Koepka’s suspension, Pereira’s retirement, McIlroy’s club list, Müller’s swing tips, Williams’ golf classic. The year-end Back Nine.
Scottie Scheffler is just one major away from completing the career Grand Slam. After winning the Masters, PGA Championship, and The Open in 2024, only the U.S. Open remains. The 126th edition at Shinnecock Hills in June 2026 could be his moment. Given his dominance on the PGA Tour and elite ball-striking, bookmakers already have him as the favorite for all four majors in 2026.
But with Scottie’s success seemingly inevitable, Golf Digest took a humorous turn: when will Bennett Scheffler complete his Grand Slam? Not as a player—he’s not even two years old yet—but as a spectator. The toddler has already witnessed two major wins and even appeared at the Royal Portrush trophy ceremony. With dad Scottie favored at every major, Bennett’s “spectator Slam” could be complete by 2026.
Koepka’s PGA Tour Return and Pereira’s Retirement
Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA Tour could happen as early as August 2026. The five-time major champion will be eligible to reapply for membership after serving a one-year suspension following his last LIV Golf appearance. Taylor “Asterisk” Gooch will take over as Smash GC captain. Meanwhile, Mito Pereira has announced his retirement from professional golf. The 30-year-old Chilean, formerly of Torque GC, plans to focus on family life back home.
McIlroy’s 18 Club Memberships
Rory McIlroy, with a theoretical +8.7 handicap based on 2025 results, holds 18 golf club memberships worldwide. From his home club Holywood GC to prestigious names like The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and the ultra-exclusive Seminole GC—where he also sponsors his father’s membership—McIlroy’s global appeal is undeniable.