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PGA Tour babies, Scheffler’s sweet gesture, Schauffele’s jokes | Rogers Report

PGA Tour babies, Scheffler’s sweet gesture, Schauffele’s jokes | Rogers Report

PGA Tour Babies, Scheffler’s Sweet Gesture, Schauffele’s Jokes: Rogers Report Highlights

Scottie Scheffler stole the spotlight with his heartwarming actions towards a fan’s baby at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele lightened the mood with their playful banter, discussing birdies, bourbon, and Schauffele’s “Dad bod.” Off the course, rising star Cole Hammer welcomed his first child, while other PGA Tour families prepared for the arrival of new additions. These glimpses into the lives of the tour’s elite athletes provide a humanizing perspective, fostering a stronger connection with fans.

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Spieth’s scary crossroads, Scottie’s ‘silly’ comments, 3 stars return | Monday Finish

Spieth’s scary crossroads, Scottie’s ‘silly’ comments, 3 stars return | Monday Finish

Scottie Scheffler’s surge has motivated his fellow Texan, Jordan Spieth, to bounce back. At the Masters, Spieth’s performance sparked optimism about his game’s progress. Inspired by Scheffler’s reign at the PGA Tour, Spieth is determined to rediscover his form. “I’m confident in my abilities with the ball and the putter,” he said. “I’ll just play my game.” Despite Scheffler’s comments dismissing Spieth’s chances, the latter remains undeterred. Scheffler stated, “Jordan is not what he once was.” Nonetheless, Spieth is convinced that his game can improve.

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Scheffler calls PGA Tour’s playoff format ‘silly’

Scheffler calls PGA Tour’s playoff format ‘silly’

PGA Tour stalwart Scottie Scheffler has criticized the Tour’s current playoff format, calling it “silly.” Scheffler, ranked No. 1 in the world, expressed his concerns after winning the Masters Tournament in April. He believes the format, which features a stroke-play tournament followed by a six-hole match-play playoff, is unfair and does not accurately determine the best player. Scheffler’s comments have sparked a debate among players and fans about the future of the playoff format. Some players have expressed support for Scheffler’s views, while others have defended the current system. The PGA Tour has not yet commented on Scheffler’s remarks.

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Scheffler claims tour’s $8M ‘business’ bonus

Scheffler claims tour’s $8M ‘business’ bonus

Scottie Scheffler has claimed the PGA Tour’s $8 million bonus pool for leading the tour in the FedEx Cup standings.

The 26-year-old American, who earned a whopping $4,017,333 for his victory at the Tour Championship, also received the $8 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup during Sunday’s awards ceremony at East Lake Golf Club.

Scheffler, who has had a breakout season with four wins, including the Masters and U.S. Open, finished the season with 2,750 FedEx Cup points, well ahead of Patrick Cantlay (2,163) and Xander Schauffele (2,016).

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12 surprising players who failed to make the PGA Tour playoffs 

12 surprising players who failed to make the PGA Tour playoffs 

Despite strong performances throughout the season, 12 unexpected players missed the cut for the PGA Tour playoffs. Despite their impressive starts and promising potential, they ultimately failed to secure their spot among the elite golfers competing for the FedEx Cup title. Notable names like Cameron Champ, Matt Kuchar, and Lucas Glover fell short of expectations, leaving fans wondering what went wrong in their quest for playoff glory.

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On a marathon PGA Tour Sunday, there’ll be 2 tournaments in 1

On a marathon PGA Tour Sunday, there’ll be 2 tournaments in 1

The PGA Tour will present two tournaments concurrently on Sunday, Feb. 12, as part of a marathon finish to a season that has stretched over 10 months and four continents.

The Phoenix Open in Arizona and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California will both conclude on Sunday, forcing fans and players to split their attention between the two events.

The unusual scheduling quirk is the result of a weather-delayed Phoenix Open, which was originally scheduled to end on Monday but was pushed back to Sunday due to rain.

The PGA Tour is expected to announce a revised schedule for the final day of competition soon.

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3 days with the PGA Tour rules team: ‘Hours of boredom, moments of terror’

3 days with the PGA Tour rules team: ‘Hours of boredom, moments of terror’

A new insider’s view into the lives of the PGA Tour’s rules team has shown the careful balancing act they must perform to interpret the complex Rule Book fairly, while also letting the game flow. “We have to be purveyors of fun, but we can’t turn a blind eye,” said one Tour official. The team receives real-time information on any potential rules infringements and must assess whether the player has broken a rule, if it was a serious breach, and, if so, what action to take. These snap judgments are made amid the pressure of players waiting and an audience watching.

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As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness

As PGA Tour season winds down, players balance patience, aggressiveness

As the PGA Tour season nears its climax, golfers find themselves wrestling with a delicate balance—patient accuracy or aggressive play. Facing a demanding course and unrelenting pressure, players must carefully navigate each shot to optimize their chances of finishing strong. Balancing strategic, calculated play with bold, confident swings, they walk a fine line between meticulous course management and the need to seize opportunities. As the competition intensifies and tension rises, golfers will need to find the optimal strategy that propels them to the top of the leaderboard.

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Billy Horschel turned his season around thanks to 1 important word

Billy Horschel turned his season around thanks to 1 important word

Billy Horschel Turns Season Around with One Important Word

Billy Horschel’s golf game was struggling. He had missed the cut in three of his first four starts of the season and was in danger of missing the Masters.

But then he had a breakthrough. He realized that he was trying too hard to be perfect, and that he needed to focus on just playing his own game.

“I just had to simplify things,” Horschel said. “I just had to go out there and play my game and not try to be somebody else.”

The results have been remarkable. Since making that change, Horschel has won two tournaments and finished in the top 10 in four of his last five starts.

“It’s a big relief,” Horschel said. “I’ve been working hard for this, and it’s finally starting to pay off.”

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