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DP World Tour Says "No Free Birdies For You!" To LIV
The DP World Tour, that grand old dame of dodgy catering and dramatic chip-ins, has apparently decided LIV Golf isn't invited to their next shindig. Think of it like a particularly snooty country club finally slamming the gates shut.
Read the originalVijay Singh Proves Age Is Just a Number on a Very Expensive Scorecard
Look, we all know that once you hit a certain age – let's call it the "cart-path-only-is-a-suggestion" phase – the body starts staging a quiet rebellion. Your back groans like an ancient oak in a hurricane, your knees make noises that could be mistaken for a small mammal being aggressively unzipped, and the idea of bending over to pick up a tee feels like a particularly cruel practical joke.
Read the originalSavoie Digs Deep in the D.R. to Snatch a Win
So, Joey Savoie just won the Dominican Republic Tour Championship. And let me tell you, it wasn't exactly a smooth sail. He kicked things off with a truly baffling 73, the kind of round that makes you wonder if he was playing with a pool cue for a while.
Read the originalThese College Golfers Forgot Their Talent, Then Found It Again
Turns out, college golfers aren't immune to the siren song of "potential." The Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational has itself a leader, Daniel Hayes, a sophomore who apparently decided Sunday was the day to actually play golf.
Read the originalTwo Holes, Two Miracles: Golfer Declares "Screw It, I'll Take Both"
Some golfers settle for one miracle a lifetime, maybe a nice albatross or a cheeky hole-in-one. Kris Clelland, however, apparently decided that was for chumps. This Scottish plus-handicapper apparently thought, "Why not have my cake and eat it too, then set the whole damn bakery on fire for good measure?"
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