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Which LIV Golfers will join Tom McKibbin at the Masters 2026? Qualified LIV stars' list explored 

Tom McKibbin joined the list of 12 LIV golfers who have already secured their spots to play at the Masters 2026. The Northern Irish golfer won his first Asian Tour event at the 2025 Link Hong Kong Open, and with that, he secured his spots for two major championships in 2026, the Masters and The Open Championship.LIV golfers usually struggle to qualify for the majors through the rankings, considering they do not receive ranking points. However, some players still manage to qualify through different criteria.Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open in 2024, which earned him an exemption to play in the Augusta National event for five years. Sergio García is a defending champion and holds a lifetime exemption to play at the Masters, along with Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson, Charl Schwartzel, and Bubba Watson.In addition to these former Masters winners, Cameron Smith is scheduled to play at the Masters 2026 as he won The Open in 2022, which earned him a five-year exemption. Other LIV golfers eligible for the Major are Carlos Ortiz, Brooks Koepka, and Tyrrell Hatton.Tom McKibbin, however, is looking forward to making his debut at the Masters. He has played in majors in the past, but not at the Augusta National. In the last few years, he competed at the U.S. Open in 2024 and settled for a T41 place. Last year, he also competed at The Open Championship and tied for 66th place.This season, Tom McKibbin had played in two majors, the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, where he struggled to make the cut. He was, however, tied for 50th at the PGA Championship.Tom McKibbin shares his excitement to play in the majorsAfter his remarkable victory at the Link Hong Kong Open 2025, Tom McKibbin spoke about his performance and also shared his excitement to play in the majors. The 22-year-old is looking forward to playing at The Open for the third time in his career."Very excited to go back and play my third Open, it will be very, very cool,” he said (via Golf.com). “And to have that drive down Magnolia Lane for the first time ever, it will be even more special. You know, I think sort of historic tournaments like this deserve those spots, and yeah, it’s great to sort of take advantage of those.”Tom McKibbin had an impressive season on LIV Golf in 2025, playing for Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII. He had some decent finishes on the Saudi league, which include T7 in Adelaide, T5 in Dallas, and T11 in the United Kingdom.With his victory at the Asian Tour event, he also made a significant jump in the Official World Golf Ranking and settled at 85th place.

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Paige Spiranac demands broadcasting her ‘great shots’ from the Internet Invitation

Paige Spiranac opened up about her shots at the Internet Invitational. She played at the special golf event featuring 48 creators for more than $1 million.Barstool Sports had shared a clip of Paige Spiranac’s shot from the second episode of the Internet Invitational, in which she took a difficult shot. She reshared the video on her X (formerly Twitter) account with a caption in which she reflected on shots. She wrote:"I do want it on record that I did hit a lot of great shots. This was definitely not one of them😂 not helping the I suck at golf narrative"Paige Spiranac @PaigeSpiranacLINKI do want it on record that I did hit a lot of great shots. This was definitely not one of them😂 not helping the I suck at golf narrativeIn another post on X, Paige Spiranac shared an insight about the Internet Invitational episode 2. She said that Jon Gruden’s speech was "special" and also talked about Roger and Jake Adams. She wrote:"Jon Gruden’s speech was special and it was so loud our team heard every word from the opposite side of the clubhouse -Roger and Jake Adams had unresolved beef so Roger was more fired up than normal in that match for good reason"-PFT and Nadeshot need to make a golf YouTube channel immediately. Not only were they hilarious but also played so great together -It was like 100 degrees with 90% humidity. The day was so hot and humid!" she added.Paige Spiranac @PaigeSpiranacLINKInternet Invitational fun insight of episode 2 as someone who was there-Jon Gruden’s speech was special and it was so loud our team heard every word from the opposite side of the clubhouse -Roger and Jake Adams had unresolved beef so Roger was more fired up than normal in that match for good reason -PFT and Nadeshot need to make a golf YouTube channel immediately. Not only were they hilarious but also played so great together -It was like 100 degrees with 90% humidity. The day was so hot and humid!Paige Spiranac does not play golf professionally these days. However, she usually takes part in special events and plays collaborations with YouTubers.She played at the PGA Tour’s newly created Creator Classic earlier this year. However, in her professional career, she won one tournament. She defeated Hannah O’Sullivan in a Cactus Tour event back in 2016.Paige Spiranac shares insight into Internet Invitational Episode 1In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Oct 30, Paige Spiranac offered a “fun insight” about the Internet Invitational Episode 1. She talked about the Orange team and Roger and Peter’s game. She wrote:"Orange team was absolutely dialed during the draft and pairings for the first session -Roger and Peter are underrated players and I’m happy everyone got to see how disgustingly good they are -The Duke is such a character but is honestly one the nicest people I’ve ever met"-Shout out to the post production team. There was so much footage and they absolutely crushed it -It was such a pressure cooker of an environment and people were really getting into it. Episode 2 is going to be really good!"Paige Spiranac @PaigeSpiranacLINKInternet Invitational fun insight after episode 1 as someone who played.-Orange team was absolutely dialed during the draft and pairings for the first session-Roger and Peter are underrated players and I’m happy everyone got to see how disgustingly good they are -The Duke is such a character but is honestly one the nicest people I’ve ever met -Shout out to the post production team. There was so much footage and they absolutely crushed it -It was such a pressure cooker of an environment and people were really getting into it. Episode 2 is going to be really good!Notably, the Internet Invitational is a six-episode competition featuring golf influencers. Its first episode was released on Oct. 27 and accumulated around 4 million views on Bob Does Sports’ YouTube channel. The second episode was released on Thursday on Fore Play's YouTube channel.The six-episode series will air on Monday and Thursday. Episodes 3 and 5 will be available on Bob Does Sports’ YouTube channel, while Episode 4 will air on Fore Play, and the sixth will be available on Internet Invitational’s channel.

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J.J. McCarthy's fiancee Katya dresses up son Rome as "cookie monster" for his first Halloween 

J.J. McCarthy’s fiancee, Katya Kuropas, celebrated Halloween with their son, Rome. She shared a glimpse of their festive moment on social media on Friday. It was their son’s first Halloween celebration.She dressed the baby in a cookie monster outfit. He wore a light blue fur outfit with two eyes on the top. Katya shared it with a three-word caption:“My Cookie Monster,” she wrote.In another Instagram story, J.J. McCarthy’s fiancee shared a collage of the baby from their Halloween celebration. She shared a picture of herself holding the baby and one of McCarthy with Rome.In two images, he sported an orange T-shirt with a pumpkin printed on it, paired with matching striped pants.J.J. McCarthy's fiancée Katya, dresses up son, Rome, for his first Halloween/@katyakuropasThe Minnesota Vikings quarterback is playing his first season after missing last season because of an injury. He was selected in the NFL draft in 2024 but suffered an injury in the preseason game and underwent surgery.He has played two games and recorded 301 passing yards this season. The Vikings won the season opener against the Chicago Bears 27-24, but then lost against the Atlanta Falcons 22-6. The team is having a mixed season, boasting a 3-4 record. They will play against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.J.J. McCarthy’s fiancee, Katya Kuropas, celebrates their 7th anniversaryJ.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas are high school sweetheartsand started dating in 2018, and this year they celebrated their seventh anniversary. On Oct.9, she shared a post on Instagram along with a sweet caption."7 years, 2 dogs and 1 baby later & I love you more than I did when we were 15🫶🏽 happy anniversary love , our last one before we get married!!!" Katya wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe couple got engaged in January 2024 and is planning to walk down the aisle soon. In her post, Kuropas posted an adorable snap of them posing side by side.

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"Just don’t get tackled" - Fans hilariously troll Adam Hadwin as he jokes about champagne MLB World Series

Fans on social media have reacted to Adam Hadwin talking about leaving champagne on the door during an MLB World Series game. Enjoying a time away from the greens, the Canadian golfer joined his wife, Jessica, to watch Game 6 of the World Series.He was cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Blue Jays had an amazing chance to win the seven-game series on Friday but fell short and lost 3-1.Following the game, Hadwin shared a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account. He shared a picture with his wife from the stadium, wearing a Blue Jays jersey, with a caption:"Game 6. Can’t believe we’re here. Too bad they made me leave the champagne at the door… @BlueJays"adam hadwin @ahadwingolfLINKGame 6. Can’t believe we’re here. Too bad they made me leave the champagne at the door… @BlueJaysFans in the comments section took a playful jab at the golfer by talking about the security tackle incident from 2023. That year, Canadian golfer Nick Taylor had won the RBC Canadian Open, and Adam Hadwin joined him to celebrate on the greens.However, a security official tackled him to push him out of the field, thinking he was a fan running toward Taylor. Two years later, fans continue to troll Hadwin for that viral moment."Just don’t get tackled," a fan wrote.Eric Johnson @bearcateajLINKJust don’t get tackled"Get tackled by security in 2x sports…," a fan wrote.Gary @11sparkieLINKGet tackled by security in 2x sports…"Don’t get tackled if there’s a celebration," one more fan added.Rick Carpiniello @RickCarpinielloLINKDon’t get tackled if there’s a celebrationHere are more fan reactions:"You got past security at least," a fan said.Huckerbysbarber @huckerbysbarberLINKYou got past security at least. 🤣🤣🤣#jays #WANTITALL"Watch out for security Adam!!" one more fan said.Bring Back Gibby @GohnJibbonsLINKWatch out for security Adam!!"Didn't want to get tackled by security again, heady play," a fan added.Mark Farmer🇨🇦 @FarmboSliceLINKDidn't want to get tackled by security again, heady play"You might get tackled for a different reason tonight, somebody actually wanting to drink the champagne!" a fan added.Doris Barrett @ndbx02LINKYou might get tackled for a different reason tonight, somebody actually wanting to drink the champagne!Adam Hadwin’s wife, Jessica, cheers for the Blue Jays for the World Series Game 7On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays will compete in the decisive Game 7 of the World Series. Both teams have so far won three matchups each, and the upcoming game will decide the 2025 MLB Champion.Adam Hadwin’s wife, Jessica, shared a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account cheering for the Blue Jays for the upcoming game. She wrote:"Tomorrow we go again. Let’s go @BlueJays"Jessica Hadwin @jessicahadwinLINKTomorrow we go again. Let’s go @BlueJays 🔋In the seven-game World Series, the Blue Jays won the first game but then lost two back-to-back matchups. However, they defeated the Dodgers in the next two games before losing again on Friday.Meanwhile, Adam Hadwin had last played the Bank of Utah Championship, but he struggled with his game and missed the cut after carding two rounds of 74 and 68. Before this, he missed the cut at the Sanderson Farms Championship, the Procore Championship, and the Wyndham Championship in a row.

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Retired major champion reveals learning English from popular American sitcoms

Retired major champion Ryu So-yeon opened up about how she managed to learn English in her recent interview. The South Korean golfer announced her retirement from the sport last year and is having a time away from the greens.She has joined the LPGA Tour's Maybank Championship TV booth this week, and in an interview with Golfweek, she opened up about her life after retirement. She said that she had an "all-Aussie" staff around her.Her caddie, coach, and physio are all Australian, and when she learned English, she watched popular American sitcoms. She initially watched them with Korean subtitles but then switched to English subtitles. She said:"When I studied English, I watched "Friends," "Modern Family" and "Sex and the City." So when I watched that one first time, I just watched it with the Korean subtitles for like a couple of times, and then I switched it to like English subtitles a couple of times."And then when I get to understand a little bit, I just watch it without subtitles, and I'm just trying to understand. And I guess I just memorized the lines. Then, whenever I needed to speak in English, I just switched the words," she added.Ryu So-yeon won two major titles and six tournaments on the LPGA Tour before announcing her retirement from the sport. Born and raised in South Korea, she initially competed on the LPGA of Korea Tour before joining the LPGA Tour in 2012.Her last outing on the LPGA Tour came at the Chevron Championship in 2024, where she carded two rounds of 77 and 74. She missed the cut.Major champion Ryu So-yeon reflects on her plans after retirementMajor champion Ryu So-yeon’s last appearance on the LPGA Tour was in 2024, and she has been enjoying her time away from golf in 2025. In her interview with Golfweek, she also opened up about her post-retirement plans and revealed her interest in designing golf courses. She said:"To be honest, right after I retired, the first thing I really wanted to do is golf architecture. That's still, that's my biggest passion. But as you know, it's really, it's a rare opportunity to design to a golf course."So right now I'm still, whenever I have a chance to learn about it, I just go for it, and I just look around. And my good friend, Michael Clayton, he also gave me a lot of great advice. So these days when I'm playing golf, I'm seeing about the golf architecture more than my golf," she added.While away from the greens, the two-time major winner is also looking forward to her wedding. She got engaged in April and is planning to walk down the aisle in December.

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Puka Nacua publicly addresses GF Hallie Aiono for first time in months amid paternity suit, hours after birth of his first baby boy Kingston

Puka Nacua sent a heartfelt message to his girlfriend, Hallie Aiono's post after the birth of their son, Kingston. The couple was blessed with a baby boy this month, and Aiona shared a sweet post on her Instagram account on Thursday.She shared a family picture along with a video on the second slide and penned a long caption for the baby. She shared a picture of her and Nacua playing with the baby. Aiona wrote:"Kingston. I prayed for this day, the day I finally got to meet you. There has never been a doubt of who you are and what you mean to us. And now you’re here, proof that even in the hardest seasons, miracles still find their way. Already, you’ve taught me more about love, strength, and grace than I ever knew possible. You’ve blessed my life beyond measure. My heart is forever changed. You are my why, my sweet boy" View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPuka Nacua reacted in the comment section."Proud of you hal! Welcome king," he wrote.Puka Nacua addresses GF Hallie Aiono/@hallieaionoThis has been the first time after Hallie Aiono filed a case to confirm the paternity test of their baby that she shared a picture with the NFL star. She had announced her pregnancy in a sweet post in May in which she included a video with Puka Nacua, revealing the gender of the baby.In July, TMZ Sports had reported that Aiona had filed a petition to confirm Puka as the father of her baby and also asked for the “reasonable expenses.”She had a baby shower last month without the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver. However, finally, months later, the NFL star reacted with a sweet message for his baby on Aiono's post.Puka Nacua’s girlfriend, Hallie Aiono, shares a heartfelt message for their babyPuka Nacua’s girlfriend, Hallie Aiono, shared a few pictures of her baby boy on her Instagram story on Thursday. She shared a picture of herself in a blue hoodie holding the baby. She hid his face but shared the snap with a caption:“Been the best week of my life.”She posted another picture of herself from the hospital bed with the baby and wrote:“You are worth everything that has been and what’s to come. You have forever changed me, my heart is so full. I love you forever, King.”Puka Nacua addresses GF Hallie Aiono/@hallieaionoNacua is having a bye week and spent time with his son. He was in London earlier this month for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in which the Rams registered a win 35-7.

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"Can we do Halloween first": Shedeur Sanders' mom Pilar Sanders gets annoyed at unusual decoration

Shedeur Sanders' mother, Pilar, reacted to Christmas decorations during Halloween. She shared a video on her Instagram stories on Thursday.In the clip, Pilar was sitting in her car and she showed a Christmas tree decoration in a garden. She shared the story with a pumpkin GIF and said:"Can we do Halloween first?"Shedeur Sanders' mom Pilar Sanders gets annoyed at unusual decoration/@pilarsandersPilar Sanders was seen wearing a cap and a black jacket for her outing. As Halloween approaches, the partners of NFL players have begun their celebrations.Earlier this month, Justin Herbert and his girlfriend, Madison Beer, surprised fans with their sailor-themed Halloween costume. Jordan Poyer's wife, Rachel Bush, threw a Wild West Halloween party earlier this week and grabbed attention in her red and black outfit.Joey Bosa and his fiancée, Amanda, attended Bush's Halloween party as Colossal Titan and Mikasa outfits. Courtland Sutton and his wife, Brea, also offered a glimpse of their Halloween party on social media.Shedeur Sanders’s mother, Pilar, shares a heartfelt post for her daughterOn Oct. 23, Shedeur Sanders's mother, Pilar, shared a few pictures of her daughter, Shelomi Sanders, on her Instagram account. She shared the snaps with a heartfelt caption for her girl. Pilar wrote:"Sometimes all we need is to be flooded with Beauty and Brains as a reminder of how wonderfully we are made! Tag someone and tell them they are Beautiful and Amazing Inside and Out! My @shelomisanders you are so Beautiful, Funny And Amazing inside and out! So proud and happy you’re me 👯‍♀️, my daughter 👶🏽 and BFFLAB," View this post on Instagram Instagram PostShedeur Sanders' parents, Deion and Pilar, married in 1999, and they have been blessed with three kids. Shilo Sanders is the eldest of the three siblings, while Shelomi Sanders is the youngest one. She is also into sports and plays basketball, while Shilo and Shedeur are into football.Shedeur Sanders is playing his first season in the NFL. He was the round five pick by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 draft.He played for Colorado at the college level, and last year, several of the fans donned his college team outfit for Halloween. Shedeur Sanders had offered a glimpse of his last year’s Halloween on social media.

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