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May 14, 2026 | Edition #266 |
👋 {{readername | Hey, golf fans}},
Scottie had quite the interaction with the crowd at the PGA Championship—the kind of "welcome" a football fan like him rarely sees. He handled it well, which stood out given the atmosphere at Aronimink. One pro was hit with a rules infraction before even stepping onto the tee, while a volunteer was on the receiving end of a heated moment from Jon Rahm.
In the morning edition: Our analysis of Day One, moments you missed on the broadcast, and more.
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10.01
In his last 4 opening rounds in major championships, DeChambeau has lost 10.01 strokes to the field around the green.
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