Jake Knapp was only 11 back in early 2006, when the WGC-Match Play came to La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, just 80 kilometres south of his home in Costa Mesa.
Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama rewrote a slice of golf history when he became the most prolific Asian-born winner on the PGA Tour after his ninth career victory at the Genesis Invitational, a tournament hosted by Tiger Woods and the third signature event of the season.
Golf under lights presents a number of challenges, both logistically and for the golfers themselves. That said, both McIlroy and Homa say they’d be open to an under-lights event at the PGA Tour level.
The younger Woods is playing in one of four pre-qualifiers for the event. Approximately 25 players and ties will advance to Monday’s qualifier. There, four spots will be available into the PGA Tour event, which starts next Thursday.
As the circuit heads east after the West Coast Swing, it’s fair to wonder if the PGA Tour began its season with a slump or if what was seen was a harbinger of what is to come.
Jordan Spieth accepted full responsibility for his disqualification on Friday at the Genesis Invitational, the result of Spieth signing an incorrect scorecard. Now that 48 hours have passed, though, the three-time major winner had no issue poking fun himself and how the whole situation played out.
There was no mention of LIV Golf and where that would factor into his equation. McIlroy is well aware that getting everyone’s interests aligned is still an uphill battle.
Tiger Woods had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club during the second round for an apparent and not yet disclosed illness, according to PGA Tour Communications.
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