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Why Does Tiger Woods Never Gain Weight? Secret Reveal by the 15x Major Champion Himself

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Tiger Woods has rarely looked more ripped than now.

Conventional wisdom says prolonged rests tend to show on the physique. Yet, Woods has rarely shown a dad bod despite having multiple surgeries and staying away from the green. While his impressive training regimen is one reason, the 15-time major champion has a tendency to lose weight.

Tiger Woods once revealed that he tends to lose weight every time he hits the greens. Four rounds of Golf means a loss of three to four pounds of his body mass. So, no matter, how much he eats, or whatever he eats, Woods never looks out of shape.

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In a chat with Bleacher Report, Tiger Woods said, “I tend to lose weight when I play. Every time I play I lose three to four pounds per tournament.” But it’s not just weight. Six hours of golf per day is enervating. According to multiple studies, playing a round of 18-hole golf burns 900-1200 calories. For pros, the number is presumably on the higher side.

This is why Woods prefers to eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches to maintain his energy level. Studies show that two pieces of whole wheat bread with two spoons of butter have 17 grams of protein, 7 grams of fiber, and 402 nutrient-dense calories.

It’s absolutely not the latest vegan trend. Contrarily, Golf’s love affair with peanut butter sandwiches is quite old.  Even Al Geiberger dedicated his PGA Championship victory to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. That was in 1966.

As far as Tiger Woods is concerned, he is a fan. Not just on the greens. But a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a go-to snack for the 15-time major winner at home as well. He even shared a recipe a few years back.

Tiger Woods’s peanut butter and sandwich is as simple as you can ask for. No extra spread. Toast two whole wheat breads. Two tablespoons of all-natural almond butter goes over them. Add half a banana slice to the piece. Then add raw unfiltered honey on top of it and bingo. Now you have Tiger Woods’s favorite snack.

In more recent times, Woods has given insight into his entire diet plans. His usual breakfast is egg white, omelet, and veggies. Whereas, salads, lean meats, and seafood are his go-to for lunch. Tiger Woods gets his carbs from mostly fruits, green vegetables, and sports drinks. But whatever he eats, he makes sure to shed all the extra calories on the greens.

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Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren was ‘deeply unimpressed’ by golf legend’s attempt to woo her

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Tiger Woods’ pursuit of his ex-wife Elin Nordegren is chronicled in a new book by author James Patterson, who claims the golfer was ‘deeply unimpressive’ in his attempts to woo her

James Patterson’s latest book delves into the intriguing courtship of Tiger Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren, revealing how the golf legend pursued her in a rather unconventional manner.

Woods, who has been a household name since he burst onto the scene as a teenage golfing sensation, had his personal life, including his marriage to Nordegren, widely followed. The pair met when Nordegren was working as an Au Pair for golfer Jesper Parnevik at the age of 21 in 2001.

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Patterson recounts that Woods, then 25, was immediately smitten with the Swedish nanny but too bashful to ask her out himself. Instead, he had someone from his team approach her, a move that initially left Nordegren less than impressed.

“That’s the way he’s lived his life,” Patterson told the Daily Mail, comparing Woods’ approach to getting a wife to ordering room service. “Whatever Woods needed, whether it was room service or a wife, his first instinct was to say, ‘Let’s get a manager to do that’.”

Despite having a boyfriend in Sweden at the time, Nordegren eventually agreed to go on a date with Woods, leading to their marriage in 2004. Meanwhile, Woods was on his way to becoming one of the greatest golfers ever, with his 15 major titles trailing only behind the iconic Jack Nicklaus.

Woods, whose illustrious golfing career began in 1995, has not announced his retirement yet. He clinched his 14th major title in 2008 and then had to wait for 11 years before securing the next big win at the 2019 Masters tournament.

In the sporting season of 2024, he took part in all four major tournaments but only made it through the cut at the Masters. Following his much-celebrated 2019 triumph at Augusta, and due to grave leg injuries from a car accident in February 2021, Woods hasn’t managed to finish in the top 10 at any major event.

Before their public and messy split in 2010, Woods was married to Elin Nordegren. Woods’s alleged multiple affairs led to dramatic incidents, including one where Nordegren dialled an accused mistress from Woods’s own phone.

“After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person,” the golfer expressed when the couple separated in 2010.

On one occasion, Nordegren smashed the window of Woods’s SUV near their Florida residence. She is currently seeing former NFL tight end Jordan Cameron.

On July 15, 2024, “Tiger, Tiger: His Life, As It’s Never Been Told Before” by James Patterson was launched and swiftly scaled the New York Times bestseller list.

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Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren sent X-rated message to waitress after discovering affair

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Elin Nordegren discovered her then-husband Tiger Woods had been unfaithful – and reportedly sent a brutal message to a waitress caught up in the scandal

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren reportedly sent a scathing message to one of his mistresses upon discovering his infidelity, an incident that is believed to have led to his notorious car crash in his front garden.

In the early hours of November 27 2009, police officers found Woods outside his home, lying on the ground next to his black Cadillac Escalade, which had smashed into a fire hydrant and then a tree.

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It’s said that Nordegren, after finding out about her husband’s multiple affairs, chased him out of their house wielding a golf club and shattered his car windows. And a new revelation has come from Woods’ biographer James Patterson in an interview with the Daily Mail.

Patterson detailed how Nordegren discovered the truth about Woods’ extramarital activities despite his denials of allegations that were about to be made public by a magazine. She took matters into her own hands by contacting one of the women directly.

Nordegren, having checked Woods’ phone while he was asleep, called one of the women involved, stating: “I know everything,” and exchanged messages before confronting another mistress.

When the other woman inquired about the identity of the caller, Nordegren bluntly replied: “You know who this is, because you’re f****** my husband.”

After being woken up and confronted, Woods locked himself in the bathroom momentarily before dashing out of the house. He hopped into his Cadillac but crashed just 150 yards away, right outside his front garden in Windermere, Florida – a stone’s throw from Disney World and Universal Studios.

This incident marked the start of a downward spiral for Woods’ career, as he stepped back from golf and issued a statement that appeared to acknowledge his infidelity.

His statement read: “After much soul searching, I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father and person.”

However, as this news broke, more women came forward to Nordegren and the press, including ‘an onslaught of porn stars, strippers, escorts and party girls’, leaving his then-wife feeling utterly ’embarrassed for having been so deceived’.

The couple would finalise their divorce less than a year later, in August 2010, with Nordegren securing a massive $100m (£75m) settlement and joint custody of their kids.

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“All the things I’ve been through are tough…”: Tiger Woods said he only had one life regret

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Despite an illustrious career in golf which many pro players can only dream of, Tiger Woods admitted he has one regret about his journey in particular.

Tiger Woods claimed he has just one regret in his life. From a prestigious 28-year pro golf career, the 48-year-old Californian has racked up almost every accolade since turning pro back in 1996 at the tender age of 20, winning 15 majors and 82 PGA Tour events.

And despite becoming the world’s youngest-ever Masters winner in 1997 after outperforming the likes of Tom Kite, Tommy Tolles and Tom Watson with a total score of -18, Woods said that he rues turning pro when he did. When probed on the toughest moment of his life by CBS Sports, the legend of the game said: “The only regret I have in life is not spending another year at Stanford, and I wish I would’ve had one more year.”

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The interviewer then probed: “Of all the things that’s happened to you?” To which Woods responded: “All the things and that’s all.” Arguably one of Woods’ biggest regrets in his lifetime would be his infidelity with ex-wife Elin Nordegren, with the pro having secret affairs with as many as 16 women during his marriage.

Through his affairs, Woods’ sponsorship deals with the likes of Nike, Gatorade and Gillette disappeared, with the star admitting: “I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was not acceptable,” after his actions came to light.

With all things considered, Woods was probed further in his interview with CBS with: “Everything?” Woods continued: “All the things I’ve been through are tough, yes. They’ve been tough, but they’ve been great for me, but I wish I would’ve gone one more year at Stanford.”

Woods enrolled at the prestigious university in 1994 through a golf scholarship, winning the 40th Annual William H. Tucker Invitational in the September.

He chose economics for his major while studying over the next two years, while tearing it up on the golf courses with Stanford Men’s Golf team. Despite spending just two years at the university, Woods racked up an impressive 11 tournament wins – tying the record for most tournaments taken.

Speaking about his time at Stanford, Woods said: “I had such a great time playing golf at Stanford. Just all the practicing, playing and qualifying. It was always fun being around each other. What sets Stanford apart is the combination of quality athletics with an unmatched educational experience.

“Our Provost was Condeleeza Rice. My economics teacher was one of President Clinton’s advisors. You don’t see that at most schools. It was so intellectually stimulating to be challenged all the time. There was no way I could compete against some of those people. They were so smart. One kid had a photographic memory, and another built a computer from scratch.”

He added: “I really enjoyed being stimulated by the students and professors. Some were geniuses and others were Olympic athletes. It’s amazing how well-rounded they are. That’s what’s so cool about it. You must soak up that experience. It was one of the best times in my life.”

Despite regretting his decision to leave Stanford prematurely, the move ultimately paid off in the long run as Woods carved an incredible pro career after his initial Masters win of 1997. Fast forward to 2024 and the golfing great has four PGA Championships to his name, five Masters wins, three US Opens and three Open Championships.

He also has 82 PGA Tour wins in total, and has spent a whopping 683 weeks at World No.1 – more than any other pro golfer in history. While his last major win came in the form of his fifth Masters in 2019 – pipping the likes of Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson by a single stroke – Woods has shown no signs of slowing down, appearing at all four majors this year, albeit only making the cut at the Masters at Augusta in April.

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Scottie Scheffler shares injury update after wincing in pain at BMW Championship

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Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, was seen wincing in pain and holding his lower back after playing a shot at the BMW Championship. However, he has played down the injury.

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top golfer, has reassured fans that he is “fine” despite wincing in pain from a back injury during the BMW Championship.

The golf star was seen grimacing and clutching his lower back after hitting his ball off the fairway with a 5-iron on the 17th at Castle Pines Golf Club. This sight alarmed PGA Tour and golf fans globally, as it echoed Tiger Woods’ frequent lower back grabs, which eventually derailed his career.

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However, Scheffler downplayed his discomfort, attributing it to his back being more troublesome than usual on Thursday.

“Yeah, it’s fine,” Scheffler said. “I woke up just a little sore this morning. I had trouble loosening it up. With it being a little bit tight, it was hard for me to get through it, and I was laboring most of the day to get through the ball.

“On 17, I was trying to hit a high draw, and that’s a shot where I’ve really got to use a big turn, big motion. I just felt it a little bit. But other than that, all good.”

Scheffler also stated that his recovery routine would remain unchanged, adding: “Maybe I hit a few too many balls yesterday or something. It was just a little sore. I’m sure I’ll get some ice on it and stuff. I’ll be totally fine [on Friday].”

The 28-year-old golfer managed to make par on the No. 17 hole, a result that left him frustrated given the par-5 challenge is seen as one of the easiest on the course. Scheffler was unable to get up and down from in front of the green and found himself almost 30 yards short of the hole, where he left his 5-iron.

He ended his round with a missed birdie putt on 18, finishing with a 1-under 69. The American is now five shots behind leader Keegan Bradley, who impressed as the 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup captain with a six-under round, leading the tournament by two ahead of competitors like Im Sung-Jae, Adam Scott, and others.

Scheffler is hoping to build on an already historic season. In 2024, he became the first player to secure six PGA Tour wins in a single year before July since Arnold Palmer, and he also added Olympic gold to his achievements in Paris.

If Scheffler clinches the BMW Championship, he will join Vijay Singh and Woods as the only golfers to have won seven or more tournaments in a single PGA Tour season in the modern era. Scheffler is set to tee off for his second round in Colorado on Friday, August 23.

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Amanda Balionis reveals she was shaking over Tiger Woods interview

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Amanda Balionis reveals she was left shaking over Tiger Woods interview which caused her to lose sleep

Amanda Balionis revealed that she was visibly shaking when she first interviewed Tiger Woods early into her days as a reporter for the PGA Tour.

Speaking to Links Magazine, Balionis recalled her first interview with the golf legend when asked which athlete she was most nervous to speak to.

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‘Tiger Woods, for sure,’ she told the outlet. ‘When I started with, PGATour.com, I think Tiger was my second ever sit-down interview.

‘I’m very thankful the camera angle was from the waist up; my legs were shaking uncontrollably from nervousness. I lost a lot of sleep before that interview.’

With the 2024 golf season in hindsight, the respected journalist will be leaving the course and taking to the NFL sidelines for the upcoming season.

Despite not being as active, Woods remains the biggest name in the sport. Having revolutionized the sport with 15 major wins and 82 PGA Tour victories, Woods’ presence unsurprisingly shakes fans and media members alike.

Balionis would have a successful career as a golf reporter, making herself a valuable asset to CBS.

Besides the memorable Woods interview, she also recalled ‘The Dustin Johnson interview after he won the 2020 Masters when he got vulnerable with us.

‘Presiding over the trophy presentation after Phil Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship was unbelievable; understanding the historic element and witnessing the crowds ushering him up to the 72nd green. That’s an image I’ll never forget.”

As she puts on a different hat to cover American Football for the rest of the year, Balionis expressed her gratitude for everything that unfolded on the golf course this past season.

‘That’s officially a wrap on the 2024 @golfoncbs season! This year had it all. From historic moments to heart shattering events and every other emotion you can imagine in between,’ she wrote on Instagram.

‘I love this game. I love working in sports. Competing at the highest level requires and produces constant examples of inspiration, drama, unbridled joy, resilience, growth and teamwork.

‘It’s an honor to be a very small part of a tremendous team that brings these moments and stories to life each weekend,’ Balionis continued. ‘If we left you with one new favorite player, or one memorable moment you shared with loved ones then we have done our jobs. Catch ya on the NFL sidelines until next season!’

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It does NOT end well: U.S. Amateur players try to recreate Tiger Woods’ ‘greatest shot’

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The U.S. Amateur returns to Hazeltine National this week for the first time since 2006, as the best amateurs in the world take to the Minnesota brute, whose narrow fairways and small greens make it a ball-striker’s delight.

One guy who may not view Hazeltine as fondly is Tiger Woods, who narrowly lost the PGA Championship at the course in 2002 and 2009, the latter of which the only time he lost a major after being the 54-hole leader.

That said, the course is the site of what Tiger has said is the greatest shot of his life. That came in 2002 on the 18th hole in the second round, when Woods was nestled under the lip of a fairway bunker, with the ball below his feet, over 200 yards from the hole, with wind howling off the left and towering trees between him and the green. He took 3-iron, picked it off the sand and hit it inside 20 feet. Oh, yeah, and he made the putt for birdie.

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Immediately after, announcers called it “one of the best shots” they had ever seen, and last year, Tiger confirmed to TaylorMade that it was his best ever, saying he’s “never felt contact that solid in his life.” Given all the remarkable shots that he’s hit over his career, that Tiger picked this one should be proof enough of how incredible it was, but if you needed any more confirmation, the USGA has us covered.

A day before the opening round of the U.S. Amateur, the USGA asked a few competitors to try and recreate the remarkable shot. Take a look to see how it went.

Woof. By our rough count, that’s seven shots into the lip, seven cleared the lip but judging by the tracers and reactions, none found the green. And these guys had it easier than Woods, with what seemed like much less wind, far fewer trees between them and the hole, and the assist of 22 years of club technology advancements.

Judging by these attempts—and fails—let’s consider any debate about Tiger’s best shot over.

The U.S. Amateur began Monday with a field of 312 players competing over two rounds of stroke play at Hazeltine and co-host Chaska Town Course. After Tuesday’s second round, the field will be cut to 64 and six rounds of match play will determine the national champion.

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Rory McIlroy reaches unwanted career milestone

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Rory McIlroy has reached an unwanted milestone in his career as 10 August marks the beginning of a second decade in his hunt for a fifth major.

Rory McIlroy knew this day was coming 22 holes into the final men’s major of the year at Royal Troon.

The four-time major champion was hoping to stick around for the weekend at The Open by making inroads early in his second round.

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But things went south quickly and, by the time he reached the 7th tee he was already 6-over for the day and thinking of holiday destinations.

He likely was thinking of how he was going to have to spend the next nine months being asked the same questions about whether or not he’ll ever win The Masters.

McIlroy pointed out there was still a lot to play for, such as the Olympic Games, FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai.

But we all know what he cares most about, don’t we?

Legacy, history and an annual seat at the table next to Tiger Woods at Augusta National.

Now we have arrived at 10 August 2024.

The date marks the beginning of a second decade in McIlroy’s bid for a fifth major championship.

His last major triumph came as a bushy-haired 25-year-old when he claimed the PGA Championship in darkness at Valhalla.

Few would have expected that a drought this long was to follow but this is where we are.

Since that day in Louisville, Kentucky, 39 men’s major championships have been played and won by 26 different players.

Some golfers in the same generation as McIlroy have won multiple times in that span.

Brooks Koepka is now a five-time major champion.

Jon Rahm has won two.

Bryson DeChambeau battled back from wrist and hip injuries to claim his second major at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Now McIlroy has Scottie Scheffler and an increasingly confident Xander Schauffele to contend with.

There’s also a young Swede by the name of Ludvig Aberg who the Ulsterman will be wary of.

At 35 years old, you could argue that McIlroy is now teeing it up on the back nine of his career.

But he’ll take solace from the fact that, providing he takes care of his body and remains focussed he’ll have plenty more chances of glory.

And he’ll take note of the history books.

Phil Mickelson was 34 years old when he got his hands on his first major in golf, 12 years after he made his professional debut.

Lefty went on to win five more, including the 2021 PGA Championship when he became the oldest major winner in history at 50 years, 11 months and seven days.

But this is a young man’s game.

Who knows what’s in store for the next chapter of McIlroy’s career.

Whatever comes to pass, we know it will be a captivating watch.

McIlroy has made no secret of the fact that winning The Masters is the ultimate goal.

He would complete the career grand slam and join Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Gary Player as the only golfers to win each and every major.

“I’d love to win The Masters,” McIlroy told reporters at the turn of the year.

“It’s the only major that I haven’t won.

“St Andrews is where the game started, but Augusta has become this cathedral of golf in some way, and all the greats of the game have won there in the past.

“It’s the only major that we go back to each year on the same golf course.

“It seems like it gets bigger and bigger every year, and it’s the first major of the year too – it’s more hyped up.”

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Rory McIlroy record in majors since 2014:

2014

  • Masters: T8
  • U.S. Open: T23
  • The Open Championship: Win
  • PGA Championship: Win

2015

  • Masters: 4th
  • U.S. Open: T9
  • The Open Championship: Did not play (Injury)
  • PGA Championship: 17th

2016

  • Masters: T10
  • U.S. Open: MC
  • The Open Championship: T5
  • PGA Championship: MC

2017

  • Masters: T7
  • U.S. Open: MC
  • The Open Championship: T4
  • PGA Championship: T22

2018

  • Masters: T5
  • U.S. Open: MC
  • The Open Championship: T2
  • PGA Championship: T50

2019

  • Masters: T21
  • U.S. Open: T9
  • The Open Championship: MC
  • PGA Championship: T8

2020

  • Masters: T5
  • U.S. Open: T8
  • The Open Championship: Postponed
  • PGA Championship: T33

2021

  • Masters: MC
  • U.S. Open: T7
  • The Open Championship: T46
  • PGA Championship: T49

2022

  • Masters: 2
  • U.S. Open: T5
  • The Open Championship: 3rd
  • PGA Championship: 8th

2023

  • Masters: Missed Cut
  • U.S. Open: 2
  • The Open Championship: T6
  • PGA Championship: T7

Summary:

  • Wins: 2
  • Top 5 finishes: 15
  • Missed cuts: 7
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‘Did Everything I Could..’: Phil Mickelson Revives Feud With Jay Monahan & Exposes Own Mistreatment by PGA Tour

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Phil Mickelson doesn’t want to leave any doubt over his contribution to the PGA Tour. 

Lefty in a recent conversation, spoke of his involvement in various sponsorship deals that the PGA Tour landed. Mickelson revealed he was ‘brought in’ to resolve a few stalemates.

His words, which are worth quoting in full, read: “For 30-plus years I did everything I could to help build the PGA Tour brand, and I would be brought in to help close the deal with many CEOs when they were on the brink of potentially signing a deal, whether it was Bob Diamond at Barclays, it was Rick Waddell at Northern Trust, it was the guys at Shell, Marvin Odom (sic). There were about seven to 10 times that I would come in and try to close the deal. That was my way to help trying to build the PGA Tour at that time. I’m no longer part of the Tour.”

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It’s not clear in what capacity Lefty was involved. The PGA Tour signed a deal with Barclays Capital, the London-based multinational investment bank, in 2004 to host ‘The Barclays’ in Westchester Country Club, New York. The original deal ran through in 2010, and the next year, the Tour decided on an extension for another five years. The tournament was the first of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

It should be noted that Phil Mickelson also sported the Barclays logo on the right side of his polo shirt. He was one of the biggest draws at the Barclays event each year. However, they parted ways in 2017, with Mickelson moving to Intrepid Financial Partners, which, interestingly, was founded by former Barclays executive Hugh “Skip” McGee.

On the other hand, the Northern Trust succeeded Nissan as the Los Angeles event sponsor. Lefty notably played with the CEO, Rick Waddell, as recently as the 2017 Northern Trust Pro-Am. Reportedly, Waddell waited for Mickelson as his rented private jet got delayed due to fog. The Riviera event is now a Tiger Woods-hosted signature event, Genesis Invitational.

Whereas, the PGA Tour signed Shell Oil as a sponsor of its Houston event in 1992. For 25 years, the Houston stop was known as the Shell Houston Open, which Phil Mickelson won in 2011. Lefty was also a common face seen around the greens on each occasion. Interestingly, in 2011, the Tour also signed a six-year extension with the London HQ company.

From the timeline, it seems Phil Mickelson’s involvement in the sponsorship deals came under former commissioner Tim Finchem’s tenure. Jay Monahan succeeded Finchem in November of 2016. Mickelson has hinted that he tried to ‘build’ the PGA Tour even then, but Monahan torpedoed his proposals.

Mickelson refused to accept Monahan’s claim that he was the best leader to guide the PGA Tour. The 54-year-old accused Monahan of ‘strong-arming’ LIV golfers. The 45-time PGA Tour winner supported calls for Monahan’s ouster in the wake of the PGA Tour’s feud with LIV Golf. Mickelson further claimed he proposed an idea similar to the Signature events, which the Tour commissioner outrightly rejected.

The six-time major winner tweeted last year, “Before I left I brought a $1 billion commitment from a current PGATour partner to have 8 elevated events and give equity and ownership in these events to the players. JM’s quote was “ I don’t believe the league is going to happen so we won’t be doing that.” No vote, no discussion.”

It appears Mickelson wants to remind everyone that he has done whatever he could’ve for the betterment of the PGA Tour. But with Monahan at the helm, the relationship perhaps soured, and Mickelson saw an opportunity at LIV that he wanted to grab.

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“Ready for LA 2028!”: Uncertain Future Crumbles Infront of LIV Golf Jon Rahm

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Many would agree with Jon Rahm. However, only a few would truly understand the Spaniard’s words when he said, “It’s basically a dream come true.” 

He was alluding to the idea of winning a gold medal at the Olympics, something he missed by four strokes. But not to worry, since the athlete seems fairly confident about his 2028 chances in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old shared a series of pictures on his Instagram handle commemorating his appearance at the quadrennial event. He did so while mentioning how grateful he was for the whole experience: “It was a tough Sunday for sure but I remain grateful for a great week in Paris. The experience of representing my native Spain in the Olympics was special and something I will never forget.” But the highlight of it all came in the last line: “Ready for LA 2028! 🇪🇸”

 

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He sounds confident, doesn’t he? Well, the current world No. 10 did convey the same, despite LIV Golf not getting acknowledged by the ranking system. If the trend of the OWGR snub continues, then there is a high chance for the Spanish athlete to fall down in rankings while getting pushed out of the top 15. Sounds a bit similar to Bryson DeChambeau’s situation, right?! The 2024 U.S. Open champ had also been just short of making it into the top four ranked Americans on OWGR, resulting in his snub.

But it’s not as if the confidence is completely unfounded for Jon Rahm. The Spanish golfer needs to just do his best and rake in good finishes at the major championships if the Saudi-backed league continues to be without OWGR backing. He just needs to pull off a 2024 DeChambeau, which saw the ‘Scientist’ jump from No. 210 before the Masters to No. 9 after the Open Championship.

That’s not all. With the PIF-PGA Tour merger in the works, one can even anticipate the LIV Golf Pros being able to play in Tour-sanctioned events if everything transpires smoothly. Interestingly, the Transaction Subcommittee, including the likes of Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and Rory McIlroy, had met with PIF officials back in June. Although the result of the same remained a delay in the proceedings, the merger seems to be very well on the cards. But all of it is for naught if Rahm fails to card the medal, like in the recent event.

The 2023 Masters champ had been at the top rungs of the leaderboard since day 1. He had even been well set at T1, that is, until a dominant Scottie Scheffler shot past him. The American’s run, coupled with Rahm’s horrid back nine, saw the 29-year-old crumble down at the end of Sunday. He carded four bogeys and a double bogey, alongside two birdies in the back nine alone. It was a truly unfortunate fourth round for the Spaniard.

The athlete, in the end, finished T5 with a score of 15-under-269, tied with McIlroy. He did so while dishing out a total of 24 birdies, 9 bogeys, 2 eagles, and 2 double bogeys over the four days of play. Had he been able to score a par putt instead of a double bogey or two of the same instead of two bogeys, then Rahm would have had a chance to force a playoff with Hideki Matsuyama for a bronze medal.

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