Over the past week, several significant developments have unfolded in the world of golf:
PGA Tour: BMW Championship
Wyndham Clark clinched his third PGA Tour title of the year by securing victory at the 2026 BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. Despite a challenging final round, Clark held off strong challenges from Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay. McIlroy mounted a notable comeback but ultimately fell short, finishing three strokes behind Clark. (golfmonthly.com)
LIV Golf
The Saudi-backed LIV Golf league has ceased operations following its fifth season, citing financial challenges and limited audience engagement. The league, which attracted high-profile players with lucrative contracts, failed to integrate into the professional golf ecosystem or merge with the PGA Tour. Jon Rahm, a prominent figure in LIV Golf, led his team to a third victory of the year, but the league’s uncertain future raises questions about its sustainability. (elpais.com)
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Presidents Cup: Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced his role as honorary chairman for the 2026 Presidents Cup, scheduled for September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago. This continues the tradition of U.S. presidents participating in ceremonial roles at the event. (apnews.com)
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Irish Open: President Trump is set to visit Ireland on September 12-13 to attend the Irish Open at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare. The visit also includes meetings with U.S. embassy staff and business officials. (apnews.com)
LPGA Tour: CPKC Women’s Open
The 2026 CPKC Women’s Open is underway at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Canada. Defending champion Brooke Henderson entered the final round tied for 15th at seven under par, making a title defense unlikely. Miyu Yamashita leads the tournament at 19 under par, six shots ahead of Gina Kim and Yuri Yoshida. The winner will receive $412,500 from a total purse of $2.75 million. (golfmonthly.com)
DP World Tour: Amgen Irish Open
The Amgen Irish Open is set to move to a Donald Trump-owned course in Doonbeg, County Clare, for the 2026 edition. This follows the 2025 event held at The K Club, where Rory McIlroy secured a thrilling victory. The move to Doonbeg marks a significant shift in the tournament’s venue. (skysports.com)
Highlights:
- Trump says he’ll be at the Presidents Cup at Medinah as the honorary chairman, Published on Saturday, August 29
- Wyndham Clark Holds Off Patrick Cantlay And Rory McIlroy To Win Third Title Of Year At BMW Championship, Published on Sunday, August 23
- LIV Golf, la millonaria liga saudí, cierra por defunción hasta nuevo aviso, Published on Sunday, August 23
