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Why Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have set themselves strict PDA rule in new relationship

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Tiger Woods’ relationship with Vanessa Trump may now be common knowledge, but that doesn’t mean that they’re willing to show their affection in public.

Woods confirmed his relationship with Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law back in March, and the U.S. President’s private thoughts on the relationship soon emerged. Ivanka Trump also gave her opinion, with Vanessa being the ex-wife of her brother, Donald Trump Jr.

It’s rare that Woods and Vanessa venture out in public together, with the couple enjoying private time in their Palm Beach homes, which are located just 20 minutes apart. However, they’ve agreed that when they are out in public, they will limit the affection shown and ensure it’s kept behind closed doors.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are resisting PDA when seen out together

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That’s according to the Daily Mail, who confirmed via an insider that Woods and Vanessa enjoy acting like a normal couple and enjoy their privacy. “Movie nights, binge-watching shows, eating take-out – that makes them happy,” the insider said.

“They’re honestly just like everyone else in their dating life. When they do go out in public, like they have for two different golf tournaments, they lay off the PDA.

“Tiger has done a lot of crazy things with people, flown around the world. So has Vanessa. It can be a lot. Now it’s nice to have someone who wants to stay home and chill. It’s a nice change for him.”

Vanessa Trump has been dating Woods since the start of 2025

Woods and Vanessa have reportedly been dating for five months, and the legendary golfer public announced it on March 23. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote on social media as he shared pictures with Vanessa.

“We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

Due to Vanessa’s ties with the Trump family, the golfer was warned by close friends that his reputation could be impacted. However, an insider also told the Daily Mail that Woods isn’t concerned with what people think and is focusing on his new, happy relationship.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” the insider told the Daily Mail. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings.”

Woods and Trump have shared a close relationship in the past

Woods has also known Trump for years due to his obsession with golf, and has never received a major backlash. “He didn’t care one bit,” the insider added. “You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do.

“And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him. He still doesn’t think of it as being anything political – she’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name.”

It was also feared that President Trump would have negative feelings towards the relationship, until he publicly endorsed their romance. “He told me about it, and I said, ‘Tiger, that’s good, that’s good.’ I’m very happy for you both,” Trump said. “Just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They’re both great.”

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‘F what people think!’: Tiger Woods’ response to friends who insulted Vanessa Trump and advised him not to date her

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Tiger Woods isn’t backing down from love – no matter what people think.

Amid growing chatter surrounding his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., Tiger Woods has reportedly responded to his inner circle’s concerns with a blunt four-word retort: “F**k what people think.”

According to a Daily Mail report, several of Woods’ longtime friends privately expressed concerns about the optics of dating someone with deep political ties, especially given Woods’ famously neutral public persona.

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The concern wasn’t just about privacy – it was about perception, especially with Vanessa’s close connections to the Trump family and its high-profile political influence.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” one source explained. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings. And dating someone in a political family looks like he’s choosing a side.”

But that political context wasn’t a dealbreaker for the 15-time major champion, who reportedly made it clear that he didn’t care about potential public backlash. Instead, he chose to prioritize his relationship.

“You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do,” the insider added. “And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him.”

Public image vs. personal priorities

While Woods’ team may have been worried about professional branding, it appears his family had no such qualms.

The golfer’s two children, Sam and Charlie – whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren – are said to be “happy and understood” the nature of the relationship.

As for Vanessa Trump, she and Donald Jr. were married from 2005 until 2018 and have five children together. Her post-divorce life had remained relatively low-profile until her link with Woods began surfacing in the media earlier this year.

Reports indicate that Woods and Vanessa began their relationship as friends before it turned romantic, eventually stepping out publicly in March 2025.

In a rare and affectionate post on X (formerly Twitter), Woods shared a picture of the couple with the caption, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”

He added a simple but clear request: “At this time we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts.”

Despite worries from some corners of his circle, Woods seems unfazed by external opinions. For him, the decision to date Vanessa wasn’t about politics – it was personal.

“She’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name,” said the source.

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10 Months After Calling Off Divorce, Rory McIlroy Reveals He and Wife Erica Stoll Are Building Home Together in London

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Masters winner Rory McIlroy has already found a solid investment for his $4.2 million prize money in the form of a brand new home in London, which he and wife Erica Stoll are currently in the process of building.

The 35-year-old pro golfer revealed his exciting real estate news while discussing his post-Masters plans with reporters on April 23, explaining that he and Stoll did some traveling with their daughter Poppy, 4, immediately after the tournament concluded.

Those travels included a trip to his home country of Northern Ireland as well as a brief stopover in London, where the trio—who are primarily based in Jupiter, FL—paid a visit to their future dwelling.

Masters Winner Rory McIlroy's $18 Million Florida Home Is Fit for Grand Slam Champion—and It's a Haven for His $4.2 Million Prize Money

“We first went to London with Erica and Poppy to see our new home that we’re building and we made the trip over to Belfast to see a few other people that are important to us,” McIlroy said, according to NBC Sports.

“Just to be with them, to be with Erica and Poppy and my mom and dad. To see Michael Bannon, my lifelong coach, and spend a bit more time with Harry [Diamond] and his wife. [To] celebrate with the people that have been part of this whole thing for my entire career was absolutely amazing.”

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he and his wife, Erica Stoll, are building a new house in London together—less than a year after they called off their divorce.

Masters Winner Rory McIlroy's $18 Million Florida Home Is Fit for Grand Slam Champion—and It's a Haven for His $4.2 Million Prize Money

McIlroy, 35, is primarily based in Jupiter, FL, where he owns a stunning home.

McIlroy did not elaborate on whether he plans to relocated his family to London fulltime, having spent the last several years living in the U.S., specifically Florida, where many professional golfers reside.

It’s unclear what stage of construction McIlroy’s new home is currently in—or whether he and Stoll began working on the property before the golfer filed for divorce in May 2024, claiming in legal documents that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.”

However, less than one month later, McIlroy filed to dismiss the divorce, and the couple has appeared rock-solid ever since—now cementing their bond even further by working on a new family home.

The brief breakdown of the marriage sparked a firestorm of speculation about the reasons behind it, with multiple reports suggesting that McIlroy had been involved in a relationship with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, rumors that both refused to publicly address—although insiders were quick to shut down any talk of a romance between them.

Questions were also raised about what would become of McIlroy’s immense fortune if he and Stoll split. The professional golfer is estimated to be worth around $280 million, much of which he has accumulated through his prize winnings, which regularly total more than $1 million a pop.

His most recent win at the Masters netted him $4.2 million, while he walked away from the Players Championship in March with $4.6 million. Following his win in Augusta, he will next head to Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he stands to win more than $1 million.

But in addition to his skills on the golf course, McIlroy has taken another major step in building his vast fortune—by basing himself in Jupiter, FL.

The small town has long been a mecca for golfers who are drawn to its stunning courses, beautiful weather, luxury real estate, and relative privacy. But there is one other very significant reason why so many athletes in the sport choose to flock to Florida: no state income tax.

Typically, golfers who reside full time in the U.S. must pay income taxes on all taxable income that is earned worldwide, according to H&R Block. However they are also subject to state income tax, if they live in a state that requires it.

Masters Winner Rory McIlroy's $18 Million Florida Home Is Fit for Grand Slam Champion—and It's a Haven for His $4.2 Million Prize Money

McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up his enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.

Masters Winner Rory McIlroy's $18 Million Florida Home Is Fit for Grand Slam Champion—and It's a Haven for His $4.2 Million Prize Money

The dwelling is thought to be worth more than $18 million today.

“Consequently, many golfers claim residency in Florida due to its lack of a state income tax,” H&R Block notes.

Indeed, McIlroy is one of a long line of golfers who have made their home in Florida—specifically in Jupiter, which has become something of a safe haven for the wealthiest and most successful players in the sport over the last three decades.

McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up an enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.

The property is inside the iconic Bear’s Club community, a gated neighborhood filled with high-end homes, all of which surround the club’s stunning private golf course.

Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, who has served as something of a mentor to McIlroy, founded the club with wife Barbara in 1999, having moved to the area in 1966.

Over the years, the club has seen an astonishing number of professional golfers sign up for memberships, including McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Cantlay, all of whom are understood to have turned to Nicklaus for guidance in their careers over the years.

McIlroy’s home, which is now worth an estimated $18.3 million, is just a four-minute drive from the main clubhouse and offers sweeping views of the club’s stunning course.

While the professional golfer might not have the opportunity to spend vast amounts of time in the home—thanks to his hectic travel schedule—when he is there, he has a staggering number of private amenities to enjoy, including a tennis court, home theater, a recording studio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool, and a spa.

Inside, the home—which is set on 2.4 acres—boasts nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for McIlroy and his family.

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“Shirtless” Tiger Woods Impressed Mark O’Meara & Friend Once With His Surprising Display of Talent…

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What do you think about the bond between Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara? O’Meara calls him “little brother” meanwhile they have also played alongside him for years. While it might be hard to describe their relationship, both golfers shared a lot of stories together. Here is one of them from 2020.

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Although the story dates back to 2002, John Cook shared it with Golf Digest four years back. In that year, Woods had already won the Masters and the U.S. Open and was getting ready for the Open Championship at Muirfield. The incident occurred at the back of the range at Isleworth, where Mark O’Meara and John Cook were attempting to hit 3-irons to a green about 220 yards away.

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While further talking about it Cook said “We had played Bethpage, and unlike Tiger, every hole for us was like a driver and 3-iron or 4-iron or even a wood. So we’re trying to get the ball up higher with our 3-irons, just seeing if we can launch them.” As it happened Tiger Woods joined them after a six-mile run and he wasn’t wearing a shirt. “He’s got no shirt on, he’s wearing sunglasses, his hat is turned backward and he’s sweating like crazy. He sees us, and he stops to watch, but he doesn’t say anything,” Cook said.

However, the 15x major winner didn’t wait and asked “Hey, what are you guys working on?”. Cook said talking about it “We tell him we’re trying to hit these longer clubs higher in the air. So he says to me, “Let me see your 3-iron.” And guess what happened next? As you might have guessed he hits this 3-iron not at the green Mark and Cook were aiming at but at the next green, about 245 yards out.

Tiger Woods did this without a practice swing. Following that “He flew it right into the middle of that green, handed the club back to me, and said, “Just do that.” Mark and I looked at each other like, We’re trying to beat that? I put the club back in my bag and said, “I’m going to go over here and putt more; maybe that will help,” concluded John Cook.

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May 13, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Tiger Woods signs autographs during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Interestingly, there is around a 19-year age gap between Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara. Despite that O’Meara calls him a little brother and they have shared a lot of moments on the greens. Surprisingly, Woods even once helped O’Meara to win a hole at the 1998 but at the Cisco World Match Play Championship. Not only O’Meara has witnessed Woods’s skill they also share an awkward yet memorable moment.

The memorable moment between Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara

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It happened in 1998 during the Masters. There is a tradition at the Augusta National that the prior year’s champion sticks around for the weekend, regardless of whether or not he makes the cut, to honor the next Masters champion with a green jacket. Tiger Woods had won the 1997 Masters and was ready to honor O’Meara, who had just secured his first major victory. However, there is a height difference between these two and it created a memorable moment for them.

During the green jacket ceremony, Mark O’Meara was unable to get his arm into the jacket and it kind of created an “awkward situation” for him. Later Mark O’Meara revealed further about it and said ‘Hey, you gotta lower the jacket.’ And so he did, and I got my arms in there and he gave me a hug.” Although O’Meara is set to retire after the PURE Insurance Championship this year, he has 16 PGA Tour wins including two majors to his name. Aside from that he also shares a deep bond with golfers, especially, Tiger Woods throughout these years.

What do you think of Tiger Woods and Mark O’Meara’s bond? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Report: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus were involved in plan to put golf courses in Florida state park…

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NBC News is reporting that Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, two of the biggest names in golf, were included in the Florida plan to put golf courses in Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The network cited a representative for the legendary golfers who confirmed their interest in the project.

 

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The Palm Beach Post reported last week that two companies founded by Nicklaus, but with which he is no longer affiliated with, flatly stated they were not involved in the state park proposal. But the statement also made clear they were not speaking for Nicklaus.

Plans by the Department of Environmental Protection to add golf courses, lodges and pickleball courts in nine state parks drew an outburst of anger, especially the part of the plan that included putting golf courses in Dickinson, a state park on the Palm Beach-Martin County border not far from Woods’ Jupiter Island home and Nicklaus’ North Palm Beach home.

On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis distanced himself from the plan, saying it was “half-baked” and “leaked to a left-wing group to try to create a narrative.” He said that there had been some calls for improvements at state parks, but that the DEP needed to go back to the drawing board.

Documents were leaked to environmentalists a week ago showing plans for the installation of three public golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson as part of the state’s 2024-2025 Great Outdoors Initiative.

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The fervor of discontent that followed led to the state postponing public meetings that were scheduled.

NBC News said Eugene Stearns, who represents Nicklaus, said Woods and Nicklaus would do course-design work on the project.

“There were actually going to be at least two courses; one would be a Tiger course and one would be a Jack course,” Stearns told NBC News.

Stearns said Nicklaus would have done the work free of charge.

“For Jack, it was a charitable issue,” Stearns told NBC News.

Nicklaus Companies, which is no longer affiliated with founder Jack Nicklaus, told The Palm Beach Post it was not associated with the recent golf course plans. The statement from Nicklaus Companies emphasized that it was from the firms — Nicklaus Companies and Nicklaus Design — alone, not Jack Nicklaus personally.

Nicklaus Companies reiterated that it had nothing to do with the courses at Jonathan Dickinson and called the project an “ill-conceived plan.”

“We cannot comment on what other parties may be doing, but Nicklaus Companies and Nicklaus Design oppose the development of golf courses in Jonathan Dickinson Park or any other Florida state park,” a statement sent to The Palm Beach Post said. “If asked to participate in such a project, we would decline.”

Jack Nicklaus resigned from Nicklaus Companies in May 2022 when he was 82 years old.

“Nicklaus Companies has no inside information regarding projects he may or may not have pursued over the last two years outside of our companies,” the statement added.

In 2011, legislators tried to add golf courses to state parks through bills that would have created the “Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail of Florida.” The only park specifically mentioned in the House’s version of the bill was Jonathan Dickinson, which is nearest Nicklaus’ North Palm Beach home.

The bills were quickly withdrawn after public outcry.

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Rory McIlroy had stunned two-word reaction to iconic Tiger Woods moment at Tour Championship…

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Rory McIlroy was caught up in one of the most iconic Tiger Woods moments of all time.

And he could only muster up two words in response: ‘Holy s***’

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With the Tour Championship upon us, there will be endless replays of Woods’ comeback victory in 2018.

It is considered one of the most enduring scenes in sport history – as an all-time icon walked among thousands of fans to pull off something nobody thought was possible.

The golf legend had not won on the PGA Tour for five years due to numerous injuries that doctors thought would end his career.

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His stunning triumph at East Lake in 2018 was treated like a second coming – and preceded his remarkable Masters victory in 2019.

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An interesting sub-plot to Woods’ Tour Championship victory was the presence of McIlroy.

The Northern Irishman, who grew up idolising Woods, was paired with the great man heading into the final round.

At three shots back, McIlroy found himself in a horrible position, knowing victory would ruin a story that all golf fans were rooting for.

Luckily for the history books, Woods never faltered, and after successfully finding a greenside bunker with his second shot at the par-five 18th, it was game over.

As McIlroy and Woods, the game’s two most famous players, strolled up the fairway, fans broke contain.

Thousands of them flooded the 18th fairway to be part of the historic moment.

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McIlroy and Woods, who have grown close over the years, can be seen aiming a few nervous smiles towards each other as security tried to keep fans at bay.

In the end, McIlroy ran ahead and vacated the scene, leaving Woods to look as though he was marching an army into battle.

It created a breathtaking scene which quickly went viral on social media – and McIlroy was almost left speechless.

He congratulated Woods during an emotional embrace on the 18th green, and as he walked towards the scoring tent, he turned to a TV camera and said: “Holy s***”.

Meanwhile, Woods said: “I was having a hard time not crying on that last hole.

“I just can’t believe I’ve pulled this off.”

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The 15-time major winner and 81-time PGA Tour winner had dropped to 1,199 in the world rankings less than a year before the victory, having undergone spinal fusion surgery.

He added: “It’s been tough. I’ve had a not-so-easy last couple of years.

“I’ve worked my way back. I couldn’t have done it without the help of all the people around me.

“Some of the other players knew what I was struggling with. It was really special to see them at the green on 18.

“It’s just hard to believe I won the Tour Championship.”

Woods’ progress would be dented by a near-fatal car accident in 2021 and the 48-year-old will not be competing at this year’s Tour Championship.

These days, his only competitive outings come in the majors and a small handful of PGA Tour events.

Despite ongoing struggles with injuries and questions over his continuing efforts to compete, Woods still believes he can win at the highest level.

Speaking to talkSPORT.com at The Open in July, he said: “I’ll play as long as I can play and I feel like I can win the event.”

When pressed on whether that belief has wavered amid a number of poor finishes in recent years, he simply replied: “No.”

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Rory McIlroy handed blunt advice from Tiger Woods’ former coach after BMW Championship woes and US Open meltdown…

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Tiger Woods‘ former coach Hank Haney has urged Rory McIlroy to stick with caddie Harry Diamond despite his recent woes.

It has been a difficult year so far for McIlroy, who fumbled the chance to end his 10-year major championship drought in June after a disastrous collapse at the US Open.

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The Northern Irishman also struggled at last week’s BMW Championship in Colorado, where he threw one of his clubs into the water and even snapped his driver in half amid frustration over his form.

McIlroy hit back at his comments by saying: ‘Hank Haney has never been in that position.

‘Just because Harry is not as vocal or loud with his words as other caddies, it doesn’t mean that he doesn’t say anything and that he doesn’t do anything. I just wish that, you know, these guys that criticize when things don’t go my way, they never say anything good when things do go my way.’

He also added: ‘Someone said to me once, if you would never take advice from these people, you would never take their criticisms, either. Certainly wouldn’t go to Hank Haney for advice.’

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A few months on from their spat, Haney has stressed that he still believes Diamond is a ‘great’ caddie for McIlroy.

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And in light of his recent problems, Woods’ ex-coach is not convinced that parting with him is the answer.

When asked on X if McIlroy will return with a new caddie in 2025, Haney told a fan: ‘No, I think his caddie is great for him. I never said he wasn’t great for Rory, I said they made a mistake on #15 at the US Open.

‘I actually am actually a big fan of friend caddie’s, anyone can make a mistake.’

McIlroy appeared set to end his decade-long major title drought at the US Open, only to bogey three of the last four holes – and miss two putts from inside four feet – to hand Bryson DeChambeau the championship.

And as his form deteriorated at the BMW Championship, the red mist descended for him in Colorado.

At one stage the world No. 3 fired off a wayward shot with his ball coming to rest on the bank just above a creek that meanders down the right side of the fairway, narrowly avoiding the drink.

He then used the club as a crutch while leaning over to pick up his tee, but was almost sent tumbling as it gave way beneath him, bending and shattering.

One day earlier, McIlroy angrily tossed his 3 wood golf club into the water in disgust as he let his frustrations boil over after a tough day on the green.

The four-time major champion although still clearly annoyed dejectedly walked down to the bank of the water to collect his golf club out of the water.

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There was never a doubt in anyone’s mind that Tiger Woods had the best seasons when he had multiple victories. However, with Scottie Scheffler, things are different. The 27-year-old emerged victorious in six events, including the Masters, and won a gold medal at the Olympics as well. Notably, the five events were also all elevated, including four signature events and the PLAYERS Championship.

On the other hand, his competitor and the man Scheffler has been getting compared to, Xander Schauffele, carded only two wins this season. Albeit both were majors, once at the PGA Championship and then at the 152nd Open in Royal Troon. Despite breaking one of Tiger Woods’s records, and getting near his level, Scheffler’s popularity among the PGA Tour pros hints that he needs more to stand tall with Woods.

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It’s hard to argue whose season was the best when two of the best golfers are against each other. On one hand, Scottie Scheffler has been dominant in comparatively every event, whereas on the other, Xander Schauffele took on two out of the four majors. The question remains a puzzle, yet most of the PGA Tour pros chose Schauffele.

At the BMW Championship in Castle Pines GC, the question of whose season you would choose was a popular one at the press conference. When Viktor Hovland was posed with it, he commended Scheffler’s run and said he had a better season compared to anyone at this point. However, he was still more inclined towards Schauffele. The Norwegian pro said, “I think in like 20 years back — 20 years in the future, looking back at the year, I think I’d rather have won two majors, just personally.” 

And Hovland was not alone in doing so. The 13-time PGA Tour winner Jason Day also expressed that he would rather have Schauffele’s season than that of world no. 1. The Australian pro praised Scheffler and said that he had a tremendous and phenomenal year, which will probably make him the Player of the Year. However, the 2-time major winner surpassed here too. Day said, “Even though Xander has won two majors, I would probably go more towards the majors just because I want to add more majors to my career.” 

Furthermore, Justin Thomas also joined in to share that he would also choose Xander Schauffele’s season over Scheffler’s, prompting the same reason as others. While many opted for the world no. 2’s 2024 season, all was not lost for the world no. 1 as two of his PGA Tour comrades came in to support him.

Who has chosen Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 season?

Technically, Scottie Scheffler has more odds of winning the PGA Tour 2024 Player of the Year than Xander Schauffele. So far, no one could deny that the world no. 1 was unstoppable on the courses and his form was ordinary in only a few games. Thus, not everyone on the PGA Tour opted for Scheffler, at least not Wyndham Clark and Rory McIlroy.

The 2023 US Open winner was hesitant to give an outright answer to choose between his two buddies. But he put Scheffler over Schauffele. Clark said, “With how good Scottie is playing right now and what he’s done this year… Scottie is on a run that we haven’t seen since Tiger.” That was true, the last time any player won the PLAYERS, Masters, and 3 or more events was Tiger Woods in 2005 before Scheffler matched it in the 2024 season.

So, Clark gave Scheffler the upper hand but still said, “I would choose both of them if I could.” Meanwhile, the Ulsterman, Rory McIlroy, has the clear winner between Schauffele and Scheffler. When he was asked the same question, without any hesitation, the Northern Irishman said, “Scottie’s. I think winning the Masters, an Olympic gold medal, winning, whatever it is, six times, it’s pretty hard to top that.”

So, although Scheffler has been ranked world no. 1 for more than 66 consecutive weeks, to match Tiger Woods, he would have to be ranked no. 1 for the next four years. Thus, reaching Tiger Woods might still be far away but Scheffler has been on the right path despite Xander Schauffele coming out to be the better choice to his PGA Tour comrades.

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Today in Sports History: Tiger Woods becomes first golfer since 1953 to win 3 majors in a calendar year….

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Today’s Sports Highlight in History:

In 2000, Tiger Woods wins the PGA Championship in a playoff over Bob May, becoming the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in one year. He’s the first player to repeat as PGA champion since Denny Shute in 1937.

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1921 — Molla Bjurstedt Mallory beats Mary Browne, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to win the U.S. women’s national tennis title at the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia.

1931 — Helen Wills Moody beats Eileen Bennett Whitingstall 6-4, 6-1 to capture the women’s title in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship.

1944 — Robert Hamilton upsets Byron Nelson in the final round 1 up to win the PGA Championship.

1960 — Holland’s Hairos II, driven by Willem Geersen, wins the second International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway before a record crowd of 54,861.

1990 — George Steinbrenner steps down as NY Yankee owner.

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1995 — Monica Seles completes a remarkable first week back in tournament tennis, routing Amanda Coetzer 6-0, 6-1 to capture the Canadian Open. Her 74 games sets a tournament record for the fewest played by a champion.

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1999 — 7th Athletics World Championships open at Seville, Spain.

2003 — The U.S. wins the women’s overall team gold medal at the gymnastics world championships. It is the first gold for the Americans — men or women — at the biggest international event outside the Olympics.

2004 — Michael Phelps matches Mark Spitz’s record of four individual gold medals in Olympic swimming by winning the 100-meter butterfly. He edges teammate Ian Crocker to win his fifth gold medal. Shortly after winning his seventh medal of these Olympics, Phelps gives up his spot in the medley relay to Crocker.

2006 — Tiger Woods wins the PGA Championship for a five-shot victory over Shaun Micheel and his 12th career major. He becomes the first player to win the PGA twice on the same course, having done so at Medinah in 1999.

2008 — Usain Bolt of Jamaica breaks the 200-meter world record, winning in 19.30 seconds at the Beijing Games. He is the first man since Carl Lewis in 1984 to sweep the 100 and 200 at an Olympics.

2012 — Augusta National invites former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first female members since the club was founded in 1932.

2016 — Allyson Felix and LaShawn Merritt anchor the 4×400 relay teams, and the U.S. exits the final night of action at Olympic Stadium with 31 medals — its most in a non-boycotted Olympics since 1956. The U.S. women’s basketball team beats Spain 101-72 for a sixth straight title.

2018 — Alabama becomes the second team to be ranked No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll for three straight seasons. The preseason AP poll started in 1950 and since then only Oklahoma from 1985-87 had started No. 1 in three straight years.

2023 — FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, Stadium Australia, Sydney: Spanish captain Olga Carmona scores the only goal of the game as La Furia Roja score a 1-0 win over England.

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Major League Baseball player tells hilarious story of how his manager let him play 27 holes with Tiger Woods

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Former Major League Baseball outfielder Jeff Francouer shared a Tiger Woods story from back in the 2005-06 timeframe when Woods was an absolute menace on the golf course and arguably the biggest name in pro sports.

“I’ve met President Bush and Obama and I was not nearly as starstruck as when I met Tiger Woods for the first time,” Francouer told ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian on his podcast Great Game or What.

Atlanta Braves Manager Bobby Cox used to allow his players to play golf during spring training. One day, they had a 1 p.m. spring training game against the New York Yankees. Francoeur was 22 and had just been named a starter. He was in no position to ask for a day off from training camp. But he didn’t have to because Cox came over to him during stretching and informed him that star pitcher and golf fanatic John Smoltz had an afternoon tee time at 1:50 with Tiger.

“I’m like, I’m fine, Bobby, I’m ready to play,” said Francoeur, 40, a right fielder who played on eight different MLB teams and serves as a TV analyst for the Braves these days. “He goes, ‘No, I’ll make you a deal.’ He said, ‘After your first at-bat today, run through first base and kind of rub your ankle like you hurt it, right?’ He’s like, ‘In two days we’re going to Bradenton.’ You need three starters to play on a road trip. And he’s like, ‘I hate Bradenton’s infield. I don’t want to get any of the guys hurt. So if you go to Bradenton, I’ll let you play with Tiger,’” Francouer recounted that Cox told him.

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As instructed, the right fielder grounded out in his first at-bat and ran to first base rubbing his ankle in front of an estimated 12,000-13,000 fans in Orlando.

“Bobby, he waddles out there and he checks on me,” recalled Francoeur before pulling him from the game as a safety precaution. “I run inside, literally throw my golf clothes, didn’t shower, and I get to the golf club and they’re on the first fairway. So I hit my tee shot, we end up playing 27 holes and around 4:30 my wife sends me (a text) that there was an update that said Francouer day to day with a high ankle sprain.”

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