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August 23, 2026 | Edition #411

👋 {{readername | Hey golf fans}},

Just when you thought you might see a title defense this season, Scottie Scheffler lost his cool at the BMW Championship. Almost out of contention heading into the final round, Scheffler threw his club, then did more before calming down. But his reaction has raised the question: Is he getting penalized? Well, we have an answer for you in our first coverage. Meanwhile, one fan was literally carried off the course by four security officers; Good Good Golf is facing backlash, and Paige Spiranac is fawning over Charley Hull’s “dark” look.

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  • 1929: Peter Thomson, considered the greatest Australian golfer, was born on this day. After turning pro, he went on to win 105 titles, including five Open Championships.

  • 1941: Gloria Ehret, the 1966 Women’s PGA Championship winner, was born in Pennsylvania. She won twice on the LPGA in her career.

  • 2020: Sophia Popov won her first LPGA Tour title at the AIG Women’s Open. She was ranked 304th in the world, the lowest-ranked pro to win a major title.

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