LIV Defections, Lexi’s Baby News & The Playoff Bubble - August 12th, 2026

On August 12th, 2026, we dive into massive off-course life updates, shocking LIV Golf pivots, and the high-stakes FedEx Cup playoff bubble heading into the St. Jude Championship.WOMEN'S GOLF: LEXI'S BABY & A 17-YEAR-OLD PHENOMLexi Thompson is expecting a baby girl in February 2027 but will still tee it up at the Standard Portland Classic. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Anna Huang eagled the 18th at the PIF London to shatter a massive LET record."The greatest blessing of our lives is on the way," shared Thompson, while Huang noted, "I have always looked up to Lydia [Ko]... She is so calm and composed."Michelle Wie West reacted to Lexi's news with a resounding "Ahhhhhhh," and Charley Hull suffered a disastrous four-putt double bogey on the 17th to lose to Huang.LIV GOLF: REED & CHACARRA PIVOTThe LIV Golf exodus is heating up as Patrick Reed leads the Race to Dubai in hopes of regaining his PGA Tour card, while Eugenio Chacarra chases DP World Tour points to secure his own future."I always saw myself wanting to start and finish my career on the PGA Tour," said Reed regarding his push to return.Chacarra defended his initial jump to LIV despite now chasing DP points, bluntly stating, "they offer you the money they did and they changed my life."PGA TOUR: RORY'S DETOX & THE PLAYOFF BUBBLERory McIlroy is taking a three-week golf detox in the Greek Islands, while Scottie Scheffler is less than $5 million away from breaking Tiger Woods' all-time career earnings record of $120.9 million.Brad Faxon noted Rory's "mental fatigue of always being on," while the St. Jude bubble sees Maverick McNealy (50), Harris English (51), and Max Homa (52) fighting for survival.Rory's daughter Poppy hilariously told him during his much-needed vacation, "You already know how to play daddy."Quick HitsJason Day misses his first postseason • Daniel Berger withdraws with a season-ending injury • A viral Reddit husband debates a boys trip after his wife accidentally won 2027 Open tickets at St Andrews instead of The Masters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.