Kieran Smith

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kieran Smith

There’s been plenty of discussion about Rory McIlroy’s decision to sit out the Memorial, but the Northern Irishman has now cleared up the speculation around his absence. Jack Nicklaus looked a bit disappointed by the move, and there was some noise in the media over McIlroy not reaching out to let him know ahead of time. Fans took aim at both McIlroy and the PGA Tour, though in the end, Scottie Scheffler stole the show regardless.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kieran Smith

Andre Onana’s future at Manchester United is under renewed scrutiny following two difficult seasons. After joining from Inter Milan for £47 million, Onana struggled to adapt to Erik ten Hag’s setup — a move originally hoped to reshape the team’s style of play. While he did play a part in United’s 2024 FA Cup triumph, Onana’s errors in the league and Europe — most notably costing a place in the Champions League knockouts — raised early concerns.

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kieran Smith

Scottie Scheffler keeps adding trophies to his collection—and picking up some big paydays along the way. Scheffler’s latest win at The Memorial came with a $4 million check, pushing his total earnings over the past 30 days past the $10 million mark. His run of form has pushed him into elite company—not just in terms of wins, but earnings as well.

3 weeks ago | hitc.com | Kieran Smith

Jack Nicklaus has offered a word of caution to Scottie Scheffler, who is now ranked as the world’s best golfer. Scheffler picked up where he left off, capturing his third win in four starts with a victory at The Memorial. With the US Open approaching at Oakmont, the 26-year-old heads into the tournament as the clear favourite to add a fourth major to his tally. But staying at the top often comes with its own challenges — and few people understand that better than Nicklaus.

4 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Kieran Smith

Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland will host the 2025 Open Championship this July – with Masters winner Rory McIlroy firmly among the favourites. While American fans may lean toward Scottie Scheffler or Bryson DeChambeau to lift the Claret Jug, local supporters will have their hopes pinned on two familiar faces. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both set to be crowd favourites.