CAPTAIN SCOTTIE'S PLAN & LEONARD'S COMEBACK - July 23rd, 2025

On July 23rd, 2025, we break down Scottie Scheffler's new Ryder Cup leadership, Justin Leonard's historic comeback at 53, and preview the return of Liv Golf and the PGA Tour's 3M Open.

U.S. RYDER CUP PREP

• Scottie Scheffler is stepping up as the U.S. team's de facto leader, committing to the Procore Championship as a pre-Ryder Cup training camp to avoid the "rust" that plagued the team in Rome.
• "I know I'll be there," Scheffler stated, with Xander Schauffele calling him a "strong voice" in recruiting others to join.
• This marks a significant shift for Scheffler, moving from just the world's best player to an active leader shaping team strategy.

THE COMEBACK KING

• From the TV booth to the weekend at The Open, 53-year-old Justin Leonard authored an incredible comeback story, making the cut and proving his competitive fire still burns after years away from the top.
• He vaulted 3,253 spots in the world rankings to No. 1,436, now ranking higher than Tiger Woods for the first time since 1997.
• Leonard called it a "hard reset on the ranking," a powerful statement about self-belief and defying expectations.

LIV GOLF UK PREVIEW

• Jon Rahm returns to the JCB Golf and Country Club to defend his title, but the real drama is the memory of last year's tense finish against his own Legion XIII teammate, Tyrrell Hatton.
• Rahm on the internal conflict: "I want him to make it, but I want him to miss it, right?"
• The dynamic highlights the unique pressure of Liv's format, where individual glory can come at a teammate's expense.

Quick Hits

PGA Tour's 3M Open birdie-fest is on, with Wyndham Clark & Adam Scott in the field • The LPGA heads to Dundonald Links for the Women's Scottish Open • Keep an eye on Scotland's own Hannah Darling making her professional debut.

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