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Ben Griffin's Memorial 'Disappointment' proves he's Ryder Cup ready

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Ben Griffin may have finished runner-up to Scottie Scheffler at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, but he showed the golf world one thing: he has what it takes to compete on the U.S. Ryder Cup team in September. After missing a short birdie try on the par-5 11th and bogeying the par-3 12th, Griffin quickly faced a four-shot deficit to Scheffler, who began the day with a one shot lead over him.
Memorial: Jack Nicklaus Has Eye-Opening Scottie Scheffler Proclamation

3 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Scottie Scheffler won the Memorial Tournament for the second straight year, joining Tiger Woods as the only two players to conquer Muirfield Village in consecutive seasons. He began the day holding a one shot advantage over Ben Griffin, the North Carolinian who won last week's Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial. Griffin has been red-hot as of late, too, but Scheffler slammed the door shut on him down the stretch in Ohio on Sunday.
Rickie Fowler Regains Form at Memorial to Shockingly Earn Major Berth

3 weeks ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Jack Milko

Before this week's Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Rickie Fowler had not yet posted a top 10 finish in 2025. His form had been horrible, as evidenced by him dropping outside of the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Yet, tournament organizers extended a sponsor's invite to Fowler, who has been one of the more popular players on the PGA Tour for years. Fowler has long supported the Memorial too, as he has played in every edition since 2010.
Scottie Scheffler lurking at Memorial despite poor putting performance

4 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Amid a chilly rain at Muirfield Village on Friday, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler began his round with a solid birdie look from 23 feet away on the par-4 1st. He stepped up and drained it, perhaps signaling that his putter would cooperate for the remainder of the day. Short birdie makes on the 3rd and 5th holes followed, which improved Scheffler's score to 5-under for the championship. He was off and running, hoping he would catch Ben Griffin, who held the lead at 7-under.
Max Homa Shares Stunning Mindset on US Open amid Memorial Success

4 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Going into last year's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Max Homa was ranked 10th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). But he is nowhere close to being a top 10 player now, thanks to a year long slump that has seen him plummet out of major championship conversation. Homa arrived at this week's Memorial Tournament as the 87th ranked player in the OWGR — a low point that he has not reached since the fall of 2020.
Colonial Leader Having Breakthrough, Warns PGA Tour ‘More to Come’

1 month ago | heraldonline.com | Jack Milko

Ben Griffin, the 29-year-old from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has had a breakthrough season on the PGA Tour. In addition to winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Andrew Novak, Griffin has five top-10 finishes this year, which includes last week's PGA Championship, where he tied for eighth. His strong play has continued at this week's Charles Schwab Challenge, where Griffin found himself atop the leaderboard when he walked off the golf course.
Rickie Fowler 'Coming Around' at Colonial, in Contention

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

After a pedestrian opening day at the Charles Schwab Challenge, in which he made only two birdies and two bogies, and fired an even par 70, Rickie Fowler posted a marvelous second round at Colonial. He fired a 6-under 64, which included a 6-under 29 on the front nine. Fowler birdied the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes right out of the gate, giving him the start he needed and separating himself from the cut line. "Got off to a nice start, which was great after posting even yesterday," Fowler said.
Colonial Leader Having Breakthrough, Warns PGA Tour 'More to Come'

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Ben Griffin, the 29-year-old from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has had a breakthrough season on the PGA Tour. In addition to winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Andrew Novak, Griffin has five top-10 finishes this year, which includes last week's PGA Championship, where he tied for eighth. His strong play has continued at this week's Charles Schwab Challenge, where Griffin found himself atop the leaderboard when he walked off the golf course.
PGA Tour Rookie Uses Knicks Collapse to Fuel Strong Start at Colonial

1 month ago | newsweek.com | Jack Milko

Like so many others from the greater New York Metropolitan area, John Pak, a PGA Tour rookie playing the Charles Schwab Challenge this week, could only focus on his beloved Knicks on Wednesday night. He tuned in to watch the Knicks host the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, which marked New York's first appearance in the Conference Finals in 25 years.
Rory McIlroy Follows Bryson DeCambeau’s Footsteps Making History

1 month ago | theolympian.com | Jack Milko

In early February 2025, Bryson DeChambeau, who will arrive at next month's U.S. Open as the defending champion, made history on the other side of the world. He became the first reigning major winner to tee it up professionally in India, doing so at an Asian Tour event at the DLF Golf and Country Club. DeChambeau played well, posting a solo second finish thanks to a remarkable final round 65 on a difficult layout.