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WATCH: Joe Durant misses short tap-in, loses by 1

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Joe Durant stood over — really, alongside — a short putt for par at the 17th hole at the Shaw Charity Classic yesterday. And, well, just watch.

Of course, you already know he finished one stroke out the tournament-deciding playoff, because, well, that’s just how the golf gods roll.

Now, obviously this is a terrible occurrence for Mr. Durant. And it’s even more terrible because he’s playing a yellow golf ball, isn’t it? Somehow, that just makes it worse, adding an unwanted element of comic silliness. But the best part of this video is Durant, who so casually attempted to brush in his putt, not knowing what level of care to give the remaining tap-in.

You can almost see him thinking, “Well, I was just sweepin’ that baby in, and this one’s even shorter, so, I ought to do the same. OK, I’m going to do that. Wait, the golf gods clearly didn’t appreciate my cavalier approach to the first putt. I better treat this one with more gravity. Should I get the ball marker. Yep. I’m going to get it. I’m marking, and I’m going to make sure I really tamp that thing down. OK. I’m going to go for a little walk here.” Jimenez in the background like, “Have an Amarone and forget about it, my friend.”

Rough stuff. Durant will want to make pilgrimage to the temple of the golf gods to make offerings and pay his respects in haste.

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Phil Mickelson reveals he won’t be pursuing broadcasting career when he retires from golf

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On Tuesday, Chris McKee, a Toronto writer and radio host, wondered aloud on his X account if Phil Mickelson will be a commentator after his playing days are over.

“The second Phil Mickelson retires he’ll instantly become the most sought after TV analyst in golf. Would any PGA Tour broadcaster (CBS, ESPN, NBC or Sky) bring him in or would he have to stick to LIV broadcasts? #LIVGolf”

Mickelson saw the post and responded, saying he’s not interested in moving from the course to the broadcast booth.

“Thank you for the kind words. However, just cuz someone CAN do something doesn’t mean they SHOULD do it. Instead of commentating, I’m going to shoot some Pros vs Schmos 9 hole matches. I’ll share insights throughout as well as talk a little smack. It won’t be the highest quality video but it’ll be fun for me to do and fun to watch I think too.”

While I believe many fans would like to see Phil in the booth, his idea of “Pro’s vs Schmo’s” could certainly be intriguing.

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PGA Tour pro sounds off on ‘unfair’ PGA Championship invites

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This week, the PGA of America made some surprising announcements regarding the field of next week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.

The event now will feature 16 LIV players with Talor Gooch, Dean Burmester, David Puig, Adrian Meronk and Patrick Reed receiving special exemptions.

PGA Tour player, Dylan Wu, took issue with how the exemptions were used and went to X to share his thoughts.

“Why is there never “real” qualifications for the PGA Championship? You have a points list and World ranking invite. Usually just outside top 100 in OWGR gets in. Chan Kim ranked 104th in OWGR doesn’t get in. SH Kim at 107th isn’t in.”

“Jesper Svennson ranked 108th gets in. Tim Widing 120th gets in. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald gets a spot. A bunch of guys get leapfrogged even though they’re ranked higher than others. Seems like they just invite whoever they want. Unfair to the guys on the edge like Chan and SH”

“Just seems like the world of professional golf is in a weird spot and I love that the tournament invited a handful of great LIV players but figure out a correct system for a major championship where guys know they’ll be in or not. ????”

Fans who replied to Wu seemed to agree that a more definitive ranking system for the PGA Championship should be established.

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Report: LIV star turns down PGA Championship invite due to ‘personal commitments’

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On Tuesday, the full field for the PGA Championship at Valhalla was released. In some surprising news, a handful of LIV players were granted exemptions including Dean Burmester, Patrick Reed, Lucas Herbert and Adrian Meronk.

The most surprising omission was Louis Oosthuizen. The South African has been one of the most consistent players on LIV this season, and also won two DP World Tour events in the fall.

According to the AP’s Doug Ferguson, Oosthuizen was actually given an invitation, but declined due to “personal commitments”.

In total, there will be 16 LIV golfers teeing it up next week at Valhalla.

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