Golf’s Wild Weekend: Heart-Stopping Moments & Unforgettable Victories

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Join us for an exhilarating recap of the latest golf action! From Ariya Jutanugarn’s dramatic near-victory at the Chevron to Mao Saigo’s stunning win and her unforgettable leap into Poppie’s Pond, this weekend was filled with heart-stopping moments. Discover the highlights of the Zurich Classic, where Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin clinched their first PGA Tour win, and Joaquin Niemann’s triumph at LIV Golf in Mexico City. Plus, updates on the Ryder Cup standings and the latest news from the golf world. Don’t miss out on the excitement!

[Music] golf’s wild weekend, heartstoppping moments and unforgettable victories. Welcome to another thrilling edition of the Monday finish. This week, we’re dreaming big and writing letters to Scotty Sheffller, inviting him to team up for the Zurich next year. Let’s dive into the action golf stuff. I like eyes on the prize. What a roller coaster it was on the 18th green during the final moments of the chevron, the first major for women this year. Here’s a quick recap of the jaw-dropping events. Arya Jatanagar in a nail-biting situation where a birdie would seal her victory and a par would likely do the trick, shockingly whiffed a chip shot from behind the green, ending up with a bogey instead. Heron Ryu took her sweet time from the fairway, switched clubs, sent one flying into the grand stand, and after a lengthy deliberation on her drop, she miraculously chipped in for Eagle. Several pros managed to scramble up and down from around the grand stand, sinking birdies to tie for the lead. In a dramatic twist, five women finished at seven under par, leading to an epic playoff showdown. Ronnie delivered a stunning fairway would approach during the playoff, setting herself up for a potential eagle, only to three putt in a heartbreaking turn of events. Jatanagar faced her own drama, missing a short birdie putt that horseshoot around the hole and out. In the end, it was Japan’s 23-year-old rising star, Ma Seo, who emerged victorious. She made a crucial birdie to enter the playoff and was the only player to make a birdie in the playoff, walking away as the champion. But the excitement didn’t stop there. Sego took the traditional winner’s leap into Poppy’s pond, only to find herself clinging to her caddy, Jeffrey Snow, for dear life. I’m not really a good swimmer. When I went inside, it was deep and at first I thought I was going to drown. She confessed during her winner’s press conference. Talk about a dramatic finish. Beth and Nicholls captured the details, reminding us just how vital a good Caddy can be. Hats off to Snow for sticking with Sego through 19 holes and then being her lifeline post round. We’re definitely impressed with Sego’s clutch birdie putts and we’ll leave the near drowning story for another day. A warm robe, a dash of drama, and a huge sigh of relief. That’s the kind of golf stuff I love. Winners, who took home the glory this week? Ma Seo described her Chevron victory as a dream come true, but she’s not stopping there. I still have four more majors to go this year, and I want to shoot for number one in the world, she declared. What a fantastic start. Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin, both on the brink of their first PGA Tour wins, teamed up to clinch victory at the twoman Zurich Classic. “For both Andrew and I, it felt like it was only a matter of time out here,” Griffin said after their win. “It means the world to finally get it done. I couldn’t think of a better guy to do it with than right here with Andrew.” Wim Neman triumphed at LIIV golf’s event in Mexico City, marking his fifth win on LIIV, tying him with Brooks Kepka for the all-time lead. This victory also earned him a spot in the US Open through LIIV’s first official major exemption. And it was a special moment as it was the first time his mother witnessed him win as a pro. As a professional on my tour, she hadn’t seen me win on the PGA tour. So, yeah, it’s pretty special. he shared. John Kefir shot an astonishing 30 under par to win the Korn Ferry Tours Veritex Bank Championship, propelling him up to number 92 in the World Rankings despite only one PGA Tour start. Marco Pen celebrated his first EP World Tour title at the 2025 Hain Classic, securing a spot at the PGA Championship with his three-shot victory. It’s something that I’ve always dreamt of achieving. Winning on the biggest stage, he said proudly. Not winners, but not losers either. Arya Jatanagar, Ronnie, Hioju Kim, and Lindy Duncan all finished T2 after falling short to Seiko’s birdie on the first playoff hole. They remained upbeat about their near miss, especially Duncan who exclaimed, “That was the loudest I’ve ever heard on a golf course. The cheering was incredible.” She’ll cherish the memory of making that crucial putt to get into the playoff forever. The Hajgard twins, Raasmus and Nikolai, finished second in New Orleans just weeks after making history as the first twins to compete in the same Masters. Nikolai reflected, “It’s been a long time since I really enjoyed a week like this where I could have my bro as my partner and also contend. That was pretty fun again. And let’s not forget 17-year-old sensation Bla1 Brown, who shot an impressive 27 under on the corn ferry tour to finish T2. He faced a tough decision, ultimately withdrawing from this week’s PGA Tour event to chase another corn fairy start as he seeks temporary membership for a full-time spot. Clearly, he has the talent to make it. Short hitters. Here are five intriguing updates from the golf world. One, a decision on the new tour championship format could be coming soon with reports suggesting that while starting strokes may be out, match play is unlikely to take their place. Two, Lexi Thompson’s journey back to contention culminating in AT14 finish highlighted her semi-retirement phase she’s been navigating over the past year. Three, the LPJ tour’s new slowplay policy was put to the test on Sunday when the tournament leaders group was put on the clock. And yes, it was still slow. Four. In addition to Pench, two other pros earned spots at the PGA Championship through the DP World Tour. Kaitton Nakajima, a former number one amateur from Japan, and Eugenio Shakara, a Spanish XLIB pro. Five. Oklahoma State sophomore Preston Stout clinched his second consecutive Big 12 title while battling the flu. A true testament to his grit. One swing thought. Staying positive is key. Andrew Novak shared his thoughts on his near misses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook. I think I’ve done a pretty good job not getting overly frustrated with the close shaves. I want to get better each time I’m in that position. It’s frustrating, but it’s also nice going into a tournament knowing you’re playing well. Ryder Cup watch. Novak’s co- victory has propelled him up two spots to number nine in the RDER Cup standings. He’s shown he can play well with others and his continued success is promising. Griffin also made a significant leap from number 45 to number 21 just ahead of US captain Keegan Bradley. On the European side, Raasmus Hodgegard reclaimed his number three spot while Nikolai moved up to number 30 after earning his first significant points of the qualifying period. With twins and teamwork, there are some things you just can’t measure. Here are the current top 12s on each side. Team USA. One, Scotty Sheffller, 14,579 points. Two, Xander Chauffel, 11,133. Three, Colin Morawa, 8,586. Four, Bryson Dashambo, 8,190. Five, Russell Henley, 7,824. Six, Justin Thomas, 7,583. Seven, Matt McNeely, 5,745. 8, Brian Harmon, 5,714. Nine, Andrew Novak, 5,588. Nine, JJ Spawn, 4,778. 10. Patrick Kentlay 4,329. 12. Harris English 3,714. Team Europe. One, Rory Maroy, 2,883 points. Two, Tier Hatton, 911. Three, Raasmus Hodgegard, 982. Four, Justin Rose, 870. Five, Shane Lowry, 863. Six, Louberg, 810. Seven, Tommy Fleetwood, 687. Eight, Thomas Dry, 625. Nine, Matt Wallace, 572. 10, Nicholas Norard, 554. 11. Lorie Caner, 521. 12. Raasmus Nargard Peterson 502. One thing to watch. Caitlyn Clark perfectly captured the joy of experiencing the Masters in person. Her no phone perspective was especially refreshing coming from a 23-year-old, particularly one of the most photographed young stars today. I think nobody having their phones was really cool. People would come up and be like, “Hey, you actually have to have a conversation with the people that you like.” She shared, “It’s a reminder of the beauty of being present in the moment.” News from Seattle. Monday finish HQ. I entered US Open qualifying with less than stellar results. The comeback tour starts tomorrow. Yesterday, I mentioned how athletes often benefit from talking to the media even after tough days. And today I face the Shanks in US Open qualifying. My statement stands. We’ll catch you next week.