On November 7th, 2025, we break down Lee Westwood's fiery response to Rory McIlroy, the LPGA granting a rare waiver to a 17-year-old phenom, and an inspirational PGA Hall of Fame induction.
LIV vs. PGA TOUR
- The war of words continues as Lee Westwood fires back at Rory McIlroy's criticism of LIV's format change. Westwood adds a personal, almost bitter, layer to the debate by labeling his former Ryder Cup teammate a "flip flopper."
- Supporting Stat or Quote: "I don't pay too much attention to what Rory says, really. He'll change his mind for next week." - Lee Westwood on talkSPORT.
- Human Angle or Fun Fact: The exchange highlights the fractured relationships between former European Ryder Cup stalwarts, turning a professional debate into a personal jab.
LPGA'S NEXT STAR
- Meet Gianna Clemente, the 17-year-old amateur phenom who was just granted a rare LPGA age waiver to turn professional. With over 130 amateur titles, she's ready to take on the world's best.
- Supporting Stat or Quote: "I don't see a reason to delay it now... I love the grind and I feel like I thrive under pressure and under tension." - Gianna Clemente.
- Human Angle or Fun Fact: At just 14 years old, Clemente had already successfully Monday qualified for three separate LPGA Tour events.
A HALL OF FAME STORY
- We celebrate the incredible journey of trick shot artist Dennis Walters, who was just inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame decades after a golf cart accident in 1974 left him paralyzed from the waist down.
- Supporting Stat or Quote: "If my life was a movie, they wouldn't believe it." - Dennis Walters on his career.
- Human Angle or Fun Fact: After his accident, Walters received an inspiring letter from Ben Hogan and crucial support from Jack Nicklaus, which helped launch his legendary golf show.
Quick Hits
Rory on LIV's 72-hole move: "too little, too late." • Gianna Clemente was the 2024 AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year. • Walters told doctors in 1974: "Fix me up because I'm going to play on the PGA Tour."
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