As summer nears, the golf world is heating up with high-stakes drama, smart strategies, and standout performances lighting up the PGA, LPGA, and DP World Tours. From Scottie Scheffler’s dominance to Jordan Spieth’s bold shot, and Kristoffer Reitan’s fairytale return, here’s what’s news on the fairways.
Memorial Tournament 2025: Scheffler Targets Another Win, McIlroy Bows Out
Kicking off this week at the legendary Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, the 2025 Memorial Tournament has captured the attention of golf fans worldwide as one of the PGA Tour’s premier events. Naturally, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler paces the group, seeking his third victory of the season.
However, the greater surprise was before the initial swing — Rory McIlroy withdrew from the tournament to gear up for the soon-to-be-held RBC Canadian Open and U.S. Open. Tournament organizer Jack Nicklaus commented that he was surprised but acknowledged McIlroy’s tactics as unique.
SportSnip Analysis: McIlroy’s move is part of a trend among elite players to conserve themselves for majors. But bypassing a heritage tournament like the Memorial? Desperate PR play, even if it works competitively.
Jordan Spieth’s Aggressive Shot Creates Frenzy
In the first round, Jordan Spieth made a thrilling shot on the par-5 fifth hole. Trapped in thick rough 115 yards short of the green, Spieth’s caddie Michael Greller suggested a conservative layup. Spieth ignored him — and stuck it close for birdie.
He finished the round at even-par 72, tied for 14th.
SportSnip Take: Spieth has always been golf’s risk-taker — and folks adore it. With majors on the horizon, this bold attitude may just return him to top-5 prominence.
Kristoffer Reitan Shocks DP World Tour with Nine-Shot Comeback
Across the pond in Belgium at the Soudal Open, Kristoffer Reitan produced one of the most dramatic final rounds anyone has ever seen. Starting Sunday nine back of the leader, he shot a course-record 62 (-9) to set up a playoff — and claimed his first DP World Tour win.
SportSnip Analysis: Comebacks such as this stoke the drama-hungry fans’ love. Reitan’s tale is evidence that golf never ends until the last putt falls — and he’s now a name on the rise to watch in international golf.
U.S. Women’s Open: Round 2 Tee Times Officially Set
At Erin Hills, the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open resumes with big-name players such as:
Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, and Lexi Thompson are scheduled to tee off at 8:40 a.m. ET.
Yuka Saso, Rianne Malixi, and Lydia Ko are set to begin their rounds at 2:25 p.m. ET.
A field of 156 of the world’s top women are vying for the season’s ultimate crown — and it’s already a classic in the making.
SportSnip Watchlist: With Korda peaking and Saso defending, this might come down to a Sunday showdown between the sport’s finest.
Erin Hills Introduces the “7-Iron Solution” to Fight Slow Play
In a pioneering development, Erin Hills has launched a new system to determine tee box position — by measuring how far golfers hit a 7-iron, not a driver. What happened? A 26% jump in the number of golfers playing from the shorter tees and a perceptible enhancement in the pace of play.
SportSnip Commentary: Pure brilliance. By testing skill levels with a more representative club, Erin Hills could have unlocked the secret to quicker, more fun golf. Will others copy?
SportSnip’s Last Word
This week perfectly showcases why golf remains one of the most exciting, unpredictable, and rapidly evolving sports today. Whether it’s adventurous shot selections, clever tour stop-skipping, or masterful comebacks, the narratives are bountiful — and the season is just getting started.
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