LIV Loses One More Captain - LITE

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Jan 14, 2026 | Edition #156

👋 Hey Golf Fans,

LIV Golf is just three weeks from its season opener, but it continues to be in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. After Brooks Koepka confirmed his first PGA Tour event, another team captain has bolted from the league. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods broke down Koepka's reinstatement process, Phil Mickelson faced mockery for his PGA Tour take, and more. Oh, and don’t forget to check out this week’s tournaments at the end.

Let's dive in...

LIV Captain and Scott O'Neil
LIV Golf Suffers Another Team Captain Exit

No replacement has been announced yet for the LIV pro's spot, but the timing aligns with rumors of a PGA Tour player poised to jump ship from the American circuit.




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As you read above, Phil Mickelson continues to be in the limelight, but sometimes for all the wrong reasons. And that leaves us curious to know...

Do You Think Phil Mickelson Is Still Relevant?

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Tuesday’s Results: 68.11% of you want to see more LIV pros return to the PGA Tour.


📖 Legacy Tales


During the 1986 Masters, Seve Ballesteros was bound by a fresh Nike contract. However, Nike hadn't yet introduced golf headwear, leaving him without options. For the first two days, he wore a visor sporting the Augusta National logo. By the final round, Seve took matters into his own hands: he snipped the Nike swoosh from two polo shirts and sewed them onto his visor to display his sponsor.

Can You Guess the Legend?

Hint: Won five consecutive tournaments in rookie year.

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Tuesday’s Wordle: Fringe


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