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Charlie Woods reveals Tiger’s forgetful caddying trait

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Last week, it was revealed that Charlie Woods had reached a reached a swing speed of 117mph, more than the average number on the PGA Tour.

Tiger has advised the 13-year-old to “swing as hard as you want on a shot, but you need to have balance,” insisting that the swing to copy was Rory McIlroy’s rather than the one that achieved 82 PGA Tour victories.

Tiger has, naturally, been a tremendous supporter of Charlie, often caddying at some of the junior events over the past year, including at the NB3 Junior Golf Championship, hosted by one of the legend’s best friends in the game.

However, the youngster revealed his father may not be as good a looper as he was a player.

In an interview for Golf Channel, the pair were heard discussing each other’s merits, and whilst Tiger openly discussed the pride he feels, Charlie pointed out a minor error.

“It’s hard to describe, because it’s so amazing to be able to be with Charlie out there and fight through it together and do it as a team,” eulogized Tiger, before continuing.

“Just the fact that he earned his way into the event by shooting the lowest round he’s ever shot. To go out there and play the way he did. Obviously, lots of lessons learned, but I think overall the big picture is he thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun for both of us.”

Fully aware of the pressures of being the best of his generation, Tiger was keen to keep it simple.

“I just want him to enjoy whatever he’s doing,” he concluded.

And what about Dad as a bagman?

“He forgot my putter a few times,” Charlie said. “That’s really it.”

Father and son are again expected to make enormous waves at this year’s PNC Championship, starting on the 15th of December, an event at which the pair finished runner-up last year, after making 11 consecutive birdies to finish two shots behind Daly Senior and Junior.

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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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