, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Golf has taken center stage as Scottie Scheffler captures the Procore Championship for his sixth win this season, positioning himself among golf’s elite. The Procore event featured a nail-biting finish, with Scheffler narrowly defeating Ben Griffin, the 54-hole leader. Meanwhile, European players like Alex Noren are gaining momentum as they prepare for the Ryder Cup. On the LPGA tour, Charley Hull achieved a dramatic victory at the Kroger Championship, making this week one filled with thrilling comebacks and preparations for major competitions.
New York — Scheffler Steals Headlines, Ryder Cup Drama Builds
A big swing season keeps getting bigger
Golf fans woke up to one of those weeks that makes the leaderboard feel like a soap opera. Scottie Scheffler, riding as the world No. 1, picked up the Procore Championship and notched his sixth victory of the season. That puts him in an ultra-rare spot in golf history, joining an elite club of players since 1983 who have scored six or more wins in multiple seasons.
Final-day drama at the Procore Championship
The finish in the Procore field had all the tension of a match-play thriller. Scheffler edged out his teammate Ben Griffin, who had been the 54-hole leader. Griffin came up short on a critical birdie putt that could have forced overtime. Instead, Scheffler closed it out, sealing another headline-making result for a player who keeps raising the bar.
Also worth noting at that same event: Lanto Griffin, who fought through injuries all season, climbed back into form and grabbed a third-place finish. His effort moved him up dramatically in the FedEx Cup standings, leaping from No. 142 to No. 98 — the kind of recovery story fans love to follow.
European calm and a comeback on the Old Course
Across the pond at the BMW PGA Championship, Alex Noren rolled into the winner’s circle for the second time in three starts. He’s recovered from a hamstring tendon injury suffered in January and looked bulletproof, beating every member of the European Ryder Cup squad at Wentworth as a vice captain. That kind of form and confidence right before September’s Ryder Cup is exactly the kind of momentum the Europeans want to carry into Bethpage.
LPGA shake-up and a heartbreaker on the final green
The women’s tour offered one of the week’s most dramatic finishes. Charley Hull claimed her first LPGA title since 2022 at the Kroger Queen City Championship, becoming the 25th different winner on the tour this season. Her victory came in stunning fashion after the world’s top female player suffered an inexplicable four-putt on the 72nd hole, handing Hull the trophy in a finish nobody saw coming.
Young guns and veteran grit
A 20-year-old amateur, Jackson Koivun, continued to turn heads with a string of strong Tour finishes, capping a hot streak with a top-10 in Napa and punching his ticket to the Sanderson Farms Championship. Meanwhile, veterans like Justin Rose are bracing for the full-scale roar at Bethpage Black, prepping for the noise and the pressure that come with playing the Ryder Cup on U.S. soil.
Ryder Cup: high-tech prep and iron discipline
Captain Luke Donald is taking an unusual, modern approach to preparation: the team practiced with virtual-reality headsets to simulate course conditions and crowd energy at Bethpage. The Europeans then convened for a collective trip to New York to run the course live and sharpen strategy together. The message is clear — they’re not leaving anything to chance.
Off-course shakeups and headline moves
In executive news that rippled across golf’s business side, Greg Norman announced he is no longer with LIV Golf and has stepped away from his CEO role at the league. That departure adds another subplot to the sport’s ongoing reshuffle off the course.
What it all means for the fans
Between Scheffler’s historical run, Noren’s comeback, Hull’s emotional victory, and the Ryder Cup’s inch-by-inch buildup, there’s a lot to digest. The season is turning into a showcase of streaks, comebacks, and high-stakes preparation. For anyone who eats, sleeps and breathes golf, the next weeks promise even more fireworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Procore Championship and why does it matter?
Scottie Scheffler won the Procore Championship. It matters because this victory is his sixth of the season, which ties him with a historic benchmark of players who have achieved six or more wins in multiple seasons since 1983.
What happened to Ben Griffin at the Procore Championship?
Ben Griffin led after 54 holes but missed a key birdie putt on the final day that would have forced a playoff. He finished as the runner-up to Scheffler.
How did Alex Noren bounce back this year?
Alex Noren recovered from a hamstring tendon injury suffered in January and won the BMW PGA Championship — his second win in three starts — while also showing strong form against Ryder Cup teammates at Wentworth.
What was the LPGA’s headline result?
Charley Hull won the Kroger Queen City Championship, her first LPGA victory since 2022. The win came after a dramatic four-putt by the world’s top female player on the final hole.
How are the European Ryder Cup preparations going?
The European team is using high-tech VR training to simulate crowd noise and course conditions, and the squad made a group trip to Bethpage Black to finalize prep and get used to the venue.
Quick Reference Table
| Event | Winner / Highlight | Key Note |
|---|---|---|
| Procore Championship | Scottie Scheffler | Sixth win of the season; ties rare multi-season six-win mark |
| BMW PGA Championship | Alex Noren | Second win in three starts after hamstring recovery |
| Kroger Queen City Championship (LPGA) | Charley Hull | First LPGA win since 2022; 25th unique tour winner this year |
| Ryder Cup Prep | European Team | VR training and team trip to Bethpage Black for live prep |
| Off-course | Greg Norman | Stepped down from CEO role at LIV Golf |
| Rising Star | Jackson Koivun | 20-year-old amateur with multiple strong finishes; earned Sanderson Farms spot |
Stay tuned: with Scheffler’s hot streak, Noren’s comeback, Hull’s dramatic win, and the Ryder Cup heating up, the next few weeks should read like a thriller — and every green could change the story.
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