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Rory McIlroy got candid about his career goals, and WRX members had plenty to say

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So, Rory McIlroy dished on his career goals, and GolfWRX members dished on his dishing.

OldTomMorris, praised be his name, started the thread with reference to a BBC interview with Rors. In the interview, McIlroy stated that in addition to capturing that pesky Masters victory and winning the career grand slam, he wants to be the best European golfer ever. If he were to achieve that feat, he’d like to be remembered ahead of Gary Player as the greatest International player.

This elicited no shortage of engaging replies from the WRX faithful.

For context, we’ll assume Rory is talking about major victories and not overall wins. Thus, he won’t be concerned about Scotsman Tommy Armour winning 25 times Englishman or Jim Barnes’s 21 victories. Nick Faldo has six major championships. Gary Player has nine. McIlroy’s total stands at four.

Mr. Wolf said

“I’d like to see him surpass Faldo as the best European player, but I’ve said for some time that I don’t think McIlroy will win another major – not without some serious work on his green reading and wedge play in any case. To my mind, he’s lost the edge he had over the competition a few years ago.”

josephs_79 wrote

“I read somewhere else on this site and agreed he either needs to learn how to hit the half and 3/4 wedge properly or stop hitting it as long as he can and start leaving himself full swings in.”

To which Dart Putter replied

“If Dustin Johnson can get much better as a wedge player, Rory can too.”

WideSpreadPanic cited a potential equipment-related pattern

“He slumped when he first transitioned into Nike and then settled in and tore it up. Hopefully he can repeat that.”

Dave230 wrote

“Rory isn’t as far away as you’d think, especially when he gets an off-season to really work on his game and put in considered practice. The one thing I think he has, which is invaluable, is that when he sniffs a win, he often raises his game in the final round.”

And this is just a curation of the first 25 replies! You’ll want to check out the rest and have your say in the thread.

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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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