15th July Newsletter 2024

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: John Deere Classic - Harry Hall | -22
DP World Tour/PGA Tour: BMW International Open - Robert MacIntyre | -18
Champions Tour: Kaulig Companies Championship - Ernie Els | -10
LPGA Tour: The Amundi Evian Championship - Ayaka Furue | -19
LIV Golf: Andaculcia Championship - Sergio Garcia | -5

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

New USA Captain. Keegan Bradley has been selected as the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain at Bethpage Black, succeeding Zach Johnson. The 38-year-old, a major champion, has played in two Ryder Cups and one Presidents Cup. Despite his limited appearances, Bradley's selection follows Tiger Woods declining the role. Bradley aims to lead the U.S. to victory.

Heart Breaking. Dutch golfer Joost Luiten will not compete in the 2024 Olympics despite qualifying and winning a court case to join the Dutch team. The International Olympic Committee denied expanding the field to include him. Luiten, initially excluded by the Dutch Olympic Committee for not meeting national criteria, has expressed disappointment.

Tiger’s Explanation. Tiger Woods declined the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captaincy due to his new PGA Tour responsibilities and other commitments. “With my new responsibilities to the [PGA] Tour and time commitments involved I felt I would not be able to commit the time to Team USA and the players required as a captain,” Woods said. “That does not mean I wouldn’t want to captain a team in the future. If/when I feel it is the right time, I will put my hat in the ring for this committee to decide.”

Presidential Match. Former President Trump has challenged President Biden to another debate and an 18-hole golf match after Biden's poor performance in a recent debate. Trump suggested the golf match be held at his course, offering Biden a 20-stroke advantage and a $1 million charity donation if Biden wins. Biden's campaign dismissed the offer, emphasizing Biden's focus on leading the country. This may take a further setback with the assassination attempt on Trump on Friday.

Alabama vs Aces. The University of Alabama and Adidas have filed oppositions to LIV Golf's "4 Aces" trademark application. Alabama claims the "4 Aces" logo resembles its own "A" logo. The "4 Aces" team includes Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez, Patrick Reed, and Harold Varner III. See the image below.

FACTS
Facts About The OPEN Championship 

• Oldest Major: Established in 1860, The Open Championship is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf.

• Original Trophy: The original prize was a red leather belt with a silver buckle, which was replaced by the famous Claret Jug in 1873.

• Prestigious Venues: The tournament rotates among a select group of historic golf courses in the UK, including St Andrews, known as the "Home of Golf." This year it is at Royal Troon.

• Weather Challenges: Known for its unpredictable weather, The Open often features strong winds and rain, adding to the tournament's difficulty. This year it looks like the weather may be a little kinder than late.

• Record Holder: Harry Vardon holds the record for the most Open Championship wins, with six victories between 1896 and 1914.

• Youngest Winner: Young Tom Morris, who won his first Open in 1868 at the age of 17, remains the youngest winner in the tournament's history.

• Longest Tournament: The 1962 Open Championship at Troon lasted for six days due to adverse weather conditions, making it the longest tournament in Open history.

• First Open Abroad: In 2019, The Open was held outside Scotland and England for the first time in 68 years, taking place at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.

• Record Winning Margin: In 1870, Young Tom Morris won the Open by a record 12 strokes, a margin that remains unmatched.

• First Televised Open: The 1955 Open Championship at St Andrews was the first to be televised, significantly increasing its global audience.

• Global Broadcast: The Open is now broadcast to over 600 million homes in 150 countries, making it one of the most watched golf events in the world.

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

PGA Tour/DP World Tour: The OPEN Championship - Defending Champ | Brian Harman
PGA Tour: Barracuda Championship - Defending Champ | Akshay Bhatia
LPGA Tour: Dana Open - Defending Champ | Linn Grant
Champions Tour: The Senior Open Championship - Defending Champ | July 25 - 28
LIV Golf: UK Championship - July 25 - 28