This week's episode dives into Rory McIlroy's global golf ambitions, Scottie Scheffler's relentless pursuit of victory at Colonial, and a fiery debate on LIV Golf's true impact on major championship pressure.

• Rory McIlroy champions a worldwide golf circuit, committing to the inaugural DP World India Championship in 2025 and voicing his "dream scenario is a world tour," while opting out of this week's Charles Schwab Challenge.
• "I am excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore."
• McIlroy's next expected start is the RBC Canadian Open, underscoring his selective scheduling focused on big events and global appearances.

• Scottie Scheffler arrives at the Charles Schwab Challenge aiming for a third consecutive PGA Tour win and the historic Byron Nelson/Colonial double, undeterred and focused on competition.
• "I'm here for a reason, and that's not to just play a couple of ceremonious rounds..."
• Scheffler candidly shared his thoughts on LIV defectors ("That was their choice; not mine") and admitted to missing his on-course rivalry with Jon Rahm.

• A central debate explores whether LIV Golf adequately prepares stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau for major intensity, with contrasting expert opinions fueling the discussion.
• Brandel Chamblee: "When it mattered the most...Scottie had it, Bryson didn't, Rahm didn't." Brendon de Jonge: Rahm's LIV play "has absolutely nothing to do with that finish."
• Rahm himself lamented his PGA Championship finish: "The last three holes it's a tough pill to swallow right now."

• Billy Horschel undergoes preventative hip surgery, eyes late summer/early fall return • Defending champ Davis Riley arrives at Colonial in his '75 Schwab Stingray prize • Rasmus Hojgaard withdraws from Charles Schwab Challenge • Action underway at Soudal Open & Visit Knoxville Open.

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