10th February Newsletter 2025

RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: WM Phoenix Open - Thomas Detry | -24
DP World Tour: Commercial Bank Qatar Masters - Haotong Li | -16
Sunshine Tour: Cell C Cape Town Open - Jamie Rutherford | -14
Champions Tour: Trophy Hassan II - Miguel Angel Jiménez | -11
LIV Golf: Riyadh Golf Club - Adrian Meronk | -17
TGL: Boston Common Golf vs LA GC - LA GC | 2-6
LPGA Tour: Founders Cup - Yealimi Noh | -21
LET Tour: Lalla Meryem Cup - Cara Gainer | -9

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

Good Good x LAGC. Los Angeles Golf Club (LAGC) welcomes Good Good Golf as an investor, enhancing its community-driven, content-first approach. Good Good’s digital influence will boost TGL’s appeal, merging competitive golf with modern storytelling. Both aim to redefine fan engagement, making golf more accessible and entertaining for a new generation of players.

Can’t Stay Away. Lexi Thompson, semi-retired from full-time LPGA play, is competing selectively in 2025. She opened the Founders Cup with a 69 and plans to play at least two majors, possibly more. Ranked 55th, she must stay in the top 75 for exemptions. Her wedding is set for after the season.

LIV to the Majors. The USGA has introduced a new exemption for LIV Golf, granting the top non-exempt player in the top three of the standings entry into the 2025 U.S. Open. However, this may not benefit LIV if already qualified players fill the spots. The move signals growing legitimacy for LIV Golf in major championships.

LPGA Crack Down. The LPGA Tour is enforcing stricter slow-play penalties after complaints from players like Nelly Korda and Charley Hull. New rules include fines for slight delays and stroke penalties for taking 6+ seconds over time. Officials aim to improve pace without excessive penalties, continuing to assess further solutions.

It’s Almost Over. The PGA Tour is nearing a deal with LIV Golf after meeting with Donald Trump on February 4, seeking his involvement in negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Talks aim to unify men’s professional golf, following years of division and legal battles, with Trump’s support seen as pivotal.

Calling Out Aimpoint. Lucas Glover has called for a ban on AimPoint, arguing it slows down play and is ineffective. The PGA Tour pro suggested multiple ways to speed up rounds, criticizing the green-reading method as "rude" and time-consuming. Others, however, argue that AimPoint could improve pace if used efficiently.

TWITTER
Speith Has Made Some Wild Pars Over The Years

RIDDLE
Can You Guess Who This Is?

A matador’s spirit, a European flame, and my artistry around greens redefined the game. Twice I conquered Augusta’s hills, with passion and flair, bending the ball to my will. Who am I?

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational - Defending Champion | Hideki Matsuyama
DP World Tour: Magical Kenya Open | Feb 20th - 23rd
Sunshine Tour: NTT DATA Pro-Am - Defending Champion | David Ravetto
Champions Tour: Chubb Classic - Defending Champion | Stephen Ames
TGL: Atlanta Drive GC vs LA GC - 17th Feb
LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA Thailand | Feb 20th - 23rd
LET Tour: PIF Saudi Ladies International - Defending Champion | Patty Tavatanakit
Asian Tour: New Zealand Open | Feb 27th - Mar 2nd
LIV Golf: Adelaide