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Lynch: Phil Mickelson leads LIV Golf crybabies in blaming others for their predicament

The tossing of toys from the LIV crib is an almost daily occurrence now as the reality of their circumstances sets in.

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Phil Mickelson gets vulgar in calling out Mike Whan, USGA after U.S. Open exemption rule change

"Total d!*k move by Whan. He leads our governing body. Sad."

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Phil Mickelson in X-rated blast at US Open chief after exclusion of LIV Golf star

Phil Mickelson did not hold back when leaping to the defence of his fellow LIV Golf star Talor Gooch, with the latter set to miss out on the US Open following a change in qualification rules.

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‘This is a dream-changer’: First-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach set to feature Michelle Wie West, Annika Sorenstam and vast potential

It's fitting that Michelle Wie West will take part in what could be the most important U.S. Women's Open.

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Mike Whan Defends US Open Rule Change That Cost Talor Gooch His Exemption

The USGA chief doubled down on his decision to change an aspect of the US Open qualifying criteria for 2023

Golf Monthly

Report: USGA Splits With US Women's Open Sponsor After One Year

According to reports, the USGA and ProMedica have parted ways, just one-year into their 10-year sponsorship

Golf Monthly

USGA parts ways with ProMedica, the first presenting sponsor in U.S. Women’s Open history

A little more than a year after the USGA launched a 10-year sponsorship agreement with ProMedica, the two companies have parted ways.

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'I Don’t Want To Hinder Athleticism' - USGA CEO On Golf Ball Rollback

Speaking on the 'A New Breed of Golf' radio show, Mike Whan spoke about the recent bifurcation plans

Golf Monthly

Lynch: Despite gripes, there are reasons why PGA Tour players could eventually accept new golf ball rule

The first opportunity to make a stand against this measure is likely to be April 9, 2026. In Augusta, Georgia.

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‘It’s so bad for the game’: Justin Thomas doesn’t hold back when it comes to new golf ball rollback proposal that would limit distance

"Like, try to explain to me how that's better for the game of golf."

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Golf Twitter reacts to the USGA and R&A proposing a new Model Local Rule to roll back golf ball, limit distance

What do you think of the potential changes?

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Governing bodies aim to ‘bring the game along with us’ in shorter ball proposal

Advances in fitness and golf equipment technology have seen players hit the ball further and further in recent years.

The Independent UK

Dusek: My takeaways from the USGA and R&A’s golf ball rollback press conference

Equipment writer David Dusek takes a look at the pros and cons of ball changes announced by the USGA and R&A.

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U.S. golf will finally have a National Development Program. We asked a top exec what it all means

Golfweek recently caught up with Heather Daly-Donofrio, a former LPGA player and tour executive who leads the program.

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2022 Golfweek Awards: Best New Idea in Golf — the U.S. Adaptive Open

“This isn’t about money and contracts, this is about meaning.” — U.S. Golf Association CEO Mike Whan

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Fred Perpall nominated to be president of USGA, would be first Black man to hold the post in association’s century-long history

If elected, Perpall, 47, will succeed Stu Francis, who will conclude his three-year term in February 2023.

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CME Group CEO ‘exceptionally disappointed’ with LPGA leadership heading into record payday

“I’m concerned about the future of the tour," said Duffy, who will hand over a $2 million check on Sunday.

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USGA awards 25 chapter grants to celebrate First Tee’s 25th anniversary

The USGA and First Tee are investing in the future.

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USGA spends millions to tackle sustainability issues, especially concerning water

As water demands grow in the West, the USGA supports studies that help keep golf afloat.

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R&A confirms that 150th British Open is open to all exempt players, including members of LIV Golf

The 150th Open will be played at St. Andrews, July 10-17.

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‘I’m on it:’ USGA’s Mike Whan responds to social media criticism of U.S. Open TV coverage on NBC

Whan is looking to make improvements after the social media outcry.

The Independent UK

Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson warned they could face US Open ban after LIV Golf move

Tournament organisers considered taking action this year following the inaugural event of the Saudi-backed series

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Lynch: As the USGA debates how to fight the Saudi threat, golf might fall before it decides to act

Whan is reluctant to be dragged too early into a war not of his making, or pinned down on actions he might take.

The Guardian - UK

US Open chief says LIV golfers could face ban from future tournaments

‘I can definitely foresee that day,’ said the USGA chief executive Mike Whan in response to a question on whether LIV golfers may be blocked from future stagings of the US Open

AFP

USGA boss can see LIV players having harder path to US Open

Brookline (United States) (AFP) - US Golf Association chief executive Mike Whan said Wednesday he could foresee Saudi-backed LIV Golf players having a harder time getting into future US Opens, but nothing has been decided.

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