News Why did Rory McIlroy leave the Policy Board? ‘Something had to give’ By:īastable: Yes, the move has much meaning! In the LIV era, McIlroy established himself as the most ardent supporter of the PGA Tour and the voice of his peers. Does his resignation have any significant meaning to Tour pros? Or to fans? McIlroy said simply “something had to give” with everything he had going on in his life. Rory McIlroy abruptly resigned from the PGA Tour board, leaving a vacant spot and raising questions about why McIlroy left before his three-year term was over. Drama late in the year is never a bad thing, even if everyone still had their eyes fixed on the football.Ĥ. There was a ton of nervous energy on the range that was non-existent last year when RSM was simply the last event before the end of the year. Wall: I spent the early part of the week in Sea Island and can confirm the new format certainly did the trick. There may be no more democratic - or cutthroat - system in all of sports. I’m more excited about the reintroduction of Q-School this year, by which five Tour cards will be doled out next month. News ‘The next f-ing Tiger Woods?’ Ludvig Aberg dominates RSM Classic for win 1 By:īastable: No doubt the new framework injects some drama, though 126-150 still maintain conditional status for 2024, so it’s not like the guys who just missed the mark are totally kicked to the curb. So, did the new format work? Or did the drama of finishing inside or outside the top 125 fall flat compared to previous years? The RSM Classic, won by Ludvig Aberg, capped the PGA Tour’s inaugural seven-event Fall series. I’m not sure anyone else out there would bring the juice at the moment.ģ. I’ll agree with Alan that Brandel would be a logical call for NBC’s brass. I thought Zing did an admirable job filling Johnny Miller’s shoes with his off-the-cuff takes and insights. Azinger wasn’t incompetent in the booth, but in an age when golf is trying to become more young and hip, he didn’t exactly fit the profile. There was not much indication a move like this was coming … and then the news dropped and here we are. Melton: I’m not necessarily surprised NBC is going in a new direction, but the move did seem to come out of nowhere. ![]() Makes you wonder … is it finally Brandel’s time? With so many analytics now available in the pro game - not to mention an army of media-watchers tweeting every misstep - lead analysts need to bring to the chair a combination of fearlessness and statistical acumen. Zinger generally was unafraid to speak his mind, but ultimately you also got the sense that he too frequently relied on his gut and didn’t do his homework. When late last year the network decided to move on from two of its stalwarts, in Roger Maltbie and Gary Koch, and bring in a relatively unproven talent in Smylie Kaufman (along with Brad Faxon), it was a clear signal that the Peacock was thinking about the future. News Paul Azinger is dropped as NBC’s lead golf analyst By:īastable: My jaw didn’t drop, no, considering NBC has already been moving in a different direction. Are you surprised NBC is moving in a different direction, and why might it have decided to do so? Paul Azinger is out as NBC golf analyst after his five-year contract was not renewed. After all he’s been through, the simple fact Tiger is teeing it up again is a miracle.Ģ. Tiger’s enjoying his time watching Charlie flourish on the course I just can’t see him grinding away at regular Tour events. I still don’t believe we’ll see him more than a few times next year, outside of the TGL dome. It’s the realistic win at the moment until we see he can handle four rounds of competitive golf - walking. Jonathan Wall, managing editor ( ): Health. ![]() ![]() It would be a massive victory if he can make it through 2024 without any major health setbacks. ![]() There’s no doubt Tiger still has the ability to compete, but the wear and tear of four rounds - let alone a full season - is what will hold him back. Zephyr Melton, assistant editor ( ): More good health. Whether or not Woods is competitive next year, merely having him in and around the game, in any capacity, is a “win” for all. A “win” for ’24? Staying off the operating-room table, playing at least half the majors and delighting TGL fans with his short-game wizardry. How Woods actually feels, looks and sounds come Friday (or Sunday!) evening in the Bahamas should give us more insight into his 2024 prospects. News Tiger Woods says he’s returning in 2 weeks, will play his own event By:Īlan Bastable, executive editor ( ): Tiger’s Hero commitment was a pleasant surprise - I assumed we wouldn’t see him until the cart-friendly PNC - and an indicator that his ailing body is back to a place where he feels confident that he can walk 7,200 yards for at least four consecutive days.
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