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Tiger Woods Reveals One Thing Charlie Does That Gets Under His Skin

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The pair competed in a practice round on Friday and were full of laughs ahead of the first round of the PNC Championship

Tiger Woods revealed the one thing Charlie does that gets on his nerves as the two enjoyed a light-hearted Pro-Am round ahead of the PNC Championship.

Woods is continuing to step up his recovery following his ankle surgery earlier in the year. The 15-time Major champion played last month at the Hero World Challenge and will now tee it up this weekend alongside his son for the fourth successive year.

On Friday, the two took to the course at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club as they prepared for Saturday’s first round, with social media capturing every moment. Woods was videoed hitting driver off the fairway, much to the dismay of his son, as the the 47-year-old continued to show signs of an improved physical condition following his latest spell out.
Charlie, meanwhile, continued to stir up nostalgic memories of his father with his aggressive recoil off the tee as well as walking in a birdie on the 17th in a manner synonymous with Woods Sr.

After the round, Woods faced questions from the media, revealing the one habit off the course that irks him the most about his 14-year-old son.

Tiger Woods and Charlie Woods

“I just don’t like the fact that he stares at his phone all the time,” Tiger revealed. “Put your phone away and just look around. That’s one of the things that I think all parents struggle with is most kids don’t look up anymore.

“Everyone is looking down. Look around you, the world is so beautiful around you, just look up. But everyone is staring into a screen, and that’s how people view life. It drives me nuts at times because he’s always looking down and there’s so many things around you that are so beautiful at the same time.”

And speaking separately to Golf Channel, the 82-time PGA Tour winner provided a further update on his physical condition as he looks to compete in his second tournament in as many months after a seven-month layoff.

“It’s better. Today was definitely a bit better. I felt like I was able to knock a lot of the rust off there at Hero [World Challenge] and my hands felt better with control hitting shots,” he added.

“Especially today with the wind blowing as hard as it was, I was able to hit flighted shots nicely, which was not quite on par or as sharp as I was, as I wanted to be at Hero.”

The first round of the PNC Championship has been brought forward and made into a two-tee start due to bad weather being forecast for Saturday, with Team Wood set to get underway at 8:22am

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It doesn’t have to be a good shot” – Charlie Woods gets coached by golf icon

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Renowned golfer Lee Trevino was recently seen imparting valuable golfing lessons to Charlie Woods during the 2023 PNC Championship. Known as the Supermex, the 84-year-old golfer took the opportunity to guide the new generation on mastering shots on the Ritz-Carlton golf course.

Trevino gave special attention to Charlie Woods, in the presence of the latter’s father Tiger Woods. In a video shared by PGA Tour Champions on X (formerly Twitter), ) Lee Trevino stated:

In the same clip, all the players including Tiger Woods were seen carefully observing the golf icon’s every move and instructions.

Just like the past three years, Team Woods is participating in the PNC Championship this year as well. The first round is in progress and they are currently tied for 16th place alongside Team Trevino, Team Thomas and Team Furyk.

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‘I’m Calling BS’: Golf Fans Left Furious, as Charlie Woods’s Beast Mode Attracts Severe Criticism

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In the picturesque setting of the PNC Championship in Orlando, Florida, the golf world witnessed the awe-inspiring prowess as Charlie Woods, under the watchful eyes of his iconic father, Tiger Woods, took center stage. The air buzzed with anticipation and excitement as Charlie, with youthful exuberance, aimed for a 321-yard shot on a challenging par-four hole.

However, what should have been a celebration of the young golfer’s impressive skills quickly turned into a heated debate as questions are now being raised against the validity of Charlie’s remarkable 321-yard tee shot on a par-four hole, adding an unexpected layer of controversy to what should have been a triumph of generational talent.

Tiger Woods expresses fatherly pride at junior Woods’ achievements amid scrutiny

During the first round of the PNC Championship, Charlie Woods proved just how much he’s grown, especially since the first time he competed in the event in 2020. What did he do? The 14-year-old carried the ball 321 yards, with it just rolling off the green. Because of his age, he teed off ahead of where the Open-category players did, with his drive having avoided the native area and sand bunker. It was a remarkable shot to add to the list of remarkable things Charlie Woods did during the PNC Championships. And well, he thought so, too.

Following Saturday’s outing, Charlie assessed, “I drove the ball really good today. Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight-under.” He matter-of-factly added, “We just suck at putting,” referring to how the father-son duo missed their putts for an eagle attempt after Charlie’s shot, and he was understandably disappointed. Team Woods is currently tied for fifth in the standings, 19 strokes below par. But despite Charlie’s disappointment, Tiger Woods had only nice things to say.

Charlie Woods

Tiger told the media, “I just have a lot more fun doing it with him. We have so much fun at home practicing and playing games. It’s a special bonding that happens that not a lot of parents get a chance to have.” This came after the 15-time major winner expressed his admiration for his son’s evolving skills. Ahead of the PNC Championship, Tiger said of Charlie, “You can see how much he’s grown from last year. It’s amazing how much has grown, has changed, and it’s a moving target with him, right? He’s grown somewhere near 4 inches this year, so his swing has changed, it’s evolved, clubs have evolved.”

At the end of the day, though, it was Charlie Woods’ 321-yard shot that stole the spotlight. But as critical as he was about missing a putt after making that shot, it was the shot in question that faced criticism online.

Fans question Charlie Woods’ skills

As the official PGA Tour social media accounts swiftly shared a video of Charlie Woods’ extraordinary drive, the response from the golf community was swift and, surprisingly, not entirely positive. Critics emerged with comments dissecting the authenticity and circumstances of the shot.

One fan claimed, “This kid barely swings over 100. He just isn’t as long as the broadcast would have you believe. I know a kid who is taught by somebody who knows both kids well. Charlie isn’t as long. So 101 102 tops for speed.”

Another fan echoed the sentiment, calling golf media out for disseminating misinformation. They expressed how there was no way the 14-year-old’s drive was that long.

The skepticism continued with remarks suggesting alternative club choices and challenging the accuracy of the yardage, with some fans even comparing their skills with Charlie’s

Considering Charlie Woods went for the straight-line shot, there was no way it could’ve been 321 yards. Yes, the distance from the teeing ground to the hole, taking into account bends and curves, would’ve been that much. But fans find it hard to believe that Charlie’s shot went that long.

Another fan “called BS” on the straight-line yardage. While some speculated his drive was only a little over 100 yards, this commentator was a little more generous, speculating Woods Jr swung 250 yards.

Despite Tiger’s positive commentary, the criticism surrounding Charlie’s impressive drive serves as a reminder of the intense scrutiny that accompanies the Woods’ name on the golf course. As the PNC Championship unfolds, the debate over Charlie’s remarkable shot continues, leaving fans and critics alike eagerly awaiting each swing, with opinions divided on the true magnitude of the young golfer’s talents.

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Sam Woods vs. Charlie Woods: How Do the Benjamin School Athletes Fare Against Each Other

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Charlie Woods

Tiger Woods’s daughter doesn’t play golf. But if you look at Sam Woods’s soccer career, it’s clear that the apple hasn’t fallen very far from the three. The 16-year-old excels at the game she loves. Woods earlier said in an interview, that his children take more interest in soccer. Although Charlie Woods has since then turned to golf, Sam Woods stuck to her guns.

The last time we saw her was at Tiger Woods’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year. But the 15-time Major winner decided to have Sam Woods on his bag this year at the PNC Championship. While we have seen glimpses of Charlie Woods’s school career, the elder sister has remained under the radar. So, how does Sam Woods’ soccer career stack up against her brother?

Sam Woods has proven her worth 

Sam Woods goes to the same school as her brother, Charlie Woods. Despite their sport being different, Sam has also left her mark on the school roster. Woods is in her third year at the Benjamin School. The Junior star is a regular member of the Buccaneer’s soccer squad.

Sam Woods has garnered five goals and has one assist under her name. The assist was notable as it came in the regional championship in February. The Benjamin School Girls’ soccer team edged past Edgewood in a 3-1 victory. Woods contributed with a stellar pass to put Lily White in an envious position in front of the goal.

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But that was also a return of the courtesy. A month back, White capitalized on a corner kick lofting a ball to Sam Woods, who made no mistake in thumping it in the right direction. The Buccaneers cruised past Lincoln Park Academy in a 6-0 victory in that match.

Undoubtedly, Sam Woods is excelling at a game she has no family ties with. Whereas, her brother is gearing up to carve a name for himself in a sport that’s synonymous with their father. How has the 14-year-old performed so far?

Where does Charlie Woods stand

Charlie Woods has had a remarkable season this year. The 14-year-old earned the bragging rights at the regional qualifier for the Notah Begay Hill Junior Championship with his dad as his caddie. The teenager carded a formidable 66 to pose his career-best performance.

Although he finished at the 17th spot in the final tournament, Woods Jr. didn’t have to wait too long to lift another trophy. This time, Charlie Woods earned a title that his father can not boast of having in his trophy cabinet. The teenager. won the Florida State Championship with his school after triumphing over First Academy. Charlie Woods finished at the 26th position in the individual leaderboard.

Tiger Woods said he would be happy as long as his children are enjoying the game. It appears both Charlie Woods and Sam Woods are thriving in their respective field.

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How Much Prize Money Did Tiger Woods and Charlie Win at the 2023 PNC Championship?

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The PNC Championship has come to an end with Bernhard Langer and son Jason Langer having the last laugh. The action-packed extravaganza that went on for two days was nothing but entertaining. Despite all the action and the Langer’s glorious three-peat with his son Jason, the duo whose presence echoed through the Ritz-Carlton corridors has been Tiger Woods and his son Charlie. With the event done and dusted, there’s one question that remains, though.

The 2023 PNC Championship can be called the unofficial PGA Tour showstopper of the year. This exhilarating experience ignites a frenzy among fans and players alike, ticking all the entertainment boxes. The event was also the second time Tiger Woods was in action after his Hero World Challenge comeback. And although the PNC Championship is more inclined towards embracing the family aspect, it also doesn’t ignore the money perspective. So, how much did Team Woods earn after they paired up yet again for the event?

Team Woods finished in T5 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club with a massive comeback on the final day, which included Jr. Woods’ incredible chip-in. With a priceless reaction from Tiger Woods, Charlie’s remarkable shot-making won the father-son duo a five-figure payout of $47,000. Considering Team Woods was tied with three other teams in T5 (all of whom finished 19 strokes below par), all the pairs will receive the $47K prize money, marking this moment as something unique in the history of the PNC Championship.

Apart from the popular duo, the champs, Bernhard and Jason Langer, will get a total prize money of $200,000. Whereas popular partners like Nelly Korda-Petr Korda and Justin Thomas-Mike Thomas will be receiving $42,750 each. Annika Sorenstam and Will McGee, whose tears stole the hearts of fans, will have to settle for $43,750. That being said, the PNC Championship is far bigger than its decent prize pool. The priceless moments players share with their families would likely be their biggest takeaways from this wondrous event. Well, at least

While Tiger ‘bonded’ with his son, Charlie focused on a crucial improvement area

Coming into the PNC Championship, Tiger Woods expressed his admiration for how much his son’s game had grown over the past year. For him, the event was an opportunity to play alongside Charlie, watching him take the golf community by storm. And that’s precisely what Jr Woods did. His chip-in was one of many astonishing shots the 14-year-old made, another one of which was his 321-yard drive. But what followed that drive – both he and Tiger missed their putts for an eagle attempt – is what left him disappointed, among other things. And he revealed the duo’s aspect that needs improving.

After the event, Charlie said, “I drove the ball really good today. Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight-under. We just suck at putting.” While he focused on the competitive side of the event, his father couldn’t help but reflect on the fun outing he had with Charlie, staying true to the point of the PNC Championship. Tiger said, “I just have a lot more fun doing it with him. We have so much fun at home practicing and playing games. It’s a special bonding that happens that not a lot of parents get a chance to have.” 

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Charlie hits huge drives, laments pair’s short game

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Tiger Woods has never had a family outing quite like the PNC Championship on Sunday (NZ time), even in the rain. He was competing with his 14-year-old son, Charlie, and his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, on the bag as caddie for the first time.

The only thing missing were enough birdies.

“It couldn’t have been any more special for us,” Woods said after the first of two rounds at The Ritz-Carlton Club, where they beat the worst of the rain and fell behind 10 other teams.

Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron led the way with a 15-under 57, building a three-shot lead over the teams of Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, David Duval and Retief Goosen.

Woods and his son were at eight-under 64, leaning on Charlie’s booming drives even while having to move back a set of tees, with Woods delivering most of the approach shots and neither converting enough birdie chances.

“I drove the ball really good today,” Charlie said. “Didn’t miss a fairway and still managed to shoot eight-under. We just suck at putting.”

That caused Woods to close his eyes and grin. “That sums it up right there,” he said.

So much attention is on their similarities in their swings and other mannerisms, but the needle and the trash talking is not to be overlooked.

Charlie Woods

Charlie Woods piped a drive on the par-five fifth hole and waved it goodbye, as Justin Thomas could only watch and smile. The 14-year-old also hit a big drive on the 11th, some 65 yards short of the green, hit wedge to a few feet and turned and shrugged.

The PNC is restricted to 20 teams of major champions from any tour, or The Players Championship winners, and a family member. That’s what got Steve Stricker (three senior major victories this year) into the field for the first time. He played with his youngest daughter, Izzi, because Bobbi Maria had Epson Tour status this year.

They also had a 64 while Izzi played with her favourite tour player – Nelly Korda – and now gets Woods and son in the final round.

Kuchar, a Players Championship winner, has played with both his sons. Carson is leaning more toward tennis (Kuchar’s wife played at Georgia Tech) and Cameron is all about golf. He recently took a trip to Europe with the family, caddying for his father in the Dunhill Links Championship and the Andalucia Masters.

“It’s been a fun deal and his progression has just kind of been everywhere,” Kuchar said. “You watch the whole game get better, whether it’s off the tee, he has an advantage with length and irons are great. I think anybody that sees him with a wedge in his hand comes away impressed. He’s got a great short game.”

Singh and Duval are trying to win the PNC Championship for the second time. John Daly and his son, who plays at Arkansas, won it two years ago. They were four shots behind.

Sam Woods mainly plays soccer, and her debut as a caddie went smoothly. All players were in carts that had covers for the clubs when it rained. Woods said his daughter might come out to the backyard at home to watch them practise, but rarely gets to the golf course.

Her mother, Elin, watched from outside the ropes.

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What’s Charlie Woods’ golf game like? We asked his high school coach

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Charlie Woods plays golf for the Benjamin School, in South Florida. The team is coached by Toby Harbeck, sixth from far left.

In the lead-up to the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A golf state championship last month, Toby Harbeck had a decision to make.

Harbeck, the head boys’ golf coach and an English teacher for nearly 40 years at the Benjamin School, a private institution in Palm Beach Gardens, needed to determine which of his 12 players would take the fifth and final spot on the squad bound for states. Harbeck had a reserve of eager players from which to choose, including a 14-year-old freshman named Charlie Woods.

Charlie, perhaps you’ve heard, is the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods and a considerable talent in his own right. You’ve likely seen Charlie competing alongside Tiger in recent years at the PNC Championship, where father and son are back in the mix again this week at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, in Orlando. Charlie has all the tools — power, touch, club twirls, cheeky quips — but to give you an idea of the kind of competition he’s up against at his school, his 74.3 scoring average last season was bettered by four of his teammates and quite a way behind the 70.4 pace of the team leader.

Still, Charlie had something going for him that had nothing to do with his last name: experience and success at the state championship host site, the El Campeon course at Mission Resort and Club, just outside Orlando. In September, Charlie had shot 71-66 at El Campeon in qualifying for another event. A year before that, as a 13-year-old, he had shot 80-68 in the same qualifier on the same course. With three sub-par rounds in four attempts, Charlie already had proven he could handle what is a tough, tight and, for Florida, uncharacteristically hilly layout.

“So I got to thinking about it,” Harbeck, who is 66, told me the other day. “Here’s a kid who is not afraid of this golf course. I mean, for you to break 72 on this golf course is saying something. That’s how hard it is. The fact that he’s got three or four rounds below par, I said, ‘You know what? I got to play him in the state finals.’”

It was a bold move given Charlie hadn’t played in either the district or regional events in the prelude to state, and the decision wasn’t universally lauded. As Harbeck said, it “kind of upset the cart a little bit with some of my other guys. But sometimes I got to go with a gut feeling.”

As the fifth player in a format that counts only the four best of each team’s scores in each round, Charlie had a specific charge: play well but don’t go flag-hunting. “The number five guy’s job is if one of the four in front goes south on me, I got to be able to use his score,” Harbeck said.

As a safety net, Charlie shot an unflashy 78-76 in the 36-hole event, with both of his scores counting toward his team’s total. He finished 26th overall among 98 players, but his individual standing was moot because his team accomplished its mission, storming back from a six-shot deficit late in the second round to win by one. For the fourth time — and the third under Harbeck’s watch — the Benjamin School were state champs.

“I know the numbers weren’t terrific,” Harbeck said of Charlie’s scores. “But Charlie did exactly what I asked him to do. I couldn’t have been happier with the way it all turned out.”

HARBECK WAS REFERRING TO the state tournament but, when you listen to the coach talk, it’s clear the sentiment could also apply to the entirety of Charlie’s rookie season as a high school golfer. Trying to blaze a trail in the same pursuit that made your father a global superstar can’t be easy, but Harbeck will tell you Charlie is doing a commendable job in that quest.

Charlie and his big sister, Sam, have attended the Benjamin School since they were tykes. He began playing junior golf at an early age but didn’t come into the public eye until the 2020 PNC Championship, when, as an 11-year-old, his spirited play and uncanny Tiger-like mannerisms captured the golf world’s imagination. A year later at the PNC, Team Woods ran off a tournament-record 11 straight birdies and finished second. Tiger & Charlie Fever was fully on.

As an eighth-grader, Charlie considered trying out for his school’s varsity team but then reconsidered. “He said he wasn’t ready,” Harbeck said. “I said, ‘That’s fine.’ I don’t push him.” As a freshman, though, Charlie was ready. In the 72-hole tryout, he medaled with three rounds under par. But then he needed to prove himself all over again…and again…and again. That’s the thing about high school golf: many coaches, Harbeck among them, make even their best players earn, through intra-team qualifying, one of the six to eight spots typically available in tournaments. Play lousily and you’re riding the pine. Harbeck said Charlie played in 12 of their team’s 16 events last season.

Charlie didn’t take long to prove he belonged. Early in the season, the team received an invitation to play in a tournament in Naples, about a three-hour drive away. Harbeck could take only five players, so he extended the invitation to his four seniors and let them choose a fifth representative. They picked Charlie. “There were 14 teams and Charlie won the whole damn thing,” Harbeck said. “He shot 65 the first day, and we won as a team also. So that was kind of like, hmm…”

That event also brought into focus Charlie’s growing celebrity, with galleries of up to 50 strong — not something you see often at high school tournaments — tracking his every move. Charlie’s teammates doubled as his bodyguards. “They were like shooing people away,” Harbeck said. “Hey, leave him alone. We’re talking to him right now, or We’re doing something — the boys are very protective of him, because he’s part of our team. He’s not Charlie Woods. He’s part of the Benjamin School team.”

During one of the tournament rounds, Harbeck was chatting with Charlie on the 8th hole, a straight-away par-5 lined by condos down the right side. “I look up,” Harbeck recalled, “and I’m watching all these doors to the condos opening up and all these people come out because they knew he was there.” On the second day, after inclement weather had suspended play, more than a hundred players, coaches, spectators and members took shelter in the clubhouse. Harbeck gathered his team at an out-of-the-way corner table, but Charlie still was sought out for pictures and autographs. Fans flock to Charlie on the course, too. At one event, an armada of 30 golf carts awaited him on the first tee.

At another match, Harbeck said a couple of photographers tried to access the course but because Harbeck didn’t know them, he turned them away. At public-course host sites, paparazzi wrangling is trickier. “You can’t stop anyone from coming, and if Tiger’s there, it’s crazier,” Harbeck said. “Trust me, there are people in trees taking pictures. Microphones in his face.” After the first couple of weeks of the season, Harbeck learned to alert host sites in advance of the interest that Charlie stirs up, which he said led to some courses beefing up their security.

“But the kids handle it really well,” Harbeck said of the commotion. “He’s just one of the guys. He’s Charlie. That’s it.”

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Tiger, Charlie Woods have some similarities, and differences, in equipment

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Tiger and Charlie Woods are back at the PNC Championship for a fourth consecutive year. Charlie has grown 4 inches since last year, according to his father, and displayed plenty of speed in Saturday’s opening round of the PNC, where Team Woods combined to shoot a 64 that leaves them seven shots behind the leaders, Matt and Cameron Kuchar.

Both Tiger and Charlie had TaylorMade’s new and yet-to-be-released Qi10 LS driver in the bag Saturday. The club recently hit the USGA’s conforming list before the Hero World Challenge.

Tiger is using the same 10.5-degree Qi10 LS driver with a Graphite Design Tour AD-VF 6X shaft that he debuted two weeks ago at the Hero.

Tiger’s longtime friend and occasional caddie, Rob McNamara, confirmed that Tiger is seeing increased stability at impact with the new driver model. Charlie, on the other hand, is using a 9-degree Qi10 LS head, equipped with a Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X shaft. Both keep their driver under the same Tiger headcover that the elder Woods has used throughout their career.

Charlie Woods

One of the biggest differences comes in their preferred putter. Tiger, an equipment traditionalist, has used a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS blade for 14 of his 15 major victories. Charlie opts for a mallet putter, using a Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 that is similar to the one that Charlie’s “big brother,” Justin Thomas, uses.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (15 degrees @14.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX

5-wood: TaylorMade M3 (19 degrees @18.25)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 80 TX

Irons: 2023 TaylorMade P770 (3-iron), TaylorMade P7TW (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Wedges: TaylorMade MG3 Raw (56-12TW), TaylorMade MG2 (60-11TW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS prototype
Grip: Ping PP58

Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X

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Phil Mickelson speaks out as PGA Tour miss LIV Golf merger deadline

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Phil Mickelson has called on ‘patience’ within professional golf with the PGA Tour set to miss their framework agreement deadline with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF).

In June the world of sport was left in shock, after the PGA Tour announced they were set to end their feud with LIV Golf, in the way of a deal with PIF and the DP World Tour. On the back of the announcement both sides set themselves a target of December 31 to sign off a deal, a deadline that will of course be missed.

The slow-paced negotiations between the soon-to-be partners has led to growing frustrations within the sport, especially within the fanbases of the PGA Tour and LIV.

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This was a point raised by entrepreneur Joe Pompliano on social media on Friday, who claimed golf fans are ‘exhausted’ by the split within the professional game. One man who has been at the centre of the saga is Mickelson, and in response the six-time major champion urged fans that the wait for an agreement would be worth it.

“Joe, I understand what you are saying,” he tweeted. “However, when it is all said and done, the average fan will see all the best players compete against each other way more often than before AND throughout the world. Sponsors will know what it is they are buying and everyone will end up ahead. Let’s all be patient.”

Mickelson’s comments come after the Telegraph reported that the deadline was set to be extended into the New Year. Per the report, the Tour and PIF have reassessed their target, and are now aiming to sign off the agreement by March, prior to next April’s Masters Tournament.

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Not Phil Mickelson, but Another ‘Phil’ of Scottie Scheffler’s Life Pulled Him Out of a Tormented Pit in 2023: ‘He Came Back’hgw

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The one mounting the top seat on the OWGR list is expected to be exceptional at everything. But it seems that’s not the case for Scottie Scheffler, as his putting skills have turned out to be his Achilles heel. Although he has had two victories in the 2022-23 season, the 27-year-old seems to struggle with his putting.

So to solve the problem, for the first time in his life, Scheffler opted to take the help of someone other than his childhood swing coach, Phil. No, not Phil Mickelson, but a famous PGA Tour putting coach from the country of Old Blighty.

Scottie Scheffler reveals the man behind his success in the Bahamas

Scottie Scheffler is leading the Strokes Gained charts; however, when it comes to putting, Scheffler is 162nd on the PGA Tour rankings. That is from the 182 players ranked. So, to solve his drastic putting issue, the six-time PGA Tour winner opted to contact an elite PGA Tour professional, Phil Kenyon.

Kenyon is a putting coach and has taught Tommy Fleetwood, Max Homa, and many others in his career. Scheffler reached out to him in hopes of improving his game before representing his country at the 2023 Ryder Cup, but his efforts did not yield the result that he wanted as the USA team faced a disappointing loss against Team Europe in Marco Simone, after which Scheffler had taken a break from the greens.

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The player only made his comeback in the Bahamas. Now, playing at the Sentry 2024, during the presser, Scheffler revealed that it was Kenyon who had helped him after the Ryder Cup ship sank. The 2022 Master champion explained that Kenyon had come after the devastating defeat and also “he came back over right before Thanksgiving.” Moreover, the veteran putting coach was by Scheffler’s side before the Hero World Challenge, and the two were able “to get some good work in there.”

It was Kenyon who helped Scheffler focus better on his putting and took him out of the pool of self-doubt after the 2023 Ryder Cup loss, as Scheffler was attracting much backlash for his performance on the Roman greens. The recent confession of the 27-year-old highlights what went wrong at the Ryder Cup.

Scottie Scheffler admits his Ryder Cup mistakes

During his second appearance at the biennial event, the world number one could not manage to win for his team and could only garner a single point through the ties at the four balls and singles.

Reflecting back on the past affliction, Schefler admits he played badly at the patriotic battle. Talking to the press, he said, “It was one of those deals where I got off to a bad start.” The Dallas native accepted that things spiraled “out of control,” and he was dissatisfied with his performance at the Ryder Cup.

However, he then met with his putting coach once again and tried working on his issues. His efforts have clearly made an impact with his recent victory at the Hero World Challenge. Moreover, after the end of 36 holes, the Dallas golfer is currently leading the scoreboard at the Sentry. Will his coach’s teaching help him gain his first victory in 2024?

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