Public Apology Issued to Rory and Co. - LITE

Oct 3, 2025 | Edition #80

👋 Hey Golf Fans,

The PGA of America President, Don Rea's dismissal of heckling didn’t sit well. With anyone. After pros and fans complained, he finally did what needed to be done. We’ll dive into that, along with Chamblee's sharp analysis, Tiger's latest tease and more in today’s edition.

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Rory McIlroy and PGA of America President
PGA of America President Apologizes to Rory McIlroy and Wife

The PGA of America faced backlash after comments about fan behavior at the Ryder Cup. Tensions highlighted the tricky balance between players’ expectations and crowd conduct.




As you read above, the PGA of America exec apologized just as we all hoped. Now that got us thinking...

If You Had to Change One Thing About the 2025 Ryder Cup, What Would That Be?

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Wednesday’s Results: 70.01% of you agreed that Rory McIlroy was right to lash out at hecklers at the Ryder Cup.


On This DayCharles Blair Macdonald

On October 3, 1895, the first U.S. Amateur crowned its champion. Charles Blair Macdonald, who would later become a renowned golf course architect, claimed the title with a commanding 12-and-11 win over Charles E. Sands at Newport (R.I.) Golf Club — a winning margin still tied for the largest in a USGA Championship 36-hole final.

Can You Guess the Golf Course?

Home of legends, and a hush that can make even the easiest putt feel monumental.

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