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Aaron Rodgers to LIV Golf? The legendary quarterback has named his price

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By now, most will know of the extraordinary amounts of money being offered to existing PGA Tour and DP World Tour players to jump ship and join the LIV Golf series.

It started at the beginning of the year with the Saudi-backed organization said to have offered figures in the region of $150-200 million to the likes of Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, both now fully ensconced on the rebel tour.

Names such as Hideki Matsuyama and Cameron Smith continue to hit the speculation headlines, whilst LIV CEO Greg Norman admitted the league had initially tried to tempt Tiger Woods with an offer of around $700 million, something he himself called a “mind-blowingly enormous” amount.

Enter Aaron Rodgers.

Nope, not a player listed on the OWGR, but the legendary Green Bay Packers’ quarterback with more than a passing interest in golf.

Having shown what he can do in a pair of victories on the made-for-television games at The Match IV and IX, Rodgers isn’t shy in estimating his worth to the Norman- led tour, despite the fact that he remains completely untested at any professional level.

On an appearance on the podcast Pardon My Take, Aaron Rodgers told the hosts about his plans after retirement. Although moving on to host is appealing, he was also asked about his increasing interest in golf and any possibility of signing and playing for LIV.

Whilst it isn’t apparently all about money, Rodgers is quick to point out that, “150 (thousand) for last place seems like a pretty, pretty fair offer.”

So, where does he value himself, given the amounts offered so far? “Probably around Tiger [Woods] number,” before concluding, “Everybody’s got a price.”

Interestingly, three of the four professionals that took part in the six episodes of The Match have subsequently signed for LIV – Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka – with only Woods himself refusing to leave the PGA Tour.

Rather like Rodgers may do, former sports legend Charles Barkley has made a name for himself playing golf after his retirement, winning his sole ‘Match’ alongside Mickelson, but subsequently turning down a position in the LIV commentary box to stay with his current employers.

Could Aaron be next when he decides to call it a day in the NFL?

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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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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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