On June 18th, 2025, we dissect the R&A's potential historic move of The Open to Portmarnock, Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup comments and attitude, analyze major championship fallouts for DJ and JT, and preview the upcoming Travelers and KPMG Women's PGA.

• The R&A is seriously considering Portmarnock in Ireland as a future Open Championship venue, a potential historic first outside the UK. R&A CEO Mark Darbon confirmed they're having a "proper look."
• "We're serious. We're having a proper look at it," - R&A CEO Mark Darbon, who also clarified The Open wouldn't become a global tour, stating, "the home territory of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews is the British Isles, basically."
• Darbon praised Portmarnock's "wonderful links" quality, fueling excitement for a potential groundbreaking shift for golf's oldest major.

• Rory McIlroy has secured his Ryder Cup spot for Bethpage Black and controversially stated, "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do," amidst observations of his recent "ornery, cranky attitude."
• "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." - Rory McIlroy.
• This comes as Dan Rappaport described Rory's demeanor as "ornery, cranky," and Scott Van Pelt was reportedly "baffled" by his pissed-off disposition.

• Dustin Johnson's major future is under scrutiny after his sixth missed cut in eight majors. Justin Thomas also continues to struggle, missing the U.S. Open cut with rounds of 76-76.
• Dan Rapaport on DJ: "I think Dustin Johnson's done winning majors." On JT: He's "putting up way too many stinkers in them."
• Rapaport likened DJ to "a grandpa on his porch," while The Open now looms as JT's last chance to salvage his 2025 major season.

• The Travelers Championship tees off June 19th, featuring key first-round pairings like Rory McIlroy/Keegan Bradley (10:35 am) and U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun with defending Travelers champion Scottie Scheffler (1:45 pm).
• Withdrawals include Corey Conners (wrist injury, replaced by Jhonattan Vegas), Justin Rose (prior commitment), and Billy Horschel (hip surgery).
• Local interest stories include Humphrey the security dog and the Women's Day Breakfast, adding unique charm to the PGA Tour event.

• J.J. Spaun, fresh off his U.S. Open victory, has climbed to #8 in the OWGR and #3 in U.S. Ryder Cup standings, emphasizing his grounded perspective on golf and life. Scottie Scheffler has also officially secured his Ryder Cup spot.
• Spaun on his outlook: "golf isn't my life," and focusing on "accepting whatever gets thrown my way."
• Both Spaun's incredible U.S. Open win and Scheffler's consistent excellence highlight their paths to Bethpage Black.

• The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, also starting June 19th, features an impressively increased purse of $12 million, underscoring a commitment to elevating the women's game.
• KPMG's Paul Knopp stated their aim is to "set the standard for excellence in Women's golf."
• Top players including Nelly Korda, Jin Young Ko (if Yang refers to Amy Yang, or if it's a typo for Ko), Atthaya Thitikul, Mao Saigo, Maja Stark, and Carlota Ciganda will compete for this significant prize.

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