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Phil Mickelson’s LIV heckler is revealed…and here’s what happened next

Published

2 years ago

Jul 31, 2022

Gianni Magliocco

Phil Mickelson’s LIV career hasn’t got off to the best of starts to say the least.

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The 6-time major champ has yet to break par on the new breakaway tour, looking like a shadow of the man that thrilled fans with wildly entertaining play on his way to 57 professional wins.

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Despite insisting that his best game isn’t far off, Lefty currently sits T40 in a 48-man field at Bedminster, following rounds of 75 and 73.

Mickelson’s week in New Jersey got off to an ominous start, with the 52-year-old having to back off his opening tee shot after a spectator shouted, “Do it for the Saudi Royal Family!”

Phil Mickelson gets heckled as he is about to tee off at the Saudi golf event on Trump’s course: “You work for the Saudi royal family!” pic.twitter.com/0QLwYcjdqK

— Ron Filipkowski ?? (@RonFilipkowski) July 29, 2022

So, who was behind the call that casted a dark cloud over Mickelson’s week in New Jersey? Jason Selvig, content creator, comedian and one half of The Good Liars.

The prominent prankster has made a habit out of gatecrashing events, and Selvig certainly achieved his goal on Friday, but how did LIV respond?

Probably not as you would have thought.

In a video posted to his social, Selvig shows how he initially lured Phil into giving him a nod of approval and a thumbs up before delivering the line that forced Mickelson into backing off.

Unsurprisingly, Selvig received a couple of angry responses from the crowd before security entered the fray, seemingly to turf Selvig out of there.

But the prankster’s comment only garnered a warning, with a security member telling him, “One more time, and we’ll escort you out, one more time.” With Selvig then apologizing to some upset crowd members.

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As for anyone believing he may have paid full whack to mock a player, LIV’s tickets are not exactly flying off the shelves, with Selvig tweeting: “($1 tickets on Stubhub) and the crowd was very SMALL with very LOW energy. SAD!”

If you were expecting the heckler to have been thrown out instantly, then you wouldn’t be alone, but Selvig’s reprieve allowed him to spread some posters at the event…

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…maybe next time security won’t be so forgiving.

LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you

Published

2 days ago

Apr 26, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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 ??…

— Hannah Gregg (@hannahbggg) April 26, 2024

“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

Published

3 days ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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.

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Read more here – https://t.co/7J4bFpawqv #OWGR #OfficialWorldGolfRanking pic.twitter.com/ZfBJWCFAm8

— OWGR (@OWGRltd) April 25, 2024

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

Published

3 days ago

Apr 25, 2024

Matt Vincenzi

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.