Golf
Records, firsts and iconic moments
11 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.
Timeline
All 11 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