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Pro Says PGA Tour Hurt His Career - LITE
February 04, 2026 | Lite Edition #175 |
Hey Golf Fans,
The golf world is in flux as it has never been before. Just yesterday, LIV Golf earned OWGR points—you can read all about that here. But LIV isn’t too happy about the final decision. Meanwhile, a PGA Tour pro let out his frustration against the Tour on a public forum, and the LPGA’s new chief issued a lengthy apology. Let’s talk about all that and more today.
Also, we have a special announcement today, as you will find out below.
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He was eligible, like many others inside the field. But he was left stranded as an alternate because of a contradictory policy, and he decided to speak up.
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As you read above, Scottie Scheffler and his PGA Tour colleague are concerned about the removal of trees from golf courses during the restoration process. So, tell us…
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On February 4, 1912, Byron Nelson was born on his family farm in Texas. He started caddying in 1922 and eventually became a professional golfer with 52 PGA Tour wins. In 1945, Nelson won a record-breaking 11 tournaments in a row. More than his records, however, the five-time major winner is regarded as the founding father of the modern-day golf swing. |
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