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Livid Fans Take Action Against PGA Tour - Weekly LITE
Feb 01, 2026 | Edition #172
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
In today's news: Frustrated by the PGA Tour's double standards, fans have devised a clever way to seize Brian Rolapp’s attention to reinstate a suspended golfer. We cover the latest movement, along with an unexpected disruption at the LPGA, a DQ’d golfer’s explanation, Spieth’s jealousy, and more. You will also find final round tee times for top players at the end of this edition.
Let’s get started…
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Thousands Sign Petition Demanding PGA Tour Reinstate Banned Pro |
Fed up with the Tour's lack of sincerity, a large group of fans took matters into their own hands with a unique protest. |
A quick look back on the most read stories of the week:
As you read above, the one-time PGA Tour winner was suspended over a small mistake, one that he was not even aware of. That raises a serious question…
Do You Think Disqualifying Pros for Minor Rules Violation Is Too Harsh? |
Friday’s Results: 61.10% of you were confident Brooks Koepka would make the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open.
Did You Know?
Fearing Japanese invasion in 1940, the U.S. federal government leased 710 acres of San Diego's Torrey Pines mesa for $1 annually to establish an artillery training camp. Camp Callan launched in 1941 on the land where Torrey Pines GC now stands. Around 15,000 residents lived there, enjoying perks like movie theaters and chapels. By November 1945, mere months after Japan's surrender, the camp was surplus; the lease ended, and the government sold the buildings to San Diego for $200,000.
On Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open, Tony Finau made the first ace of the PGA Tour season after finding the cup from 215 yards out on the par-3 16th. It’s the fourth of his career.
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The broadcast of the Farmers Insurance Open final round starts at 1 PM on Golf Channel and moves to CBS from 3 PM. You can also watch on ESPN+. Here are the tee times (EST) of selected players.
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