Scheffler will remain 'hungry' after PGA win
Brandel, McGinley: LIV set Rahm, Bryson up to fail
On PGA Championship Sunday, it was Scottie Scheffler who came through under pressure -- and LIV Golf players Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau who did not. For Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley, that's no coincidence.
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