FedEx Playoffs Heat Up & LIV's Big Pivot - August 13th, 2026

On August 13th, 2026, the FedEx Cup Playoffs kick off in sweltering conditions while LIV Golf shakes up its business model and Craig Stefureak makes Canadian golf history.PGA TOUR / FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIPThe FedEx Cup Playoffs begin at TPC Southwind in blistering 100-degree Memphis heat. Scottie Scheffler is focused on hydration, while Rory McIlroy returns from a four-week detox with a marathon mindset for the opening rounds.Rory views the playoffs "like a 12-round event," while Scheffler relies on an "ample amount of water... electrolytes."Scheffler took time to ruthlessly roast caddie Ted Scott’s new mustache, bluntly stating, "he looks stupid," while Rory playfully offered to give LeBron James a golf lesson.PGA TOUR / BUBBLE WATCH & ROOKIESOff the course, Rory McIlroy is locked in an administrative battle with Brian Rolapp for a 14-start exemption to keep his Tour card, while Jordan Spieth fights for his playoff life sitting squarely on the bubble at number 54.A visibly annoyed Spieth admitted he is "frustrated with the results" as his season hangs in the balance.Brad Faxon is raving about 21-year-old rookie Jackson Koivun, praising his relentless work ethic during recent sessions at the Titleist Performance Institute.LIV GOLF / LIV 2.0 & LEGACYLIV Golf abruptly canceled its 2026 Team Championship in Michigan as CEO Scott O'Neil pivots the league to "LIV 2.0," shifting the financial focus away from massive guaranteed cash payouts and toward franchise equity.O'Neil emphasized the new financial structure, noting that the "second bite at the apple is equity."Gary Player issued a stern public warning to Jon Rahm, insisting that the Spaniard's legacy still requires regular tour validation.AMATEUR & INTERNATIONAL GOLFCraig Stefureak made history at the Canadian PGA Championship, shooting a course-record 61 to become the event's first Indigenous winner, while Asterisk Talley captured the US Women's Amateur title despite a late-round caddie blunder.Stefureak secured a spot in the 2027 RBC Canadian Open and shared a powerful message to Indigenous youth: "put your head down and work hard."Talley's caddie—who is also her father—accidentally handed her a pitching wedge instead of a 9-iron on the 16th hole, but she still managed to clinch the victory.Quick HitsFour LA Angels were traded mid-round at Mike Trout's Tiger Woods-designed course • Traded pitcher Brent Suter hilariously asked, "Can I finish the round?" • Scheffler expressed sadness over TPC Southwind losing its premier playoff status in 2028 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.