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August 2, 2026 | Edition #378 |
👋 {{readername | Hey golf fans}},
Keep raising your voice, and someone will hear it. Even if they are border officials. That’s something a certain PGA Tour pro can relate to after hearing back following a complaint. We talk about the complaint, the too-expensive $9 fee, and more. Meanwhile, one certain teen has just made a record never before seen in golf, one pro has more or less ended his 11-year personal tradition, and a bit of other news in this Sunday edition.
Let’s get started…
The 31-year-old was caught at the border. He talked to eight officials. He was nervous. He was scared. Yet he couldn’t help but notice a certain something cost $9.
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1882: 1909 U.S. Open champion George Sargent was born today in England. George began his golf career at twelve.
1959: The second PGA Championship to be played as stroke play ended today. Bob Rosburg won the title by one stroke over Doug Sanders and Jerry Barber.
2001: Miyu Yamashita, the 2025 AIG Women’s Open winner, was born today in Japan. Miyu currently has three LPGA wins to her name.
2009: Catriona Matthew became the first Scot to win the AIG Women’s Open on August 2. Matthew defeated Karrie Webb by three strokes.
Bryson DeChambeau's fans almost made him ask Rory McIlroy for a 1v1 duel. If that ever happens...
Who Will Win in a 1v1 Match Between Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau?
Last Poll Result: 33.67% of you said Scottie Scheffler is your favorite active PGA Tour pro, while 18.61% voted Jordan Spieth as your favorite. 18.10%, 14.55%, and 11.17% of you love Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler, and Cameron Young, respectively.
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