The DailyWRX: What’s buzzing on social media (5/8/2020)

Published

4 years ago

May 8, 2020

T-minus 10 days until we get pro golf back, and the buzz is beginning to build. People are teeing it up, chatter is in the air, and some gems were afoot in social media.

Here we go!

How do you trash talk Tiger?

I mean his jean game struggles but let’s get honest, what can you really say to the guy?

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You know I had to come in hot with a little trash talk, but as usual, he got the better of me. ???? Looking forward to getting back to golf and teaming with @tombrady against @tigerwoods and Peyton. Even more excited to raise money for those in need during these difficult times.

A post shared by Phil Mickelson (@philmickelson) on May 7, 2020 at 12:16pm PDT

Gary Player is a legend…

I’ve lunched with the man and his passion makes my hair stand up BUT…this is a touch over-passionate…

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Gary Player is convinced he can turn Spieth’s game around, and fast ????. Hit the link in our bio for more from Player on Spieth.

A post shared by GOLF.com // GOLF Magazine (@golf_com) on May 7, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT

Looking good, Bobby!!!

Mr. Bettinardi is digging through old photos and found this gem.

Is that a HONMA driver?!

Great tip Sergio, but let’s talk new sticks…

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Today’s tip is from my good friend @thesergiogarcia on a couple of things that he really focuses on. Sergio is one of the best ball strikers of our time and arguably shallows the club from the top of the backswing better than anyone. The feeling of keeping his right elbow tucked in and connected to the body is a big part of this. If you watch Sergio’s right shoulder – it really drops straight downward on the downswing and this is a great feeling for anyone who struggles with that over the top motion. . Sergio also loves to feel that his head height remains the same throughout his swing – in other words he is staying in posture – so important if you want to be consistent in your ball striking! Thanks for this tip Sergio ???????? #LDTips #SGTip #rightelbow #headheight #staysafe #stayhealthy

A post shared by Luke Donald (@lukedonald) on May 6, 2020 at 7:20am PDT

This match is gonna be so good…

Now if we can get Phil and TDub to carry as well…priceless.

Send stock tips to @johnny_wunder on IG

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LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

Published

2 days ago

Apr 26, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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

Published

3 days ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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

Published

3 days ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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.