PGA Championship Heritage & Scheffler's Swing - May 14th, 2026

On May 14th, 2026, we dive into the rich human interest stories defining the PGA Championship, from historic course restorations and club pro legacies to the unique mindsets driving the game's biggest stars.COBBS CREEK RESTORATIONThe historic Cobbs Creek Golf Club is undergoing a massive $180 million restoration to honor civil rights pioneer Charlie Sifford, creating a modern, inclusive space for the next generation of golfers.Jordan Spieth donated $250,000 for a junior green, emphasizing the need for "accessibility for anybody."Tiger Woods felt a deep personal connection to Sifford, famously calling him "the grandfather I never had."SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER'S SECRETSWorld No. 1 Scottie Scheffler credits his grounded nature to a pressure-free upbringing where his mother never even asked for his score, keeping him focused on the joy of the game.He enforces a strict two-foot gimme rule on the course, defined as anything "past where the grip is."Scheffler had a hilarious reaction to Xander Schauffele mistaking his swing silhouette for LeBron James, joking, "his is terrible too."THE CLUB PRO HERITAGEThe PGA Championship's unique identity is rooted in its club professionals, a legacy fiercely defended by stars who grew up in the system and play to honor their family's deep golfing roots.Justin Thomas passionately defended the major's prestige, stating, "I could not care more."Cameron Young is playing for his father, Dave, while his good friend Chris Gabriele actually qualified for the tournament as a club pro.RAHM'S MINDSET & ROOKIE DEBUTSJon Rahm brings an aggressively singular focus to major championships, while 24-year-old rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju brings a grounded perspective to his debut after remarkably learning the game by watching YouTube videos.Rahm's strict mandate to his caddie Adam Hayes is that "every decision... is to win," despite the fact that even prime Tiger Woods only won 30% of the time.Pros spend their first paychecks in wild ways: Min Woo Lee bought a Trackman, Sahith Theegala got a BMW M5, and Max Homa finally leased a car with "working doors."Quick HitsHarris English shares some pointed critiques about the weekend course setup lacking major championship difficulty • Pierceson Coody and Matt McCarty both bought houses with their first big paychecks • The stark contrast between Rahm's intense winning mandate and Scheffler's relaxed childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.