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Tweets of the Week: McIlroy’s umbrella mishap, DeChambeau’s new celebration, Wahlberg’s unique swing
J.B. Holmes won a marathon rain-affected Genesis Open, while Ryan Fox captured his first European Tour title at the World Super 6 in Perth. In an eventful week, full of controversy, here are some things you may have missed, and some of the quirkier moments from the world of golf dished out in the Twittersphere over the past seven days.
Swag Range Swing
I’ve been doing it wrong my entire life.
This dude's golf swing makes my day ???? the people you see at practice pic.twitter.com/D3JPy0VS26
— paige (@notpaige_) February 11, 2019
Phil Mickelson’s Crazy Par
Before the scores were reset due to the weather on Day One of the Genesis Open, Phil Mickelson made the most incredible par save that unfortunately never was.
From tee ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ???? ?? ????.
What a par by @PhilMickelson before the suspension of play.#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/0OmVKH8Akl
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 14, 2019
Sergio In Disguise?
Could have fooled me too.
Turned on the golf and thought for a second they were showing Sergio … #GenesisOpen pic.twitter.com/79rjbN4tWj
— Jeff Babineau (@JeffBabz62) February 14, 2019
McIlroy’s Umbrella Moment
Boink.
When umbrellas attack. pic.twitter.com/OS8WvGMXb2
— Skratch (@Skratch) February 15, 2019
DeChambeau Reels It In
Not sure on this celebration from Bryson DeChambeau which he showed off during his second round at Riviera…
When you hole out for eagle, birdie and par in one day … @B_DeChambeau is reelin' em in @GenesisOpen. ????#LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/fiLWttZi0E
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 16, 2019
Tiger is THAT Guy
Might be best not to try this one with Sergio. Then again…
Happy Valentines from the @genesisopen pic.twitter.com/ZVM7kge6lI
— Erik Anders Lang (@erikanderslang) February 14, 2019
Wahlberg’s Interesting Swing
What do you make of actor Mark Wahlberg’s very different swing, GolfWRXers?
Pro-am partner goals @GenesisOpen. ????@McIlroyRory ????@MarkWahlberg ???? #LiveUnderPar pic.twitter.com/2BIHDuPV1t
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 13, 2019
J.B. Holmes’ “Deliberate” Play
We have a new poster boy for slow play it seems…
JB Holmes takes an eternity to putt pic.twitter.com/uiAS1eBpEF
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) February 17, 2019
…and on the subject of slow play, Adam Scott says nothing will change, sadly.
Adam Scott: "My thing on slow play is it's never gonna change. Just get over it. Until television and sponsors say 'No more money,' slow play ain't gonna change."
— Will Gray (@WillGrayGC) February 18, 2019
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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you
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 ??…— Hannah Gregg (@hannahbggg) April 26, 2024
“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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- 2-time major champ announces shock retirement from the sport at age of 33
- Edoardo Molinari reveals the latest PGA Tour golfer to turn down ‘good offer’ from LIV Golf
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54-hole golf tour deemed eligible for OWGR points…but it’s not LIV
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.
OWGR Announcement
Read more here – https://t.co/7J4bFpawqv#OWGR#OfficialWorldGolfRanking pic.twitter.com/ZfBJWCFAm8— OWGR (@OWGRltd) April 25, 2024
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
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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