12th February Newsletter 2024

Author

TJ Biggs
February 12, 2024

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Two big events took place this week in terms of being the ‘party’ events - The Las Vegas Championship and the WM Phoenix Open. It is safe to say both of them did not disappoint. Well maybe the WM did, fans took it to a whole new level this year.

It is always great having an event in your home town, this week saw the Sunshine Tour and Challenge Tour host the Cape Town Open at Royal Cape Golf Course. The one thing I always realize when watching golf live is that the players aren’t too different from us. They also miss fairways and putts. It makes you feel a bit better about your game.

Let’s go 🏌️‍♀️⛳☕

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: WM Phoenix Open - Nick Taylor | -21
DP World Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - Rikuya Hoshino | -14
Sunshine Tour/Challenge Tour: Cape Town Open - Mikael Lindberg  | -18
LIV Golf: Las Vegas Championship - Dustin Johnson | -12

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Image: MW

Tiger Teases. Today Tiger Woods is going to be making a huge announcement ahead of his PGA Tour comeback, following the end of his 27-year partnership with Nike Golf. Speculations suggest a deal with TaylorMade, possibly unveiling an apparel line called 'Sunday Red'. Woods, who used Nike clubs, is expected to switch to TaylorMade for both equipment and clothing.

Are People Actually Watching LIV. We compare TV ratings between LIV Golf's Mayakoba event and the PGA Tour's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, affected by a weather-induced final-round washout two weeks ago. CBS's coverage garnered 1.951 million viewers on Saturday, while LIV Golf drew 168,000 viewers on Saturday and 432,000 viewers on Sunday via The CW Network.

Prison Time. Amid the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund controversy, advisers could face 20-year Saudi prison terms if they comply with a US investigation. Bloomberg reports threats of imprisonment for cooperating. Senate hearings revealed reluctance among advisers to comply fully. The PIF expressed commitment to cooperate within Saudi law. This is all getting a bit crazy. I just want the best players in the world playing against each other.

57! Are You Kidding Me? Chilean golfer Cristobal Del Solar made headlines by shooting a record-breaking 57 in a Korn Ferry Tour event. His remarkable round included two eagles and set a new low score record for a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. Del Solar led by five strokes after day one, marking an impressive start to the tournament.

Golf Event or Festival? Is the WM Phoenix Open becoming too much? On Saturday entry to the WM Phoenix Open was halted due to large crowds, leading to grievances on social media. Wet weather and soggy conditions exacerbated the situation, prompting organizers to close entrances, pause alcohol sales, and stop shuttle services. Fans expressed frustration over ticket scanning, lack of amenities, and overcrowding. Videos on Social Media of guys fitting, drinking, passing out, sprinting to the 16th hole have been circulating. I think it has gone too far.

STATS
Manage Your Expectations ⛳

I have two stats for you today. We are not all pros, so understanding what they do and what we should be doing is key to managing our expectations on the course, and ultimately playing better.

From 16 yards in rough that is less than 3 inches tall, PGA tour pros leave 50% of their shots outside 7'2".

and

PGA Tour pros average ~3.19 shots from 200 yards in the fairway.
15 index players average ~3.19 shots from 41 yards in the fairway.

ARTICLE
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver, Draw Machine!

Continuing the TaylorMade driver reviews, this week we look at the TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver, it redefines forgiveness and stability with a larger head size and ground-breaking 10K MOI threshold. Its exceptional forgiveness and consistent draw shape make it ideal for players struggling with a fade. Priced at $599, it offers strong performance and impressive distances, catering to mid-to-high handicap golfers seeking consistent play. For the full review CLICK HEAR.

TWITTER
Another Golfers Dream!

I thought instead of posting about all the shocking videos from the WM Open because there are far too many, I would just share an incredible set-up that every golfer dreams of.

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

Image: PGA Tour

PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational - Defending Champ | Jon Rahm
DP World Tour: Magical Kenya Open - Defending Champ | Jorge Campillo
LIV Golf: Jeddah Championship - Defending Champ | 1 - 3 March
Sunshine Tour: Dimension Data Pro-Am - Defending Champ | Oliver Bekker
LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA | 22 - 25 Feb 2024
Asian Tour: IRS Prima Malaysian Open | 15 - 18 Feb 2024

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Cheers,

TJ 🏌️‍♂️