Join us for highlights from the 2025 Procore Championship at Silverado Resort in Napa, where Mackenzie Hughes leads with an impressive 9-under 63.
Watch key moments including Scottie Scheffler’s streak-ending round and insights on the U.S. Ryder Cup team’s mixed performances as they prepare for Bethpage Black.
Discover player stats, clubhouse atmosphere, and what these results mean for the upcoming Ryder Cup and Fall Series events.
Keywords: Mackenzie Hughes, Procore Championship 2025, Ryder Cup, Scottie Scheffler, Napa golf, PGA Tour updates, Silverado Resort, golf highlights, U.S. Ryder Cup team, golf leaderboard
McKenzie Hughes is turning heads at the Procore Championship, but the US Rder Cup squad’s performance has fans scratching their heads. Canadian star Hughes delivered a stunning nine under 63 on Thursday, storming to the top of the leaderboard. Meanwhile, the American team, led by the everconsistent Scotty Sheoffller, showed flashes of brilliance and frustrating inconsistency, leaving questions about their readiness for the upcoming Rder Cup showdown. Let’s dive into the details and uncover what’s really at stake here. Hughes, who’s battling to secure a spot in the fall series, isn’t just playing for pride. Missing the FedEx Cup’s top 50 means he’s outside the automatic qualifiers for next year’s $20 million signature events. But a top 60 finish here would still land him a coveted invite to Pebble Beach and Riviera. His nine birdie surge on 13 holes nearly brought a 59 to life, though two bogeies grounded his dreams. Still, a 63 is more than enough to make him smile. My goal is to lock in that top 60 and start the year strong, Hugh said. But I’m not chasing it obsessively. I want to play smart, rest up, and get home this fall. The US team, however, is a different story. 10 RDER Cup hopefuls are here, ostensibly to sharpen their games for Beth Paige Black in two weeks. But the results mixed to say the least. Sheffller, who hasn’t finished worse than eight since March, ended a 21 round streak in the 60s with a 70. His frustration boiled over at the par 512th when a weward T-shot left him scrambling. You could see the tension, said US Open champ JJ Spawn. The course plays tricks, especially those poa Annua greens. McKenzie barely missed a few putts. he’ll bounce back. But here’s where it gets controversial. Is this tournament’s format grouping all the US RDER Cupers together actually helping or hindering their prep? Players like Russell Henley, 65, and Spawn 67, broke 70. But others Justin Thomas, Patrick Kentlay, and Colin Morikhawa were stuck at 72, just above the cutline. It’s different knowing we’re all in the same bubble, Spawn admitted. You spend time together off the course, same tea times. It’s a vibe. Some might argue camaraderie builds chemistry, but others wonder if distractions creep in. What do you think? Then there’s the elephant in the room. Bryson Dashambo’s absence due to his ill golf allegiance and Xander Schoffley’s early exit to Florida for his newborn. Meanwhile, rookie Ben Griffin’s five birdie back nine charge 64 gave hope even if he trailed Matt McCarti by a shot. Rder Cup captain Keegan Bradley was on hand as a spectator cheering on Sheffler, Henley, and Spawn as they walked the fairways together. “It’s awesome to see this group united,” he said. But with Young 72 being the only US player to face a 36 hole cut in the past 5 weeks, the nerves are palpable. So what’s next? Hughes is focused on his own mission while the Americans grapple with whether this week’s results are a red flag or a false alarm. And this is the part most people miss. The true test isn’t just about scores. It’s about how these players handle pressure, adapt to tricky conditions, and trust their instincts. Will Hughes bold play carry over to the fall series? Can the US team shake off their hiccups in time for Beth Paige Black? Drop your predictions in the comments. Are we witnessing a turning point or just a rocky warm-up?
