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Brooks the bully? Brandel Chamblee weighs in on DeChambeau-Koepka feud

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The beef between Brooks and Bryson has been what all golf fans have been talking about over the last couple of weeks.

What began with a leaked viral video showing Koepka’s disdain for his rival soon spilled over onto social media, where the two traded barbs.

But it was last weekend where the feud threatened to get ugly, with fans at the Memorial being removed from the grounds for taunting Bryson with shouts of ‘Brooksy’ – with Koepka then taking to social media to offer those fans free beer.

Golf analyst Brandel Chamblee, who has had his own little back and forth with Koepka in the past, took to his Twitter recently to express his take on the feud, and in typical fashion, the 58-year-old didn’t pull any punches, saying:

“As a parent I was sadly aware of increased bullying in schools & when I see the back & forth w/ “Brooksie” & Bryson, I wager kids are watching to see what’s acceptable behavior. The “cool kids” no doubt will think it’s ok to pick on who looks/thinks differently. #notcooltobully”

Golf fans have interpreted the “cool kid” in Chamblee’s take to be Koepka, with the different thinker to be Bryson, and it’s a comment that has stoked a lot of strong responses.

“A mutual feud is significantly different than bullying..” wrote one Twitter user in reaction to Chamblee’s take, with one commenter responding, “It’s not really a mutual feud when the overwhelming majority of the public shots have come from Brooks.”

“Calling a professional athlete the wrong name in the midst of a public feud is not bullying.” wrote another user, with another supporting Chamblee’s view saying, “Well said. Rivalry in sport is great for viewing, but the Brooksy thing has gone too far.”

In terms of golf feuds, the Bryson-Brooks one is certainly more polarizing than most.

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Gianni is the Managing Editor at GolfWRX. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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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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