SHORT GAME
“TIGER WOODS IS PROBABLY GONNA BEAT JACK NICKLAUS’ RECORDS AND BE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME”
John Daly was impressed by Tiger’s PNC Championship form and is backing him to eclipse Jack’s Major haul.
Kevin Kisner hit out at the Ryder Cup selection process on Golf Magazine’s Subpar podcast after being overlooked for a spot on the team. “I’M NOT A POLITICIAN, I’M A GOLFER”
Shane Lowry defended his decision to play in the Saudi International. “TIGER WOODS’ SON CHARLIE HAS GOT A LOT OF TALENT, CERTAINLY A LOT MORE THAN I DID AT THE AGE OF 12. IF HE KEEPS WORKING HARD, WHICH I’M SURE HE WILL, I WOULDN’T DOUBT FOR ONE SECOND WE’LL SEE HIM ONE DAY MAYBE SITTING HERE [ON THE PGA TOUR]”
Jon Rahm is tipping Charlie Woods to follow in his father’s footsteps.
New book on Tiger and Phil’s rivalry to hit shelves in April
Award-winning golf writer Bob Harig has penned Tiger & Phil: Golf’s Most Fascinating Rivalry, which details their ups and downs. It goes on sale on April 26.
Anna Nilsson promoted to deputy head greenkeeper at The Belfry
The Belfry’s famous Brabazon course has a new deputy head greenkeeper following the promotion of Anna Nilsson. It’s the first time a female has managed such an iconic venue.
Women’s US Open prize purse nearly doubled for 2022
At the 2022 Women’s US Open, players will compete for a total prize purse of $10 million, up from $5.5m last year. This is thanks to a partnership deal agreed between the USGA and new tournament sponsor Promedica.
STATS
“I DON’T KNOW, MAN, THEY DON’T LIKE ME I GUESS. IT’S TOO POLITICAL FOR ME. I DIDN’T REALLY CARE, AND I DON’T REALLY GET CAUGHT UP IN THAT”
60
There are three instances of a player winning five or more consecutive events on the PGA Tour in the last 60 years – all Tiger Woods.