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Rahm Addresses Fat-Shaming Comments - LITE
Jan 09, 2026 | Edition #151
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Yesterday, Bryson DeChambeau released a statement on his LIV future. In case you missed it, here is all you need to know. Today, we are talking about his LIV peer, Jon Rahm, who, in a recent interview, couldn’t hide his frustration about the cruel jabs he had to endure from fans. More on that, along with Justin Thomas’s recovery update, a PGA Tour rule change, and other stories in today’s edition.
Let's dive in...
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“Ozempic, Turkey”: Jon Rahm Exposes Fat-Shaming by American Fans |
The Spaniard candidly spoke about how cruel jabs from fans affected him personally. |
As you read above, the PGA Tour has made an interesting tweak to the Lift, Clean and Place rule, which makes us curious to know…
Do You Think Preferred Lies Offer Undue Advantage to Pros? |
Wednesday’s Results: 51.64% of you said you wouldn’t watch Women’s TGL.
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On January 9, 1980, Sergio Garcia was born in Borriol, a little town on the east coast of Spain. He started playing golf when he was only three years old under the tutelage of Víctor García, his father. Garcia made the cut in a DPWT event at 15, won a tournament at 17, and turned pro two years later. The 2017 Masters champ also owns a soccer club, CF Borriol, and in fact, played for the team in 2010. |
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