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Mike McAllister
4 months
Jon Rahm with a terrific perspective on the broadcast of Rory's missed putt Sunday at @usopengolf "They severely underplayed how difficult that putt was." Video👇
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Mike McAllister
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Mickelson discussing his shirt: "Nobody does kind of slightly overweight middle-aged guy better than me, and this says exactly who I am" @THEPLAYERSChamp
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Mike McAllister
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Charles Barkley in Thursday’s pro-am #LIVGolf Bedminster.
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Flash Mob breaks out on first tee before start of #LIVGolf London
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Patrick Reed on par 3s and the much-discussed 17th (126 yards in Rd1) at Royal Liverpool: "I feel like there's a lot more creative things that people can do to par 3s to make them difficult rather than making them 300, 310. I think those are the dumbest par 3s on the planet,
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Mike McAllister
4 months
Bryson on his growth the last two years and a shout-out to his @Crushers_GC teammates: "I dug myself out of a pretty deep hole. Golf swing wasn't doing well. Ball striking was terrible. Putting wasn't great. I had Paul, who's on the Crushers, Paul Casey, Anirban Lahiri and
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Spoke to Joaquin Niemann after his podium finish in his #LIVGolf debut. He called it "the best experience I've had on a golf course by far." "Being in contention, with the crowd -- just seeing the crowd so young. You can feel the energy. It's way different."
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Mickelson on when he'll win again: "I feel like I'm pretty close" - Oct. 8, 2017 "I'm optimistic about the year." - Feb. 9, 2018 "It's going to happen soon" - Feb. 18, 2018 "It will be soon" - March 3, 2018 Journey completed Sunday @WGCMexico
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Mike McAllister
5 months
Bryson talks about Grayson Murray, Miles Russell and the pressures of professional golf. Definitely worth your time to watch and listen.
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Cameron Smith's last 6 starts T3 - Adelaide T6 - Singapore T2 - Tulsa T9 - PGA Champ T9 - DC 4 - US Open Comparing his form to last year's Open Champion form, he said: "If anything, I think the driver feels better than what it did last year, and the irons and the short game, I
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Mike McAllister
6 years
Snedeker’s signed 59 scorecard @WyndhamChamp
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Mike McAllister
4 years
At 18th hole in Rd.1 @3MOpen , Sangmoon Bae sets ShotLink-era record by holing out for par from 250 yards. Previous longest hole-out for par was Steven Bowditch/2011 RBC Heritage, Rd.1, hole #4 , 176 yards.
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Sergio Garcia called recent US Open a "great event" for him – and not just because he played well. "More than anything, because I gained a friend back, a friend that I kind of felt like I lost in the last year or so. We talked and we had a great conversation, and I feel like I
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Mike McAllister
9 months
“What is it now, 23 LIV Golf events, there’s a 58 and a 59? Pretty impressive.” - Jon Rahm
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Mike McAllister
8 months
Tyrrell Hatton not happy with his putter so he’s now using a wedge on the greens to finish up his final round #LIVGolf Hong Kong
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Brooks, Cam and DJ have never played together in the same threesome at a #LIVGolf event. That changes Friday in Rd. 1 at LIV Golf DC. Story here👇
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Spieth at 2pm ET ... Trails by 9 Spieth at 5pm ET ... Trails by 2 #themasters
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Mike McAllister
2 years
More from Phil ... "Today is hopefully a stepping stone to really kick start the rest of the year and continue some great play because I have a unique opportunity. At 52, no physical injuries, no physical problems, being able to swing a club the way I want to, to do things in
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Brooks on LACC: "Well, you can't see 6. There's a few blind tee shots. I'm not a huge fan of the blind tee shots or even blind shots going into the green. I've never been a real fan of it. I like to see where your golf ball goes. "But it's a tough golf course. These bunkers
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Spieth becomes 7th player in #themasters history to shoot 64 in final round, joining ... Maurice Bembridge (1974) Hale Irwin (1975) Gary Player (1978) Greg Norman (1988) David Toms (1998) Bo Van Pelt (2012)
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Mike McAllister
5 months
Interesting story on why #LIVGolf Houston co-leader Paul Casey has his wife Polly on the bag this week. Several months ago, his regular caddie John McLaren had requested this week off so he could commemorate this week's 80th anniversary of D-Day in France. Explained Casey: "He
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Mike McAllister
2 years
DJ has no interest in watching "Full Swing"
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Brooks Koepka gives Los Angeles CC 👎 "I'm not a huge fan of this place. ... I'm not a huge fan of blind tee shots, and then I think there's just some spots that no matter what you hit, the ball just ends up in the same spot. "I think it would be more fun to play on just like a
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Tough day for Phil but as soon as he signed his card, he went straight to the autograph line to sign for his fans. #LIVGolf Bedminster
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Mike McAllister
7 months
Phil Mickelson on Bryson: "He has found a way to play golf that's different and unique from anybody I've ever seen play it. "He believes and knows that it gives him opportunities and advantages, and he's got the commitment and the self-assurance to not care what anybody else
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Mike McAllister
7 months
Suspect this will be a hot seller in #LIVGolf Miami merch tent as AK makes his first U.S. start in 12 years
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Mike McAllister
2 years
DJ’s first practice swing Monday @CenturionClub #LIVGolf
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Mike McAllister
8 years
One very proud American wife #riogolf #USAGOLF #TeamUSA
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Mike McAllister
2 years
World ranking prior to Sunday night Rahm 3 Koepka 118 Mickelson 425 World ranking after #themasters Rahm 1 Koepka 39 Mickelson 72
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Rd.2 sold out today at #LIVGolfTucson Great crowd at the range
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Mickelson after shooting 73-72 (+5) at #PGAChampionship : "I came in here very optimistic. The first two days I've played terrible. I've driven it poorly. I've not felt good with the putter. I haven't chipped great. My irons have been average. It makes me optimistic that I still
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Took this photo of @livgolf_league players at tonight's Welcome Party. 10 thoughts... • Phil’s living his best life🕶️ • What is Bryson saying? • Evidently, Wednesday is arm day for Brooks 💪 • Stenson always the jokester✌️ • Jaco knows how to pose • Did Stinger captain get
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Mike McAllister
1 year
. @PhilMickelson discussing last week's 9-hole match instigated by @b_dechambeau and streamed on YouTube: "We wouldn't be able to do that outside of LIV, and to bring fans into a more personal experience of a practice round, kind of gamesmanship, a fun little match, things like
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Mike McAllister
8 years
Bill Murray on the "wild mustang" known as Jordan Spieth @DeanDeLucaInv
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Someone (not me) asked Cameron Smith ... "You had spoken about how many beers you could fit in the Claret Jug; I think it was two. How many of Rory McIlroy's tears were you able to fit in it after you won?" Smith: "I'm not answering that."
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Mike McAllister
7 months
The 13 #LIVGolf Miami players in the field at next week’s @TheMasters
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Mike McAllister
7 months
"I didn't watch much golf. I just found out from DJ yesterday playing a practice round with him yesterday that Brooks won back-to-back majors, which is awesome. But I had no clue that that happened." AK was terrific in today's press conference. Honest. Thoughtful. He's easy to
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Mike McAllister
8 months
2009: Anthony Kim sets Masters record with 11 birdies in Rd2. Rory McIlroy was among his playing partners 2010: Rory wins his first PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow. Kim was his playing partner 2012: Kim WDs at Quail Hollow, soon retires 2019: Rory says, “I miss Anthony Kim. The
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Jordan Spieth's 65 falls one shot short of all-time best opening round at Royal Birkdale. Craig Stadler shot 64 in 1983. #TheOpen
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Mike McAllister
8 years
Epic match ends Reed over McIlroy
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Here’s what the tee shot at No.1 looks like @CenturionClub , courtesy of @Graeme_McDowell #LIVGolf
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Phil Mickelson's cuts made in the majors: Masters - 27 (in 30 starts) PGA – 27 (in 30 starts) US Open – 26 (in 31 starts) Open - 20 (in 28 starts) TOTAL - 100 (in 119 starts) @HyFlyers_GC
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Four #LIVGolf members finish inside top 10 at @DubaiDCGolf 2nd: Reed -18 T-6: Poulter -13 T-8: Stenson -12, Bland -12 Stenson (64), Reed (65) post the lowest scores in Monday's final round.
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Mike McAllister
8 years
18 years old Ranked 462 in world Currently tied for lead Rd 2 #riogolf Say hello to Aditi Ashok #IND
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Mike McAllister
6 years
Terrific story told by #HeroWorldChallenge winner Jon Rahm on his Sunday Singles win over Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup. Worth a read...
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Mike McAllister
6 years
Tiger's scores since last time he shot 65 #PGATOUR 65 - Aug. 21, 2015 @WyndhamChamp 68 70 76 72 72 71 70 72 72 76 70 71 69 70 70 68 67 70 68 72 69 69 73 75 72 69 71 73 68 74 72 71 65 - May 12, 2018 @THEPLAYERSChamp
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Mike McAllister
8 years
This is what happens after you shoot 63 to win bronze #riogolf #USAGOLF
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Mike McAllister
9 months
19-year-old Caleb Surratt, #LIVGolf 's youngest player, couldn't check into his Vegas hotel room by himself. @LegionXIIIgc teammate Tyrrell Hatton had to help out. Hatton tells the story: "Checking in yesterday, I kind of kept looking over to Caleb, and he was looking over at
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Mike McAllister
1 year
A signed scorecard for the history books! @b_dechambeau shoots 58 at #LIVGolf Greenbrier
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Mike McAllister
8 years
One Direction's @NiallOfficial signing autographs when not cheering for his buddy Rory
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Mike McAllister
2 years
"Walking down the 18th was the craziest moment I've ever had in golf." - #LIVGolfAdelaide winner Talor Gooch
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Mike McAllister
2 years
How did the #LIVGolfChicago tournament leader wind down after Saturday’s round? By giving the Commissioner a mullet for charity.
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Mike McAllister
8 years
Arnold Palmer once signed autographs for nearly 3 hours Bill Murray tells the story after his #RyderCup celebrity match #ArniesArmy
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Henrik Stenson was asked by a media member at #LIVGolf Bedminster if he thinks Justin Thomas should be on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. STENSON: "No, I don't have any opinions on who's going to get picked on the U.S. side. I'm interested hearing your thoughts, though." Q: I'm
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Mike McAllister
2 years
In case anybody needed a reminder of what Cam Smith’s swing looks like #LIVGolf Tucson @rippergc_
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Mike McAllister
9 months
Saw Rahm on the practice green earlier today. Keep telling myself that this is real. What an amazing #LIVGolf season we’re about to embark on.
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Brooks Koepka (-6) enters final round #PGAChampionship with the lead for 2nd straight major. Vows not to repeat the kind of mindset he took into final round of last month's Masters. "I promise I won't show up like that tomorrow." What did he learn? "To just never think the
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Mike McAllister
6 years
Quick chat with Brooks Koepka on eve of @TravelersChamp . Discusses importance of honoring commitment just days after winning second straight #USOpengolf . Very admirable.
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Tony Finau's agent telling media outlets his client has been cleared to play after dislocating his ankle during Par 3 Contest. Tees off at 12:43 pm ET @TheMasters
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Mike McAllister
8 years
From Phil Mickelson ... "I've played Oakmont the last two days, and I really think it is the hardest golf course we've ever played"
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Mike McAllister
6 months
LIV Golf Adelaide champ Brendan Steele on what his @HyFlyers_GC Captain @PhilMickelson said to him after the win: "He was just telling me how proud he is of me and how he knew this was coming and he thinks it's going to set off a lot of really good things for me. Just for him to
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Mike McAllister
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Justin Rose Olympic gold medalist #riogolf
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Bryson speaking with his caddie after the final putt: "I made the putt on 18, and he goes, what did you shoot? I'm like, 58. He's like, 58, what? He didn't really even know. It was quite a funny exchange afterwards. Probably the greatest moment in my golf career." (LIV photo)
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Mike McAllister
5 months
LIV Golf Miami winner Dean Burmester shoots -6 to earn 1 of 5 spots at @usopengolf qualifier in Florida. Finished T12 at PGA Championship last month on a special invite. Now headed to Pinehurst. And is already exempt for @TheOpen thanks to his Joburg Open win. @stingergc_
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Mike McAllister
2 years
World No. 2 working on his short game on Day 1 at #LIVGolf
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Mike McAllister
9 years
Tiger & Chris Paul "discuss terms" for the back 9 during their pro-am round @WyndhamChamp http://t.co/Y5QQ4lK0fT
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Mike McAllister
9 months
Great to see the Great One at #LIVGolf Las Vegas on Saturday
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Nice addition to the range for #LIVGolfOrlando … painted team logos on the grass and roster boards with player images.
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Mike McAllister
6 months
How the 13 #LIVGolf players finished at #themasters T6 (-2) - DeChambeau, Smith T9 (E) - Hatton (earns invite to 2025 Masters) T12 (+1) - Reed T22 (+4) - Niemann T43 (+8) - Mickelson T45 (+9) - Koepka, Rahm MC - Garcia, Watson, Schwartzel, Johnson, Meronk
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Mike McAllister
2 years
He's won in 20 countries ... celebrated on 33 courses ... in 4 different decades. And now he starts his 30th year as a professional golfer. Really enjoyed doing the research and putting this file together on @WestwoodLee amazing career. #LIVGolf
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Mike McAllister
6 months
Congrats to @rippergc_ What a tense playoff victory in front of the home crowd at #LIVGolf Adelaide
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Bryson after shooting 69 to finish 2nd #LIVGolf Andalucia: "I just didn’t hit it well on the back 9 today. Didn’t hit it as well as yesterday. If I hit it better, I win by 4 or 5. "Bottom line: I gotta keep working on it. The job's not done. I want to win one of these ..."
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Mike McAllister
2 years
If majors are any indication of quality of fields ... This week's 48-man #LIVGolf Tucson field includes 12 major champs=22 major wins (injured Kaymer not included) Last weekend's 75 players who made Sawgrass cut included 13 major champs=17 major wins
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Mike McAllister
9 years
Jordan Spieth, joking about his ace: "Happened to make it on one of the only (par 3s) in which there's not a car involved"
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Mike McAllister
4 months
I asked @PhilMickelson about @Keegan_Bradley being named @RyderCupUSA captain. "I was surprised at the pick, and I think it's a great pick the more I think about it." His full response here 👇
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Mike McAllister
4 months
Lee Westwood was asked about playing 72 holes at this week's US Senior Open vs. 54 in #LIVGolf events. "I think I can manage it. It's playing in trousers that's bothering me more ... 72 holes won't be a problem."
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Mike McAllister
5 months
Dean Burmester guaranteed a spot in next year’s #PGAChampionship thanks to his T12 finish. Top 15 and ties earn the invite.
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Mike McAllister
6 years
The scene as Bubba walks off 18th green with lead at 17 under @TravelersChamp
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Phil discussing the Aussie fans #LIVGolfAdelaide
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Mike McAllister
1 year
11 @livgolf_league members now confirmed for next month's US Open Ancer DeChambeau Johnson Kaymer Koepka Mickelson Niemann Pereira Pieters Reed Smith
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Mike McAllister
7 years
Matches set for Day 1 @PresidentsCup
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Mike McAllister
9 months
19 years old. 2 rounds into your pro golf career. Signing autographs. Oh, and Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton are your teammates. Caleb Surratt of @LegionXIIIgc
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Mike McAllister
8 years
Champagne shower #RyderCup
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Valderrama in great shape. Just took these photos of 1 & 10 tees along with 9 & 18 greens.
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Mike McAllister
8 months
Very cool to see @PhilMickelson , captain of @HyFlyers_GC , working with @LegionXIIIgc 's 19-year-old Caleb Surratt on his short game at #LIVGolf Hong Kong. I asked his captain Jon Rahm about it. Rahm's answer was too good to condense so here's his full response.👇
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Mike McAllister
1 year
Bryson in his post-round interview after Saturday's Rd. 3 ... Q. How would you describe the dynamic between you and Brooks now? DeCHAMBEAU: "I think we have a common goal, growth of the game. We have franchises to focus on now and also good golf to play." #LIVGolf
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Mike McAllister
1 year
What a way to kick off #LIVGolf Andalucia !
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Photo gallery* of Cameron Smith's first day as a #LIVGolf member *credit to ace photog Jonathan Ferrey
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Not only are top 3 at 2022 Players Champ -- self-described "strongest field of season" -- now #LIVGolf members, so are more than a quarter of the top 40 finishers 1 Cam 2 Lahiri 3 Casey T6 Varner T9 DJ T22 Niemann T26 Sergio T26 Reed T33 Ancer T33 Poulter T33 Perez
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Mike McAllister
2 years
4-man playoff for #LIVGolfTucson individual title
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Mike McAllister
6 months
The addition of Patrick Reed to the PGA Championship field means he'll be making his 41st consecutive start in a major. That's the longest active streak of any #LIVGolf player.
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Mike McAllister
1 year
A few observations/notes on Bryson’s 58 #LIVGolf Greenbrier: ▶️ He did it with a bogey … and without an eagle (12 birdies!) ▶️ He made only one putt beyond 20 feet … the 40-footer at the last ▶️ He did it after shooting 61 the day before; he was 21 under the last 2 rounds
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Mike McAllister
2 years
Danny Lee with the winning birdie on the third playoff hole to capture the individual trophy #LIVGolfTucson @IronHeadsGC_
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Mike McAllister
9 years
Spectacular waves at the 18th today at Pebble Beach @attproam
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1 year
In other news, today is my 1-year anniversary at @livgolf_league 🍾
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Mike McAllister
9 years
Day said four people on his team tried to talk him into withdrawing this week due to his back issues. "Glad I didn't listen" he said.
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Mike McAllister
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Phil Mickelson on being in contention thru 36 holes #LIVGolf Bedminster: "It's a lot of fun. I've been working hard, and I have not had results, and I'm finally scoring a little bit better, and it's fun to have a chance tomorrow. It's fun for our team to have a chance. "I mean,
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Cameron Smith after his final-round 67 moved him inside the top 5 @usopengolf leaderboard "I feel like the game has been trending in the right direction. This is kind of a big tick of the box, I think. Obviously a world-class field, world-class venue, and it got really tough on
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Mike McAllister
9 years
The Tiger transcript on Tom Hoge, his 36-hole co-leader @WyndhamChamp . http://t.co/ssRorg9w2a
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Mike McAllister
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Bryson with the backstory of his latest Break 50 YouTube video (6.3 million views thus far)
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