The golf scene is buzzing with action as the Canadian Women’s Open is set to begin in Edmonton, while the men’s FedEx Cup playoffs are underway in St. Louis, and the rebel LIV league faces an uncertain future. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening:
**Canadian Women’s Open**
Known as the CPKC Women’s Open, this LPGA Tour event returns to Edmonton’s Royal Mayfair after an eight-year hiatus. The tournament boasts a prize purse of $2.75 million, with the winner taking home $412,000. The field includes six of the top 10 golfers globally, with Nelly Korda from the U.S., the current world No. 1, leading the pack. Some notable absentees are Haeran Ryu of South Korea, Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand, and English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull.
Lydia Ko, ranked 12th in the world, is eyeing her fourth Canadian Open title, aiming to break records. Brooke Henderson, a crowd favorite from Canada, won the event last year and is eager to defend her title. Despite a winless 2026 season so far, Henderson has been performing well, securing top finishes in recent majors.
The field also includes 14 other Canadian players, including young talents like Aphrodite Deng, Clairey Lin, and Anna Huang, who are making waves in the golfing world with their impressive performances.
**FedEx Cup Playoffs**
As the women’s season extends into November, the PGA Tour is in its final stretch with the BMW Championship in St. Louis. The tournament features the top 50 players from the FedEx Cup playoffs, with the top 30 advancing to the Tour Championship in Atlanta. The Tour Championship offers a lucrative $40 million purse, with the winner pocketing $10 million.
Scottie Scheffler secured the top spot in the points race after a dominating performance at the St. Jude Championship, earning $23 million in bonus money. While Canadian players like Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Corey Conners, and Nick Taylor did not advance, they still walked away with respectable bonus earnings.
**LIV (and let die?)**
The future of the LIV Golf season and the league itself hangs in the balance as it faces uncertainty following the withdrawal of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund. With its championship event canceled and the season finale moved to Indianapolis, the league is grappling with financial challenges. CEO Scott O’Neil is seeking new investors to sustain the tour, but the exodus of high-profile players raises doubts about the league’s future. Jon Rahm has secured individual glory, but the fate of the team trophy and the overall league remains uncertain.
