Phil’s Club Ban, Cole’s Comeback & Korda’s Chase - June 26th, 2026

On June 26th, 2026, we break down the opening rounds of the Travelers and KPMG Women's PGA, alongside shocking off-course allegations against Phil Mickelson and Nelly Korda's historic Hall of Fame chase.PGA TOUR / TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIPEric Cole fired a brilliant first-round 7-under 63 at TPC River Highlands, an incredible feat considering he was battling a life-threatening adrenal crisis caused by Addison's disease just one year ago."I am not sure if it is redemption but I am happy to be here," Cole remarked after his stellar round.World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler had a chaotic morning, forgetting his belt and hijacking Sam Burns' car for a "pit stop," yelling "no no to the house" instead of heading to the range.OFF COURSE / PHIL MICKELSONPhil Mickelson has been stripped of his membership at The Farms Golf Club following allegations of inappropriate contact, prompting an "independent investigation" by the club and a fierce defense from his legal team.Attorney Tom Clare cited "objective video evidence" in Phil's defense, while Alan Shipnuck warned Mickelson could become a "man without a country" facing mega fines if LIV Golf loses funding.The dramatic fallout adds another layer of controversy to Mickelson's late-career saga, potentially leaving him with dwindling safe havens in the golf world.LPGA TOUR / KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIPAt Hazeltine, all eyes are on Nelly Korda as she chases a victory that would secure her 27th LPGA Hall of Fame point and tie Inbee Park's 2013 record of three consecutive major titles.Commissioner Craig Kessler praised the tour's mathematical meritocracy where "facts speak for themselves," while Korda prefers to stay "oblivious" because "golf is already hard enough."Korda's strategy of blocking out the historic weight of her Hall of Fame chase proves that sometimes ignorance truly is bliss when navigating major championship pressure.PGA TOUR / TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPThe PGA Tour landscape is shifting as the Tour Championship is officially set to leave its historic home at East Lake Golf Club following the 2028 season, ending a massive chapter in golf.Local resident Gail Harding summed up the community's bittersweet sentiment regarding the departure, noting they were "lucky to have it here."The move marks the end of an era for Atlanta golf fans who have watched the FedEx Cup crowned at East Lake for decades.Quick HitsWyndham Clark's US Open win recap • Tiger Woods' return & Shane Lowry's caddie updates • DP World Tour fines handed down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.