Never A Dull Moment For Tiger Woods

Golfers,

The sport is having a moment, and it’s impossible not to feel the momentum. The blend of tradition and transformation is creating a buzz that’s bigger than the game itself.

Needless to say, it’s an excellent change of pace from the division we’ve seen over the last number of years. Let’s dive in!

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Rory McIlroy & Scottie Scheffler beat out Brooks Koepka & Bryson DeChambeau in "The Showdown," a PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf match held at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. Each winning player received $5 million in cryptocurrency, specifically CRO coin.

Nick Dunlap has been named the 2024 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year, earning the Arnold Palmer Award. He made history by becoming the first player to win a PGA TOUR event as both an amateur and a professional in the same season, securing victories at The American Express and the Barracuda Championship.

Olympic officials are nearing the introduction of a mixed-team golf event for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, aiming to enhance the sport's appeal to casual fans. The proposed format includes separate men's and women's 72-hole competitions, with a mixed-team event potentially featuring 36 holes of four-ball play.

The PGA Tour is set to hire its first CEO to manage its expanding business operations, while Jay Monahan will continue as Commissioner. This strategic move follows a substantial $1.5 billion investment from Strategic Sports Group, with the potential for the investment to reach $3 billion, and ongoing negotiations with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf for minority ownership.

New On Social

This might be the one of the most popular clips in the golf world this year. Charlie makes a hole-in-one in front of his dad from 178 yards at the PNC Championship. If Charlie is eligible for the Player Impact Program, he might be getting a sweet payday after this one.

The full match featuring Evan Thompson taking on PGA Tour winner Wesley Bryan does not disappoint. Many will be tuning in from Evan’s viral clip teasing a sweet hole-in-one on a par 4. SPOILERS: he doesn’t actually make it, but it definitely looks like he did from the teebox!

One of the most popular equipment reviewers on YouTube, Rick Shiels, rates and ranks the top performing drivers this year. Some don’t agree with the methodology to determine the winners, while others call it quite fair. The winning driver, in fact the top 2 drivers, will be a shock to many.

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That’s a wrap on this week! The energy in golf right now is undeniable. Whether it’s bold new moves in leadership or the magic of generational talent, the sport is pushing boundaries in every direction. This isn’t just golf evolving—it’s golf thriving.

Let’s hope it continues into next week when the next edition of The Tee Sheet hits your inbox!

Best,

Johnny V