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Ryder Cup legend highlights a worrying detail in Rory McIlroy that ‘none of the commentators notice’

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It’s been almost a decade since Rory McIlroy has won a major championship. There have been some excruciatingly close calls over the past few years including last week when McIlroy finished just one shot behind Wyndham Clark at Los Angeles Country Club.

With the next major being the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, McIlroy will be one of the favorites once again. Rory won at Hoylake in 2014 and should have a leg up on the competition.

Ryder Cup legend Tony Jacklin is not among those who believe Rory McIlroy will be hoisting the Claret Jug next month. While speaking with the Sporting Post, Jacklin expressed doubts about Rory’s body language when it comes to winning a tournament.

“Rory is a precocious talent, I wouldn’t say he is out on his own as Scheffler is becoming a real player, but Rory? There’s no better ball striker. But you just don’t know what type of personality is going to turn up.

“I watched him at the Canadian Open and was surprised that none of the commentators noticed his body language wasn’t the same on the last day.”

Jacklin believes Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler and Dustin Johnson all have a better shot at winning The Open Championship above the Northern Irishman.

“I won’t tell you what I say to my wife about him as I like Rory, I consider him a friend, but he is also a pain in the a*** when he doesn’t fulfil his potential. He just makes it look so easy, that’s the thing – fans like me lose the reality of how difficult it is.

“I wouldn’t make him [McIlroy] my stand-out favourite [for the Open], no. I certainly think he is one of them – he has far more experience than most on links courses.

“But looking at [Jon] Rahm, [Dustin] Johnson and Scheffler, I wouldn’t put Rory at the top of my list, but he would be close.”

After his 2nd place finish at the U.S. Open, McIlroy said his focus is now winning next month’s Open. However, there is a designated event to be played this week and Rory sits at -2 (T46) at the Travelers Championship after round one.

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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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