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Fowler Hit With a Sobering Wake-Up Call - Weekly LITE

Nov 30, 2025 | Edition #117
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Dust seems to be settling on Rickie Fowler’s chances at the Masters next year. A new report shows Fowler might miss the ANGC trip. Again. Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson is baffled at a player’s record, and Keegan’s kids have gone viral. We’ll talk about all that and also spotlight this week’s most-loved stories today.
Let's dive in...

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Rickie Fowler’s Masters Dream in Jeopardy After Extended Injury Hiatus |
With the Masters about 125 days away, the six-time PGA Tour winner faces a stark reality. Do something dramatically heroic next year or miss out on the ANGC trip for the second time in a row. |


A quick look back on the most-read stories of the week:

As you read above, Fowler needs to break his title drought to earn his way back to the Masters. That makes us curious to know…
Do You See Rickie Fowler Winning on the PGA Tour Next Year? |
Friday’s Results: 80.40% of you said golfers deserved full compensation for damaged or stolen equipment.
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On November 30, 1969, Arnold Palmer, then 40, broke his near 15-month winless streak by triumphing at the inaugural Heritage Golf Classic. At the Harbour Town Golf Links, a course co-designed by Jack Nicklaus, Palmer (1-under 283) bested Richard Crawford and Bert Yancey by three strokes and earned $20,000. |

In the second round of the Australian PGA Championship, Marc Leishman’s ball found a greenside bunker on the par-5 7th. Undaunted, the pro pulled off this dramatic chip-in for an eagle.
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