In the wake of Strategic Sports Group’s commitment to the PGA Tour, it’s difficult to discern to what extent PIF’s involvement is needed. Or wanted. Then again, maybe it isn’t.
On the bright side, it could have been worse for this poor social media admin: they could have misspelled Rahm’s new teammate’s name. Hell hath no fury like Tyler Hatton.
You can’t jump on a ride-on mower and take out the fescue on the right side of the second hole in an effort to find your ball. But if you happen to accidentally rip some grass out as you reach down into the rough and scratch around for your ball, there is no penalty according to Rule 7.1.
There are multiple parts to the collaboration, but the one that will grab golf fans’ attention the most is called, “Any Shot, Any Time.” And it’s just what it sounds.
Jordan Spieth, a member of the PGA Tour Policy Board that approved the agreement with SSG, flatly said on Wednesday (US time) at Pebble Beach Golf Links, “I don’t think that it’s needed,” referring to a deal with PIF.
With back-to-back victories at Webex Players Series Murray River and Victoria, the 22-year-old New Zealander has rocketed to No.2 in this season’s Order of Merit.
Kiwi Kazuma Kobori’s chase for a third consecutive Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia title, a feat not achieved in almost two decades, and the appearance of a couple of women’s major golf champions will provide two of the major storylines at the Vic Open, which starts today.
The $US3 billion ($A4.5 billion) investment is coming from an organisation with whom you’re probably more familiar than you think. Regardless, here are a few details about who is helping fund the tour’s new venture.
Lucas Herbert, the 28-year-old from Bendigo, will join his countrymen Cam Smith, Marc Leishman and Matt Jones on the LIV team Ripper GC when the third season begins in Mayakoba, Mexico, on Friday.
It just goes to show you that players will get a move on when their wallet is in danger. Not surprising, but it’s nice to know that somewhere has a solution.