17th February Newsletter 2025

Author

TJ Biggs
February 17, 2025

Hey Golfers🏌️‍♂️ Thanks again to all of you, let’s continue growing this newsletter, big shoutout goes to the new subscribers, let’s keep on sending this newsletter to anyone you think may be interested. Here is a quick sign-up link you can copy - Subscribe.

Other than Schalk Brits making us laugh (video below), this week was pretty uneventful. Players are seemingly getting vocal about Slow Play and LIV x PGA Tour rumours, however nothing big has happened yet.

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RESULTS
Weekly Results From Around The World

PGA Tour: The Genesis Invitational - Ludvig Åberg | -12
Sunshine Tour: NTT DATA Pro-Am - Wilco Nienaber | -27
Champions Tour: Chubb Classic - Justin Leonard | -15
LIV Golf: Adelaide - Joaquin Niemann | -13
LET Tour: PIF Saudi Ladies International - Jeeno Thitikul | -16

NEWS
Short News Snippets From Around The World

DJ x TM. Dustin Johnson and TaylorMade have parted ways after 18 years, with his contract expiring at the end of 2024. The reason for the split remains unclear, but it highlights the changing endorsement landscape for LIV Golf players. Despite the separation, Johnson was still seen using a TaylorMade driver at LIV Golf Adelaide.

LIV to The Open. The R&A has created a new exemption for the Open Championship, allowing the top LIV Golf player not already qualified to earn a spot after LIV’s Dallas event in June. This follows a similar move by the USGA for the U.S. Open, signalling increased recognition of LIV Golf players in major championships.

Rory’s View. Rory McIlroy’s latest comments about LIV Golf have sparked backlash, with former PGA Tour winner-turned-pundit Johnson Wagner criticizing him for saying players should “just get over it” regarding LIV defectors returning. McIlroy also claimed all PGA Tour players have benefited from LIV’s formation, angering some who stayed loyal to the tour.

Rule Change. The TGL has updated its hammer rule, with each team now starting with three hammers per match. A team can use only one per hole, and a hole’s maximum value is now three points if both teams throw a hammer. The rule tweak aims to enhance strategy and competitiveness in matches.

INSTAGRAM
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RIDDLE
Can You Guess Who This Is?

Emerald fields and childhood dreams, at nineteen I joined the scene. With four majors by thirty, I made history fast, though a Masters slip-up still haunts my past. Who am I?

EVENTS
What Can We Expect From The Upcoming Events

PGA Tour: Mexico Open - Defending Champion | Jake Knapp
DP World Tour: Magical Kenya Open - Defending Champion | Darius van Driel
Sunshine Tour: Hyundai Open - Defending Champion | Inaugural Event
Champions Tour: Cologuard Classic - Mar 7th - 9th
TGL: Atlanta Drive GC vs LA GC - 17th Feb
LPGA Tour: Honda LPGA Thailand - Defending Champion | Patty Tavatanakit
LET Tour: Australian WPGA Championship - Mar 6th - 9th
Asian Tour: New Zealand Open | Feb 27th - Mar 2nd
LIV Golf: Hong Kong - Mar 7th - 9th

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That’s a wrap for this week. Thank you for taking the time to read the sixty-sixth 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.

Riddle - Answer: Rory McIlroy

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Cheers,

TJ 🏌️‍♀️