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‘He’s doing something historic’ – Tiger lavishes praise on Bryson’s Long Drive success

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It’s hasn’t quite been happening for the current world number 8 Bryson DeChambeau.

Sure, at first look, his undefeated run in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits was at least a chance to get the crowd on his side, but after a poor final round at St. Jude, losing the BMW Championship from the front and finally a poor effort at the closing Tour Championship, the 2020 U.S Open winner needed a friend. And that’s all without his much-publicised spat with Brooks Koepka and the subsequent thrashing at The Match.

In Tiger Woods, Bryson has long found an ally.

Early in the year, Tiger spoke of his admiration for the 28-year-old’s work ethic, commenting that “he can take this game to levels that we would’ve never guessed” whilst earlier this month he endorsed the Bryson philosophy – “Like I told [DeChambeau] personally, what he’s doing is historic.”

And the GOAT hasn’t stopped with his praise.

In a recent interview with Golf Digest, Dan Rapaport asks a rapid-fire 13 questions ranging from what Tiger watched on television during bedrest to what he ate and also whether he had ever seen Patrick Cantlay smile, but his most gushing of praises was directed at the question, ”How crazy is Bryson finishing top-10 in the World Long-drive Contest?”

”People have no idea how good that is,” Tiger started. ”He’s doing something historic….the swing speed and the commitment to it and the adjustment to equipment…it’s unheard of.”

Tiger confirmed he was never tempted to go down the ‘long-drive’ road. ”When I was the longest that I was, I was 20 years old, that’s when I had the most speed.” He continued, ”at that time I was second-longest on the Tour behind John (Daly), and it was about being in the fairway…it wasn’t about bombing away.”

After saying ‘his’ game back then was all about 2-irons off the tee and taking advantage of terrific iron play that ”the game has completely flipped on its head over maybe the last five or six years, and it’s gotten just…big.”

Not much is bigger than a Bryson drive and not many endorsements come bigger or more welcome than from Tiger Woods.

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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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