PGA Tour Pros Shocking Bunker Tantrum at the Olympics
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PGA Tour Pros Shocking Bunker Tantrum at the Olympics

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A Promising Start The Olympic golf tournament held high hopes for Emiliano Grillo, Argentina’s premier contender for a medal. Grillo began his campaign at Le Golf National with impressive form, posting a five-under 66 in the opening round. This strong start placed him within three shots of the early leader, Hideki Matsuyama, and he carried…

How much money will Olympic golf medalists win? Payouts depend on 1 factor
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How much money will Olympic golf medalists win? Payouts depend on 1 factor

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Golf is making its third appearance in the Olympic Games this year, after being absent for over a century. While professional golfers are giving up some personal interests to represent their countries in Paris, there is financial incentive involved. However, the amount players earn for medaling at Le Golf National varies significantly depending on their…

Rory McIlroy sends warning to golf bosses at Olympics and says something must change
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Rory McIlroy sends warning to golf bosses at Olympics and says something must change

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Rory McIlroy has expressed concerns about the crowded golf calendar, particularly with the 2028 LA Olympics starting during Wimbledon and just before the Open Championship. McIlroy emphasized that “something needs to give” due to the relentless schedule, as the LA Olympics are set to begin on Friday, July 14, coinciding with Wimbledon’s final and preceding…

Rory McIlroy cruelly denied amazing Olympics history at Le Golf National
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Rory McIlroy cruelly denied amazing Olympics history at Le Golf National

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Rory McIlroy was tantalizingly close to a historic moment during his second round at the Olympic tournament at Le Golf National. Representing Team Ireland alongside Shane Lowry in Paris, the four-time major champion narrowly missed an albatross. McIlroy started strong, continuing his impressive performance from the first day. On Friday, he nailed an eagle at…

Matt Fitzpatrick’s whopping net wporth as Team GB golfer aims for gold at Paris Olympics
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Matt Fitzpatrick’s whopping net wporth as Team GB golfer aims for gold at Paris Olympics

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As Matt Fitzpatrick steps onto the grand stage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, he carries not only the hopes of Team GB but also a substantial net worth that underscores his success in the world of golf. The 29-year-old Englishman, hailing from Sheffield, is making his Olympic debut alongside compatriot Tommy Fleetwood. Together, they will…

Matt Fitzpatrick Urges Paris Fans to Amplify the Atmosphere After Stellar Olympic Round
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Matt Fitzpatrick Urges Paris Fans to Amplify the Atmosphere After Stellar Olympic Round

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Sheffield’s Matt Fitzpatrick, 29, has called on the vibrant non-golf fans in Paris to keep the energy high after delivering an impressive second round at the Olympics. Fitzpatrick shot seven under par on Friday, catapulting himself up the leaderboard to sit just six shots behind leaders Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama, and his British teammate Tommy…

Ants can’t halt Xander Schauffele’s march towards a second gold medal in Olympic men’s golf
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Ants can’t halt Xander Schauffele’s march towards a second gold medal in Olympic men’s golf

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Xander Schauffele has been on an impressive streak recently, following his victory at The Open and his strong performance at the Olympic men’s tournament, where he’s tied for first place. However, things took an unexpected turn on the 13th hole during Day 2 at Le Golf National. Schauffele was performing well, sitting at 5 under…

Olympics 2024: Scottie Schefller leans on experience caddie to read the green
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Olympics 2024: Scottie Schefller leans on experience caddie to read the green

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The world’s No. 1 golfer, Scottie Scheffler, demonstrated his resilience at the Olympics with a back-nine 31 in his second-round 69, leaving him five shots behind the leaders with 36 holes left to play. This performance is notable given his initial struggles reading the greens at Le Golf National, a course where an American golfer…

LIV Golf star top of money list wants major PGA Tour rule change before 2025
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LIV Golf star top of money list wants major PGA Tour rule change before 2025

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Joaquin Niemann, the highest earner in the 2024 LIV Golf series, remains hopeful that players from the Saudi-backed invitational will gain greater access to major championships next year. Niemann, who defected to the controversial LIV Golf series, is optimistic about a potential rule change in 2025 that could see LIV players earning Official World Golf…

Aussies settle in but Schauffele among Olympic leaders
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Aussies settle in but Schauffele among Olympic leaders

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Jason Day was left to rue an errant tee shot late in his second Olympic round, the only blemish as the Australian No.1 settled into his Paris campaign. After a nervous opening round at Le Golf National, Day climbed up the leaderboard eight places to a tie for 13th at five under after carding a…