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PGA of America President Shockingly Defends Fan Behavior at Ryder Cup

PGA of America President Shockingly Defends Fan Behavior at Ryder Cup

As more videos and spectator accounts surface in the aftermath of poor fan behavior at the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America’s president appears content to downplay the various incidents that were a major storyline over the weekend at Bethpage Black. Don Rea, who is the volunteer president of the organization that represents club professionals across the country, has been …

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Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy abuse “crossed the line” – PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague

Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy abuse “crossed the line” – PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague

McIlroy described the abuse as “unacceptable” and said it should be “off-limits”. Sprague says he plans on apologising to McIlroy and his family. “I haven’t spoken to Rory or Erica [McIlroy] but I do plan on sending them an email with my heartfelt apologies because of what occurred,” he said. McIlroy suffered lengthy abuse before eventually snapping by swearing at …

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PGA Tour golf star Jake Knapp breaks silence on girlfriend Makena White’s death at 28

PGA Tour golf star Jake Knapp breaks silence on girlfriend Makena White’s death at 28

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp remembered his late girlfriend Makena White as selfless and thoughtful in his first public comments since her sudden death at 28 years old, saying it’s “a tough reality to comprehend.” “Makena was such a thoughtful person whose selflessness toward others is something I will always appreciate,” Knapp told People in a statement on Friday. “We …

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PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend dies suddenly at 28

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend dies suddenly at 28

PGA Tour winner Jake Knapp’s girlfriend, Makena White, died earlier this week. She was just 28. White’s friend announced the news on the golfer’s Instagram page on Friday. Jake Knapp (L.) and Makena White had been dating for two years. Instagram / @ makenawhite91 “Hi everyone – this is Makena’s friend, writing with the heaviest heart to share that Makena …

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Power Rankings: Ryder Cup – PGA TOUR

Power Rankings: Ryder Cup – PGA TOUR

Buckle up! Then again, what’s the fun of that? If you’re not expecting unbridled enthusiasm to manifest in ways that you didn’t know it could while consuming team golf, then this most certainly is your first Ryder Cup. And if that’s the case, then you are envied by many who wish they could experience their first all over again. Very …

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