive 62, Cleeks Golf Club are fifth at 4 under. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Victor #Perez #fires #9under #lead #LIV #Golf #Mexico #City

Deadspin | FBS committee proposal: Move up start of season, lose ‘Week 0’ University logos cover a wall in the lobby of NCAA headquarters Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Indianapolis. Ncaa National Collegiate Athletics Association Office Headquarters In Indianapolis Feb 25 2021 The NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has recommended a standardized start to the college football season one week earlier than it currently does. Instead of most teams opening their seasons in Week 1 and a handful receiving exceptions to play a week earlier, known as “Week 0,” the proposal would move the start for all teams to late August — the weekend before Labor Day weekend — while eliminating all waivers to begin earlier. Teams would still play a 12-game regular season, but they’d have 14 weeks to schedule them. “In addition to eliminating exceptions for teams to play before the first contest date, a 14-week regular season annually provides two open dates, flexibility for potential changes to the postseason and preserves standalone weekends for conference championships and the Army-Navy game,” the NCAA said in a release Thursday. Teams have often been granted the flexibility to play in Week 0 when there is extra travel involved. There are eight games scheduled for Week 0 in 2026, including North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, and North Carolina State vs. Virginia in Rio de Janeiro. Hawaii often hosts nonconference opponents in Week 0. The recommendation goes to the Division I Cabinet, which must vote to adopt the legislation when it meets in June. If it passes, the change would go into effect for the 2027 season. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #FBS #committee #proposal #Move #start #season #lose #WeekUniversity logos cover a wall in the lobby of NCAA headquarters Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Indianapolis. Ncaa National Collegiate Athletics Association Office Headquarters In Indianapolis Feb 25 2021

The NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has recommended a standardized start to the college football season one week earlier than it currently does.

Instead of most teams opening their seasons in Week 1 and a handful receiving exceptions to play a week earlier, known as “Week 0,” the proposal would move the start for all teams to late August — the weekend before Labor Day weekend — while eliminating all waivers to begin earlier.

Teams would still play a 12-game regular season, but they’d have 14 weeks to schedule them.


“In addition to eliminating exceptions for teams to play before the first contest date, a 14-week regular season annually provides two open dates, flexibility for potential changes to the postseason and preserves standalone weekends for conference championships and the Army-Navy game,” the NCAA said in a release Thursday.

Teams have often been granted the flexibility to play in Week 0 when there is extra travel involved. There are eight games scheduled for Week 0 in 2026, including North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, and North Carolina State vs. Virginia in Rio de Janeiro. Hawaii often hosts nonconference opponents in Week 0.

The recommendation goes to the Division I Cabinet, which must vote to adopt the legislation when it meets in June. If it passes, the change would go into effect for the 2027 season.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #FBS #committee #proposal #Move #start #season #lose #Week">Deadspin | FBS committee proposal: Move up start of season, lose ‘Week 0’ University logos cover a wall in the lobby of NCAA headquarters Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Indianapolis. Ncaa National Collegiate Athletics Association Office Headquarters In Indianapolis Feb 25 2021 The NCAA’s Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has recommended a standardized start to the college football season one week earlier than it currently does. Instead of most teams opening their seasons in Week 1 and a handful receiving exceptions to play a week earlier, known as “Week 0,” the proposal would move the start for all teams to late August — the weekend before Labor Day weekend — while eliminating all waivers to begin earlier. Teams would still play a 12-game regular season, but they’d have 14 weeks to schedule them. “In addition to eliminating exceptions for teams to play before the first contest date, a 14-week regular season annually provides two open dates, flexibility for potential changes to the postseason and preserves standalone weekends for conference championships and the Army-Navy game,” the NCAA said in a release Thursday. Teams have often been granted the flexibility to play in Week 0 when there is extra travel involved. There are eight games scheduled for Week 0 in 2026, including North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, and North Carolina State vs. Virginia in Rio de Janeiro. Hawaii often hosts nonconference opponents in Week 0. The recommendation goes to the Division I Cabinet, which must vote to adopt the legislation when it meets in June. If it passes, the change would go into effect for the 2027 season. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #FBS #committee #proposal #Move #start #season #lose #Week

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