On June 25th, 2025, we cover Jon Rahm's hilarious rangefinder prank at Liv Golf Dallas, major Open Championship qualifying news including an exemption shift, and James Piot's groundbreaking sponsor exemption into the Rocket Mortgage Classic.LIV GOLF DALLAS BUILD-UPJon Rahm (+450 favorite) pulls a viral prank on Phil Mickelson and Grant Horvat by switching their rangefinders to meters at Maridoe Golf Club, while Bryson DeChambeau (+500) discusses his Dallas homecoming.Horvat, unaware of the switch, commented, "Not bad at all," as Rahm was "doubling over in laughter." DeChambeau: "Maridoe is a difficult test of golf."Henrik Stenson playfully jabbed at Rahm after a missed putt during "The Duels Virginia" practice, saying, "I don't know if I dare to ask Jon after missing that putt though."THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING & NEWSThe Open Championship qualifying sees 52-year-old Lee Westwood attempting to join at Dundonald Links, alongside a significant change to a PGA Tour exemption spot, now awarded after the Rocket Mortgage Classic.The crucial Open exemption, previously tied to the FedEx Cup finisher after the Travelers, has moved, impacting players like Ryan Gerard and Jacob Bridgeman.Ian Poulter is making his qualifying attempt at Royal Cinque Ports a family affair, with Graeme McDowell and Paul Casey also in the qualifying mix.ROCKET MORTGAGE CLASSIC PREVIEWJames Piot makes history with a sponsor exemption into the Rocket Mortgage Classic, becoming the first former Liv Golf player to receive one. Collin Morikawa (+1200 favorite) is testing a new putter.Mark Hollis of Rocket Ventures called Piot's exemption "one of the happiest calls I've made," while Piot deemed it "the coolest thing in the world."NCAA Champion Michael LaSasso, also on an exemption, described his U.S. Open experience as a "dream" and a "blur," learning "golf is hard." Tony Finau has withdrawn.Quick HitsRory McIlroy: PGA Tour's Signature Event model "is working" • Scottie Scheffler (9 straight Top 10s): "Can't be perfect every day" • Paige Spiranac on hooks: "It's infuriating," & her "less clothes, better play" theory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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