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Pro Gets DQed for Rules Breach - LITE

Jan 30, 2026 | Edition #170

👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Good Morning. Today, we are talking about a mysterious disqualification at the Farmers Insurance Open, a golfer’s battle with cancer, Brooks Koepka’s first round, and more.
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PGA Tour Winner Disqualified From the Farmers Insurance Open |
He was golf’s breakout story only three months back. Now the PGA Tour pro is at the center of a puzzling rules fiasco. |


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As you read above, Brooks Koepka had a tumultuous start to his first PGA Tour event after almost four years, which makes us curious to know…
Do You Think Brooks Koepka Can Make the Cut This Week? |
Wednesday’s Results: 68.69% of you said TGL should be a mixed-gender tournament.

1,506 | Justin Rose recorded a birdie on every par 3 for the first time in his 1,506th career round yesterday. |

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Wednesday’s Picture Puzzle: Lexi Thompson. 73.99% of you got it right.
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