Golf
Records, firsts and iconic moments
14 documented moments (2026) — every world record, historic first and title win in Golf the ICNX desk has covered, in the order they happened. Each entry links to the full story with sources.
Records and firsts
World records and never-been-done moments in Golf.
GolfBerkshire Sets Long-Drive World Record at 588 Yards
Berkshire launched a ball 588.1 yards in Rawlins, Wyoming, breaking his own longest measured drive record by nearly nine yards. The two-time World Long Drive champion swings the club head at over 160 mph.
GolfSpaun Becomes Third American to Win BMW PGA
J.J. Spaun won the BMW PGA Championship on debut, closing with a 67 to finish at 17-under and become only the third American to lift the trophy at Wentworth.
Timeline
All 14 moments, oldest first.
- 2026Schmid Finishes T4 at PGA Championship in Final PairingLegend17 May 2026 · 108th PGA Championship · Aronimink Golf Club, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
- 2026Rai Wins PGA Championship, First English Victor Since 1919Against All Odds17 May 2026 · 108th PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club, Pennsylvania
- 2026Russell, 17, Makes the Cut in U.S. Open DebutNext Gen Star19 June 2026 · U.S. Open 2026 — Shinnecock Hills · Southampton, New York, USA
- 2026Ryu Erases 10-Shot Deficit for First Major TitleLegend28 June 2026 · KPMG Women's PGA Championship · Hazeltine National, USA
- 2026Ryu Wins Evian in Playoff for Back-to-Back MajorsLegend12 July 2026 · Amundi Evian Championship 2026 · Evian-les-Bains, France
- 2026Lucas Herbert Ties Major Record With 62 in Round Two of the 154th OpenLegend17 July 2026 · The 154th Open Championship, Round 2 · Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
- 2026Fox Wins the Open, First Kiwi Champion Since 1963Legend19 July 2026 · The 154th Open Championship · Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
- 2026Berkshire Sets Long-Drive World Record at 588 YardsWorld Record19 August 2026 · Long-drive world record attempt (Rawlins) · Rawlins, Wyoming, USA
- 2026Scheffler Wins Second FedExCup, Joins Woods and McIlroyWorld #130 August 2026 · 2026 PGA Tour Championship / FedExCup · Atlanta, USA · Scottie Scheffler
- 2026Dean Erases Seven-Shot Deficit for Maiden Tour TitleAgainst All Odds30 August 2026 · Husqvarna British Masters (The Belfry) · Sutton Coldfield, England
- 2026Lawrence Wins Third European Masters in PlayoffTitle6 September 2026 · 2026 Omega European Masters · Crans-Montana, Switzerland
- 2026Lowry Wins Irish Open by Record 11 ShotsTitle13 September 2026 · 2026 Amgen Irish Open · Trump International Ireland, Doonbeg, Ireland
- 2026Team Europe Reclaims the Solheim Cup, 15-13Title13 September 2026 · 2026 Solheim Cup · Bernardus Golf, Cromvoirt, Netherlands
- 2026Spaun Becomes Third American to Win BMW PGAPioneer20 September 2026 · 2026 BMW PGA Championship (Wentworth) · Virginia Water, England