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Tiger Woods’ trophy haul by the age of just 11 is actually absurd

Published

1 year ago

Dec 23, 2022

A couple of days ago, we highlighted the NIL deal between Sunday Golf and the six-year-old golf phenom, Patton Green.

As all golf juniors know, though, there is only one true golf phenom and Patton might have to go some to catch Tiger Woods’ record at a similarly young age.

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In the ten years between 1999 and 2009, the undisputed number one won 73 times, winning 13 of his 15 majors during that period and gaining his status as one of the greatest athletes of all time, let alone just in golf.

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And yet Tiger says he peaked when he was 11 years old.

At a Q&A session at the Tiger Woods Foundation Junior Invitational, the 46-year-old told the assembled junior golfers that, as a junior, he won so many trophies his mum had to give some away!

113 trophies by the time he was 11 years old. ? @Tigerwoods inspiring junior golfers and setting the bar high at a Q&A session for the @tgrfound Jr. Invitational earlier this year. #TeamTaylorMade pic.twitter.com/iLbs1AO0fS

— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) December 17, 2022

Tiger told his audience that, “When I was 11-years-old my life peaked. I got straight As. I got outstanding for effort and participation. I never got posted or in trouble during recess. I won 36 tournaments that summer. I went 36-0.”

The golfing legend explained further.

“By the time I had turned 12, when I was 11, my mum made me donate all my trophies because I had won 113. And I think I had the cutest girlfriend. So yes, life peaked at 11.”

36 years later, Tiger is attempting to recover from a serious leg injury, suffered in his near-fatal car crash in early 2021, but he played well with son Charlie at last week’s PNC Championship, and looks determined to make it back to the course.

Whether he can make it back to the form of the 2000s is in doubt, but there is no question he will never top 1986.

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

Published

12 hours 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

2 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.

OWGR Announcement
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

2 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.