{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/6a014cf2385e8d5e308337b0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reitan’s Rookie Miracle & Rory’s LIV Pivot - May 11th, 2026","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><h3>THE TRUIST CHAMPIONSHIP</h3><ul><li>28-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.</li><li>\"It's a dream come true,\" Reitan told Amanda Balionis about finally finding his game again.</li><li>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.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>RICKIE FOWLER'S FEVER DREAM</h3><ul><li>Battling 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.</li><li>Trevor Immelman noted that a brutal 10-minute wait on the 17th tee completely \"iced him out.\"</li><li>Ever the class act, Fowler made sure to leave behind some signature Puma hats in the locker room for Johnson Wagner.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>ALEX FITZPATRICK'S HEARTBREAK</h3><ul><li>The 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.</li><li>Showing incredible grace, Fitzpatrick noted post-round that it is \"crazy to be disappointed\" with his week.</li><li>The ultimate silver lining for the Fitzpatrick family? Alex's brother, Matt, announced he is expecting a child.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>RORY MCILROY &amp; LIV GOLF</h3><ul><li>Despite 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.</li><li>McIlroy called welcoming players back \"good business practice,\" while jabbing that LIV's sovereign wealth fund is finding players \"too expensive.\"</li><li>Even with his shifting perspective on the business of golf, Rory reiterated his unwavering loyalty to the PGA Tour.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Cameron 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</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}