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Scheffler and McIlroy looking for another moment to stand out in a year of parity on PGA Tour
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
The year is at the halfway point. The PGA Tour season is not.Two months, and only one major, are all that remain for the PGA Tour in 2026 to find some definition. There have been good tournaments, great finishes, redemptions and breakthroughs, and Scottie Scheffler as steady as he has always been...
Key takeaway Rory McIlroy became only the fourth back-to-back Masters champion, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2002.
Why this matters in Magnolia News
In the midst of a PGA Tour season marked by parity, local golf fans in Magnolia , Texas, are likely eager to see Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy make a push for dominance in the remaining two months. With the final major at the British Open and three FedEx Cup playoff events on the horizon, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the season. Scheffler, in particular, has been steady, leading the PGA Tour in overall strokes gained, despite having only one victory so far. His performance will be closely watched by golf enthusiasts in the Houston area, where Magnolia is located, as they look for a local connection to the sport's biggest events. As the season enters its final stretch, the question on everyone's mind is whether Scheffler or McIlroy can break through and establish themselves as the top player of the year.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? The year is at the halfway point. The PGA Tour season is not.Two months, and only one major, are all that remain for the PGA Tour in 2026 to find some definition. There have been good tournaments, great finishes, redemptions and breakthroughs, and Scottie Scheffler as steady as he has always been...
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