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Patrick Reed’s little-known, big-time support of junior golf

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Not surprisingly (or perhaps surprisingly), the scribes have dredged up plenty about Patrick Reed’s past and family situation following his Masters win.

Thanks to feedback from the GolfWRX community, we know this isn’t something our audience really cares about. That said, in the interest of painting a fuller portrait of the complicated Mr. Reed, we’re presenting this morsel.

Jim Nugent of Global Golf Post spoke with AJGA Executive Director Stephen Hamblin about Reed, who it turns out, is a big supporter of junior golf in general and the AJGA in particular.

“The Patrick Reed I know is supremely confident in his abilities, is unafraid of the biggest stage, is a devoted husband to his wife, Justine, is a loving and proud father of two children, and is a generous supporter of junior golf,” Nugent said.

Reed grew up playing AJGA events, and he has been keen to give back to the golf association since turning pro. The reigning Masters champ has sponsored an AJGA event since 2014. Additionally, he funds a $100,000 ACE Grant Endowment, which provides assistance to junior golfers in the Houston area.

Reed, who proudly displays AJGA bag tags bearing his children’s names on his staff bag, personally funds the entire AJGA bag tag program, according to Hamblin.

More than mere ornaments, the tags on players bags are color-coded based on a player’s high school graduation year, which lets college coaches know who they can talk to based on NCAA recruiting rules. In other words, they’re essential to the AJGA’s reason for being: getting members college golf scholarships and playing opportunities.

Reed earned seven top-10 finishes during his tenure of AJGA competition. He won the 2005 True Temper/David Gossett Junior Championship and was a member of the East Team at the 2006 Wyndham Cup. He also won the 2006 Junior Open Championship.

 

 

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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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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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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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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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