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Everyone’s freaking out about this kid who snuck inside the ropes for Tiger’s autograph

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During Tiger Woods’ Wednesday practice round at the Valspar Championship, a particularly bold young fan slipped under the ropes and approached the 14-time major champion.

Golf‘s Dylan Dethier captured the tiny trespasser in action.

Now, in assessing the early #taeks on this event, many have pointed out in previous Woodsian eras, Steve Williams would have tackled the tot like he were suspected of wearing a dynamite vest. Joe LaCava however, is caddie to a kinder, gentler, Tiger, one who, perhaps surprisingly, gave the enterprising young man his signature.

And while this may seem on the surface like a heartwarming told of a cute little boy in a “Tiger, my mom wants your autograph” tee shirt, it is dangerous. Dangerous, I say! A veritable menace!

We’re setting a potentially disastrous precedent here at Tour events. “Don’t queue up after the round to get your favorite player’s autograph, just bull rush him during a practice round, kids!”

And the possible ripple effect of the endorsement of this child’s brazen behavior is even more troubling. Today he learned that he can break the rules and benefit in a big way. What happens when he begins applying this logic in other arenas of his life?

Tiger Woods ought to have denied the young man’s request, scolded him for his fairway invasion, and sent him back outside the ropes empty handed.

Discipline! Character building! Actions and consequences! What has our society come to?

And does this child’s mother really want Tiger Woods’ signature, or is this merely a calculated rouse to get the golf legend’s ‘graph?

We’re obviously dealing with a budding criminal mastermind here, so anything is possible…which isn’t to touch on the conspiracy theory that the boy’s family may have sent him inside the ropes, knowing he had the best chance of scoring the autograph they clearly so desire.

Yes, you’ll want to remember this face, folks, you’ll see it on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted List (and in your nightmares) soon enough.

But really, credit to Woods and those involved for the handling of this situation…let’s just hope the lad’s parents reminded him fairway invasion is a faux pas (but also life is a gamble, take calculated risks, and all that good stuff).

 

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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

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Apr 26, 2024

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On Friday morning, Ladies European Tour player, Hannah Gregg, took to social media to share her weekly expenses playing on the LET.

“Expenses of my first week on Ladies European Tour: Flights: $2600 Work Visa: $350 

  • Food: $377 
  • Caddie: $0 because I have an amazing Fiancé 
  • Hotel: $0 because  @GregChalmersPGA sorted me host housing for the week!  
  • Rental Car: +0 because the Tour Tee guys GAVE me their car  
  • Gas: $165 
  • Entry Fee: $130 
  • Lounge Pass for caddie: $50 
  • Gym: $0 
  • Yardage book: $0 
  • Total expenses: $3672 

Made cut, finished 54th, total earned: $1244 Factor in 35% tax on earnings. To break even, needed to finish 24th. To make money, 21st. Guess we have our goals laid out for next event!”

When factoring in Gregg’s free housing, free caddie and free rental car, it’s evident that most LET players would have to finish well inside of the top-20 to make any money.

With ridiculous amounts of money being thrown around in professional golf these days, it’s important to remember the other side of the coin as well. There are countless professionals out there who struggle to get by on their golf salary.

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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV

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Apr 25, 2024

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After a seventeen-month application process, a 54-hole golf tour was deemed eligible for OWGR points.

Unfortunately, for LIV Golf and their fans, it was the Clutch Pro Tour.

After the decision, which is effective immediately, OWGR chairman Peter Dawson issued a statement.

“This is a significant milestone for golf, and OWGR is deeply encouraged by the achievement and the continued efforts in developing the sport of golf in the United Kingdom.”

“We look forward to watching the progress of the Clutch Pro Tour as it continues to play a key role in the development of players from the region,” Dawson added.

The Clutch Pro Tour operates in the United Kingdom and features a 36-hole cut. It also has an open qualifying school.

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Charlie Woods attempting to qualify for spot at 2024 U.S. Open

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Apr 25, 2024

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As first reported by Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, Charlie Woods will be attempting to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

The first stage of qualifying for this year’s tournament will be an 18-hole local event on Thursday, April 25th, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

There will be 84 players in the field, five of which will reach the 36-hole qualifier that will take place in June.

Earlier this season, Charlie attempted to qualify for the Cognizant Classic, and struggled, shooting an 86.

If the younger Woods is able to qualify, he will tee it up in the same field as his father in a few months at one of the more historic U.S. Open venues.

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