Rickie Fowler regains form at Memorial to shockingly earn major berth
Before this week’s Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Rickie Fowler had not yet posted a top 10 finish in 2025. His form had been horrible, as evidenced by him dropping outside of the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Yet, tournament organizers extended a sponsor’s invite to Fowler, who has been one […]
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Memorial: Jack Nicklaus Has Eye-Opening Scottie Scheffler Proclamation
Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament for the second straight year, joining Tiger Woods as the only two players to conquer Muirfield Village in consecutive seasons. He began the day holding a one shot advantage over Ben Griffin, the North Carolinian who won last week’s Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial. Griffin has been red-hot as […]
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Scottie Scheffler Makes Memorial History Not Seen Since Tiger Woods
By Kendall is a Newsweek contributor and editor for Newsweek based in Los Angeles. His focus is all things sports with an emphasis on every aspect of professional and amateur golf. Kendall has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously managed SB Nation’s golf content, as well as spending nearly a decade at FOX […]
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The Memorial: Ben Griffin Reveals Frightening Reason For His Sunglasses
Although some golfers play in sunglasses, it is quite unusual for a sport that is typically played in the sun. Ben Griffin is one of those golfers who protects his eyes, and the reason he does it may worry more than a few of his colleagues. After the third round of the Memorial Tournament, Griffin […]
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‘Scottie’s Not That Good:’ Nick Taylor’s Memorial Quip Turns Heads
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler showed off again Saturday, taking the lead after 54 holes at the 50th Memorial Tournament. He closed with four birdies in his final five holes and for the first time in Scheffler’s career, went bogey-free at Muirfield Village. Considering there are only 11 players even in red figures for the […]
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The Memorial: Jordan Spieth Catches Fire, ‘Took Advantage’ of Luck
Jordan Spieth put together a strong round at Muirfield Village for The Memorial Tournament, and he is one of only 11 players under par. Spieth shot up nine spots after he signed for a 3-under 69 to sit at 3-under overall. He made a bogey on the par-3 4th and a birdie on the par-5 […]
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The Memorial: Max Homa Implodes as US Open Berth Slipping Away
By Julio Cesar Valdera Morales is a Newsweek contributor based in Spain. His focus is golf as well as politics and economics. Julio has been with Newsweek since February, 2025 and previously practiced law. Julio earned his Masters Degree at the University of Havana. You can get in touch with Julio by emailing j.morales@newsweek.com. Julio […]
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Max Homa Shares Stunning Mindset on US Open amid Memorial Success
Going into last year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Max Homa was ranked 10th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). But he is nowhere close to being a top 10 player now, thanks to a year long slump that has seen him plummet out of major championship conversation. Homa arrived at this week’s […]
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PGA Tour Brass Defends Rory McIlroy’s Choice to Skip The Memorial
It is a special week on the PGA Tour. The world’s best golfers have descended upon Muirfield Village in Ohio for the Memorial Tournament. Well, most of the world’s best are playing. Rory McIlroy turned heads when he decided to skip the tournament for the first time in nine years. Nicklaus acknowledged even he was […]
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Jack Nicklaus Speaks Out on Rory McIlroy’s ‘Surprise’ No-Show at Memorial
Rory McIlroy’s decision to skip the Memorial Tournament has been the talk of the town in the days leading up to the event. This decision has raised eyebrows for many reasons, including the fact that the tournament is hosted by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Who better than the 18-time major champion himself to discuss what […]
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