U.S. Women’s Open

The women’s golf was awesome yesterday.

The leaderboard was tight from the start of play on Sunday, with seven players just two strokes off the lead, and Charley Hull, one of the LPGA’s biggest stars, just three strokes back.

Charley got off to a blistering start and charged into the lead in the middle of the round before making a bogey on the 14th.

Her miss dropped her to -6 and left Gabby Lopez, In Gee Chun, S.Y. Kim, and Nelly Korda all tied for the lead at 7-under.

Hull was able to bounce back with a birdie on the 17th and grab a share of the lead. Gabby Lopez birdied the 18th, and they both went into the clubhouse to watch Nelly Korda finish.

They watched on TV while Nelly Korda made birdie on the 17th hole to take a one-stroke lead. On the final hole, Korda hit a perfect tee shot, followed by a safe approach shot into the middle of the 18th green.

She two-putted for par and won the U.S. Women’s Open by a stroke, but we were this close to a three-way playoff:

The Memorial Tournament

We didn’t get a playoff at Riviera, but we did get one at Jack’s place.

The Memorial Tournament also featured a jam-packed leaderboard on Sunday.

At one point, there was a five-way tie on the back nine at 11-under.

That group was Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood, Sam Burns, Ryan Gerard, and JT Poston.

By the time the dust settled, it was Poston and Gerard who were the last two men standing. Gerard almost won it in regulation, but JT Poston made a clutch birdie on the 72nd hole to send it to a playoff.

They played the 18th, both made par, so they played it again.

This time, Gerard would bogey, leaving JT Poston an easy par putt to seal it.

With his victory, JT collected a $4 million check, along with spots in the U.S. Open and The Open this year.

He also gets to avoid playing in Golf’s Longest Day today.

What’s Next?

The RBC Canadian Open.

Odds: RBC Canadian Open

Player Odds
Tommy Fleetwood +1150
Matt Fitzpatrick +1175
Sam Burns +1300
Collin Morikawa +2250
Robert MacIntyre +2400
Wyndham Clark +2500
Justin Rose +2700
Brooks Koepka +2800
Nicolai Hojgaard +2900
Viktor Hovland +2900

Based on the news at the top of the email, I think it’s safe to say that tournaments like the CJ Cup Byron Nelson will be going the way of the Dodo Bird.

There’s a handful of them that come to mind, who currently occupy unwanted space in the TOUR’s schedule, pull weak fields, and are typically birdie-fests.

These events lack juice and draw weak viewership numbers.

So, it seems that the TOUR, whos CEO Brian Rolapp came from the NFL, are intent on embracing a scarcity model, which, in theory, should allow them to sell partnerships at a premium.

Their bet is that quality is better than volume.

And with that intro, we bring you to McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas, where Scottie Scheffler leads a field that includes only about three other people in the Top 50 of OWGR.

Scottie shot 31-under last year. His odds to win this year are +175, which is… gross.

In an effort to make the CJ Cup less of a birdie-fest, they have made all of the greens smaller over the last year.

We will see how that holds up.

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Keith Stewart’s Picks

Jordan Spieth (+2000 DraftKings)

In four starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Jordan Spieth has finished T9, 2, MC, and 4. I guess Spieth likes sleeping in his own bed! A top 20 at the PGA Championship and a brief lead in Miami. Spieth has seven top 25s in 13 starts this season. Those results still seem to be missing a piece of Spieth’s game. In 2026, the irons have been great at times. The driver has been excellent recently, and nobody is better with a wedge. If Jordan wins again, the most likely spot is a course where he is extremely comfortable, and in a region he knows infinitely well.

Eric Cole (+8000 DraftKings)

In his last three events, Eric Cole has finished T14, T6, and T6 at Myrtle Beach. Cole’s an incredible iron player and putter. In two starts at TPC Craig Ranch, Eric has finished T23 and T5. Eric can score, and on a course with little pressure off the tee, he can just get it in play. The approach, proximity, and putter take over. Eighth in the field for BoB%, Cole has gained an average of 8.4 strokes combined with his flatstick and irons over his last two starts.

Caddyshanks Picks

Scottie Scheffler (+175 DraftKings)

Scottie Scheffler’s odds are so low that I actually don’t recommend betting him this week, unless he gets off to a slow start and you can find a live number you like. Also, look into the “without Scheffler” markets.

The only reason I have him on the card this week is because I committed to “bet Scottie every week” at the beginning of the year. It hasn’t been working out.

Brooks Koepka (+2500 Draftkings)

Everything about Brooks game is working right now except for one very important thing – his putter. If, and it’s a big if, he gets it going? He’s gonna win some tournaments.

Sungjae Im (+5600 Draftkings)

It was only a few weekends ago in Florida that Sungjae was in contention, his odds are quite long this week, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he was hanging around this weekend near the top of the board.

The Truist Championship was wide open on Sunday.

Plenty of names were within striking distance. Alex Fitzpatrick had the overnight lead. Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, Nicolai Højgaard, Tommy Fleetwood, and a handful of others were all close enough to make things interesting.

But it was Kristoffer Reitan, the 28-year-old from Norway, who stepped up, closed the deal, and walked away with the trophy and the signature-event check.

Not bad for a guy still getting settled on the PGA TOUR.

Reitan’s Breakthrough Came Fast

Reitan’s road here has not exactly been smooth.

He had a brief stop at Texas before choosing the professional route, then went through the grind of trying to establish himself in Europe. He has spoken openly about the ups and downs, but eventually found his footing again.

Last year, he finished inside the top 10 on the Race to Dubai, earned his PGA TOUR card, yet hadn’t finished in the Top 10 in a single event this year.

Then came Quail Hollow.

Reitan began Sunday one shot behind Alex Fitzpatrick, but stayed steady while the leaderboard around him got chaotic. He closed with a 2-under 69, finished at 15-under, and beat Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard by two shots.

That is a life-changing week – good for him.

Alex Fitzpatrick Was Right There

Alex Fitzpatrick started the day with a one-shot lead and had a real chance to win his first solo PGA TOUR event.

Instead, Sunday got away from him.

He shot 2-over on the day and finished solo fourth, which is still a great result, but it will probably sting considering where he stood entering the final round.

Still, Fitzpatrick has been playing well since getting his PGA TOUR card, and this feels more like a sign of things to come than a collapse to worry about.

Meanwhile, his brother Matt cooled off with a T52 finish after his own ridiculous run of three wins in three starts.

Rickie And Nicolai Made Their Sunday Push

Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard both finished T2, two shots behind Reitan.

For Fowler, it was another reminder that he still has plenty left when the putter cooperates and the ball-striking shows up.

For Højgaard, it was another strong week from a player who keeps looking more and more comfortable on big stages.

Neither one got the trophy, but both made Reitan earn it.

Cam Young Gave Us All A Putting Reminder

Cameron Young has been one of the hottest players on the planet lately.

And yet, on Sunday, he missed multiple putts inside four feet.

You know, just in case you think you should make every four-footer.

Young still finished T10, but the round was a good reminder that even the best players in the world can look human at times.

Other Notable Finishes

  • Tommy Fleetwood: T5
  • Ludvig Åberg: T8
  • Cameron Young: T10
  • Rory McIlroy: T19
  • Matt Fitzpatrick: T52

What’s Next?

The PGA Championship at Aronimink.

Odds For The 2026 PGA Championship

Odds are subject to change and may vary by sportsbook.

Player Odds
Scottie Scheffler +450
Rory McIlroy +850
Cameron Young +1200
Jon Rahm +1600
Bryson DeChambeau +1800
Xander Schauffele +1800
Ludvig Åberg +2000
Matt Fitzpatrick +2200
Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Brooks Koepka +4000
Collin Morikawa +4000
Justin Thomas +4000

We’ll see you Wednesday with our PGA Championship picks.

I won’t lie, I’m pretty excited for this one.

First off, Trump National Doral Golf Club – aka The Blue Monster – can be an absolute brute. It stretches over 7,700 yards, and those closing, water-lined holes are one of the toughest finishing stretches we see anywhere in pro golf.

Tiger Woods once put it plainly, talking about the 18th:

“It’s one of the toughest par 4s you’ll ever play if it’s into the wind.”

Good news if you like carnage – wind might be a factor on Saturday, with gusts up to 20mph. Unfortunately, it may thunderstorm on Sunday, but it’s Florida so that could change by the time you’re reading this.

Additionally, there’s some real history here.

The Blue Monster has crowned winners like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Lee Trevino, Raymond Floyd, Nick Faldo, Ben Crenshaw, and of course, Tiger Woods. Always nice when a course brings a little pedigree with it.

It’s a Signature Event, so a strong field is expected, but this one will be missing a few stars; Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay are all sitting it out.

In fairness, it makes sense. The schedule right now is a bit of a gauntlet – Signature Event (Cadillac), Signature Event (Truist), then straight into a major at the PGA Championship. Not exactly a light stretch, and this week is clearly where some guys are choosing to take a breather.

Someone at the PGA TOUR should do a better job with the schedule.

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Keith Stewart’s Picks

Collin Morikawa (+2000 bet365)

The first player I looked for on property at Trump National Doral was Collin Morikawa. Since returning from his PLAYERS WD, Morikawa has finished T7 and T4. Is Collin healthy? Not only did he swing beautifully, but his driver speed looked fast, much quicker than in his last two starts. If you need one player to hit a 200-yard approach, I’m picking Morikawa. If Morikawa was contending with injury concerns, imagine how confident he will be swinging, not that he feels good!

Keegan Bradley (+6500 Caesars)

Keegan Bradley is one of the best mid- to long-iron players in the field. With the number of approaches around 200 yards during each round, Doral is playing right into the best part of Bradley’s game. A Southeast Florida resident, I don’t worry about the Bermudagrass or the short game. Twelfth at the RBC Heritage, Keegan has two top 8 finishes on the Blue Course in four starts. Bradley’s ball striking is solid in the wind, which is another characteristic I’m focusing on this week.

Caddyshanks Picks

Sam Burns (+3100 Draftkings)

Sam Burns has played quite well over the last 9 months, particularly with his approach play and putter, but he’s also got the length necessary to beat it around Doral.

Hideki Matsuyama (+3100 Draftkings)

If you’ve been reading this newsletter for awhile, you know I love betting Hideki, and you know it rarely ever works out for me, but we will always have that final round 62 to win the Genesis Invitational. He hasn’t won yet this year, but he will. He’s top 20 in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green, Approach and Around-the-Green.

Scottie Scheffler (+310 Draftkings)

Admittedly, the “bet Scottie every week no matter what” strategy hasn’t played out very well this season, but he’s averaging 5.1 birdies per round so far for the year – the best mark on TOUR. The wins are coming.

That’s all folks – see you next week for the Truist Championship.