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2026 is set to be an unprecedented year in sports, featuring a packed calendar of major international events like the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, and World Baseball Classic, alongside significant league reforms and expansions across various sports, making it one of the most dynamic and busy years in sports history.
Rory McIlroy, grappling with another close call at the 2024 U.S. Open, finds solace in the anonymity of New York City and the familiarity of his hometown, Holywood, Northern Ireland. Despite his major tournament winless streak extending to 37, McIlroy remains a beloved figure in Holywood, where his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of golfers. The town, once bustling with excitement during his major wins, now quietly supports him, hoping for a return to glory.
Rory McIlroy's performance at The Open Championship will be compelling not just for his golf skills but for his emotional journey. Despite his consistent top finishes, McIlroy's struggle with the emotional highs and lows of major tournaments adds a layer of intrigue. His recent near-miss at the U.S. Open and his emotional resilience make his participation in The Open a must-watch event.
The 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland is the final major of the PGA Tour season, with Scottie Scheffler as the favorite. Golf expert Sia Nejad, known for his successful betting predictions, advises caution on Tommy Fleetwood and favors Collin Morikawa. Nejad also highlights a longshot with promising form, urging bettors to check his picks before making their own.
Adam Scott lost a playoff to Cam Davis in a U.S. Open qualifier, putting his streak of playing in every major since 2001 at risk. Scott still has a chance to qualify as an alternate. The qualifiers saw various players, including Willie Mack III and Justin Lower, securing their spots, while LIV Golf players struggled, with only two out of 17 making it through.
Max Homa, a California native, shot a two-under 68 in the first round of the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. Homa has had a successful PGA Tour season, winning twice and finishing in the top 10 seven times. However, he has struggled in major tournaments, including a tie for 43rd at the Masters and a poor showing at the PGA Championship. Homa hopes to overcome his past struggles and win his first major tournament at the U.S. Open.
As the four major tournaments become the exclusive stages where PGA Tour golfers and LIV golfers will meet, the process of creating pairings has become more complex. While the USGA's Jeff Hall enjoys matching hometowns and colleges, the PGA Championship's Kerry Haigh prefers a more scientific approach. Both, however, aim to create mixed and varied groups that are as uncontroversial as possible. Despite the focus on keeping pairings straightforward, where LIV players end up in the draw and with whom they'll play on Thursday and Friday will be a focal point of discussion.