PGA Tour Keeps Divisive Rule in Play - LITE

Publication by EssentiallySports

April 25, 2026 | Edition #248

 👋 Hey Golf Fans,

Good evening. It’s moving day, and in New Orleans, the Fitzpatrick brothers maintained their steady pace. Meanwhile, in Houston. Nelly Korda showed no signs of stopping.

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P.S. This is just a quick third-round update. More for you in the daily morning edition: detailed coverage, players’ interviews, and stories from around the world.

At the Zurich Classic, the Tour had no option but to allow a rule that golf fans are extremely averse to seeing.


As you saw, Lexi broke a four-year-long streak at the Chevron Championship en route to a 6-under 66. So we are curious to know…

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10.3

Since 1970, only 10.3% of winners have been six shots behind after two rounds in LPGA Majors.

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