The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have broken off discussions of a potential merger, with the PGA Tour now feeling in a position of strength due to the Strategic Sports Group’s $1.5 billion investment and the new CEO Brian Rolapp’s move to create the Future Competition Committee headed by Tiger Woods.
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Tobin receives NEPGA Youth Player Development Award
Jim Tobin recently received the New England PGA Youth Player Development Award due to his work with young golfers through the First Tee program. The Lynnfield resident doesn’t do it for the recognition – or awards – that may come his way. He helps boys and girls improve because he believes in growing the game […]
Recreational golfers get the short end of the stick
After almost a decade of discussion, despite strong opposition from golfers of all abilities, the United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient have authorized a “universal rollback” on the distance a golf ball can travel. The rollback for “elite” players goes into effect January 1, 2028, and two years later for “recreational” golfers. […]