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Golf world reacts to news of PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh stepping down at end of month

By Barry Lotz

A news dump happened late Wednesday when Seth Waugh announced he was stepping down from the PGA of America after the organization elected not to renew his contract.During his tenure, the PGA relocated its headquarters from Palm Beach Gardens, … [Read more...]

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Who runs pro golf? With Seth Waugh out, we look at the leaders of each of golf’s governing bodies

By Barry Lotz

It’s been a tumultuous few years in professional golf, from the conception of the failed Premier Golf League to the formation of LIV Golf, to new executives taking over nearly every one of professional golf’s major organizations.With the news that … [Read more...]

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BetRivers Promo Code | Get Up to $500 Bonus Bet for NBA Draft, MLB Odds, UFC 303 & More

By Barry Lotz

If you start a new account today with the BetRivers promo code, you’ll get a Second Chance Bet up to $500. If your opening wager settles as a loss, you will get a matching bonus bet refunded to your account. Use the BetRivers promo offer to wager on … [Read more...]

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Reduced fields? Relegation? In-season promotion? Korn Ferry Tour ‘majors’? Everything on the table in PGA Tour overhaul

By Barry Lotz

The PGA Tour announced a few minor tweaks last week for next season’s signature events but that is the low-hanging fruit. Change is coming. Reduced fields? Relegation? Korn Ferry Tour majors? Fewer exempt players? All this and more are being … [Read more...]

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Lee Westwood is hoping to give Greg Norman another trophy (and he took a shot at pace of play)

By Barry Lotz

Soon after Bryson DeChambeau’s historic victory at Pinehurst No. 2 gave LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman a chance to hold the U.S. Open trophy for the first time, another of the fledgling circuit’s players is circling the waters in the nation’s smallest … [Read more...]

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BetMGM Bonus Code SBWIRE | Get $1500 1st-Bet Offer for Yankees-Mets, Copa America & More

By Barry Lotz

Bet on the Subway Series with the BetMGM bonus code SBWIRE and receive a first-bet offer up to $1,500. The Yankees have their ace, Gerrit Cole, back on the hill to face the Mets for his second start of the season. When you sign up with the BetMGM … [Read more...]

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Can Brett Quigley do Rhode Island proud? He’ll try at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open (in Newport)

By Barry Lotz

NEWPORT, R.I. – While players in this week’s U.S. Senior Open can go just about anywhere on the property, the third-floor locker room at Newport Country Club is reserved for a select few who have USGA titles to their name. Brett Quigley, winning of … [Read more...]

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The top bid for this Pennsylvania golf course was $1.1 million

By Barry Lotz

The Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors has opened bids for the Country Club of the Poconos, and there seems to be a clear winner. Bids were made by Ryan Schmidt of Rise Select, Amit Patel of AMBE Hotels W Falls LLC, Sebastian Rametta of … [Read more...]

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Golfer downs three beers before Rocket Mortgage Classic Monday qualifier playoff, then advances to his first PGA Tour event

By Barry Lotz

One of the better follows on golf social media is Monday Q Info, powered by Ryan French. In his latest hunt for great content, he brings us Nick Bienz, who survived a playoff in the Monday qualifier for the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Bienz was one … [Read more...]

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Pair of Florida State alums win PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments on same day

By Barry Lotz

Florida State golf alums John  and John Pak each recorded professional victories on Sunday, continuing the Seminoles’ run of strong play at golf’s highest levels. With an exemption to the PGA Tour Americas following an eighth-place finish in the PGA … [Read more...]

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