Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell’s qualified for the US, coming through a final 36-hole qualifier in Dallas to secure his place at Shinnecock Hills next month.

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP: Aaron Rai produced the round of his life to win the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink in Pennsylvania, pulling clear of a crowded leaderboard to claim the first Major title of his career, while Rory McIlroy was unable to get his driving under enough control and had to settle for tied seventh.

Rory McIlroy moved into the fast lane on moving day with a third‑round 66 to move firmly into contention heading into the final day of the PGA Championship at Aronimink in Pennsylvania.

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has suffered a late injury scare before the year’s second major, while compatriots Tom McKibbin, Shane Lowry and Pádraig Harrington learn their opening-round partners at Aronimink, Philadelphia. 

On the eve of the PGA Championship Rory McIlroy took time during his press conference to say players from LIV Golf had the “rug pulled from under their feet” following recent news that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) are ending their financial backing after the 2026 season

Nelly Korda picked up her second Chevron Championship title after a commanding five stroke victory over Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and China’s Yin Ruoning.