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Rory McIlroy takes shot at Greg Norman while discussing Monday’s Saudi PIF meeting
Rory McIlroy has recently changed his tune on both LIV and the Saudi Arabian PIF, but according to recent comments, he still isn’t a big fan of LIV Golf CEO, Greg Norman.
While speaking to the media after his final round of the PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy expressed optimism for PIF Governor Yasir al-Rumayyan’s intentions in the game of golf.
“They’re a sovereign wealth fund. They want to park money for decades and not worry about it,” McIlroy said of the PIF.
“They want to invest in smart and secure businesses, and the PGA Tour is definitely one of those, especially if they’re looking to invest in sport in some way.I have spent time with Yasir. I think the people who have represented him in LIV have done him a disservice, so Norman and those guys.”
Reportedly, a meeting will be taking place in Ponte Vedra today with the PGA Tour Board of Directors and the PIF. According to Bob Harig of Sports Illustrated, that meeting will include Tiger Woods.
“I think it should have happened months ago, so I am glad it’s happening,” Rory said.
“Hopefully that progresses conversations and gets us closer to a solution.”
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Scottie Scheffler had an interesting response when asked how he ‘quiets the noise’ following Players victory
After Scottie Scheffler’s incredibly impressive victory at the PLAYERS Championship, he spoke on camera about his approach.
Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee asked the world number one “how do you quiet the noise?”
Scheffler replied, “I just try to do my best to stay in my own little world. You know, I don’t have social media, I spend most of my time on Apple News.”
Scheffler added that he clicks “not for me” when golf articles come up to ensure that he doesn’t see anything regarding golf news.
“I really just do my best to stay out of reading things that are either good or bad about myself. If I’m reading bad things about myself, it’ll frustrate me. If I read good things about myself, my head will get too big. So, I really do my best to stay out of the fray and continue to put in the work”.
.@THEPLAYERS champion Scottie Scheffler outlines his secret to remaining focused and blocking out the noise. ?? #THEPLAYERS pic.twitter.com/6zWtKMvw99
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) March 18, 2024
Scheffler’s approach has clearly been a good one, as he’s playing some of the best golf of any professional in recent memory.
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Wyndham Clark impresses fans with post-round act following Players Championship heartbreak
The PLAYERS Championship certainly delivered an exciting finish, with Scottie Scheffler charging from five shots back to start the day to win The PLAYERS for a second consecutive season.
On the 18th hole, Wyndham Clark had a putt to tie the event and sent it to a playoff, but the ball went halfway down before narrowly lipping out at the last second.
One … shot … short … ?
Heartbreak for Wyndham Clark on the 72nd hole @THEPLAYERS. pic.twitter.com/6d1Qa3elOa
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 17, 2024
Despite of the heartbreaking defeat, Clark stayed back and signed autographs for fans.
Despite a heartbreaking defeat, Wyndham Clark still made time for the fans. ? pic.twitter.com/uG7KZQ4xTZ
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) March 17, 2024
Plenty of fans took to social media to express gratitude for Clark showing such class after such a difficult result.
This and the kind of man he showed himself to be in Full Swing may make him one of the top ten most popular golfers in the world.
— Joe from Simsbury (@SimsburyJoe) March 17, 2024
Beyond class. His time will come. Good things happen to good people
— Theodore J Prushinski (@TPrushinski) March 18, 2024
Clark’s appearance on Full Swing season 2 along with his ability to play well in big events have made him quickly rise to the top of the fan favorite list on the PGA Tour.
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The wild equipment oversight that had been causing Matthew Fitzpatrick issues with his driving
It’s been a difficult 2024 season for Matt Fitzpatrick. The former U.S. Open champion has yet to finish better than T15 in any event this season and missed the cut in his last two “signature events,” the Genesis Invitational and the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
As Jon Sherman shared on X, Fitz’ poor play may have been due to a peculiar mistake.
“Matt Fitzpatrick just said they put a weight in his grip over a year ago for some testing, and then forgot about it. Said he’s been not feeling right since last February.
“And they realized they forgot to remove the weight, took it out, and his swing felt better again last month.”
Matt Fitzpatrick just said they put a weight in his grip over a year ago for some testing, and then forgot about it. Said he’s been not feeling right since last February.
And they realized they forgot to remove the weight, took it out, and his swing felt better again last month. pic.twitter.com/1XeZgCvnWY
— Jon Sherman (@practicalgolf) March 15, 2024
Fitzpatrick opened with a 66 (-6), which was only one off the first-round lead shared by Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Wyndham Clark.
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