Morikawa’s Return & LIV’s Time Crunch - June 11th, 2026

On June 11th, 2026, we break down the RBC Canadian Open and look ahead to the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, highlighting Morikawa's new dad energy, Rose's bizarre bag setup, and LIV Golf's mounting scheduling crisis.PGA TOUR / RBC CANADIAN OPENCollin Morikawa makes his highly anticipated return to the tour at TPC Toronto, battling a lingering back injury while navigating the exhausting but rewarding transition into his newest role: being a first-time father."I can stare at my little one just non stop and kind of forget about what else is going on."The two-time major champion admits he is currently surviving on "fifty minute naps" as he balances diaper duty with tournament prep.EQUIPMENT / U.S. OPEN PREPAhead of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Justin Rose is turning heads with a bizarre equipment switch, putting unprecedented McLaren-manufactured irons into play to find a competitive edge.The radical gear change is already paying dividends, fueling a T-10 finish at the PGA Championship and a T-12 at the Memorial.Seeing a high-performance supercar manufacturer cross over into golf club design proves players will try absolutely anything to find the ultimate sweet spot.LIV GOLF / INDUSTRY NEWSLIV Golf is facing a stark reality check as financial hurdles force the postponement of their New Orleans event, leaving the final four tournaments of the 2026 season completely un-guaranteed.CEO Scott O'Neil bluntly admitted the gravity of the league's current situation, stating, "What we do not have is a lot of time."The sudden scheduling instability casts a heavy shadow over the breakaway tour's roster as players scramble for clarity on the remainder of their season.Quick HitsDallas sectional qualifiers finalize the U.S. Open field • A freak summer hail storm shocks golfers at St Andrews' Old and New Courses • Shinnecock Hills makes its final preparations for the 126th U.S. Open Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.