The year of 2019 is a history making year for women’s golf. The year started off with the Aon announcing their Aon Risk Reward Challenge series will have equal payout for the LPGA winner and the PGA Tour winner. That was a first step. A huge first step. Then, the …
Read More »Alvaro Ortiz wins the Latin America Amateur Championship and an invite to the 2019 Masters
With Augusta National and The Masters looking to grow the game of golf, Masters invites are being extended to parts of the world that have rarely thought of having amateurs getting an invite to Augusta National. The Latin America Amateur Championship is one of those. Alvaro Ortiz, who’s older brother …
Read More »Amateur status rules need to change in sports. USGA, take the initiative.
If you haven’t heard, Lucy Li did an ad for Apple last week. GASP! The powers that be in the USGA are going to “Investigate.” Imagine if Li received a paycheck for her appearance. The horror! Li’s parents have said that she received no compensation for appearing in the ad. …
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