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Bryson and Rory among those to weigh in after Mickelson slammed USGA for potential driver-shaft rollback

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Before his second round of play at last week’s BMW Championship, six-time major champion Phil Mickelson took to social media to communicate his displeasure with the USGA’s potential attempts at a rollback in driver length.

Mickelson’s frustration at this suggested change certainly makes sense, as the 51 year-old currently uses a 47 and a half inch length driver, and did so during his PGA Championship victory this year as well. With that being said, the majority of Tour pros do use driver shafts of 46 inches or shorter.

Golf Channel reached out to the USGA for a statement, to which they responded, “We’re holding off on [an] official statement for now, but will refer anyone who asks to see USGA.org/distanceinisghts if they have any questions about research or our process.”

Despite no official comment from the USGA on the matter, other Tour pros did not hesitate to weigh in on the controversial topic.

We asked our instagram followers whether they agreed or disagreed with Mickelson’s sentiment, and the post received numerous responses from fellow PGA Tour pros. Bryson DeChambeau commented, “I agree,” and Graeme McDowell also sarcastically weighed in, “Max length of a putter like 36 inches while they are in the mood???”

John Daly also took to social media to express his opinion, tweeting, “I totally agree with you brother but why don’t they just change the cheapest thing made in golf……the #golfball #bringthegolfballback NO common sense!”

Also in competition at last week’s BMW Championship, Rory McIlroy discussed the very same issue during his Friday post-round press conference, stating,

“I don’t think driver length is the right way to tackle what the governing bodies want to do. I mean, I would be in agreement with Phil. A lot of amateurs just pick a driver off the rack and it’s going to be 45 and a half inches, no one’s even thinking of going to that so, yeah I’d be very surprised to hear the average golfer play anything longer than 45 and a half. I don’t think it’s going to make a huge difference.”

While the vocal majority of Mickelson’s fellow Tour pros are supportive of the 45-time PGA Tour winner stance, it remains to be seen how much the USGA puts into the credence of its game’s biggest stars.

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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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