{"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/6a4f12361c8f5a97d895dbfd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Rory vs. Scottie on 2028 & Rahm's Loophole - July 9th, 2026","description":"<p>On July 9th, 2026, we break down the ideological divide over the PGA Tour's 2028 restructuring, preview a star-studded Scottish Open, and examine golf's aggressive new stance on gambling-related fan harassment.</p><p><br></p><h3>PGA TOUR 2028 RESTRUCTURING</h3><ul><li>The proposed 2028 two-tier Tour structure has ignited an ideological clash between the game's biggest stars, with the future and prestige of historic National Opens hanging in the balance as the divide deepens.</li><li>Rory McIlroy argued, \"You cannot call yourself a National Open anymore if it is a closed off tournament,\" while Scottie Scheffler countered that \"getting the same guys playing against each other... is the best way to set up our schedule.\"</li><li>Despite the heavy debate, Scheffler kept things light when asked about his 30th birthday, deadpanning that \"my hair has been receding for years.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>GENESIS SCOTTISH OPEN PREP</h3><ul><li>Jon Rahm is utilizing a DP World Tour loophole to tee it up in Scotland to get \"much more prepared for The Open,\" while Scottie Scheffler arrives strictly \"to play golf and play well.\"</li><li>Rory McIlroy gave Rahm's appearance his blessing, saying \"having Jon in this event is better,\" while clapping back at reporters questioning his own post-U.S. Open rust: \"What do you think I do in my off weeks?\"</li><li>Rory's \"secret\" Royal Birkdale scouting trip with Harry Diamond was completely blown by Sir Nick Faldo, prompting Rory to joke, \"Faldo could not put his phone away.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>FAN BEHAVIOR &amp; GAMBLING CRACKDOWN</h3><ul><li>Following the abuse Wyndham Clark faced at the U.S. Open, the R&amp;A is officially implementing \"The Open Commitment\" code of conduct at Royal Birkdale to combat the alarming rise of gambling-related fan harassment.</li><li>Jordan Spieth highlighted the unique danger of the betting craze at the John Deere Classic: \"I cannot think of another sport where a fan can have as much influence as in golf.\"</li><li>Rowdy bettors beware—the new policy promises swift, Augusta-style ejections for anyone who crosses the line.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Jon Rahm said \"never say never\" to investing his own money to help LIV CEO Scott O'Neil raise $300 million amid the league's financial crisis • Tiger Woods is designing a massive new 7,310-yard TGR course at Tributer Resort on Lake Anna in Virginia • Firestone's South Course leaves the PGA Tour Champions schedule after 72 years, bidding farewell to a venue Stewart Cink called \"hallowed ground in our game.\"</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}