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Cobra-Puma rep rips Bryson over ‘asinine comment’ and claims he’s looking for ‘unicorn’ driver

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Bryson DeChambeau has been making headlines as of late, despite not teeing it up very much on the golf course.

Recently, the 28-year-old told Mike McAllister of LIV Golf that “Technology is not up to par with the way golfers can perform at high speeds,” before it was revealed that DeChambeau’s contract with Cobra Golf had expired at the end of last year.

No longer being a staffer at Cobra allowed Bryson to put TaylorMade’s Stealth 2 Plus driver in play at last week’s Saudi International, and according to a report from Golfweek, DeChambeau was in Phoenix on Wednesday at Ping HQ, where he tested equipment.

However, as Dan Rapaport of Barstool Sports revealed, Cobra and Bryson were in negotiations over a potential new deal. That was until the Californian decided to put the TaylorMade driver in play in Saudi Arabia.

Per Adam Schupak of Golfweek, Bryson was warned that “there would be repercussions” should he use the TaylorMade driver in tournament play, a warning that DeChambeau ignored.

Following that revelation, Cobra-Puma rep, Ben Schomin, told Golfweek: “I wish him all the best, but it’s going to be a struggle just because of what he wants to do,”

A recent comment from Bryson (most likely that in which Bryson claimed technology was not up to par with modern ball speeds), is one that appears to have irked Schomin the most, who pulled no punches when telling Golfweek:

“It was such an asinine statement, especially for a guy who is perceived to be all-knowing when it comes to science and physics, that he said he needs a driver that can be hit anywhere and everywhere across the face and find the fairway.

“With increased speed, demands increase precision. It’s just like a race car. You’ve got to be a better driver when you’re running at 200 miles per hour than you do at 75 (mph) going down I-95. He doesn’t believe that. He thinks there is a magic bullet out there. He’s looking for a unicorn.”

Bryson has seemingly been synonymous with the Cobra brand ever since the get-go, but now it looks as if the two may have parted ways for good.

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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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