It’s easier to complain during the buildup of a PGA Championship than any of the other three major championships in golf, but it may not be the case this time around.

This week’s 108th PGA Championship returns to Aronimink Golf Club in the Philadelphia area for the first time since Gary Player took the title in 1962. We’re somewhat familiar with the course thanks to the PGA Tour hosting the BMW Championship at Aronimink in 2018, but it still feels fresh and new for the most part, something the PGA Championship has desperately needed in recent years.

A “new” golf course with the games of some of the best players in the world very much trending heading into the week, and the 2026 PGA Championship could turn out to be one to remember. We’ll set the table with some of the biggest storylines as Thursday’s opening round approaches.

Doubt Scottie Scheffler At Your Own Risk

The overall sense of doubt surrounding Scottie Scheffler and his game heading into Aronimink isn’t nearly what it was prior to the Masters in April, but that doesn’t mean it’s entirely gone.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States walks on the fourth green during the first round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md., on Aug. 14, 2025. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The entire golf world became so numb to Scheffler winning, now that he’s gone three-plus months without finding the winner’s circle, the natural question to ask is what’s wrong with him? The answer to that question is nothing, and that winning golf tournaments, even as the No. 1-ranked player in the world, is really difficult.

Scheffler enters this week as the defending champion and off of three consecutive solo runner-up finishes at the Masters, RBC Heritage and the Cadillac Championship. He opted to pass on teeing it up in last week’s Truist Championship, which is the same strategy he took prior to last year’s PGA Championship, a tournament he ultimately won by five shots.

With Aronimink not fitting the typical mold of a ‘bomber’s paradise’ and featuring huge, undulating greens that demand distance control with the irons (Scheffler’s strong suit), this week certainly feels like his best opportunity to win major No. 5 relative to the other two majors still to come on the calendar.

Jordan Spieth Gets Another Go At The Slam

Just as Rory McIlroy’s hunt for a green jacket to complete the career grand slam dominated Masters storylines until he found it in 2025, Spieth looking to get his hands on the Wanamaker Trophy to conquer the same feat, will be a lead talking point as long as he’s in the field and Father Time isn’t a main character.

Jordan Spieth lines up a putt on the eighth green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. (Michael Madrid/Imagn Images)

This week will mark the 32-year-old’s ninth attempt at winning the PGA Championship to complete the slam, which would make him just the seventh player of the modern era to do so. The feeling of Spieth possibly winning this major, or any of the other three for that matter, is complicated. It feels distant, but not entirely impossible, all while not feeling all that close, either.

Spieth has had six top-25 finishes in his 12 starts this season, and missed only one cut, but hasn’t picked up a top-10 finish along the way. Interestingly enough, the driver has arguably been his best friend in 2026, while his putter has been as inconsistent as possible.

If, and it’s a huge if, Spieth can get every aspect of his game clicking at even just a slightly above-average rate, he can find the winner’s circle again. That happening this week at the PGA Championship, one being contested on bentgrass greens on top of that, feels more unlikely than likely.

Is Cameron Young Getting Too Much Love?

A win at The Players, a T-3 at the Masters, another win at the Cadillac Championship, on top of another three top-10 finishes. Cam Young has been a force in 2026, and now you put the New York native and his red-hot game on a course outside of Philadelphia, and you have the makings for an ideal setup for Young to win his first major championship.

Next month’s U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills in his home state is likely a better setup, but that’s a story for another day; this is PGA Championship week.

Cameron Young of the United States plays his shot from the fifth tee during the third round of the Cadillac Championship 2026 at Trump National Doral Miami on May 02, 2026 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) (Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

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Outside of a poor round here and there with the flatstick, Young hasn’t shown a weakness in his game, finishing 10th or better in six of his last seven starts. His experience of playing in the final group on Masters Sunday will only pay dividends as well.

You couldn’t build a better buildup to a maiden major championship victory than the one Young has put together heading into Aronimink. Some may see that as a sign of things being too good to be true, while others will be stunned if he isn’t firmly in the mix down the stretch on Sunday.

Matt Fitzpatrick, The Two-Time Major Winner?

Since winning the 2022 U.S. Open, Matt Fitzpatrick hasn’t managed to play his way into serious contention in any of the 14 major championship starts that have followed. With the form he’s carrying into this week’s action, however, that trend may come to a life-changing halt.

Matt Fitzpatrick wins the RBC Heritage for the second time in his career. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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After his solo second at The Players, Fitz has stepped into the winner’s circle three times in his five starts since. One of those wins was the Zurich Classic when he teamed up with his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, but three wins in five starts prove he’s playing at an absurdly high level.

Over his last 20 rounds, Fitz ranks,among the PGA Championship field: first in strokes gained around the green, 12th in strokes gained approach, sixth in strokes gained tee to green and 16th in driving accuracy.

On top of putting up phenomenal numbers, he’s found a noticeable confidence and swagger inside the ropes, which is easier said than done for a player wearing Skechers.

LIV Guys Need To Show Signs Of Life

Aside from Tyrrell Hatton finishing T-3, the Masters was a disaster for LIV Golf as a whole.

Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut after rounds of 76-74, while Jon Rahm was never a factor after firing an opening round of 78 before finishing T-38.

As far as this week at Aronimink goes, I think things can go one of two ways for the LIV players in the field: one of the high-end players truly mixes on Sunday, or the distractions of the Saudi PIF pulling LIV’s funding prove to be a legitimate issue, and nobody shows any form at all.

Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2026. (Eric Gay/AP Photo)

With talks of this week’s course setup being a place where the longer hitters in the field don’t have to necessarily emphasize accuracy, it should set up well for both DeChambeau and Rahm. Your guess is as good as anyone else’s as to what we see out of the LIV players this week.

Maybe Rory McIlroy Will Just Be The Major Chaser

Career grand slam winner, back-to-back Masters victories, and just five starts on the PGA Tour so far in 2026. Rory McIlroy hasn’t exactly been shy in sending a message about where his career morals lie at this point, and they appear to be strictly on the major championships.

Last week’s Truist Championship was his first start since putting on the green jacket in early April, and while his short game was well below his standards, he still managed a T-19 finish, essentially going through the motions.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles during the Pro Am event prior to the Truist Championship 2026 at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 06, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

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McIlroy may have found the sweet spot in terms of confidence, preparation, and just overall mindset to build a formula to play his way into the final groups of major Sundays and get legitimate swings in adding another to his resume.

A win at Aronimink this week to actually jumpstart the conversation of the calendar slam would, at the very least, be fun.

It Feels Like A Trap

We do this for most major championships because it’s what we want, but it’s hardly ever true, and that is that we talk ourselves into things being wide open and that more than a dozen or so guys can actually win the tournament.

In reality, four players in this field are on a much higher pedestal than anyone else entering the week: Scheffler, McIlroy, Young and Fitzpatrick. If we were smart, any picks and wagers would heavily revolve around these four names and these four names over, but we’re emotional beings and make dumb decisions sometimes.

Scottie Scheffler walks to the green on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., on April 11, 2026. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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My brain, for example, has already come up with the idea that Patrick Cantlay has a very real shot at winning this weekend at Aronimink.

We are in store for a great week, I’m almost sure of it, but the final few holes may be some version of the inevitable outcome we may not have hoped for.

Amid the ongoing tension with Iran, US President Donald Trump’s three-day visit (May 13-15) is starting from Tuesday night. Trump’s visit to Beijing is considered very important due to China’s closeness to Iran. Because Trump has started playing the Taiwan card against China before the start of the tour.

US President seen on the streets of Beijing before Trump’s China tour begins donald trump limousine car and a convoy of US Secret Service agents. Trump’s visit to Beijing is starting tonight on Air Force-1 plane. Amidst the Iran war, Trump’s visit to China is considered very important. Because Iran has close relations with China. During the war, China provided Iran with everything from satellite tracking to intelligence information and coordinates of the US military base. China imports 85 percent of Iran’s oil. In such a situation, there is a strong possibility that Trump will put pressure on the Chinese President regarding permanent ceasefire and opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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It has been 75 days since the Iran war started, but Tehran has not made a permanent ceasefire with America. On the contrary, America’s peace proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz and enriched uranium has been rejected. In such a situation, Trump is furious and has once again discussed the option of military action against Iran with his National Security team.

On the other hand, the spokesperson of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei, created a sensation by saying that if America and Israel attack again, Iran can enrich uranium up to 90 percent. Currently, Iran has about 460 kg of enriched uranium, which is 60 percent enriched. Nuclear weapons can be prepared from 90 percent. In such a situation, clouds of war have once again started looming in West Asia.

Even before the Beijing visit, Trump has started putting pressure on China. Because if China does not listen to Trump, in such a situation America can start selling arms directly to Taiwan. Trump has indicated this. While talking to the media on Monday night, Trump himself said that selling arms to Taiwan would be discussed with Xi Jinping.

During the China visit, a state banquet will be hosted by Xi Jinping to welcome Trump. There will be delegation level talks between the two heads of state. Apart from this, a visit to China’s world-famous Temple of Heaven is also included in Trump’s tour.

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Ole Miss just can’t seem to catch a break from opposing coaches within the SEC, with Texas coach Steve Sarkisian joining the party.

There obviously must be something in the water down in Oxford that is attracting coaches to somehow keep the Rebels part of the offseason conversation, coming off a two-day stretch that saw Lane Kiffin take an enormous amount of heat for his comments regarding some recruiting struggles at Ole Miss.

In what started as another interesting look into the life of Kiffin, which has many layers built into the body of his overall work, the subject that drew the most attention centered on what some perceived to be racial epitomes about struggle to recruit certain players to Oxford based on the state’s history.

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When describing certain problems that had risen in the past, across different sports, Kiffin brought up on his own that getting players to Ole Miss was not only about how much money could be offered.

“‘Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren’t letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi.’ That doesn’t come up when you say Baton Rouge, Louisiana,” Kiffin said to Vanity Fair. “Parents were sitting here this weekend saying the campus’s diversity feels so great: ‘It feels like there’s no segregation. And we want that for our kid because that’s the real world.'”

“I just hope (comments) comes across respectful to Ole Miss … There are some things that I’m saying that are factual, they’re not shots.”

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Lane Kiffin speaks during his introductory press conference as head coach of the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., on Dec. 1, 2025. (Gus Stark/LSU/University Images)

Kiffin would then go on to say in later interviews that his comments were not calculated, and he did not mean for it to come across as derogatory toward the State of Mississippi.

But unfortunately for the LSU coach, the benefit of the doubt is not something that will be granted to him based on past instances of taking shots at other schools.

And no, I don’t think Kiffin had anything remotely racist in his body when describing Ole Miss recruiting, but sometimes he says these off-the-wall things to draw attention.

In this case, I don’t think it went according to plan, which is easy to notice when Kiffin is messaging media members to clarify his remarks.

But, he wasn’t the only one who had Ole Miss on their minds in recent weeks, as Steve Sarkisian proved on Tuesday morning.

Texas head coach takes a massive swing at Rebels

When Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney took aim at Ole Miss nearly three months ago for the recruitment of transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli, the college football world was put on notice, or so it seemed at the time.

Swinney has the proof that Ole Miss tampered with the short-term rental linebacker that spent only a few days at Clemson before heading off to Oxford. There were claims of text messages, a picture of a $1 million check sent to Ferrelli, along with other forms of communication that were sent to entice him to leave Clemson after only just arriving.

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And yes, he ended up at Ole Miss. Which brings us to Steve Sarkisian, who was asked about the ongoing circus in college athletics pertaining to the transfer portal and athletes losing out on an education by transferring so many times during their career.

“At Texas, we will only take 50% of a player’s academic credit hours,” Sarkisian noted to USA TODAY. “You may be a semester from graduating, but you’re going all the way back to 50% if you play here and want a degree. But at Ole Miss, they can take you. All you have to take is basket weaving, and you can get an Ole Miss degree.”

Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns stands on the field before a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 22, 2025. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Sure, Sarkisian also brought up other schools during his rant, but he’s also pointing the finger at the current system in which we currently reside in.

“We all signed up to be part of the NCAA, and then we all allegedly make the rules,” Sarkisian said. “Everyone knows the rules, right? Then we go to our attorney general and say we don’t like that rule, let’s just sue. Right now, no one is afraid of the consequences.”

OK, I don’t know how many people are going to offer sympathy to the Texas football program, but to each their own.

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Everyone gets a shot at Ole Miss right now

The story of the 2025 college football season, outside of Indiana running through opponents on its way to a national championship, was the Ole Miss Rebels.

A traveling circus would honestly be a better way to describe what I witnessed from the second half of the season until Lane Kiffin raced to an Oxford airport for a flight to Baton Rouge just two weeks before Ole Miss would start their CFP run.

“Kind of amazing how uncomfortable our success is making some people,” Ole Miss AD Keith Carter wrote on social media.

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Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter and head coach Lane Kiffin talk after winning the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against Penn State at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Dec. 30, 2023. (John Adams/Icon Sportswire)

Whether it’s Lane Kiffin, Dabo Swinney or Steve Sarkisian, everyone seems to be using Ole Miss as a punching bag right now.

Have people forgotten that Kiffin does not reside in Oxford any longer? Who knows.

But, this has certainly been an interesting few months for the Rebels athletic department, and we haven’t reached the start of Summer yet.

All I know is that SEC spring meetings have the chance to be unhinged in two weeks, and we’ll be there to cover the potential madness that arises from the beaches of Destin, Florida.

Chief Minister only after the change of power in Bengal Shubhendu Adhikari has announced that the process of handing over land to BSF for fencing the India-Bangladesh border will be started. It will be completed in the next 45 days. Now the reaction of Bangladesh government has come on this. At the same time, the newly formed government of BJP, working as per its promise, has taken this decision to stop illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi people in the country.

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Bangladesh has been enraged by this decision of the state government. The government there has said that it is not afraid of barbed wires. Foreign Affairs Advisor to Bangladeshi PM Tariq Rahman has said that the people and the government here are not afraid of fencing the border. Will continue to speak out to protect national interests.

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The land has been transferred to BSF

Here the officer said on Tuesday that our cabinet has decided in the meeting to transfer the land to BSF. Its process has also started. This process will be completed in the next 45 days. This will end the problem of illegal infiltration.

Infiltration had emerged as an important issue in Bengal elections.

Infiltration had emerged as a big political issue in this time’s Bengal Assembly elections. BJP has been continuously accusing the previous TMC government of infiltration and appeasement politics. Whereas, Home Minister Amit Shah He was also attacking Mamata government on this issue. He had promised that as soon as BJP comes to power, it will hand over the land required for fencing to BSF within 45 days.

How many kilometers of border does India share with Bangladesh?

Let us tell you, West Bengal shares a border of 4 thousand 97 kilometers with Bangladesh. So far, fencing has been installed in 3 thousand 240 km area. At present an area of ​​850 km is still open. In such a situation, it is said that there is a place of 175 km, where it is difficult to fence. BJP has won unilaterally in the recently held assembly elections.

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The second-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild was always destined to be a bit of a slugfest, and it’s delivering the goods.

However, after Game 4 — which the Avs won 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead — the intensity has boiled over off the ice, and it’s all thanks to a butt-ending incident that earned Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson a four-minute minor.

In the first period, Wild forward Michael McCarron checked Manson hard and wound up falling on top of him. The two wrestled for a little before Manson could be seen striking McCarron in the side of the head with the butt-end of his stick.

Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson kept the intensity going off the ice after Manson was called for butt-ending in Game 4. (Jerome Miron-Imagn Images)

McCarron went down in pain, and upon review, Manson was dealt a double-minor for butt-ending.

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The Wild scored on the ensuing power play, and McCarron laid into Manson during an intermission interview with ESPN.

After the game, McCarron continued to criticize Manson’s brand of play.

“I blew him up, and he grabbed me and pulled me on top of him,” he said. “He took his butt end and clearly butt-ended me in the face. I don’t know how it’s not a five-minute. I think the rulebook says it’s a five-minute if you butt-end someone in the face.”

According to Sportsnet, Manson claimed that he simply lost awareness of where his hand was on his stick when he took a swing at McCarron, whom he said he was angry at for falling on him.

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“My intention wasn’t to butt-end him. Did I want to punch him in the head? I did want to punch him in the head,” Manson said.

Colorado’s Joshn Manson battles Minnesota’s Yakov Trenin in Game 4 of the two teams’ series in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Matt Krohn-Imagn Images)

The series shifts back to Denver for Game 5, and something tells me we probably haven’t seen the last of this one.

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However, Minnesota is in quite a hole, so keeping their postseason alive should be at the front of their mind, not getting back at Josh Manson.

But, no matter how you want to look at it, the heat is certainly getting turned up in this one.