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Three golfers named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list
- Rory McIlroy is named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in Sports for 2026.
- McIlroy aims for his first U.S. Open since 2011 and Open Championship since 2014.
- Nelly Korda is highlighted for a dominant run with multiple wins this season.
- Korda won the Chevron and the U.S. Women’s Open this season.
- Jeeno Thitikul has two LPGA titles this season and is world No. 2.
- Scottie Scheffler appears on TIME’s overall 100 Most Influential list, not the sports-specific one.
- TIME’s 2026 list includes top names in sports, highlighting their influence.
- The Golf Channel piece sets context for major upcoming events in players' seasons.
- The report notes Korda and Thitikul's leadership on the LPGA Tour this season.
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