On September 5th, 2025, we celebrate Ben Griffin's journey from mortgage loan officer to the Ryder Cup, recount a legendary John Daly story about Tiger Woods, and cover the launch of India's new professional golf league.
FROM DEBT TO DESTINY
- Ben Griffin's journey is one of golf's great comeback stories. After quitting the sport in 2021 with $15,000 in credit card debt to become a mortgage loan officer, he has now officially qualified for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
- Griffin spoke of the "agony" of his debt, a feeling that fueled his improbable return to the top of the sport after two PGA Tour wins in 2023.
- Just a few years ago, Griffin was processing home loans. Now, he'll be representing his country on one of golf's biggest stages.
DALY'S DRUNKEN DUEL
- We revisit a classic John Daly story from the Target World Challenge. After a day of drinking Crown Royal, he performed "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" barefoot at a formal dinner before beating his playing partner, Tiger Woods, the next day.
- "So, I think I got Tiger drunk just off my breath. I shoot sixty five, he shoots seventy two." - John Daly
- The story is a perfect encapsulation of Daly's larger-than-life persona and his unbelievable, raw talent that defied all convention.
INDIA'S GOLF REVOLUTION
- Cricket legend Yuvraj Singh is co-founding the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), aiming for it to be the "IPL of golf." The tour features ten no-cut events with guaranteed prize money to support aspiring pros facing financial instability.
- "You do not have to worry about financial constraints," said Singh, highlighting the tour's mission to provide a stable career path.
- The new league hopes to create a system where Indian golfers can focus on their game without the crushing financial pressure common on mini-tours.
Quick Hits
Ben Griffin's Ryder Cup qualification • John Daly's barefoot performance • Yuvraj Singh's "IPL of golf"
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