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PGA Tour Announces $20 M Series; McIlroy Opposes Scottish Open Move

7/9/2026

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McIlroy Warns

PGA Tour unveiled a schedule featuring a $20 million Championship Series and a Challenger Series with $4 million purses.
Rory McIlroy warned that moving the Genesis Scottish Open—with a £6.7 million purse at the Renaissance Club—into the closed series would erase its national-open character and suggested the Canadian Open be co-sanctioned as a national open.
Scottie Scheffler said the Scottish Open should stay in the Championship Series as preparation for the U.S. Open.

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Rahm Rejoins Tour

Seven LIV Golf players led by Jon Rahm entered the Scottish Open as DP World Tour members after paying fines, giving Rahm conditional status for 2027 Ryder Cup eligibility.
Jon Rahm said Scott O'Neil has not asked him to fund LIV Golf, though the league continues investor searches.
Betting odds favor Scottie Scheffler at +550, with Ludvig Gotterup tied the Renaissance Club’s course record of 61 in Round 2 last year.

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Scheffler Unfulfilled

Sky Sports will be UK and Ireland home of the Genesis Scottish Open, airing over 75 hours of coverage at Royal Birkdale.
PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ will stream tournament from 3:15 a.m. ET Thursday, before start.
Thursday round begins at 8:43 a.m. ET with groups that include Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas and Jon Rahm.
Scottie Scheffler said his career does not feel fulfilling, noting he rarely reflects on his achievements.

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McIlroy Warns

PGA Tour unveiled a schedule featuring a $20 million Championship Series and a Challenger Series with $4 million purses.
Rory McIlroy warned that moving the Genesis Scottish Open—with a £6.7 million purse at the Renaissance Club—into the closed series would erase its national-open character and suggested the Canadian Open be co-sanctioned as a national open.
Scottie Scheffler said the Scottish Open should stay in the Championship Series as preparation for the U.S. Open.

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