5th February Newsletter 2024

Author

TJ Biggs
February 05, 2024

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Some big news this week with LIV and Google teaming up to show us more golf shots. The PGA Tour made a huge announcement, and Jon Rahm teed it up for the first time on LIV Golf.

Joaquin Nieman becomes the second player on LIV to break 60, shooting 59 in the first round and he ended up winning the event in an epic playoff. One of the best events on the PGA Tour schedule the Pebble Beach Pro-Am delivered like it always does, unfortunately it will have to be finished today because of bad weather.

Let’s dive in 🏌️‍♀️⛳☕

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

Image: LIV Golf

PGA Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Monday Finish
DP World Tour: Bahrain Championship - Dylan Frittelli | -13
Sunshine Tour: SDC Open - Rhys Enoch | -24
LIV Golf: Mayakoba Championship - Joaquin Niemann | -12

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Image: LIV Golf

LIV Partners with Google. More golf, more shots, yes please! Google Cloud and PMY Group partner to enhance fan experiences in sports, with a focus on LIV Golf. The collaboration aims to leverage generative AI technologies to transform real-time data streaming, event mapping, and fan engagement. The upcoming "Any Shot, Any Time" feature on LIV Golf Plus, built on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform, enables fans to select specific golfers or groups during live broadcasts. The Golf Companion App, launching in the summer of 2024, enhances event exploration with 3D aerial views and real-time statistics.

Rory Does A 180. Rory McIlroy shifts his stance on LIV Golf players, suggesting they should be allowed to return to established tours. The world No. 2 softens his previous position, emphasizing the importance of unity between tours for the good of the game. McIlroy, once critical of those leaving the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, now supports their return without punishment, highlighting the need for collaboration and strong tournament fields.

Rahm Announces Team Mates LIV Golf introduces its first expansion team, Legion XIII, captained by Jon Rahm and featuring Tyrrell Hatton, Caleb Surratt, and Kieran Vincent. Rahm, a two-time major winner and reigning Masters champion, expressed excitement about his teammates. They finished first in their first event

PGA Tour Makes Big Moves. The PGA TOUR, in collaboration with Strategic Sports Group (SSG), introduces PGA TOUR Enterprises, allowing nearly 200 players to become equity holders, accessing over $1.5 billion. SSG's initial $1.5 billion investment aims to maximize revenue for players and enhance global golf opportunities. Fenway Sports Group leads SSG's investment. The PGA TOUR is also progressing in negotiations with Public Investment Fund for a potential future investment. My question is where has the PGA Tour been hiding all this money over the years.

Full Swing Season 2! Netflix's "Full Swing" Season 2, announced by Executive Producer Chad Mumm, reveals returning characters like Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and newcomers including Zach Johnson and Luke Donald, offering unprecedented Ryder Cup access. Brooks Koepka, Ian Poulter, and Mito Pereira won't return. The season spans the 2023 golf season, covering the PGA Tour-LIV merger and the Ryder Cup, with a March 6 release date

STATS
Fairways Are Overrated For Amateur Golfers!

A 10 index player from 100 yards:

➡️Averages 3.38 strokes from the fairway
➡️Averages 3.50 strokes from the rough

The real scorecard killer for amateurs?

➡️Penalty strokes

ARTICLE
TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver, Is It Worth It? 💣

TaylorMade's Qi10 LS Driver, part of the 2024 range, targets golfers with swing speeds of 105 mph+. It offers adjustable weighting for a fade or draw bias. The Infinity Carbon Crown enhances forgiveness, while the reimagined sliding weight design ensures a forgiving low-spin experience. With a modern design, it delivers forgiveness and control, making it suitable for players seeking both distance and precision. For the full review CLICK HEAR.

TWITTER
If Amateur Golf Had Commentary 🤣🤣

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

Image: PGA Tour

PGA Tour: WM Phoenix Open - Defending Champ | Scottie Scheffler
DP World Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - Defending Champ | Sami Välimäki
LIV Golf: Las Vegas Championship - Defending Champ | Inaugural Event
Sunshine Tour: Cape Town Open - Defending Champ | Benjamin Follett-Smith
LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA | 22 - 25 Feb 2024
Asian Tour: IRS Prima Malaysian Open | 15 - 18 Feb 2024

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TJ 🏌️‍♂️