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John Daly Swaps Wing Night for Topgolf in Merch Empire Shake-Up
Well, well, well, look who it is. John Daly, proving that some traditions are apparently as sturdy as a broken 7-iron. For what felt like a lifetime, Masters week meant one thing: a pilgrimage to the Augusta Hooters, where Daly himself would operate like a one-man merch explosion, slinging his wares.
Read the originalLahiri Nabs Hong Kong Crown After a Playoff That Tested Our Nerves
The Link Hong Kong Open didn't just finish; it lunged into sudden death, proving that even the calmest greens can host a good old-fashioned melodrama. Anirban Lahiri, a man who clearly believes a good walk spoiled is best capped with a dramatic playoff, somehow kept his cool through those agonizing extra holes.
Read the originalStolz Cruises to Victory, Leaving Chasers Bewildered
The PGA Legends Tour, in its infinite wisdom, has gifted us another spectacle, this time with Andre Stolz as the unlikely (or perhaps entirely likely, who’s keeping track?) recipient of its latest trophy.
Read the originalScottie Scheffler's Picky Sponsorship Habits Are Costing Him a Fortune (and We Love It)
In a move that would make any accountant spontaneously combust, Scottie Scheffler, the guy who’s basically married to the World Number One ranking and has a wallet so fat it needs its own zip code, has decided to pass on a frankly absurd amount of cash.
Read the originalCasey Jarvis's Dubai Dream: More Desert Trek, Less Slow-Motion Beach Run
The Genesis Championship, much like golf itself, started with a bit of a nervous twitch. Young Casey Jarvis, a chap whose name sounds like he should be calmly sipping tea, has decided to stir the pot in the Race to Dubai.
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