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August 12, 2026 | Edition #394 |
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When Tiger Woods turned pro in 1996, Jon Rahm was but a toddler. Now, Rahm, who grew up idolizing Tiger, has surpassed him in one interesting area. And it took him about 10 years to do so. We cover that, plus theft at a New York golf club, Lexi Thompson’s wholesome announcement; and a 17-year-old’s withdrawal from a tournament.
Onward…
It took Tiger two decades to move ahead of everyone from his era. But it took Rahm just a decade to pull ahead. Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know and how Rahm surpassed Woods.
The first playoff event is about to kick off. Before the best players in the world tee it up, there’s one question: How well do you really know the tournament? We’ve put together a quick quiz covering the players, history, and storylines surrounding the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Think you can ace it? Take the quiz now.
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1891: John McDermott, the first American-born golfer to win the U.S. Open, was born in Pennsylvania. He remains the youngest (19) to win the U.S. Open and the second-youngest to win any men’s major.
2012: Rory McIlroy won his second major title at the PGA Championship. He defeated David Lynn by eight strokes, recording the largest margin of victory in the major.
2018: The 100th PGA Championship took place at Bellerive Country Club. 2018 U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka became the fifth golfer to win two majors in a single year.
Tiger Woods has already crossed the $1B mark, and he is the first golfer to do so. But out of the three listed below, tell us…
Who Do You Think Will be Golf's Next Billionaire After Tiger Woods?
Last Poll Result: 50.91% of you said Jon Rahm holds more power than Bryson DeChambeau. The rest of you thought otherwise.
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