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Chamblee Belittles Golf Majors - Weekly LITE
February 08, 2026 | Lite Edition #180 |
Hey Golf Fans,
The PGA Tour reignited the debate surrounding the Players Championship’s status as a fifth major. And now Brandel Chamblee’s comments have not just stirred the pot but jolted it heavily. Meanwhile, Scheffler talked about his toddler’s early experience with golf, and Justin Thomas shared his Phoenix Open experience.
Let’s get started…
Not the one to back away from voicing unpopular opinions, the veteran analyst made a bold claim regarding THE PLAYERS and all four men’s majors. But that, inevitably, has irked everyone.
A quick look back on the most-read stories of the week:
As you read above, Chamblee argued that the PGA Tour’s Players Championship should be considered a major, if not the greatest major of all.
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Friday’s Results: 20% of you said you’ve attended the WM Phoenix Open, with some attending more than ten times.
Did You Know?
The stadium surrounding the 16th hole is built every year from scratch and dismantled once the tournament is over. This year, levels two and three have been built using a fully modular decking system encased in metal frames to reduce construction-related waste. About 20% of those items will be reused at other events, further aligning the event with its zero-waste tournament goal.
From the root of a tree to near the pin, Peter Uihlein unleashed a hero shot at the LIV Golf season-opener in Riyadh.
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You can catch the event live on Golf Channel from 12-3 PM and on CBS from 3-6.30 PM. The live stream on ESPN+ will start at 11.30 AM (all times EST).
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