29th January Newsletter 2024

Author

TJ Biggs
January 29, 2024

Good Morning ⛳ The weeks keep tumbling on, and the golfing world keeps on producing bangers. Thanks again to all of you, I would definitely not be carrying on if it wasn’t for you all. Having said that let’s keep growing, it will only allow me to continue to bring you great content. Please share this newsletter with anyone you think may be interested. Here is a quick sign up link you can copy - Subscribe

The TaylorMade Qi10 driver seems to be dominating this season, the pros seem to be winning with it left, right and centre. I will be doing a review on this in next week’s video. Some interesting golf ball news this week, and LIV have still not provided clear cut info for this season's schedule etc.

Enough chit chat,

Let’s go 🏌️‍♀️⛳☕

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

Image: PGA Tour

PGA Tour: Farmers Insurance Open - Matthieu Pavon | -29
DP World Tour: Ras Al Khaimah Championship - Thorbjørn Olesen | -27
LPGA Tour: LPGA Drive On Championship - Nelly Korda | -11
Sunshine Tour: Mediclinic Invitational - Ryan Van Velzen | -25

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Image: MyGolfSpy

The Return of Maxfli. Lexi Thompson, an 11-time LPGA winner, has signed an endorsement deal with Maxfli for the 2024 season, becoming the face of the brand. Thompson will play the Maxfli Tour ball and participate in marketing campaigns. She expressed excitement about the ball's performance, enhancing her speed without compromising control. Thompson, starting her 13th LPGA season, seeks a successful year with the Olympics and Solheim Cup ahead.

More Players to LIV? Adrian Meronk, withdrawing from the PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open, is set to join LIV Golf, marking a move away from the PGA Tour just ahead of LIV Golf's 2024 season opener in Mexico. The report suggests Meronk will join the Cleeks, captained by Martin Kaymer. LIV Golf is also reportedly pursuing England's Tyrrell Hatton. I find this crazy as LIV has provided very little info about this season.

Young Guns on the Charge. Nineteen-year-old Aldrich Potgieter, originally from Mossel Bay, South Africa, became the youngest winner in Korn Ferry Tour history, shooting a final-round 65 to finish 10 under for The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. Potgieter turned professional at 18 and expressed a desire to gain experience on the tour, opting for the professional route over college.

Rory Joins Arnie. Rory McIlroy is awarded the 2024 Arnie Award, Golf Digest's recognition for golfers who give back, joining the ranks of Arnold Palmer. McIlroy, often compared to Palmer for his innate ability to connect with people and contribute to the sport, stands out as a generous figure, both on and off the course.

Dunlap Turns Pro. Nick Dunlap, the recent historic winner of The American Express as an amateur, has officially turned professional. The 20-year-old, who decided after much contemplation, will make his pro debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Dunlap's Amex victory grants him exemptions and significant opportunities on the PGA Tour.

Wonderkid Returns. After a 12-year hiatus from the PGA Tour, Anthony Kim, the enigmatic golf star, is reportedly negotiating a return. LIV Golf, initially uninterested, has extended a one-year contract covering a $10 million insurance policy, allowing Kim to earn prize money and sponsorships. Kim, once ranked No. 6 globally, aims for a spring comeback.

STATS
How Often Do Players Three Putt? 

Please note the data below is across all situations. These numbers will be impacted by many things including stimp of green, smoothness of green, difficulty level of putt, etc…

While three putt percent is “sort of useful”, you really should be using strokes gained to understand how well you are (or are not) putting!

Even though there are factors that impact these numbers, this chart is a great baseline. It should help you set reasonable expectations. It's also a great guideline for practice putting games.

TWITTER
This Guy Takes A Proper Tumble!

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

Image: Flashscore

PGA Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Defending Champ | Justin Rose
DP World Tour: Bahrain Championship - Defending Champ | Paul Casey (2011)
LIV Golf: Mayakoba Championship - Defending Champ | Inaugural Event
Sunshine Tour: SDC Open - Defending Champ | JJ Senekal
Asian Tour: IRS Prima Malaysian Open | 15 - 18 Feb 2024

That’s a wrap for this week. Thank you for taking the time to read the thirteenth edition of this newsletter, please feel free to leave me a comment or reply with some feedback. If you are looking to sponsor this newsletter let me know, I would love to have you on board.

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Cheers,

TJ 🏌️‍♂️