A Week of Grand Slams and Historic Pursuits on the Greens
The Memorial Tournament: Scheffler's Historic Triple Bid
The PGA Tour hosts the esteemed Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, from June 4-7, 2026. Held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, a course meticulously designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, this event boasts a substantial $20 million purse, with the victor claiming $4 million. Reigning champion Scottie Scheffler, currently leading the FedEx Cup standings, is aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive win, a feat not achieved since Tiger Woods' dominance from 1999 to 2001. Other notable contenders include Rory McIlroy, seeking his first win since a strong showing at the PGA Championship, Cameron Young, fresh off two recent victories, and rising star Ludvig Aberg, known for his consistent top finishes. The tournament, celebrating its 50th anniversary, is one of the season's signature events, featuring a 36-hole cut and increased FedExCup points. Coverage is available across Golf Channel, CBS, and ESPN+.
U.S. Women's Open at Riviera: A Landmark Event
The LPGA Tour stages its 81st U.S. Women's Open from June 4-7 in Pacific Palisades, California, making a historic debut at the Riviera Country Club. This iconic par-71 course, measuring 6,699 yards, offers a massive $12 million purse, with the winner taking home $2.4 million. The tournament, featuring 47 of the top 50 players in the Rolex Rankings, will also be the final major championship at Riviera before the 2028 Olympic golf competition. Defending champion Maja Stark will compete against a strong field, including Nelly Korda, the current Race to CME Globe leader. Minjee Lee holds the tournament's scoring record. Broadcasts will be on USA, Peacock, and NBC.
LIV Golf Returns to Spain for Andalucia Event
LIV Golf heads to Valderrama, Spain, for the LIV Golf Andalucia tournament from June 4-7. The Real Club Valderrama, a par-71 course spanning 7,010 yards, will host individual and team competitions with purses of $30 million and $10 million, respectively. Talor Gooch and Legion XIII are the defending champions in their categories. Jon Rahm leads the individual standings for the 2026 season, while Crushers GC leads the team competition. The event, the ninth of 13 this season, features a shotgun start with 13 teams and 57 players. Coverage is available on FS1 and FS2.
DP World Tour's KLM Open in Amsterdam
The DP World Tour brings the KLM Open to Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 4-7. Held at The International, a par-71 course, this tournament has a purse of $2.75 million. Connor Syme is the defending champion, and Patrick Reed currently leads the Race to Dubai. This event is the fourth of six in the European Swing, where the winner earns a $200,000 bonus and entries into all Phase Two events. The KLM Open is a founding event of the tour, established in 1972, with legends like Seve Ballesteros, Simon Dyson, and Bernhard Langer each winning it three times. The Golf Channel provides coverage.
PGA Tour Champions: American Family Insurance Championship
The PGA Tour Champions features the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Wisconsin, from June 5-7. The TPC Wisconsin course, designed by tournament host Steve Stricker and Steve Wenzloff, is a par-71 track. The tournament has a $3 million purse, with the winning team sharing $600,000. Defending champions Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke will compete in this two-man team format, which now includes two rounds of best ball and a scramble round. Stewart Cink leads the Charles Schwab Cup. Golf Channel will broadcast the event, with tape-delayed coverage on Friday and live coverage on Saturday and Sunday.
