Eugenio Chacarra walked away from a playoff at the U.S. Open final qualifier in Dallas to prepare for the Soudal Open on the DP World Tour.
Chacarra reached a six-for-one playoff for the final spot at the Dallas Athletic Club qualifier on Monday. Caleb Surratt claimed the ticket to Shinnecock Hills by birdieing the first extra hole, leaving two alternate positions available. Chacarra chose to depart rather than continue, citing the need to catch a flight to Belgium for this week's Soudal Open.
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Eugenio Chacarra, a 25-year-old Spanish golfer and former LIV Golf player, has been granted a sponsor exemption into the upcoming Puerto Rico Open. This marks his first appearance in a non-co-sanctioned PGA Tour event since leaving LIV after the 2024 season. Chacarra expressed gratitude for his LIV experience while reaffirming his lifelong dream of competing on the PGA Tour.
Nicolas Colsaerts completed his final professional round on the DP World Tour at the Soudal Open in Belgium. The former Ryder Cup player marked the occasion with an emotional walk alongside family members. He reflected on a career that began in 1998 and included multiple victories.
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Top seeds Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So progressed to the final of the open section at the American Cup on Friday by winning their semifinals in blitz tiebreaks. In the women's event, Carissa Yip and defending champion Alice Lee secured classical wins to reach the final. The defeated players drop to the elimination bracket for matches on Saturday.
Eighteen-year-old American Darwin Blanch has been handed a major opportunity at Roland Garros. He steps into the qualifying draw after Danish player Elmer Moller withdrew with an abdominal injury. The call-up comes as qualifying rounds got underway on May 18.
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Carlos Alcaraz announced on Friday his withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open due to a right wrist strain suffered in Barcelona. It marks the second consecutive absence for the world number two from the Madrid Masters 1000. Novak Djokovic has also confirmed he will not participate due to shoulder issues.
American tennis player Emma Navarro has pulled out of the Charleston Open, a tournament owned by her father Ben Navarro, citing ongoing health struggles. The 24-year-old expressed disappointment in a statement, noting the event's personal significance. She hopes to return to the court in the coming weeks.
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Sepp Straka and Sahith Theegala shot 5-under 67s to share the clubhouse lead after the first round of the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Maverick McNealy and Lee Hodges also posted 67s, while defending champion Rory McIlroy carded a 2-over 74 amid rust from a recent back injury. Austin Smotherman stands at 5 under through 17 holes, with play suspended for darkness.