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The DailyWRX: 10/8/2020

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This is why Robert Rock rules the earth…

…even in defeat, he’s still an educator at heart.

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Why I didn't putt it… I've been asked this quite a lot since Sunday! Ten years ago I would have been walking down the fairway with my putter but chipping is something I can do now having only learnt to chip properly at 40. Putting is the safe option but I hadn't putted from off the green all week and I would have had to come through the fringe and it was slightly uphill. If I had 10 putts and 10 chips again then I would have a real chance of holing a couple with the wedge but maybe none with the putter. My first thought was to chip and, after I got a drop from a re-turfed bit of ground, I was definitely going to chip it with my lob wedge. The plan was to be bold, get a bit of spin on it, take the break and have a chance of going in. I've never had a shot to win a tournament and I really didn't want to go into a play-off, and it not working out, knowing I didn't hit the shot that gave me the best chance to win. I had a chip at 16 that I quite fancied but just eased off it as there was a run-off behind the hole. So I thought don’t do that again and I gave it a bit too much. You know straightaway if you've got the right spin on it and it came off a bit high – the spinner comes off a bit lower – and it ran nine feet past. But I would chip it again, it was only a 35-foot shot and there was a real chance of knocking it in. The shot I'd love to replay is the approach. I had 145 yards and I hit my 9-iron 144 but it was downwind and the front yardage was 135 and I would need to carry it another four. I didn't want to get involved in the top tier so I had to gauge how much to take off it and I was really hopeful of hitting it to 10 feet – if anything I got too wrapped up on the line and went a bit too easy on the shot and didn't get the right elevation. To play a final round with Tommy and Wade Ormsby was perfect. Tommy’s one of the best iron players in the world and I managed to match him for a few holes and follow him in on a few putts on the back nine so that was cool. I really wanted to give myself a chance over the last few holes and it was incredible to be back in the mix which hasn't happened too often in recent years. Thoughts by me/Words by Mark Townsend

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Until the panic of going home sets in…

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It’s gonna be awhile ???? Via: @forethetour

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No….the answer is no.

That dude looks like Knuds.

Had to……this kills me.

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Daly with the ACE and @bobmenery on the call

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Gonna leave it all on the course…

DM @johnny_wunder

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Report: Tiger Woods voted against Rory McIlroy returning to policy board; Will be the only player negotiating directly with Saudis

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According to a report from The Telegraph, the relationship between Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy has soured.

Last week, reports surfaced that McIlroy, who was a member of the PGA Tour policy board during most of the past few years, was looking to rejoin the board, presumably taking Webb Simpson’s seat.

However, on Wednesday, McIlroy revealed that he will not be rejoining the policy board, due to people on the board being “uncomfortable” with that “for some reason.”

The Telegraph has reported that Tiger Woods was among the players who voted against McIlroy returning to the policy board.

The divide is apparently due to McIlroy pushing for the game of golf to unify, whereas Woods, reportedly, believes the PGA Tour is in a fine position where it currently stands.

The Associated Press added another wrinkle to the situation, reporting that Woods is the only player who will be negotiating directly with the Saudis.

The other members of the committee are PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, board chairman Joe Gorder, John W. Henry of Fenway Sports Group, and Joe Ogilvie, who was a former PGA Tour player.

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Phil Mickelson reveals he won’t be pursuing broadcasting career when he retires from golf

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On Tuesday, Chris McKee, a Toronto writer and radio host, wondered aloud on his X account if Phil Mickelson will be a commentator after his playing days are over.

“The second Phil Mickelson retires he’ll instantly become the most sought after TV analyst in golf. Would any PGA Tour broadcaster (CBS, ESPN, NBC or Sky) bring him in or would he have to stick to LIV broadcasts? #LIVGolf”

Mickelson saw the post and responded, saying he’s not interested in moving from the course to the broadcast booth.

“Thank you for the kind words. However, just cuz someone CAN do something doesn’t mean they SHOULD do it. Instead of commentating, I’m going to shoot some Pros vs Schmos 9 hole matches. I’ll share insights throughout as well as talk a little smack. It won’t be the highest quality video but it’ll be fun for me to do and fun to watch I think too.”

While I believe many fans would like to see Phil in the booth, his idea of “Pro’s vs Schmo’s” could certainly be intriguing.

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PGA Tour pro sounds off on ‘unfair’ PGA Championship invites

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This week, the PGA of America made some surprising announcements regarding the field of next week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.

The event now will feature 16 LIV players with Talor Gooch, Dean Burmester, David Puig, Adrian Meronk and Patrick Reed receiving special exemptions.

PGA Tour player, Dylan Wu, took issue with how the exemptions were used and went to X to share his thoughts.

“Why is there never “real” qualifications for the PGA Championship? You have a points list and World ranking invite. Usually just outside top 100 in OWGR gets in. Chan Kim ranked 104th in OWGR doesn’t get in. SH Kim at 107th isn’t in.”

“Jesper Svennson ranked 108th gets in. Tim Widing 120th gets in. Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald gets a spot. A bunch of guys get leapfrogged even though they’re ranked higher than others. Seems like they just invite whoever they want. Unfair to the guys on the edge like Chan and SH”

“Just seems like the world of professional golf is in a weird spot and I love that the tournament invited a handful of great LIV players but figure out a correct system for a major championship where guys know they’ll be in or not. ????”

Fans who replied to Wu seemed to agree that a more definitive ranking system for the PGA Championship should be established.

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