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Tiger Woods Behind Team USA Picks - Weekly LITE
August 31, 2025 | Edition #60
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Yesterday, you read that Ernie Els wanted challenged Tiger to join the Senior Tour. “Get his a** back in shape," was his exact words. Seems like Woods is busy with other things, though. Ryder Cup, namely. An insider spoke about Tiger’s involvement in the team selection process. More on that in today’s edition. Along with Phil’s take on Cantlay, Augusta’s new Masters criteria, and other stories from this week.
Let's dive in...
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Tiger Woods's Influence on Ryder Cup Decision Revealed |
Insider report on the 15-time major champ's hand behind team USA picks. |
 | Augusta National Expands Masters Criteria
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As you read above, Tiger Woods played a key role in major Ryder Cup decisions. So, we want to know your thoughts on Tiger’s future captaincy…
Do You Want Tiger Woods to Captain Team USA at the Next Ryder Cup? |
Friday’s Results: 54.68% voted YES to Justin Thomas deserving a spot at the Ryder Cup.
On August 31, 1987, Curtis Strange won the N.E.C. World Series of Golf by three strokes. That set the PGA Tour Earnings record at $697,385. Strange went on to become the first golfer to break the $1M mark. 38 years later, Scottie Scheffler pocketed almost $50M this season.
Ayaka Furue birdies from the bunker at the ongoing FM Championship.
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