Reitan’s Rookie Miracle & Rory’s LIV Pivot - May 11th, 2026

On May 11th, 2026, we recap a wild Sunday at the Truist Championship where Norwegian rookie Kristoffer Reitan secured a life-changing victory while Rory McIlroy made waves with his new perspective on LIV Golf defectors.THE TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP28-year-old Norwegian rookie Kristoffer Reitan secured a life-changing $3.6 million victory at 15-under par, surviving Quail Hollow's brutal Green Mile in even par after qualifying through the Aon Swing Eight."It's a dream come true," Reitan told Amanda Balionis about finally finding his game again.Reitan nearly quit golf in 2021 to become a YouTuber, and credits his parents for sacrificing their family Christmases to fund his winter practice sessions in Spain.RICKIE FOWLER'S FEVER DREAMBattling a 103-degree fever, Rickie Fowler fired a front-nine 30 inspired by motocross star Ken Roczen to secure a T2 finish, though his momentum was ultimately derailed late.Trevor Immelman noted that a brutal 10-minute wait on the 17th tee completely "iced him out."Ever the class act, Fowler made sure to leave behind some signature Puma hats in the locker room for Johnson Wagner.ALEX FITZPATRICK'S HEARTBREAKThe 54-hole leader suffered a final-round collapse, battling early struggles before a devastating double bogey on the 17th hole erased a brief back-nine rally fueled by deep putts.Showing incredible grace, Fitzpatrick noted post-round that it is "crazy to be disappointed" with his week.The ultimate silver lining for the Fitzpatrick family? Alex's brother, Matt, announced he is expecting a child.RORY MCILROY & LIV GOLFDespite a T19 finish hindered by a painful right pinky toe blister and a late-night 100-ball range session, Rory made headlines by softening his stance on LIV defectors returning.McIlroy called welcoming players back "good business practice," while jabbing that LIV's sovereign wealth fund is finding players "too expensive."Even with his shifting perspective on the business of golf, Rory reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the PGA Tour.Quick HitsCameron Young stumbles to a Sunday 74 • Nicolai Hojgaard grabs T2 despite a costly bogey on 16 • Mackenzie Hughes apologizes to staffer Gary Cooper for a Saturday errant tee shot • Looking ahead to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.