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Jon Duffie aims for another win at White Marlin Open 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:37 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Jon Duffie aims for another win at White Marlin Open 2026

Summary

Jon Duffie prepares to compete in the 53rd White Marlin Open, scheduled for August 3-8. Duffie has previously captained two tournament-winning boats and hopes to secure another victory with his team. The tournament, based in Ocean City, Maryland, is expected to offer a purse exceeding $10 million. Michael Jordan's boat, Catch 23, is registered for this year, drawing attention from various media outlets, though it is unclear if Jordan himself will participate. Duffie emphasizes safety and the excitement of the weigh-in process, which attracts a large crowd of spectators.

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•White Marlin Open runs from August 3-8 in Ocean City, Maryland.
•Duffie has previously won nearly $4.54 million in the tournament.
•Catch 23, Michael Jordan's boat, is registered for this year's competition.
•Tournament expected to have a purse surpassing $10 million.
•Spectators can watch the weigh-ins at Harbour Island Marina.

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2:37 PMYahoo Sports — White Marlin Open 2026: Jon Duffie eyes another win as Michael Jordan’s boat returns

What they're saying

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Jon Duffie’s first goal at the White Marlin Open is simple: Don’t crash the boat. His second is only slightly more complicated: Catch another white marlin that could be worth a few million dollars. Duffie has captained two winners in four years, but the nerves he described never totally go away. The tournament grew from fishing grounds opened by the storm-carved Ocean City Inlet in 1933. By ...
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