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Why Tommy Fleetwood is using two 3-irons at the Scottish Open

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Tommy Fleetwood knows how to play his home Opens.

Whilst yet to win any of the Irish, Scottish or the ‘big one’, he can still boast a top-10 and three top-25 finishes at the Irish Open, and two top-10s and a top-20 in Scotland. As for the Open Championship, his four most recent outings have resulted in a run of 33/2/12/27.

To prepare for his effort at St. Andrews, scene of the historic 150th Open Championship in a week’s time, Fleetwood spoke to  GolfWRX via Instagram about his unusual club selection this week.

Fleetwood’s record around The Renaissance Club reads runner-up (playoff loss) and 26th, so if he says two three-irons are what’s required, then we should take note!

In the brief clip, the 2019 Open Championship runner-up explains that he is carrying a pair of three irons because he “prefers a stronger three-iron to a two-iron, rather than a two-iron head, and that’s that!”

We asked if one has a different loft, and the affable 31-year-old confirmed that one has been “bent a degree or two stronger, so it’s got a ‘2’ on it.”

Both the Taylor Made P-7TW and the TF Proto fly the same distance, so it’s a matter of playing either the one that stops quicker or the one that runs more, depending on conditions.

Fleetwood’s St. Andrews record (at the Alfred Dunhill Links) reads 11 events, two-runner-up finishes, three top-fives, a seventh, and three top-25s, and he’ll know exactly how to prepare for the next couple of weeks. If he is going to gain his first victory since the Nedbank in 2019, the next two events are as likely as any.

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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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