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TPC Sawgrass isn’t golf’s fifth major but it is the tour’s ultimate test, blending entertainment with brutal competition. Cameron Young’s one-shot win highlighted Sawgrass’s punishing design and the island-green drama, underscoring The Players Championship’s distinct identity and its role as premier prep ahead of majors, without needing a major-label hype.
Jon Rahm criticizes the Official World Golf Ranking system for its exclusion of LIV Golf players, expressing dissatisfaction with its current format and its impact on player recognition and major tournament invites. Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau call for a collective effort among governing bodies to address the issue, while LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman pledges to work with major championships to increase player participation.
LIV Golf has withdrawn its application for Official World Golf Ranking accreditation, limiting its players' opportunities to participate in major championships. The decision affects many LIV golfers who rely on world rankings to qualify for prestigious events like the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and British Open. The move comes after the OWGR board denied LIV's application, citing concerns about the league's tournament format and lack of turnover. While some LIV golfers have managed to accrue OWGR points through other tours, many have seen their rankings plummet, raising questions about their access to major tournaments. LIV CEO Greg Norman expressed disappointment with the decision and emphasized the league's efforts to engage with major championships for fair representation of its players.
Joaquin Niemann's victory at LIV Mayakoba has reignited his desire to compete in major golf tournaments, despite not being currently qualified for all of them. His recent win, along with strong performances in other events, has bolstered his confidence and motivation to earn a spot in the elite competitions. Niemann's determination to prove himself and continue working hard reflects his ambition to succeed at the highest level of the sport.
Bubba Watson supports Phil Mickelson's statement that LIV Golf will sign more marquee players for its third season in 2024. Watson reveals that there is interest from golfers wanting to join the league and suggests that eligibility for majors should be based on the money list rather than world ranking points. The status of the framework agreement between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the Public Investment Fund that finances LIV remains uncertain, as does the eligibility of LIV players for the four major tournaments. Watson believes there will be a resolution allowing LIV players to compete in majors in the near future.
Brooks Koepka, who has won five majors, aims to reach double digits and believes it's not out of the question for him. The 33-year-old golfer is confident that age is working in his favor and has plenty of time to win more majors. He is already in exclusive company, but even if he only wins a couple more, he will surpass names like Bobby Jones and Arnold Palmer, putting into context how good he truly is.
A new analysis from the HEA Group found that college majors in STEM fields tend to lead to top-paying jobs, with naval architecture and marine engineering being the highest-earning majors. However, the most popular fields among students are business administration, nursing, and psychology. Pursuing a top-earning major may not be perceived as a path to fulfillment, or students may lack the technical skills to pursue STEM fields. Despite this, earning a college degree is still the surest path to landing a good job and gaining a foothold in the middle class.
16 LIV Tour golfers will compete in the PGA Championship, as each major has its own eligibility requirements. LIV Tour players must qualify or have an exemption to play in majors. 18 LIV Tour golfers qualify for the 2023 PGA Championship. It is unclear how LIV players will qualify for future majors as they slip down the world golf rankings.
Rory McIlroy took a break from golf for his "mental and emotional wellbeing" after missing the cut at the Masters and withdrawing from the RBC Heritage. He will return at the Wells Fargo Championship and hopes to focus on the remaining majors. McIlroy also expressed his exhaustion from being an unofficial spokesperson for the PGA Tour in its battle against LIV Golf and losing sight of the fact that there's more to life than golf.
Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, putting in doubt whether he will play any more majors this year. The surgery took place in New York, and there is no timetable for his return to playing golf. Woods has had multiple surgeries on his leg as a result of a car crash in February 2021. The subtalar fusion surgery would all but rule out the PGA Championship next month, and recovery is estimated to take eight to 12 weeks.
Tiger Woods had fusion surgery on his right ankle to alleviate arthritis from a broken bone, putting in doubt whether he plays any more majors this year. Recovery from subtalar fusion is estimated at eight to 12 weeks, which would all but rule out the PGA Championship next month. Woods has had multiple surgeries on his leg as a result of a car crash in February 2021. His agent said there was "no timetable on this" for his return to playing golf, and the first goal is to recover and lead a much more enjoyable day-to-day life.