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Japanese golfer Rio Takeda had an incredible week, winning the 2024 Toto Japan Classic in a thrilling six-hole playoff against Marina Alex. This victory marked her eighth win of the year on the JLPGA Tour and her first win on the LPGA, propelling her to the 25th spot in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. As a result of her win at the TOTO Japan Classic, which is a co-sanctioned event with both the LPGA and JLPGA Tours, Takeda now has the opportunity to become a member of the LPGA. Takeda’s win at the TOTO Japan Classic has made her…
Caddies on the PGA Tour have the potential to earn substantial amounts of money, especially when carrying for top players like Scottie Scheffler. In 2024, Scheffler’s caddie, Ted Scott, took home approximately $5.2 million following his boss’s successful season. Even caddies who do not work for the top players can still earn a decent income, as demonstrated by a tweet from Ben Silverman’s caddie, Bryan Kopsick, who earned a total of $149,007.92 in 2024 from on-course earnings. The standard cut for a caddie is typically around 10% of the winner’s check and between 5-7% for other finishes. Kopsick, for example,…
Bubba Watson, a two-time Masters winner, made a hole-in-one at the 2024 Indonesian Masters, securing a house for an Indonesian family in need through a charity donation by Habitat for Humanity. This rare feat in golf is both exciting and rewarding, especially when it occurs in a tournament with high stakes. Watson’s ace on the par-3 11th hole was a significant moment in the tournament, moving him to third place with a score of 14 under for the week. Despite this accomplishment, Watson remains seven shots off the lead going into the final round of play. The Indonesian Masters is…
Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen is leading the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A with a one-stroke lead after an impressive ten under par round of 62 on moving day. The Dane managed to fire ten birdies without a single blemish, bringing his total score to 22 under par for the week at Club de Golf Alcanada. He is ahead of overnight leader Angel Ayora from Spain by one stroke and is seeking his fourth victory of the season to become the second Danish winner of the Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final after Marcus Helligkilde in 2021. Neergaard-Petersen started the…
The golf world is currently in a state of flux as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are still without a final agreement officially ending their separation. While both sides continue on their separate paths, the PGA Tour is considering significant changes to reduce field sizes at tournaments. One of the proposed changes includes the elimination of Monday Qualifiers at some events and a reduction in spots available at Monday Qualifiers at others. Greg Norman Jr., the son of current LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman, has come up with a wild idea for LIV Golf in response to the potential…
The Toto Japan Classic, an LPGA event held at Seta Golf Course, was impacted by Tropical Storm Kong-rey, which caused flooding and forced the cancellation of Saturday’s play. The storm, which hit Taiwan and Indonesia with 125 mph winds, left a path of destruction in its wake. Despite weakening to a tropical storm as it approached Japan, the heavy rains led to the decision to reduce the tournament to 54 holes. The announcement of the cancellation of Saturday’s play came from a joint statement by the LPGA, JLPGA, and Seta Golf Course. The players were informed that play would resume…
Charley Hull emerged victorious at the Aramco Team Series Riyadh, showcasing a spectacular performance with a final round score of six-under par, securing a three-shot victory in Saudi Arabia. Starting the day two shots behind Pia Babnik, Hull made an impressive start at Riyadh Golf Club by birdieing five of her first seven holes, taking the lead by four shots. Her competitors struggled to keep up with her pace as Babnik, Luna Sobron Galmes, and Fatima Fernandez Cano all finished with over-par rounds, allowing Hull to secure a comfortable win with three more birdies and two bogeys on the back-nine…
Rocco Mediate, a veteran of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions, has had a successful career with six wins on the PGA Tour and five wins on the Senior Circuit. However, he is most famously known for his duel with Tiger Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. The two players were tied at the end of 72 holes, leading to an 18-hole playoff which ended in another tie. The playoff moved to a sudden-death format, with Tiger Woods eventually clinching the victory. This U.S. Open playoff remains a legendary moment in golf history. Since the 2018,…