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Tweets of the Week: Tiger’s strange eating habits, Bubba’s new paint job, and Mickelson’s giant calves
Dustin Johnson strolled to victory at the WGC-Mexico, while Martin Trainer won his maiden title on the PGA Tour at the Puerto Rico Open. Here are some things you may have missed this week, however, and some of the quirkier moments from the world of golf dished out in the Twittersphere over the past seven days.
Mickelson’s Hulk Legs
Lefty’s enormous calves whipped up a storm on Twitter throughout the week…
MICKELSON’S CALVES ????
(via kharms27/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/8kVAfJtcRY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 20, 2019
…while this old video of Mickelson learning Spanish made a timely return for the week that was in it. He hasn’t changed at all, has he?
Phil and Spanish go way back.
pic.twitter.com/iRV1YO3EPU— Skratch (@Skratch) February 20, 2019
Shankaliscious
McIlroy’s week got off to an inauspicious start on the range…
McIlroy has the same warm up routine as me…???????? #golf #fail pic.twitter.com/visNbiUHP6
— Lads Golf ™ (@Lads_Golf) February 20, 2019
…while Rickie Fowler decided to show off his hosel rocket skills in live tournament play.
Whoopsie. pic.twitter.com/ppdVILTdMd
— Skratch (@Skratch) February 22, 2019
Bubba’s New Paint Job
Homina. Homina. Homina.
New @PingTour G410 driver & new Paint job!! ???????? #BubbaDriver #PlayYourBest pic.twitter.com/RL6KlmIYAQ
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) February 19, 2019
Incoming
Patrick Cantlay came this close to making a hole in one on a par four in Mexico…while Kevin Kisner was on the green putting for par…
This close to a hole-in-one for Patrick Cantlay on the 395-yard 12th. @K_Kisner got a front row seat. pic.twitter.com/lbNmAtEceH
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) February 23, 2019
Tiger’s Eating Habits
Sorry, but what?
They just said on the NBC golf broadcast that Tiger only eats while walking downhill because it affects his breathing eating uphill.
I like fries in my cart.
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) February 23, 2019
Poulter Keeps His Word
The Englishman finally saw his vision come to fruition this week at the WGC-Mexico.
I told you one day it would just be me and Tiger…. ???????? pic.twitter.com/xOlXewypsF
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) February 24, 2019
Tiger’s Fire Intro
Can we get this announcer for every event, please?
Tiger’s opening tee shot(s) did not live up to his first-tee introduction. pic.twitter.com/BkZCgvOnLk
— Skratch (@Skratch) February 21, 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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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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