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Which golfers could win their first major, and what is next for LIV Golf? The Sideline recaps Pebble Beach, identifies sleepers for the 2026 majors, evaluates Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and debates whether The Players Championship should become a fifth major. Rather than treating current rankings as a guarantee, the hosts compare course fit, recent form, and major-championship pressure. Their draft of possible first-time winners leads into a wider discussion about Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, and the unsettled relationship between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
The next first-time major winner
Ludvig Aberg, Maverick McNealy, Rickie Fowler, Pierceson Coody and Sahith Theegala lead a draft of golfers still chasing a first major. Current form matters, but course fit and the ability to handle Sunday pressure matter more.
LIV Golf faces a credibility test
Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau remain capable of winning the sport's biggest events even as questions surround the depth and future of their tour. The hosts consider whether more players will seek a PGA Tour return.
Should golf create a fifth major
Elevating The Players Championship could strengthen a quiet part of the sports calendar and recognize one of golf's deepest fields. The debate weighs tradition against the opportunity to make the season easier for casual fans to follow.
The next first-time major winner
Ludvig Aberg, Maverick McNealy, Rickie Fowler, Pierceson Coody and Sahith Theegala lead a draft of golfers still chasing a first major. Current form matters, but course fit and the ability to handle Sunday pressure matter more.
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