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Adrian Meronk reveals he likely wouldn’t have joined LIV but for Ryder Cup snub

Published

3 months ago

Feb 9, 2024

Picking the twelve Europeans for the 2023 Ryder Cup team proved to be a difficult task for Luke Donald. The results were ideal, as the Europeans beat the United States team quite easily, but there were undoubtedly some hurt feelings in the process.

One player who felt spurned by Donald’s decision to leave him at home was 31-year-old Adrian Meronk. The Pole had a fantastic 2023 season, winning the Italian Open (at Marco Simone no less) as well as the ISPS Handa Australian Open.

After watching the Ryder Cup from home, Meronk went on to join LIV Golf early in 2024.

While speaking with Telegraph Sport, Meronk said he probably wouldn’t have made that decision if he was included in the Ryder Cup in Italy.

“Ï don’t know, but I would probably not have come to LIV if I had played in the Ryder Cup.

“What happened definitely made my choice easier. You know, what I went through just made it easier to care more about myself and not care what other people think of me, or what other people want me to do.

“What happened with the Ryder Cup just opened my eyes as to how everything works.”

“Yeah, and that in life, especially when you are a professional athlete, it is not your whole life. You just have to make sure that your family is good and that you are good and feeling good.”

Along with the reported signing bonus of around $10 million, Meronk said he likes the schedule of LIV.

“The last two years I had really great years, but to be honest, I wasn’t enjoying it as much. I was just constantly on the road.

“We didn’t have a proper home, just packing from hotel to hotel, airport to airport.

“I was sitting with my parents and my girlfriend during Christmas, and I was just saying, ‘yeah, I had a great year, but I didn’t really enjoy it’.

“I remember when I won in Italy last May, waking up on the Monday, and saying, ‘ok, great, I won the tournament.’

“But now I have to start all over again, go to a new course, get my routine going again. Where is the joy?

“So one of the best things is having more time to enjoy life with my family and friends.”

Meronk finished 47th out of 54 players at LIV Golf Mayakoba last week.

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

Published

22 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.