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Straka and Theegala share lead after opening round at Players Championship
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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.
Rory McIlroy discussed how advice from Phil Mickelson helped him secure victory at the Masters last April, completing his career Grand Slam. In a virtual press conference ahead of the 2026 Champions Dinner, McIlroy highlighted the key to success at Augusta National.
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Augusta National hosted a press conference with 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy on Wednesday. McIlroy reflected on last year’s victory and offered simple tips for making clutch putts. He stressed aiming correctly and keeping the putter low through impact.
Jacob Bridgeman held off a late charge from Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama to secure his maiden PGA Tour victory at the 2026 Genesis Invitational. The 26-year-old Clemson alum closed with a 1-over 72 at Riviera Country Club to finish at 18-under 266, one stroke ahead of the runners-up. Bridgeman, playing in the event for the first time, earned $4 million from the $20 million purse.
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Jacob Bridgeman fired a 7-under 64 in the third round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational to take a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy at Riviera Country Club. The 26-year-old American seeks his first PGA Tour victory heading into Sunday. McIlroy carded a 69 to sit at 13 under, setting up a final-round pairing with the leader.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am kicks off next week as the PGA Tour's first signature event of 2026, featuring a $20 million purse. Defending champion Rory McIlroy will make his season debut against top-ranked players including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The field includes other stars like Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood.
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Patrick Reed shot a five-under 67 to claim a four-stroke lead after the third round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. LIV Golf players David Puig and Viktor Hovland are in contention, while Rory McIlroy's title hopes faded with a 71. Reed, Puig, and others face potential DP World Tour fines for their LIV commitments.
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