Koepka’s suspension, Pereira’s retirement, McIlroy’s club tally, Müller’s swing, and a golf classic from Robin Williams.
Scottie Scheffler is just one win away from completing the career Grand Slam. After triumphs at the Masters, PGA Championship, and Open Championship, only the U.S. Open remains. That opportunity may come as early as June at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. Given his dominance on the PGA Tour, bookmakers already have the World No. 1 as the heavy favorite for all four majors in 2026.
With Scheffler’s success seemingly inevitable, Golf Digest jokingly speculated about when his son, Bennett Scheffler, might complete his own version of the Grand Slam. Not as a player—he turns two in May—but as a spectator. The toddler has already witnessed two major wins this year, including a memorable appearance at the trophy ceremony in Royal Portrush. However, he missed the 2024 Masters, as his mother Meredith was still pregnant at the time. With Scottie expected to contend at every major in 2026, Bennett’s odds of attending all four look promising.
Koepka’s PGA Tour Return in 2026?
Brooks Koepka could be eligible to return to the PGA Tour in August 2026, once his one-year suspension following his last LIV Golf appearance expires. That is, if he reapplies for membership. In the meantime, Taylor “Asterisk” Gooch will take over Koepka’s role as captain of Smash GC. Meanwhile, Mito Pereira of Torque GC has announced his retirement from professional golf at age 30, choosing to focus on family life in Chile.
Elsewhere in LIV Golf, Sergio Garcia has extended his contract for multiple years and added fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu to his Fireballs GC team, which now consists entirely of Spanish players including Jose Ballester and David Puig.
McIlroy’s 18 Club Memberships
Rory McIlroy is a member of 18 golf clubs around the world, including his home club Holywood GC, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, and the exclusive Seminole GC—where he also covers the membership fee for his father, Gerry. With a projected +8.7 handicap based on his 2025 results, McIlroy remains one of the most sought-after names in golf.