11th November Newsletter 2024

Author

TJ Biggs
November 11, 2024

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An exciting week in the golf world. Nelly Korda is the 2024 LPGA Player of the Year, to be honest, the last two years have been an absolute domination from her. Bernhard Langer continues his legendary streak, is the guy actually human?

Rory seems to think Trump can help with the LIV and PGA Tour debacle, and Padraig Harrington is not happy with the PGA Tour’s restructuring.

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RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

Image: PGA Tour

PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship - Austin Eckroat | -24
DP World Tour: Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship - Paul Waring | -24
LPGA: LOTTE Championship - A Lim Kim | -18
Champions Tour: Charles Schwab Cup Championship - Bernhard Langer | -18
Sunshine Tour: Gary & Vivienne Player Invitational - No Winner

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Player of the Year. World No. 1 Nelly Korda clinched the 2024 LPGA Player of the Year title with three events remaining, thanks to an impressive season featuring six victories, including a major. With another Hall of Fame point, Korda now holds 18 points toward the required 27 for induction. She’ll receive the award officially at the CME Group Tour Championship on Nov. 20.

The Trump Effect. Rory McIlroy suggested that Donald Trump and Elon Musk could facilitate unity between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf due to Trump’s strong ties with Saudi Arabia and his influence in golf. Trump has previously claimed he could quickly resolve the split, yet McIlroy acknowledges that the complexity of negotiations might be underestimated. The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have been working on a merger since mid-2023, but achieving a final agreement remains challenging.

Unhappy Paddy. Padraig Harrington voiced strong opposition to the PGA Tour’s 2026 proposed changes, critiquing the shift towards exclusivity with reduced field sizes, fewer exempt players, and cuts to Monday qualifiers. Harrington argues these changes limit new talent and excitement, favouring established players. The Policy Board’s upcoming vote may reshape golf’s structure significantly.

Not Wanted. Jason Day confirmed he was never formally offered a contract with LIV Golf, which had concerns about his injury history. Day initially considered LIV as a "business move" but ultimately found staying with the PGA Tour beneficial. Now ranked 34th, Day feels grateful for his decision, hoping for unity between the PGA Tour and LIV.

The Legend Continues. Bernhard Langer claimed his 47th PGA Tour Champions victory, winning the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at 67, marking an 18th consecutive winning season. Langer’s decisive 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole edged out Steven Alker and Richard Green by one stroke. Alker, the 2023 season points champion, finished T2. Langer, recovering from an Achilles injury, broke his own record as the Tour's oldest winner.

INSTAGRAM
Sad News - I Hope They Get Caught

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

Image: PGA Tour

PGA Tour: World Wide Technology Championship - Defending Champ | Camilo Villegas
DP World Tour: DP World Tour Championship - Defending Champ | Nicolai Højgaard
LPGA: The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge - Defending Champ | Lilia Vu
Asian Tour: Taiwan Glass Taifong Open - Defending Champ | Suteepat Prateeptienchai
Sunshine Tour: Vodacom Origins of Golf Final Oubaai - Defending Champ | Neil Schietekat

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TJ 🏌️‍♀️