On July 9th, 2026, we break down the ideological divide over the PGA Tour's 2028 restructuring, preview a star-studded Scottish Open, and examine golf's aggressive new stance on gambling-related fan harassment.

• The proposed 2028 two-tier Tour structure has ignited an ideological clash between the game's biggest stars, with the future and prestige of historic National Opens hanging in the balance as the divide deepens.
• Rory McIlroy argued, "You cannot call yourself a National Open anymore if it is a closed off tournament," while Scottie Scheffler countered that "getting the same guys playing against each other... is the best way to set up our schedule."
• Despite the heavy debate, Scheffler kept things light when asked about his 30th birthday, deadpanning that "my hair has been receding for years."

• Jon Rahm is utilizing a DP World Tour loophole to tee it up in Scotland to get "much more prepared for The Open," while Scottie Scheffler arrives strictly "to play golf and play well."
• Rory McIlroy gave Rahm's appearance his blessing, saying "having Jon in this event is better," while clapping back at reporters questioning his own post-U.S. Open rust: "What do you think I do in my off weeks?"
• Rory's "secret" Royal Birkdale scouting trip with Harry Diamond was completely blown by Sir Nick Faldo, prompting Rory to joke, "Faldo could not put his phone away."

• Following the abuse Wyndham Clark faced at the U.S. Open, the R&A is officially implementing "The Open Commitment" code of conduct at Royal Birkdale to combat the alarming rise of gambling-related fan harassment.
• Jordan Spieth highlighted the unique danger of the betting craze at the John Deere Classic: "I cannot think of another sport where a fan can have as much influence as in golf."
• Rowdy bettors beware—the new policy promises swift, Augusta-style ejections for anyone who crosses the line.

Jon Rahm said "never say never" to investing his own money to help LIV CEO Scott O'Neil raise $300 million amid the league's financial crisis • Tiger Woods is designing a massive new 7,310-yard TGR course at Tributer Resort on Lake Anna in Virginia • Firestone's South Course leaves the PGA Tour Champions schedule after 72 years, bidding farewell to a venue Stewart Cink called "hallowed ground in our game."

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