The professional golf calendar enters a pivotal week with marquee events across multiple tours testing the world’s best players. The PGA Tour‘s flagship AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am takes center stage in California, while the LIV Golf League heads to Adelaide for a historic milestone.
Scottie Scheffler arrives at Pebble Beach Golf Links as the clear favorite, bringing his world number one ranking and the momentum that defines his recent form. Rory McIlroy returns as the defending champion, seeking back-to-back titles at the storied California course. The event offers $20 million in prize money, with the winner earning $3.6 million.
One storyline commands immediate attention: Chris Gotterup’s remarkable run. The American has captured victories at the Sony Open and Phoenix Open in consecutive weeks, establishing himself as the tour’s hottest player entering Pebble Beach. Such form cannot be ignored in a field of this caliber.
LIV Golf Makes Historic Shift in Adelaide
Across the Pacific, LIV Golf enters uncharted territory at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide. For the first time, the league’s event will award Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points, marking a significant development in the tour’s evolution. This $30 million tournament carries substantial weight for players seeking to elevate their world ranking credentials.
Jon Rahm headlines a field featuring Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith, though attention naturally turns to the home team. The Ripper GC, featuring Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert, and Elvis Smylie, won both the individual and team titles in Riyadh last week. Smylie’s debut victory at 23 years old represents a significant statement from the young Australian, and Ripper GC now has the chance to build momentum in front of a home crowd.
Langer Eyes Historic Record in Florida
On the PGA Tour Champions, Bernhard Langer commands attention at the Chubb Classic in Naples, Florida. The German veteran holds the all-time record with 47 Champions Tour victories and has won the Chubb Classic five times previously. A sixth title would extend his remarkable record at this event, underscoring his continued excellence at 68 years old.
The Ladies European Tour launches its season in Saudi Arabia with the PIF Saudi Ladies International, the circuit’s richest event outside the majors. The $5 million purse attracts elite talent including Charley Hull, Celine Boutier, and Danielle Kang. German players feature prominently in the field, with Esther Henseleit carrying the title of Golf Saudi Ambassador while Laura Funfstuck, winner of the PIF London Championship in 2025, seeks to maintain her winning trajectory.
Several German-speaking competitors compete across the week’s tournaments. Stephan Jäger and Matti Schmid represent German interests at Pebble Beach, while Sepp Straka brings his four PGA Tour victories to California. Martin Kaymer captains the Cleeks GC squad at Adelaide. Alex Cejka joins Langer at the Champions Tour event in Florida, where both players bring decades of professional experience to the field.
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