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‘Why we need shot clocks’ – Danielle Kang blasted for slow play at Gainbridge LPGA

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It wouldn’t be a typical week of golf these days without some Twitter drama and debate.

In this week’s edition, we have ClubProGuy stoking the fire with a tweet that has provoked plenty of passionate views.

It began when ClubProGuy criticized the slow play of LPGA player Danielle Kang at the weekend’s Gainbridge LPGA by posting the following video of the 29-year-old taking her time over an 8-foot putt for par.

The tweet was quite the hit; with 287 replies, 623 retweets, and 5.2K likes. “No Laying Up” came rushing to the defense of Kang saying (in a now deleted tweet):

After much heated debate, Byeong Hun An came in with some of his typical comic relief:

before fleshing out his thoughts on the incident, saying:

As for golf fans, some were heavily critical of the length of time it took for Kang to hit her putt, with comments including: “This is why we need shot clocks”, “LPGA need to do something. Shot penalties only solution. I love watching the LPGA Tour, but bores me to tears the time taken like this.”

While others made the case that the conditions demanded a little more time allowance, “Bad take CPG. Can you NOT see the wind blowing the hole all over the place???” tweeted one user, while another added “As you can see the winds were blowing 15+ MPH. Less than 90 seconds is well under Kevin Na’s 3 minutes to putt.”

Whomever you side with on this debate, it seems slow play will always be a contentious issue in professional golf.

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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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