Blades Brown makes a historic arrival, Bryson DeChambeau tosses up a word salad, and Jon Rahm's statement win
On the other side of the world, Jon Rahm made his first start since announcing his exit from LIV Golf over in Abu Dhabi, and it's safe to say that playing with a clear mind has its benefits.The Spaniard found the winner's circle and held off the likes of Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton in the process.The golf world was served a rather robust word salad from Bryson DeChambeau on Sunday, shortly before NFL games kicked off, which cannot be a coincidence, regarding LIV Golf shutting down.
While DeChambeau may have successfully portrayed his emotions, the statement was nothing but disingenuous filler, which actually serves as a pretty great representation of what LIV Golf was.Bryson DeChambeau of United States of America looks on the eighth hole during day one of LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club on August 06, 2026 in Bedminster, New Jersey.(Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) (Jordan Bank/Getty Images)Welcome to Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you should know.
Be sure to follow Mark on X @itismarkharris or email him at [email protected] think we can officially say that Blades Brown's decision to turn professional while still only a junior in high school was the correct call.The Nashville native became the youngest PGA Tour winner in 95 years after beating Ben James in what was a two-hole playoff in Mexico.Charles Kocsis still holds the record that may never be beaten as the youngest winner ever on Tour after winning the 1931 Michigan Open at 18 years old.Just as nothing about a 19-year-old winning on Tour is normal, neither was Brown's final round.
He began Sunday seven shots back of the lead, but after playing his opening 10 holes at 5-under and with James making the turn at 1-over for the day, the door was open, and Brown sprinted through it.Blades Brown of the United States celebrates after winning the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship 2026 at El Ca...