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Tour Pro Sacrifices Big for Youngster - Weekly LITE
Jan 04, 2026 | Edition #148
👋 Hey Golf Fans,
Good morning! Before your usual Monday grind starts, we’re here to kick off the final day of the holiday season with some uplifting golf news. A veteran golfer might have given us the best sportsmanship moment of the year already. Let’s catch up on that, alongside the biggest headlines of the day, a quick look back at the most-read stories from last week, a fun game, and some more.
Let's dive in...
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Former Champ Withdraws From Tournament; Gives His Spot to Rising Golfer |
The veteran pro’s selfless act has earned high praise from the golf community. But his heartwarming decision also targets a recent PGA Tour policy at its core. |
A quick look back on the most-read stories of the week:
As you read above, the veteran golfer felt up-and-coming pros deserved a spot ahead of past champions and gave up his spot. That makes us curious to know…
Do You Think Past Champions Should Only Be Exempt for One Year? |
Friday’s Results: 73.20% of you did not place Phil Mickelson on your Mount Rushmore of golf.
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