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Good Thursday morning, golf fans, as day one of the Canadian Open and U.S. Women’s Open gets underway.

1. Charges against Scheffler dropped

GolfWRX staff…“Based upon the totality of the evidence, my office cannot move forward in the prosecution of the charges filed against Mr. Scheffler.”

• “So began Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, Wednesday, telling a judge that “Mr. Scheffler’s characterization that this was ‘a big misunderstanding’ is corroborated by the evidence.”

• “Accordingly, all charges against the 27-year-old have been dropped. Scheffler was facing four charges, most seriously, second degree assault on a police offer, in conjunction with his May 17 failure to stop when directed to by Detective Bryan Gillis as he attempted to enter Valhalla Golf Club prior to the second round.”

• “O’Connell’s reference to “a big misunderstanding” alludes to Scheffler’s statement during the PGA Championship.”

• “It was a very chaotic situation, understandably so considering the tragic accident that had occurred earlier, and there was a big misunderstanding of what I thought I was being asked to do,” Scheffler’s statement read.

2. Police: Murray’s body found at his Palm Beach Gardens home

Tom D’Angelo for the Palm Beach Post…”PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray returned to his residence in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, last weekend before dying by suicide, according to Palm Beach Gardens police.”

• “Murray’s body was discovered Saturday at approximately 11 a.m. inside a residence in Palm Beach Gardens, according to police, who continue to investigate the incident.”

• “…The statement said the initial inquiry “does not reveal signs of foul play” and there is no apparent risk to the public. The police added no further information will be released as the investigation is being conducted.”

3. Wood named Ryder Cup team manager

AP report…”John Wood has been to nine Ryder Cups as a caddie, a team assistant and an on-course reporter for NBC. Now he’s headed to Bethpage Black next year in a new role as team manager for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.”

• “The PGA Ryder Cup Committee selected Wood for this new position, saying he would consult with the captain, assistants, players and the PGA of America management on strategy and operational issues.”

4. McIlroy’s regret

Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard…”Prior to last year’s RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy acknowledged feeling like a “sacrificial lamb” in the wake of the PGA Tour’s framework agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, and the 12 months since have only solidified the world No. 3’s resolve on the topic.”

• “In hindsight, I wish I hadn’t have gotten as deeply involved in it,” McIlroy said Wednesday at Hamilton Golf & Country Club. “I hold no grudge, I hold no resentment over the guys that chose to go and play on LIV. Everyone’s got their own decisions to make, and everyone has the right to make those decisions.”

• “Prior to the framework agreement, which opened the door to negotiations between the Tour and PIF that could reunite the game, McIlroy had been an outspoken critic of LIV Golf and the disruption caused by the Saudi-backed league, but that criticism has been replaced by calls for a deal with the PIF.”

5. The importance of Team Korda

Amy Rogers for Golf Channel…”Korda, 25, is amid one of the hottest seasons in tour history, already a six-time winner on the LPGA and owner of the first major title of the year. Asked often what has been her key to success, Korda has credited her ability to remain within her “bubble,” her inner-circle of supporters that includes her caddie, physiotherapist and family.”

• “And her coaches.”

• “Jamie Mulligan and his assistant, Brett Lederer, have been on-site at nearly every event this season, Korda noted on Tuesday, and have been on property for each of her six victories. It’s influenced Korda’s ability to troubleshoot more often – and more quickly – than in the past.”

• “The only week that I haven’t had someone out was during Cognizant, and I just didn’t really hit it that well that week,” Korda said about the Founders Cup, where her five-event winning streak ended in a T-7. “So, making sure that my team is taking time for me as well and coming out and making sure that we’re all dedicated to each other has kind of really been the thing that has changed this year.”

6. Scott looking to keep major streak alive

Mike Hall for Golf Monthly…”Just 10 days before the first round of the third Major of the year, the US Open, players yet to earn a spot at the Pinehurst No.2 event have a last-ditch opportunity in final qualifying.”

• “In total, 10 courses will host the 36-hole events next Monday on an occasion dubbed “golf’s longest day.”

• “Arguably the highest-profile star competing will be 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott. The former World No.1, who also finished T4 at the 2015 US Open, has played in 91 successive Majors stretching back to the 2001 Open – the longest active streak in the men’s game – and is looking to continue that as it edges closer to 100.”

7. Kim wants Nelly to receive PGA Tour exemption