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Phil: Genius Remains, Game Doesn’t

May 17, 2025 | Edition #137
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
It was a pleasant Friday at Quail Hollow. The sun was peeking through the clouds, and a gentle breeze ruffled the spectators’ hair occasionally… Yet, inside the ropes, the Rorys and the Xanders were sweating like it’s July in Florida! Cut-day fever. It got the better of a bunch of big names, former champion Phil Mickelson included. And we believe Lefty’s case merits a deeper look.
So, settle in while we dive into that, and also look at some ‘snakey’ moments from the second round, Homa’s giant leap, and Rory’s driver ban. Let’s get swinging…