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Planet Golf News for Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wyndham Clark, The Bay remain undefeated, beat Jupiter Links 6-3 | Austin Eckroat aims to create more memories at Cognizant Classic | Anthony Kim Reveals Blood Clot Diagnosis | Harry Kane Becomes Investor In Tiger Woods’ TGL Team
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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The TGL drama keeps heating up, with Min Woo Lee and The Bay Golf Club rolling over a Tiger Woods-less Jupiter Links team, 6-3. Decked out in Golden State Warriors jerseys—because apparently golf needed a basketball crossover—The Bay clinched a playoff spot and stayed undefeated. Min Woo Lee smashed a 338-yard drive, setting a TGL record, while Jupiter Links looked lost without Woods. The match’s “Hammer” hole (think double points, double chaos) sealed Jupiter’s fate as The Bay continues to steamroll the league.
Meanwhile, the PGA Tour’s Florida Swing is in full gear with the Cognizant Classic teeing off tomorrow. Storylines abound: Jordan Spieth is making his PGA National debut post-wrist surgery, hoping not to re-injure himself while climbing back into the top 50. Young phenom Luke Clanton needs just one more point for his PGA Tour card—no pressure, kid. Defending champ Austin Eckroat is back, eager to relive last year’s Cinderella moment, and the field includes notable names like Rickie Fowler and Sepp Straka battling for a $9.2 million purse. Oh, and say goodbye to Monday qualifiers at this event after 2025—because why give underdogs a chance?
Over in the LPGA world, Hannah Green is ready to defend her HSBC Women’s World Championship title in Singapore, while Nelly Korda continues her extended break. Notably, several top players are skipping the event, leaving room for fresh faces to shine. On the DP World Tour, the Investec South African Open returns to Durban, where Dean Burmester looks to defend his crown and Zander Lombard makes a comeback after injury with his wife cheering him on—heartwarming stuff. Down in Argentina, Rayhan Thomas barely cleared visa hurdles to compete in the 118th Visa Argentina Open, proving that golf stress extends beyond the course.
Off the fairways, Netflix’s Full Swing Season 3 delivered a heartwarming Tiger Woods moment with 23-year-old Neal Shipley, who not only got advice from the GOAT but outplayed him at last year’s Masters—no big deal. Brooks Koepka (remember him?) stirred speculation with his TGL courtside appearance, while Anthony Kim revealed a blood clot diagnosis, sidelining him indefinitely. And in a weird but delightful twist, soccer star Harry Kane invested in Tiger Woods’ Jupiter Links team—because apparently, owning a piece of TGL is the latest celebrity trend.
So, to sum up: TGL’s heating up, playoffs are clinched, the Florida Swing is in full throttle, and golf continues to be anything but predictable. Whether it’s 338-yard bombs, Tiger’s wisdom, or playoff chaos, one thing’s certain—golf fans are in for a ride.
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Major Golf Tournaments happening this week
TGL - PGA Tour - SoFi Stadium - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The TGL match last night between The Bay Golf Club and Jupiter Links Golf Club concluded with The Bay securing a decisive 6-3 victory, maintaining their undefeated record. The team, consisting of Wyndham Clark, Shane Lowry, and Min Woo Lee, faced off against Jupiter Links, represented by Kevin Kisner, Max Homa, and Tom Kim. Notably, Tiger Woods and Ludvig Åberg were absent from the match. The Bay took an early lead with Clark’s precise shot on the third hole setting up Lee for a putt to go 1-0. However, Jupiter quickly tied the match at 1 after Kim sank a five-foot putt on the fifth hole. The turning point came on the ninth hole when both teams utilized their “Hammer” rule, making it worth three points. Min Woo Lee’s excellent approach shot set up Shane Lowry to convert a six-foot putt, giving The Bay a commanding 5-1 lead heading into singles play. In the singles matches, Tom Kim defeated Min Woo Lee in the opening hole, narrowing the score to 5-2. Despite this, The Bay managed to split the remaining holes. Wyndham Clark sealed the victory by defeating Max Homa in his singles match, concluding the score at 6-3. This win solidifies The Bay’s position as the league’s top team and jeopardizes Jupiter Links’ playoff hopes.
DOUBLE HAMMER 🔨🔨
— TGL (@TGL)
3:16 AM • Feb 26, 2025
Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches - PGA Tour - PGA National Resort & Spa - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
The Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches, formerly known as the Honda Classic, is set to take place beginning tomorrow at the Champion Course of PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This event marks the beginning of the PGA Tour’s Florida Swing and features a full field of 144 golfers competing on the challenging 7,167-yard, par-71 course. The tournament boasts a total purse of $9.2 million and will award 500 FedEx Cup points to the winner. The field includes 16 of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking, with Russell Henley (World No. 17) and Sepp Straka (World No. 18) headlining the event. Other notable participants include six-time PGA Tour winner Rickie Fowler and defending champion Austin Eckroat, who secured his first PGA Tour victory at last year’s event.
HSBC Women’s World Championship - LPGA - Sentosa Golf Club - Singapore, Singapore
The 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship, often referred to as “Asia’s Major,” is set to take place beginning tomorrow at the Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore. This prestigious event on the LPGA Tour calendar will feature a strong field of top women golfers competing for a prize purse of $2,400,000. The tournament, established in 2008, is one of the most anticipated golf events in Asia and showcases some of the best talent in women’s golf outside of the five Major Championships. Defending champion Hannah Green of Australia will be looking to repeat her dramatic victory from 2024, where she sank a 27-foot putt on the final hole to edge out Celine Boutier by one stroke.
Investec SA Open Championship - DP World Tour - Durban CC - Durban, South Africa
The Investec South African Open Championship, the second oldest National Open in the world after The Open Championship, is set to take place tomorrow at the iconic Durban Country Club. This prestigious event, now in its 114th year, is one of only five DP World Tour-sanctioned tournaments and offers a significant minimum prize purse of $1.5 million.
118 Visa Argentina Open pres. by Marco - Korn Ferry Tour - Jockey Club - Buenos Aires, Argentina
The 118 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, will tee off tomorrow at the Jockey Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This prestigious event marks the fifth tournament of the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour season and the third international event following stops in The Bahamas, Panama, and Colombia. The tournament carries a total prize purse of $1,000,000 and will be played on a par-70 course measuring 6,836 yards. As a unique feature, the winner of this event will receive an exemption to play in The Open Championship, continuing a tradition in partnership with The R&A.
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