The golf world is abuzz with the upcoming Canadian Women’s Open in Edmonton, the ongoing FedEx Cup playoffs for men in St. Louis, and the uncertain future of the rebel LIV league. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening:
**Canadian Women’s Open**
Formerly known as the CPKC Women’s Open, the prestigious LPGA Tour event is making a return to Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair after an eight-year hiatus. This $2.75 million US tournament, with $412K going to the winner, boasts a lineup of top talent, including world No. 1 Nelly Korda from the United States, who clinched two major championships this season. Notably absent from the event are Haeran Ryu of South Korea, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, and English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull. Lydia Ko of New Zealand, currently ranked 12th globally, is eyeing her fourth Canadian Open victory, with one of her wins coming at Royal Mayfair in 2013.
Canadian fans will be rooting for Brooke Henderson, the 28-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., who is aiming for her first win of 2026. Henderson, with 14 career victories, including two majors, is a crowd favorite. The field also includes 14 other Canadian players, including talented teenagers like Aphrodite Deng, Clairey Lin, and Anna Huang, who are making waves in the golfing world.
**FedEx Cup Playoffs**
As the women’s golf season continues, the PGA Tour is nearing the end of its FedEx Cup playoffs. The BMW Championship in St. Louis will host the top 50 players following the cut from the 70-man opener in Memphis. The season will culminate in the Tour Championship in Atlanta, where the winner stands to claim a hefty $10 million prize from the $40 million purse. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler secured the top spot in the points race with a commanding victory last week, earning $23 million in bonus money.
**LIV League**
The future of the LIV Golf season hangs in the balance, with the league facing potential closure after losing its primary financial backing. CEO Scott O’Neil is scrambling to secure new investors to salvage the tour following the withdrawal of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. Despite the uncertainties, Jon Rahm has secured his third consecutive individual title, while the fate of the team trophy remains undecided.
The LIV league’s future remains uncertain, with questions looming over the participation of top players and the league’s viability moving forward. The golf world eagerly awaits the outcomes of these exciting events.