{"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/6a03d81637a1e7308d395ecc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rory’s Reversal & PGA Championship Preview - May 13th, 2026","description":"<p>On May 13th, 2026, we dive into the practice round pressers at Aronimink Golf Club, highlighted by Rory McIlroy's stunning LIV Golf revelations, Bryson DeChambeau's career pivot, and a candid mental health update from Michael Block.</p><p><br></p><h3>RORY MCILROY &amp; THE LIV COLLAPSE</h3><ul><li>Fresh off completing the career Grand Slam at the Masters, Rory McIlroy dropped a bombshell at Aronimink, revealing he knew about LIV Golf's impending post-2026 financial collapse back in March thanks to his caddie, Ricky McCormick.</li><li>\"I am glad I was wrong,\" Rory admitted regarding his previous push for a PGA/PIF merger.</li><li>Xander Schauffele added to the Rory hype train, calling McIlroy's current form \"scary\" considering he won the green jacket despite a poor driving week.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>JON RAHM &amp; BRYSON DECHAMBEAU'S CROSSROADS</h3><ul><li>Two LIV stars face vastly different futures: Jon Rahm is battling an OWGR drop while chasing history, and 32-year-old Bryson DeChambeau is shockingly teasing a retirement from professional golf to become a full-time content creator.</li><li>Bryson stated his goal is to \"grow my YouTube channel three times\" using multi-language dubbing, while Rahm remained defensive on his $300M defection: \"That is for me to know.\"</li><li>Rahm is deeply motivated by golf history, desperately wanting to capture the \"Spanish Grand Slam\" to tie past Spanish greats.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER &amp; MICHAEL BLOCK</h3><ul><li>Defending PGA Champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler took a surprisingly existential tone, while 49-year-old club pro Michael Block opened up about his mental health struggles and returning to his trusty \"beater cut\" swing.</li><li>Scheffler mused that winning is \"so fleeting\" and pro sports is \"a really weird thing to do,\" while Block candidly admitted regarding his sudden fame, \"I was sick of Blockie too.\"</li><li>Scheffler was caught on a hot mic joking with Gary Woodland about playing the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, showing a lighter side to the philosophical World No. 1.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Memorializing 85-year-old Jim Colbert and his signature bucket hat • Colbert survived prostate cancer and was dubbed the \"best player director\" by Deane Beman • We cleared out all the off-course drama today so we can focus purely on the golf tomorrow!</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}