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Marc Leishman WD’s from the Greenbrier after being struck with a ball from one of his playing partners in Wednesday’s Pro-Am

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Following an opening round of 76, Marc Leishman withdrew from this week’s Military Tribute at the Greenbrier after an already ailing back was made worse in bizarre fashion during Wednesday’s Pro-Am.

According to a report from Golf Digest, the Australian was ready to get his season underway despite four bulging disks in his back, but during Wednesday’s Pro-Am, Leishman was struck in the back by an approach shot from one of his playing partners.

The incident occurred when Leishman believed that the player had picked his ball up on the short fifth hole, and despite seemingly not being in the line of fire, the 35-year-old was then unexpectadly struck by the errant approach shot on the right side of his lower back from a distance of 100 yards.

Speaking to Golf Digest after round one of the event, Leishman stated

“I can’t blame anything I did today on that. But it did hurt at the time. I was good until yesterday. This is frustrating, yeah. I was looking forward to getting the season off to a good start.”

In the same interview, Leishman announced his intention to battle through the pain but subsequently withdrew from the event after shooting a round of six-over-par on Thursday.

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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‘I really think it’s possible’ – 4-time major champ says Scottie Scheffler could win the Grand Slam in 2024

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During the Sky Sports commentary after the PLAYERS Championship, analyst and golf legend Laura Davies said she believes Scottie Scheffler could win the grand slam this year.

“He’s on a different level,” said the four-time major champion.

“As soon as he started holing those putts at Bay Hill the rest of the field must have thought ‘oh we’re in a bit of trouble here’ because they know statistically, he’s No.1 in every category apart from the putting. But he now looks so relaxed over his putts.”

In his last two events, Scheffler has gained an average of .87 Strokes Gained: Putting on the field, which is more than enough for him to be absolutely dominant.

“The fact he won this week with an injury in the third round, and it was uncomfortable for him, but it was really nice to see on Sunday because he did feel more comfortable that he turned it into an 8-under 64, and the others have got their hands full now,” Davies added.

“Going forward, I don’t think it’s a long shot to say he’s going to win at least two of the four majors this season, maybe even three, maybe even the Grand Slam.

“I really think it’s possible.”

It would be an amazing feat, but if anyone can do it this season, it’s Scottie Scheffler.

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Rory McIlroy takes shot at Greg Norman while discussing Monday’s Saudi PIF meeting

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Rory McIlroy has recently changed his tune on both LIV and the Saudi Arabian PIF, but according to recent comments, he still isn’t a big fan of LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman.

While speaking to the media after his final round of the PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy expressed optimism for PIF Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan’s intentions in the game of golf.

“They’re a sovereign wealth fund. They want to park money for decades and not worry about it,” McIlroy said of the PIF.

“They want to invest in smart and secure businesses, and the PGA Tour is definitely one of those, especially if they’re looking to invest in sport in some way.I have spent time with Yasir. I think the people who have represented him in LIV have done him a disservice, so Norman and those guys.

Reportedly, a meeting will be taking place in Ponte Vedra today with the PGA Tour Board of Directors and the PIF. According to Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, that meeting will include Tiger Woods.

“I think it should have happened months ago, so I am glad it’s happening,” Rory said.

“Hopefully that progresses conversations and gets us closer to a solution.”

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Scottie Scheffler had an interesting response when asked how he ‘quiets the noise’ following Players victory

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After Scottie Scheffler’s incredibly impressive victory at the PLAYERS Championship, he spoke on camera about his approach.

Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee asked the world number one “how do you quiet the noise?”

Scheffler replied, “I just try to do my best to stay in my own little world. You know, I don’t have social media, I spend most of my time on Apple News.”

Scheffler added that he clicks “not for me” when golf articles come up to ensure that he doesn’t see anything regarding golf news.

“I really just do my best to stay out of reading things that are either good or bad about myself. If I’m reading bad things about myself, it’ll frustrate me. If I read good things about myself, my head will get too big. So, I really do my best to stay out of the fray and continue to put in the work”.

Scheffler’s approach has clearly been a good one, as he’s playing some of the best golf of any professional in recent memory.

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