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Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour. PGA TOUR THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19 Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: .6M) Defending Champion: Justin Thomas FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS) Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. X: @RBC_Heritage NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020. BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41. Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy) Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26 LPGA TOUR THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19 Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards) Purse: .75M Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda HOW TO FOLLOW: TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) X: @jmeaglelachamp NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world. Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin) Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26 PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19 Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: 0,000) Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel) X: @ChampionsTour NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week. Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink) Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26 LIV GOLF LEAGUE THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19 Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards) Purses: Individual: M (Winner: M); Team: M (Winners: M) Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII 2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1). X: @livgolf_league NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter. Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC) Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10 DP WORLD TOUR THIS WEEK: OFF. Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick) Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26 –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Golf #Glance #PGA #Tour #Masters #signature #event #Champions #major #season #begins

Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins
Deadspin | Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour. PGA TOUR THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19 Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: .6M) Defending Champion: Justin Thomas FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS) Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. X: @RBC_Heritage NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020. BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41. Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy) Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26 LPGA TOUR THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19 Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards) Purse: .75M Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda HOW TO FOLLOW: TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel) X: @jmeaglelachamp NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world. Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin) Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26 PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19 Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards) Purse: M (Winner: 0,000) Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel) X: @ChampionsTour NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week. Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink) Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26 LIV GOLF LEAGUE THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19 Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards) Purses: Individual: M (Winner: M); Team: M (Winners: M) Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII 2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1). X: @livgolf_league NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter. Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC) Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10 DP WORLD TOUR THIS WEEK: OFF. Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick) Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26 –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Golf #Glance #PGA #Tour #Masters #signature #event #Champions #major #season #beginsApril 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19

Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas

FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS)

Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

X: @RBC_Heritage

NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020.

BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41.

Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy)

Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

LPGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19

Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards)

Purse: $3.75M

Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad

Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda

HOW TO FOLLOW:

TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)

X: @jmeaglelachamp

NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world.

Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin)

Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS


THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19

Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards)

Purse: $3M (Winner: $540,000)

Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)

X: @ChampionsTour

NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week.

Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink)

Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19

Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards)

Purses: Individual: $30M (Winner: $4M); Team: $10M (Winners: $3M)

Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII

2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1).

X: @livgolf_league

NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter.

Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC)

Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10

DP WORLD TOUR

THIS WEEK: OFF.

Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed

Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick)

Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26

–Field Level Media

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April 20, 2025; Hilton Head, S.C.; Justin Thomas reacts to his winning putt at the RBC Heritage. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C., April 16-19

Course: Harbour Town Golf Links (Par 71, 7,243 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Champion: Justin Thomas

FedEx Cup Leader: Cameron Young

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 2-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday: 1-3 p.m. (GC); 3-6 p.m. (CBS)

Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

X: @RBC_Heritage

NOTES: This is the fourth of eight signature events and includes 41 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Fifty-three players competed in the Masters last week. … Due to the cancellation of the season-opening The Sentry, this week’s field was expanded to 82 players to include 10 players who won on the PGA Tour in 2025. … World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is not in the field following his win at the Masters. No. 4 Justin Rose, who tied for third at the Masters, withdrew from the event on Monday and was replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen. … This will be the first career signature event for nine players: Chandler Blanchet, Michael Brennan, Ricky Castillo, Steven Fisk, Johnny Keefer, David Lipsky, William Mouw, Jordan Smith and Sudarshan Yellamaraju. … Five players are in the field via the Aon Swing 5: Lipsky, Blanchet, Smith, Keefer and Matt Wallace. … Sponsors exemptions include Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Billy Horschel and Marco Penge. … Webb Simpson holds the tournament scoring record of 262 set in 2020.

BEST BETS: Scottie Scheffler (+385 at DraftKings), the 2024 event champion, is coming off a T2 at the Masters and is in a field that is missing McIlroy and Rose. … Xander Schauffele (+1500) has three consecutive top-10 finishes, including a T9 at the Masters. … Matt Fitzpatrick (+1700), who won here in 2023, followed his runner-up at The Players and win at the Valspar with a T18 last week. … Cameron Young (+1750) finished T3 last week for his fourth consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at The Players. … Tommy Fleetwood (+1800) was in contention until settling for a T33 at the Masters following consecutive top-10s. … Ludvig Aberg (+2100) followed three consecutive top-5s with a T21 in Augusta. … Viktor Hovland (+3400) was the hottest player on the course at Augusta National last Sunday before a double bogey on No. 15. … Justin Thomas (+4100) is seeking to become the first player to successfully defend at the RBC Heritage since Boo Weekley in 2008. … Sepp Straka (+4500) said last week that all parts of his game felt solid, he just couldn’t get them all working together in finishing T41.

Last Tournament: Masters Tournament (Rory McIlroy)

Next Tournament: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

LPGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: LA Championship, April 16-19

Course: El Caballero Country Club (Par 72, 6,765 Yards)

Purse: $3.75M

Defending Champion: Ingrid Lindblad

Race to CME Globe Leader: Nelly Korda

HOW TO FOLLOW:

TV: Thursday-Sunday: 6-9 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)

X: @jmeaglelachamp

NOTES: This is the ninth edition of the event, which took on all records and past champions associated with the LA Open beginning in 2024. … World No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim is the highest-ranked player in the field, which does include 15 of the top 25 in the world. Kim already has two wins among three top-10s this season. … El Caballero played host to the LPGA Office Depot Championship from 2002-04. … Lizette Salas makes her return to competition following a 2024 back injury, while Alison Lee makes her return from maternity leave. … The field includes Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng, the top two-ranked amateurs in the world.

Last Tournament: Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin)

Next Tournament: The Chevron Championship, Houston, April 23-26

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

THIS WEEK: Senior PGA Championship, Bradenton, Fla., April 16-19

Course: The Concession Golf Club (Par 72, 6,936 Yards)

Purse: $3M (Winner: $540,000)

Defending Champion: Angel Cabrera

Charles Schwab Cup leader: Stewart Cink

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel)

X: @ChampionsTour

NOTES: This is the first major of the year and the 86th edition of the event. … The 156-player field includes seven World Golf Hall of Fame Members. One of them is Vijay Singh, who missed the cut at the Masters last week.

Last Tournament: Hoag Classic (Stewart Cink)

Next Tournament: Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Duluth, Ga., April 24-26

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

THIS WEEK: LIV Golf Mexico City, April 16-19

Course: Club de Golf Chapultepec (Par 72, 7,443 Yards)

Purses: Individual: $30M (Winner: $4M); Team: $10M (Winners: $3M)

Defending Champions: Individual: Joaquin Niemann; Team: Legion XIII

2026 Season Leaders: Individual: Jon Rahm; Team: Ripper GC

HOW TO FOLLOW

TV: Thursday: 3-6 p.m. ET (Fox Sports app), 6-8 p.m. (FS1); Friday: 2-5 p.m. (Fox), 5-7 p.m. (Fox Sports app); Saturday: 1:30-4 p.m. (Fox), 4-6:30 p.m. (FS1); Sunday: 2-7 p.m. (FS1).

X: @livgolf_league

NOTES: Only five of 10 LIV Golf players made the cut at the Masters. Tyrrell Hatton finished T3, but no other LIV player finished under par. … Bryson DeChambeau seeks his third consecutive LIV event win after missing the Masters cut. Carlos Ortiz, who also missed the cut, is one of two Mexican players on LIV Golf along with Abraham Ancer. … This is the sixth of 14 events this season. … The daily shotgun start includes 13 teams and 57 total players, including five wild cards. … At 7,350 feet, the Club de Golf Chapultepec is one of the highest-altitude courses in North America. … Phil Mickelson continues to be sidelined by an undisclosed personal medical matter.

Last Event: LIV Golf South Africa (Individual: DeChambeau; Team: Crushers GC)

Next Event: Trump National DC, May 7-10

DP WORLD TOUR

THIS WEEK: OFF.

Race to Dubai Leader: Patrick Reed

Last Tournament: Hero Indian Open (Alex Fitzpatrick)

Next Tournament: China Open, Shanghai, April 23-26

–Field Level Media

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Deadspin | Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1 May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) looks for a rebound behind defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the second period of game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each. Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks. The series now shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday. Mark Stone scored a late power-play goal and Carter Hart finished with 25 saves for Vegas, which lost in regulation at home to the Ducks for only the fourth time (16-4-1) in franchise history. Vegas killed off eight minutes of penalties in the first half of a scoreless opening period, including 1:37 of a 5-on-3 after Jack Eichel picked up a four-minute double minor for high-sticking Mikael Granlund. The Ducks, who scored on eight of their 16 power-plays chances while defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games in their first round matchup, have yet to score with the extra man in the series against the Golden Knights. Anaheim is now 0-for-9 on the power play. Anaheim took a 1-0 lead midway through the second period on Sennecke’s second goal of the playoffs. Jeffrey Viel picked up the primary assist, stealing the puck from Vegas defenseman Kaedan Korczak along the boards behind the net and then passing to Sennecke in the low slot. The Calder Trophy finalist for rookie of the year, who scored 23 goals in the regular-season, then chipped a shot past Hart’s glove side. The Ducks extended the lead to 2-0 at the 6:36 mark of the third period on Carlsson’s fourth goal of the playoffs. Troy Terry set up the score with a crossing pass from the left circle to Carlsson alone on the backdoor by the right post. Carlsson then roofed a wrist shot past Hart’s glove side. Vegas pulled Hart with four minutes remaining for an extra attacker and Harkins sealed the win with an empty-netter thirty seconds later, his first goal since New Year’s Eve against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Golden Knights spoiled Dostal’s shutout bid with just 5.6 seconds on to go when Stone redirected a Eichel shot from along the right boards for his third goal of the playoffs. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Lukas #Dostal #Ducks #shut #Knights #home #seriesMay 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) looks for a rebound behind defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the second period of game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.

Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks.

The series now shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday.

Mark Stone scored a late power-play goal and Carter Hart finished with 25 saves for Vegas, which lost in regulation at home to the Ducks for only the fourth time (16-4-1) in franchise history.

Vegas killed off eight minutes of penalties in the first half of a scoreless opening period, including 1:37 of a 5-on-3 after Jack Eichel picked up a four-minute double minor for high-sticking Mikael Granlund.


The Ducks, who scored on eight of their 16 power-plays chances while defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games in their first round matchup, have yet to score with the extra man in the series against the Golden Knights. Anaheim is now 0-for-9 on the power play.

Anaheim took a 1-0 lead midway through the second period on Sennecke’s second goal of the playoffs. Jeffrey Viel picked up the primary assist, stealing the puck from Vegas defenseman Kaedan Korczak along the boards behind the net and then passing to Sennecke in the low slot. The Calder Trophy finalist for rookie of the year, who scored 23 goals in the regular-season, then chipped a shot past Hart’s glove side.

The Ducks extended the lead to 2-0 at the 6:36 mark of the third period on Carlsson’s fourth goal of the playoffs. Troy Terry set up the score with a crossing pass from the left circle to Carlsson alone on the backdoor by the right post. Carlsson then roofed a wrist shot past Hart’s glove side.

Vegas pulled Hart with four minutes remaining for an extra attacker and Harkins sealed the win with an empty-netter thirty seconds later, his first goal since New Year’s Eve against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Golden Knights spoiled Dostal’s shutout bid with just 5.6 seconds on to go when Stone redirected a Eichel shot from along the right boards for his third goal of the playoffs.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Lukas #Dostal #Ducks #shut #Knights #home #series">Deadspin | Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1 May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) looks for a rebound behind defenseman Noah Hanifin (15) during the second period of game two of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each. Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks. The series now shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday. Mark Stone scored a late power-play goal and Carter Hart finished with 25 saves for Vegas, which lost in regulation at home to the Ducks for only the fourth time (16-4-1) in franchise history. Vegas killed off eight minutes of penalties in the first half of a scoreless opening period, including 1:37 of a 5-on-3 after Jack Eichel picked up a four-minute double minor for high-sticking Mikael Granlund. The Ducks, who scored on eight of their 16 power-plays chances while defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games in their first round matchup, have yet to score with the extra man in the series against the Golden Knights. Anaheim is now 0-for-9 on the power play. Anaheim took a 1-0 lead midway through the second period on Sennecke’s second goal of the playoffs. Jeffrey Viel picked up the primary assist, stealing the puck from Vegas defenseman Kaedan Korczak along the boards behind the net and then passing to Sennecke in the low slot. The Calder Trophy finalist for rookie of the year, who scored 23 goals in the regular-season, then chipped a shot past Hart’s glove side. The Ducks extended the lead to 2-0 at the 6:36 mark of the third period on Carlsson’s fourth goal of the playoffs. Troy Terry set up the score with a crossing pass from the left circle to Carlsson alone on the backdoor by the right post. Carlsson then roofed a wrist shot past Hart’s glove side. Vegas pulled Hart with four minutes remaining for an extra attacker and Harkins sealed the win with an empty-netter thirty seconds later, his first goal since New Year’s Eve against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Golden Knights spoiled Dostal’s shutout bid with just 5.6 seconds on to go when Stone redirected a Eichel shot from along the right boards for his third goal of the playoffs. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Lukas #Dostal #Ducks #shut #Knights #home #series

The decision continues a recent trend of Kentucky Derby winners skipping the Preakness. Golden Tempo is now the fourth Kentucky Derby winning horse to skip the Preakness joining Mandaloun (2021), Rich Strike (2022) and Sovereignty last year.

And the decision is the latest bit of evidence that the schedule needs to be changed.

For years, trainers and analysts alike have argued that the two-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was simply too short for the horses. After Sovereignty’s win a year ago Michael Banahan, a member of the ownership team, said this:

“He ran really hard today. And especially when you get a closer from off the pace like that, they have to lay their body on the line a little bit. If he responds well, maybe we look at that, you know? But I don’t want to jump in straightaway. We’ll enjoy today. Today was the goal.”

And trainer Bill Mott laid the groundwork as well, saying this after Sovereignity won the Kentucky Derby: “We want to do what’s best for the horse,” Mott told reporters. “Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and that’s not something we’re not going to think about.”

After skipping the Preakness, Sovereignty went on to win the Belmont Stakes. Even with a potential Triple Crown off the table, Mott stood by the decision.

Now we will see if Golden Tempo can match that feat.

And if the schedule gets changed in the future.

#Kentucky #Derby #winner #Golden #Tempo #Preakness">Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to miss Preakness When Golden Tempo took the victory at the Kentucky Derby, the win made history as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the storied race.But that history will not extend to the Preakness.Citing Golden Tempo’s “health,” DeVaux announced on social media that the team will “bypass” the Preakness Stakes. “Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby, and we believe the best decision for him moving forward is to give him a little more time following such a tremendous effort,” wrote DeVaux on social media. “His health, happiness, and long-term future will always remain our top priority.”DeVaux indicated that the team is “pointing” Golden Tempo toward the Belmont Stakes.You can see the entire message here:The decision continues a recent trend of Kentucky Derby winners skipping the Preakness. Golden Tempo is now the fourth Kentucky Derby winning horse to skip the Preakness joining Mandaloun (2021), Rich Strike (2022) and Sovereignty last year.And the decision is the latest bit of evidence that the schedule needs to be changed.For years, trainers and analysts alike have argued that the two-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was simply too short for the horses. After Sovereignty’s win a year ago Michael Banahan, a member of the ownership team, said this:“He ran really hard today. And especially when you get a closer from off the pace like that, they have to lay their body on the line a little bit. If he responds well, maybe we look at that, you know? But I don’t want to jump in straightaway. We’ll enjoy today. Today was the goal.”And trainer Bill Mott laid the groundwork as well, saying this after Sovereignity won the Kentucky Derby: “We want to do what’s best for the horse,” Mott told reporters. “Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and that’s not something we’re not going to think about.”After skipping the Preakness, Sovereignty went on to win the Belmont Stakes. Even with a potential Triple Crown off the table, Mott stood by the decision.Now we will see if Golden Tempo can match that feat.And if the schedule gets changed in the future. #Kentucky #Derby #winner #Golden #Tempo #Preakness

winners skipping the Preakness. Golden Tempo is now the fourth Kentucky Derby winning horse to skip the Preakness joining Mandaloun (2021), Rich Strike (2022) and Sovereignty last year.

And the decision is the latest bit of evidence that the schedule needs to be changed.

For years, trainers and analysts alike have argued that the two-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was simply too short for the horses. After Sovereignty’s win a year ago Michael Banahan, a member of the ownership team, said this:

“He ran really hard today. And especially when you get a closer from off the pace like that, they have to lay their body on the line a little bit. If he responds well, maybe we look at that, you know? But I don’t want to jump in straightaway. We’ll enjoy today. Today was the goal.”

And trainer Bill Mott laid the groundwork as well, saying this after Sovereignity won the Kentucky Derby: “We want to do what’s best for the horse,” Mott told reporters. “Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and that’s not something we’re not going to think about.”

After skipping the Preakness, Sovereignty went on to win the Belmont Stakes. Even with a potential Triple Crown off the table, Mott stood by the decision.

Now we will see if Golden Tempo can match that feat.

And if the schedule gets changed in the future.

#Kentucky #Derby #winner #Golden #Tempo #Preakness">Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to miss Preakness

When Golden Tempo took the victory at the Kentucky Derby, the win made history as Cherie DeVaux became the first female trainer to win the storied race.

But that history will not extend to the Preakness.

Citing Golden Tempo’s “health,” DeVaux announced on social media that the team will “bypass” the Preakness Stakes. “Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in the Kentucky Derby, and we believe the best decision for him moving forward is to give him a little more time following such a tremendous effort,” wrote DeVaux on social media. “His health, happiness, and long-term future will always remain our top priority.”

DeVaux indicated that the team is “pointing” Golden Tempo toward the Belmont Stakes.

You can see the entire message here:

The decision continues a recent trend of Kentucky Derby winners skipping the Preakness. Golden Tempo is now the fourth Kentucky Derby winning horse to skip the Preakness joining Mandaloun (2021), Rich Strike (2022) and Sovereignty last year.

And the decision is the latest bit of evidence that the schedule needs to be changed.

For years, trainers and analysts alike have argued that the two-week turnaround between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was simply too short for the horses. After Sovereignty’s win a year ago Michael Banahan, a member of the ownership team, said this:

“He ran really hard today. And especially when you get a closer from off the pace like that, they have to lay their body on the line a little bit. If he responds well, maybe we look at that, you know? But I don’t want to jump in straightaway. We’ll enjoy today. Today was the goal.”

And trainer Bill Mott laid the groundwork as well, saying this after Sovereignity won the Kentucky Derby: “We want to do what’s best for the horse,” Mott told reporters. “Of course, you always think about a Triple Crown, and that’s not something we’re not going to think about.”

After skipping the Preakness, Sovereignty went on to win the Belmont Stakes. Even with a potential Triple Crown off the table, Mott stood by the decision.

Now we will see if Golden Tempo can match that feat.

And if the schedule gets changed in the future.

#Kentucky #Derby #winner #Golden #Tempo #Preakness

Holder Paris Saint-Germain booked its place in the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday secured a 6-5 aggregate victory.

Leading 5-4 from last week’s thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique’s side extended its aggregate advantage early through Ousmane Dembele.

Harry Kane scored in added time for Bayern Munich, but the German side could not find the goal required to force extra time.

PSG will head into the final against Premier League leader Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 after another composed European display. The Allianz Arena also hosted PSG’s maiden Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last year.

The French champion is aiming to become only the second side since 1990 to retain the Champions League title, after Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich was left frustrated by a number of first-half refereeing decisions but struggled to create clear-cut chances for large parts of the contest.

The six-time European champion has now failed to reach the final since beating PSG in the 2020 showpiece in Lisbon.

ALSO READ: Find out what happened during the second-leg semifinal between Bayern and PSG here

PSG doubled its aggregate cushion in just the third minute when Dembele fired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s cut-back into the roof of the net.

Manuel Neuer produced excellent saves in the second half to deny Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue and keep Bayern alive in the tie.

Kane eventually found the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time, drilling home his 14th goal of the competition this season, but it proved too little, too late for the home side.

Published on May 07, 2026

#PSG #knock #Bayern #set #Champions #League #final #Arsenal">PSG knock out Bayern to set up Champions League final with Arsenal Holder Paris Saint-Germain booked its place in the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday secured a 6-5 aggregate victory.Leading 5-4 from last week’s thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique’s side extended its aggregate advantage early through Ousmane Dembele.Harry Kane scored in added time for Bayern Munich, but the German side could not find the goal required to force extra time.PSG will head into the final against Premier League leader Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 after another composed European display. The Allianz Arena also hosted PSG’s maiden Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last year.The French champion is aiming to become only the second side since 1990 to retain the Champions League title, after Real Madrid.Bayern Munich was left frustrated by a number of first-half refereeing decisions but struggled to create clear-cut chances for large parts of the contest.The six-time European champion has now failed to reach the final since beating PSG in the 2020 showpiece in Lisbon.ALSO READ: Find out what happened during the second-leg semifinal between Bayern and PSG herePSG doubled its aggregate cushion in just the third minute when Dembele fired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s cut-back into the roof of the net.Manuel Neuer produced excellent saves in the second half to deny Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue and keep Bayern alive in the tie.Kane eventually found the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time, drilling home his 14th goal of the competition this season, but it proved too little, too late for the home side.Published on May 07, 2026 #PSG #knock #Bayern #set #Champions #League #final #Arsenal

Find out what happened during the second-leg semifinal between Bayern and PSG here

PSG doubled its aggregate cushion in just the third minute when Dembele fired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s cut-back into the roof of the net.

Manuel Neuer produced excellent saves in the second half to deny Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue and keep Bayern alive in the tie.

Kane eventually found the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time, drilling home his 14th goal of the competition this season, but it proved too little, too late for the home side.

Published on May 07, 2026

#PSG #knock #Bayern #set #Champions #League #final #Arsenal">PSG knock out Bayern to set up Champions League final with Arsenal

Holder Paris Saint-Germain booked its place in the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal after a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semifinal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday secured a 6-5 aggregate victory.

Leading 5-4 from last week’s thrilling first leg in Paris, Luis Enrique’s side extended its aggregate advantage early through Ousmane Dembele.

Harry Kane scored in added time for Bayern Munich, but the German side could not find the goal required to force extra time.

PSG will head into the final against Premier League leader Arsenal in Budapest on May 30 after another composed European display. The Allianz Arena also hosted PSG’s maiden Champions League triumph over Inter Milan last year.

The French champion is aiming to become only the second side since 1990 to retain the Champions League title, after Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich was left frustrated by a number of first-half refereeing decisions but struggled to create clear-cut chances for large parts of the contest.

The six-time European champion has now failed to reach the final since beating PSG in the 2020 showpiece in Lisbon.

ALSO READ: Find out what happened during the second-leg semifinal between Bayern and PSG here

PSG doubled its aggregate cushion in just the third minute when Dembele fired Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s cut-back into the roof of the net.

Manuel Neuer produced excellent saves in the second half to deny Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue and keep Bayern alive in the tie.

Kane eventually found the net in the fourth minute of stoppage time, drilling home his 14th goal of the competition this season, but it proved too little, too late for the home side.

Published on May 07, 2026

#PSG #knock #Bayern #set #Champions #League #final #Arsenal

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