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sports1 year ago

Key Players and Highlights from PGA TOUR Q-School Finals

The PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry's Final Stage is underway in northeast Florida, where 171 golfers compete for a chance to earn a PGA TOUR card. The top five finishers and ties will secure membership for the upcoming season, while others aim for guaranteed starts on the Korn Ferry Tour. Notable players include Zach Bauchou, Sam Bennett, and Pierceson Coody, each with unique stories and aspirations. The event is a culmination of a months-long journey, offering a high-stakes opportunity for rising stars and seasoned pros alike.

via PGA TOUR|
#golf#korn-ferry-tour#pga-tour
sports1 year ago

"Masters 2024: Unveiling the Lucrative Prize Money and Payouts at Augusta National"

The total purse for the 2024 Masters at Augusta is a record high of $20 million, with the winner set to take home a record $3.6 million. The remainder of the purse will be split among 50 golfers, with the runners-up receiving $1.6 million each. The payout breakdown ranges from $3.6 million for the winner to $50,400 for the 50th place, with amateurs not earning any money to compete. This marks a significant increase from the first Masters in 1934, where the purse was $5,000 and the winner took home $1,500.

via CBS News|
#augusta#golf#masters
politics2 years ago

Trump Talks Golf and 2024 Election at LIV Tournament.

Donald Trump used his hosting duties at LIV Golf DC to rally his supporters for his 2024 Presidential campaign, arriving at the driving range on his presidential golf cart and greeting fans with fist pumps and selfies. Trump also praised the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series, which has shaken up the sport and drawn criticism for enabling sportswashing. Trump confirmed that he receives a fee for allowing LIV Golf to use his courses for their tournaments but did not specify an amount.

via Daily Mail|
#2024-presidential-campaign#donald-trump#liv-golf
sports2 years ago

"Club Pro Michael Block Shines at PGA Championship with $125 Lessons"

Michael Block, a 46-year-old PGA Head Professional who teaches golf lessons at a public-access club in California, is making waves at the PGA Championship after shooting his second consecutive even-par 70 on Friday, leaving him just four shots off the lead. One of twenty PGA Professionals to qualify for the tournament, Block has never made the cut in any of his previous seven major outings. However, with the projected cut line expected to fall around five over par at a testing Oak Hill course, Block is planning to stick around for a few more days.

via CNN|
#golf#michael-block#pga-championship