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Cam Smith trying to ‘block out’ LIV speculation as he looks to scoop FedEx Cup prize

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If there is one thing LIV Golf can’t be accused of, it is a lack of exposure on social media and the press.

It seems that every time there is a big event on the PGA Tour or (coincidentally) on the LPGA Tour, there are a myriad of rumors, conjecture, injunctions, and insults, flying around from one party or the other.

Naturally, then, in the week of the Tour Championship, the last event of the PGA Tour season, Cam Smith has had to field questions based around (more than) strong rumors that he is soon off to head an Australian team on the Greg Norman-led tour.

After winning the historic 150th Open Championship in July, the Australian was at pains to point out to those asking the constant questions:

“I don’t know, mate. My team around me worries about all that stuff. I’m here to win golf tournaments.”

And that has, pretty much, been his stance throughout the last month, weeks that have passed with much incident for the current world number two.

Sitting just two shots off the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship after three rounds, Smith was penalized two shots for playing the ball from the wrong place, before his withdrawal from last week’s BMW Championship.

Going into the season decider, the 29-year-old was again asked about the future, this time by GolfDigest. Again he was adamant:

“I have tried to block it all out. Like I’ve said all along, I’m just here to play really good golf. My goal this week is to make lots of putts and try to be the first Australian to win the FedEx Cup.”

His recent withdrawal means that he now starts six strokes behind world number one and FedEx leader, Scottie Scheffler, next to Rory McIlroy, a fervent opponent of the LIV organization, only recently stating that “If LIV went away tomorrow, I’d be super happy.”

 

“Mate, to be honest, six shots… it’s not that much,” Smith said to the on-line magazine. “The course is a little wet, which will mean I’ll hit more fairways and have more looks at birdie.”

Smith continued, “East Lake is a tough track to lead on and if you are scrambling for par all day, this course will make you pay. I don’t even think 10 shots is a lot. It wouldn’t surprise me if, one year, one of the guys from 25 to 30 came up the leaderboard and won everything.”

Summing up, Smith diverts attention away from the obvious by stating:

“[A win] would be an incredible end to a really good season. There’s no reason why I can’t come out and get it done.”

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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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