The golf world is buzzing with excitement as the Canadian Women’s Open kicks off in Edmonton, the men’s FedEx Cup playoffs unfold in St. Louis, and the rebel LIV league faces possible extinction. Here’s what you need to know:
The CPKC Women’s Open, part of the LPGA Tour, is back at Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair for the first time since 2013. With a prize purse of $2.75 million USD and $412K going to the winner, the tournament boasts six of the top 10 female golfers globally, including Nelly Korda, the current world No. 1, who clinched two major championships this season. Notable absentees are Haeran Ryu, ranked third, Jeeno Thitikul at No. 2, and English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull. Lydia Ko, ranked 12th, aims to secure her fourth Canadian Open title, having previously won at Royal Mayfair in 2013. Brooke Henderson, Canada’s star golfer, returns to defend her title after winning the event last year.
Brooke Henderson, hailing from Smiths Falls, Ontario, is keen on securing her first victory of 2026. Despite a strong showing at recent majors, she is yet to clinch a win this season. The tournament also features 14 other Canadian players, including promising teenagers like Aphrodite Deng and Clairey Lin. Anna Huang, a 17-year-old from Vancouver, is another Canadian talent to watch, having already achieved four career victories on the Ladies European Tour.
In the men’s golf scene, the FedEx Cup playoffs are heating up as the top players compete for a massive $40 million prize purse. Scottie Scheffler claimed the top spot in the points race with a commanding win at the St. Jude Championship, securing $23 million in bonus money. Despite no Canadians advancing past the St. Jude Championship, players like Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Corey Conners, and Nick Taylor each earned a bonus of around $180K.
On the flip side, the future of the LIV Golf league hangs in the balance after losing Saudi backing. The league is set to conclude in Indianapolis following the cancellation of its championship event in Michigan. Jon Rahm has already secured his third consecutive individual title, but the fate of the league remains uncertain as it seeks new investors to continue its operations.
As the golf season unfolds on various fronts, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these exciting tournaments and developments in the world of professional golf.