Doral's Back - August 20th, 2025

On August 20th, 2025, we break down the controversial return of Trump Doral to the PGA Tour schedule, player reactions to the packed spring, and an unforgettable post-Masters story from Rory McIlroy.

2026 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE

• The PGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule, highlighted by the controversial return of Trump National Doral. The "Blue Monster" will host "The Miami Championship," a new $20 million Signature Event, marking a surprising and polarizing reunion.
• Justin Thomas called the new dense spring schedule "a little bunched" but a "work in progress," while Rory McIlroy saw it as a "positive" for building momentum.
• The Tour previously split with the venue after Donald Trump's infamous "kidnapping insurance" quote, and Doral has recently been a flagship course for Liv Golf.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: RORY & SCOTTIE

• Rory McIlroy shared an incredible story from his Masters win, revealing he bought all 1,100 remaining pin flags from the pro shop to sign for fans, friends, and family after a seventeen-year wait.
• "I've waited seventeen years to sign that flag in the middle, and I will never complain about doing it." - Rory McIlroy
• Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler's dominance is staggering: the OWGR points gap between him (#1) and Rory (#2) is the same as the gap between Rory and Taylor Moore at #115.

Quick Hits

Liv Golf launches "The Duels Chicago," a digital skins game pitting stars like Rahm against golf YouTubers • Scottie Scheffler is the first player since Tiger Woods (2006-07) to win 5+ events in back-to-back seasons • Rory admitted he hasn't worn his green jacket as much as he thought he would.

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