LIV's $630M Lawsuit & Rahm's Scottish Return - July 8th, 2026

On July 8th, 2026, the golf world braces for a massive LIV intellectual property lawsuit, Jon Rahm's Scottish Open arrival, and the emotional Open qualification of cystic fibrosis survivor David Howard.LIV GOLF'S LEGAL & FINANCIAL WOESThe World Golf Group has launched a massive $210M-$630M lawsuit in London Commercial Court, alleging LIV Golf stole their 2009 blueprint for a 54-hole franchise model, casting a shadow over the league.Annika Sorenstam echoed financial doubts at the American Century Championship, stating LIV "did not seem like there was a great investment."Jon Rahm, when asked about personally funding LIV Golf, gave a cryptic "never say never" response.THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYINGThe R&A is introducing a brand-new Last Chance Qualifier, featuring a 12-man, 18-hole Monday shootout at Royal Birkdale that includes Wesley Bryan, designed to inject last-minute thrills into the major championship week.R&A CEO Mark Darbon promises the new format will "create some drama and excitement."Amateur David Howard shot 69-71 at Dundonald Links to qualify while battling cystic fibrosis, achieving his dream despite recently "getting IV antibiotics."SCOTTISH OPEN & DP WORLD TOUR SHUFFLEJon Rahm is utilizing a DP World Tour loophole to tee it up at the Genesis Scottish Open, while Patrick Reed prioritizes his Race to Dubai standing over his expiring PGA Tour ban.Reed, currently leading Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai, stated he doesn't "want to turn my back on it now."Rahm joked about his arrival in Scotland, admitting he couldn't understand "ninety percent" of his local driver's dialect.AMUNDI EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP & LETThe Amundi Evian Championship tees off with major storylines, including Nelly Korda looking to overcome historical struggles at the event and Jeeno Thitikul chasing her elusive first major championship victory.Korda has never finished better than T8 at Evian, while Thitikul shares Ai Miyazato's record as a World No. 1 without a major.Carolina Chacarra won the LET's Hulencourt Women's Open exactly a week after her brother Eugenio's Italian Open win, calling him her "inspiration."Quick HitsShane Lowry splits with caddie Dean Reynolds, with Paul McGinley noting "a freshening up is a good thing" • Lowry spotted playing a St Enodoc practice round with Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald • Opening rounds of the Genesis Scottish Open and ISCO Championship tee off tomorrow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.