We close out the year breaking down Scottie Scheffler’s ruthless money match at Cypress Point and the brutal tax realities explaining the LIV Golf exodus.
KILLER INSTINCT
- Fresh off the "ravioli incident," Scottie Scheffler showed no mercy at Cypress Point, going six-under through six holes while giving caddie Ted Scott ten shots. The verbal beating was so severe Scott paid $100 on the 7th tee just to make it stop.
- Quote: Scheffler loudly counting down the remaining strokes: "Nine... Eight..."
- The Angle: Proving the hand injury is fine and the killer instinct is fully intact.
THE COLD HARD MATH
- Kevin Kisner exposes the financial mechanics of the PGA Tour, revealing that after caddie fees (8-10%), coaching costs (4%), and double taxation across states, players only pocket about 30% of their gross earnings compared to LIV's net contracts.
- The Stat: A $1M check often turns into $300k in the bank.
- The Reality: Why the "exodus" is strictly a business decision.
TIGER & THE SENIORS
- Steve Flesch warns that the Champions Tour is physically unprepared for Tiger Woods, lacking the ropes, security, and concessions infrastructure to handle the crowds if the icon decides to commit to an event at the last minute.
- The Theory: Dr. Daniel Siegel’s "Window of Tolerance" regarding Tiger's anxiety.
Quick Hits
R&A ends 40-year bunker raker tradition • Jon Rahm calls JJ Watt the "worst" celeb golfer • Texas Tech football relies on oil staying over $60/barrel
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