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Report: Player arrested after fight breaks out at Korn Ferry Tour qualifier

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Etiquette and gentlemanly conduct are synonymous with the game of golf, but both of those when out the window at this week’s Korn Ferry Tour Qualifier.

In a story broken by The Fire Pit Collection’s Ryan French, a player was arrested after attacking another pro in his group. The arrested player’s father/caddie was also accused of waving a putter at the third player in the group who tried to break up the fight.

Per the report, Luke Smith, an amateur of Covington, Tennesse, was arrested after Austen Dailey, a 31-year-old player who has competed on mini-tours, pressed charges.

Derek Fribbs, 31, was the third man in the group and spoke to French to break down what happened, and according to him, this is how it unfolded.

The group fell behind the pace of play early, with Smith and his father, Oliver, refusing to help the others look for their errant tee shots while also not bothering to put the pin back in the hole after putting out.

Then on the 7th hole, after Dailey pulled his tee shot left of the green, Fribbs again helped him find his ball without the aid of the Smiths before putting out first and heading to the eight tee to help speed up play.

Per Fribbs, back on the 7th green, Dailey then told the Smiths that if they helped with the search of balls, the pace of play would improve, to which Luke began berating him for his quality of play while his father exclaimed that they weren’t here to look for his balls.

Then, it all kicked off.

Turning his back to make his way to the eight tee, Dailey was then jumped on from behind by Smith, who began throwing punches at the 31-year-old. When Fribbs attempted to intervene, Smith’s father decided he would not and kept him at bay by waving his putter at Fribbs (a detail also confirmed by a PGA section official on-site).

When staff from the pro shop finally broke up the fight, Smith and Dailey were escorted back to the clubhouse, where charges were pressed, and Luke Smith was arrested before being bailed out shortly after.

Fribbs had an official from the local PGA Section walk with him for the remaining holes to complete the round and on the tenth hole gave a statement to a police officer.

The PGA section refunded Fribbs his entry fee for what was probably the wildest day he’ll ever experience on the golf course.

 

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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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Apr 26, 2024

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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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Apr 25, 2024

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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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