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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Talor Gooch Asterisk Notion Surfaces after Quitting US Open Qualifying
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In the world of golf, Rory McIlroy has achieved something close to GOAT status. As one of the sport's biggest names, anything he does or chooses not to do becomes headline news. Just like his recent decision to avoid speaking to the media for four consecutive days, despite being known for his strong opinions. That happened during the second major at Quail Hollow, where the green jacket winner had an unimpressive finish. Now, all eyes turn to the U.S. Open next month. But if McIlroy does win the event, there might be an "asterisk beside it," per LIV Golf's Talor Gooch. Talor Gooch walks out of U.S. Open qualifying On May 19th, Talor Gooch abruptly walked off the course for U.S. Open qualifying with three holes to play. He earned a DNF, as he likely knew advancing was beyond his reach. Golf fans wasted no time mocking him, especially given his previous "asterisk" comment about McIlroy. INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 02: Talor Gooch of Smash GC on10th hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo by... INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 02: Talor Gooch of Smash GC on10th hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images) More Getty Images Back in 2024, when McIlroy was still chasing his Masters victory to complete the career Grand Slam, Gooch was quick to suggest that if he won, it would come with an "asterisk." Here's the full Gooch quote: "If Rory McIlroy goes and completes his [career] grand slam without some of the best players in the world, there's just going to be an asterisk. It's just the reality. I think everybody wins whenever the majors figure out a way to get the best players in the world there." Although McIlroy later gave Gooch the "benefit of the doubt", the comment sent the golf world into a frenzy, and now, the conversation has reignited. Gooch becomes a laughing stock among golf fans As soon as the news broke, fans flooded social media with reactions. NUCLR Golf posted on X: "This year's U.S. Open will have an asterisk beside it as LIV Golf star Talor Gooch will not be in the field after walking off the course with 3 holes to play at final qualifying. He DNF." 🚨*️⃣🇺🇸 #NEW — This year's U.S. Open will have an asterisk beside it as LIV Golf star Talor Gooch will not be in the field after walking off the course with 3 holes to play at final qualifying. He DNF. — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 20, 2025 One user responded with an iconic meme GIF from Goodfellas, while others pointed out Gooch's lack of major success: "He has 1 career win (RSM Classic) when he played on tour." Compared to other players who successfully qualify for majors, Gooch's record doesn't stack up. Another fan sarcastically referenced Greg Norman's past praise of Gooch, posting: "Best iron player in the game over last 20 years, they said." The result? Heavy criticism of Norman for his exaggerated claims. And the roasting didn't stop there! One golf fan hilariously posted: "Can't call yourself a major if Talor's not in the field." All told, McIlroy moved into legendary status last month while Gooch remains mostly irrelevant in the golf world. More Golf: Lefty Forced to Eat His Words after Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Dustin Johnson gets special invitation to PGA Championship in surprise decision
When the final list of participants for next week's PGA Championship was revealed Tuesday, there was a notable name on it. It was a name not expected to be among the 156 completing at Quail Hollow in the season's second major. Dustin Johnson, whose status on the PGA Tour and in the World Rankings has disappeared since he joined LIV Golf, was invited by the PGA of America via special exemption, and he accepted the invite. Advertisement 3 Dustin Johnson plays his shot from the fifth tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Johnson, 40, is a two-time major winner, capturing the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters. His Masters win allowed him to participate in the next five PGA Championships regardless of qualification status, but that exemption ended last year. His best PGA Championship finish was a second place in both 2019 and 2020. Advertisement Johnson hasn't made a lot of noise on LIV, finishing in the top 10 in two events this season, and he missed the cut at the Masters in April. The U.S. Open and British Open have created a category for LIV players to get into their respective fields. The PGA, however, does not. Advertisement Similar to the Masters, the PGA can invite players through its special exemptions. 'That's what we have done the last three years and continue to do so,' Kerry Haigh, the championships director for the PGA of America, said recently. 'We have that flexibility to be able to invite those players who are deserving from whichever tour.' 3 Dustin Johnson of 4Aces GC plays his second shot on the 3rd hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. Getty Images Ways into the PGA include being in the top 70 in PGA points — a PGA Tour money list from the past 12 months. Advertisement The world ranking formula was changed in 2023 and is more heavily weighted toward PGA Tour events, because of stronger fields than LIV, and it doesn't award any points to LIV players. Because of this, the LIV players have tumbled down the rankings. Saudi-funded LIV Golf will have 16 players in the 156-man field at Quail Hollow — the same number as last year. That includes John Catlin, a LIV reserve who's played three LIV tournaments this year. But he qualified through his Asian Tour performance. 3 Dustin Johnson of 4Aces GC lines up a putt on the 3rd green on the 3rd hole on day one of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 02, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. Getty Images Other LIV Golf members who are listed in the field include Phil Mickelson, the 2021 PGA winner; Bryson DeChambeau; Sergio Garcia; Tyrrell Hatton; Patrick Reed; Cameron Smith; and Joaquin Niemann. Xander Schauffele is the defending PGA Championship winner. He, along with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, will be the favorites. Advertisement The PGA Championship also offered a special exemption to Rickie Fowler, a fan favorite, whose ranking has plummeted to No. 125. There's a category for players in the most recent Ryder Cup — Fowler played two years ago in Italy — provided they are among the top 100 in the world. Fowler's first PGA Tour victory was at Quail Hollow in 2012.
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Bryson DeChambeau Gets Masters Monkey off His Back at LIV Golf Korea
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau finally put his recent final-round misfortune behind him to claim his first victory since the 2024 US Open. The victory came at the LIV Golf Korea event following his fourth consecutive Sunday in contention. DeChambeau won at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon at 19-under, two strokes ahead of teammate Charles Howell III. Talor Gooch was third at 14-under. The reigning US Open champion led the first round of the tournament with a 7-under score, tied with Gooch. A day later, he shot 6-under to take a comfortable four-shot lead over Richard Bland. Finally, he fired another 6-under on Sunday to win wire-to-wire. Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC takes a moment after holing the winning putt on hole 18 on day three of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 04, 2025 in Incheon, South... Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC takes a moment after holing the winning putt on hole 18 on day three of LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus GC Korea on May 04, 2025 in Incheon, South Korea. MoreDeChambeau had reached the final rounds of his three previous starts with a chance to win, only to fade on Sunday. In Miami, he was tied for the lead after 36 holes, but shot 3-over on Sunday to fall to fifth. A week later at the Masters, he entered the final round in second place, two shots behind leader Rory McIlroy, but also carded a 3-over on Sunday to drop to fifth. Most recently, DeChambeau led LIV Golf Mexico City by one stroke over Cam Smith after 36 holes, but shot even par in the final round and was unable to prevent Joaquin Niemann from overtaking him. Despite getting that monkey off his back, DeChambeau is more focused on what lies ahead: "Glad to have pushed through in this victory and won this event, but there's a lot more work to be done this year. There's three more majors, and my eyes are focused on that with all the other LIV events, doing my absolute best in every single event I show up to." It was the 31-year-old's third win at LIV Golf. DeChambeau had not won in the league since the 2023 season when he won at Greenbrier and Bedminster. DeChambeau and Howell III led Crushers GC to their first win of the season and sixth since joining the league. Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri also contributed to the victory, tying for 29th and 45th, respectively. Bryson DeChambeau is now second in the individual standings for the season, less than a point ahead of Jon Rahm and more than 20 points behind Joaquin Niemann. Crushers GC is in third place in the team standings. Rahm tied for 7th in Korea, his 19th top-10 finish at LIV Golf in as many events, including two wins. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Makes PGA History, Decimates CJ Cup Byron Nelson Field
