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LIV Golf analyst: Majors on the verge of becoming “asterisk” majors

Published

3 months ago

Feb 6, 2024

With more players heading to LIV Golf and the OWGR still refusing to budge, many critics are questioning whether or not the major championships will still be a true test of who the best players in the world.

Last week, with a Signature Event at Pebble Beach being canceled on Sunday due to weather, LIV Golf found itself on the world stage. Chilean Joaquin Niemann was able to fend off Jon Rahm and eventually, Sergio Garcia in four playoff holes, to prevail at Mayakoba with no daylight left to spare. Niemann’s win reminded many people of how talented he is and the fact that, as it stands, will only be playing in one or two of the majors next year.

Niemann qualified for the Open Championship with his win in Australia in the fall and has a real chance at being top 100 in the OWGR to play in the PGA Championship. However, he currently is not in the Masters field and would have to attend a qualifier to make it into the U.S. Open.

LIV Golf analyst, Jerry Foltz, is amongst those who are questioning whether or not the majors will have an “asterisk” if some LIV players aren’t in the field.

“I think the majors are really close to – if not already on the verge of – becoming asterisk majors, in my opinion.”

“If they don’t do what their institutions have always guaranteed – and that is try to gather the greatest players in the world to compete for the most coveted titles – then I think as long as this political stronghold over the world rankings continues to be allowed to be the barometer by which players are entered into the majors, I think they become a little bit lessened to the historical significance of those championships.”

“But it’s not too late. All you’d have to do is create a different category with a fair ranking system and add it to the current system.”

With plenty still up in the air, professional golf once again finds itself in quite the predicament.

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

Published

5 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

1 day 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

1 day 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.