Folks, that was quite the uproar before the big show: Shortly before the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink, Martin Kaymer, our two-time Major Champion, caused quite a stir. At the traditional Champions Dinner, there was reportedly a dose of drama that is now preoccupying the golf world.
The gist: Kaymer's status as a Major winner was called into question by PGA organizers. Yes, you heard right! It seems the "Forgotten Major Champion" – as he's now being called by many – is becoming a symbol for the rifts in professional golf. Is this perhaps retaliation for his LIV affiliation?
Doubts About Champion Status?
The man from Mettmann, who won the PGA Championship in 2010 and the U.S. Open in 2014, naturally won't take something like that lying down. Rumors are swirling that at the dinner, which is actually meant to honor the sport's greats, a "snubbing encounter" occurred. That's no friendly gathering, that's a statement!
LIV vs. Legacy: The Battle Continues
This incident shows once again that tensions between traditional tours and LIV Golf are still incredibly strong. Is there an attempt here to diminish or even forget LIV players, even if they have Major titles under their belt? The community is asking: How far can such a "putdown" go before the golf world is irrevocably torn apart?
