Koepka’s suspension, Pereira’s retirement, McIlroy’s club list, Müller’s swing, and a Robin Williams golf classic. The Back Nine of the year.
Scottie Scheffler is just one title away from completing the career Grand Slam. With wins at the Masters, PGA Championship, and The Open already under his belt, the World No. 1 only needs the U.S. Open to join the elite club of players who have won all four majors. That opportunity may come in six months at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Bookmakers are already backing Scheffler as the heavy favorite for all four majors in 2026.
But with Scheffler’s dominance seemingly inevitable, Golf Digest took a humorous turn, asking when his son Bennett might complete a “career Grand Slam”—as a spectator. The toddler, who turns two in May, has already witnessed two of his father’s major wins. Though he missed the 2024 Masters due to Meredith Scheffler’s pregnancy, he could still complete his own version of the Slam by 2026 if Scottie continues his winning ways.
Koepka Eyes PGA Tour Return in 2026
Brooks Koepka could be back on the PGA Tour by August 2026. The five-time major winner’s one-year suspension from his last LIV Golf appearance would expire then—if he reapplies for membership. 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.
Elsewhere, Sergio Garcia has extended his LIV Golf contract and added Luis Masaveu to his all-Spanish Fireballs GC team, which also includes Jose Ballester and David Puig.
McIlroy’s 18 Club Memberships
Rory McIlroy is a member of 18 golf clubs worldwide. The five-time major champion and near-career Grand Slam winner holds memberships at prestigious clubs like Holywood GC, The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, and Seminole GC—where he also covers the fees for his father, Gerry.