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In the world of golf, the evolution of spinning money for motivation is relatively new. To be perfectly honest, up until Tiger Woods started making headlines, drawing TRPs, huge endorsements, and a massive number of eyeballs, major players were pretty much just getting by.

But with the advent of the Saudi-backed LIV golf league and the subsequent upheaval in prize money and earnings on the PGA Tour, has changed the golf landscape for the better. Let us take a look at how the situation has changed over time.

How the face of golf earnings has changed in the past 4 decades

In the 1980s golf pros on the money list making it into the Tour had not much to look forward to financially. As shared by Lou Stagner on Twitter , the 125th-ranked player on the money list earned $19,895 when the cost of living required a solid $2000 more than that.

Then, in the mid-90s, Tiger Woods entered the scene of professional golf. His extraordinary talents on the links instantly attracted sponsors and made him a fan favorite. This inspired more coverage, thus improving the viewership of events. Eventually, the prize money started to increase dramatically. When he first donned the green jacket at the 1997 Masters, Woods won a little short of half a million. By the time he wore that jacket again in 2001, his winner’s payout was a massive $1.5 million.

Since then, several golf tournaments have undergone an expanding prize purse each year till the stats showed that in 2022, the player ranked 125th on the money list had a hefty sum of $1,026,002 when the cost of living was easily covered by $87,864!

The increase in golf purses has made it a more favored professional sport that spring players are flocking to, unleashing their talents, and hoping to shine brighter in a field in which they excel.

What fans have to say about the incredible transformation of payouts

Some fans are thrilled to see the progress in the amount next to the players on the money list. It is inspiring, and they credit this change to Woods for altering the pace. One fan fondly said, “Also, kudos to the Tiger effect. In 1996, I believe the top 9 on the money list were at $1M+ out of the top 125. Now everyone in top 125 earns $1M+. Of course before expenses and I’m sure inflation helped, but quite a bump in just 25 years.” While another fan added, “This is why every professional golfer should tithe 10% to Tiger.”

Some fans believe the golfing world ought to thank Tiger Woods for changing the outlook of the sport and people’s perception of it. They added with love, “They all need to send a thank you note to Tiger,” and “Tiger brought the big money in.”

There are also fans who credit Phil Mickelson and the whole LIV Golf agenda for the massive increase in prize purse in the last year alone. They shared their views saying, “Now do the numbers before LIV, Phil forced the tour to pay those guys more.”

Of course, some admirers of the sport pointed out the nuances involved with the earnings.

Needless to say, fans and non-admirers have different approaches to the increased prize money, accounting inflation, and various other factors. However, the players vying for a professional tour card to turn pro and try their skills against prolific golfers are more inspired than ever.

What are your thoughts on the 1980 vs 2022 prize money changes? Do you think Tiger Woods impacted the face of pro golf or is it a matter of inflation? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.

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Watch: When Tiger Woods left Phil Mickelson ‘heartbroken’ with a birdie at Bay Hill in 2001

Soon after debuting on the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods became a dominant force on the American golf circuit. In the course of ten years, between 1996-2006, he registered 54 victories, including 12 major golf tournaments.

Just recently, NUCLR GOLF shared a throwback video of Tiger Woods’ incredible birdie on par 18 to defeat another top golfer of that time, Phil Mickelson at the Bay Hill Invitational 2001, now known as Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The video was first shared by Skratch on their Twitter handle back in 2018. Here is the video:

It happened during the final stage of the Bay Hill Invitational when Phil Mickelson carded two consecutive birdies to take the lead. Then on his final hole, he shot a great par save.

Then 26-year-old Woods had terrible few shots in the final round hitting two fairways. Then on the 16th, he pulled out his 7-iron to hit the ball on the greens of par-5, to finally putt a birdie.

However, on his 18th hole, he hit an abysmal shot that appeared to be out of the boundary. The ball hit a spectator and reflected back to the ground. He later picked up the ball and hit 195 yards shot that landed him 15 feet near the hole. He, then, sank an unbelievable birdie to defeat Mickelson by a mere margin of one stroke to register his 25th PGA Tour victory.

Interestingly, Woods has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, formerly known as Bay Hill Invitational, eight times in his career, this is tied for most victories in a single event on the PGA Tour.

Comparing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson: Wins and Net Worth

Well, comparing Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson is tough, as both of them are modern legends of golf. However, the latter is way behind Woods.

On one side where Woods has 82 PGA Tour titles registered to his name, Mickelson has 45 titles under his belt, which is just more than half of the former.

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4 Years After Isolating His Family, Tiger Woods’ Expensive Gesture Failed to Mend Fences, Leaving His Half-Sibling Distraught

Tiger Woods is a name synonymous to the sport of golf. That’s how powerful his aura has been in the game. The 82 times PGA Tour winner has set more records than shattered them. His game has become the standard and an inspiration for golfers to follow.

But unlike his strong persona on the field, his private life has always been a roller-coaster ride. From his split from his ex-wife Elin Nordegren to his $30 million lawsuit with his ex girlfriend Erica Herman, the world is always trying to take a deeper dive into Tiger’s personal life. And now his strained relationship with his half siblings has become the talk of the town!

Woods’ half sister makes strong remarks against him

Tiger Woods happens to have a half-sister, Royce Renee Woods. Born in 1961, she is 14 years older than him. When Woods was at Stanford, she lived in California. Woods used to visit her home to meet her because they lived so close to each other. This eventually developed into a bond between them.

Royce used to prepare Woods’ meals and do his laundry to help him out, for which she received a house from the golf legend as a gift of appreciation. The connection, however, quickly deteriorated following the death of their father, Earl Woods.

None of the siblings have been able to get in touch with Woods since Earl’s funeral. The golf GOAT cut off ties with his half siblings, and it’s been four years since Woods has connected with his siblings.

This left a sour taste in Royce’s heart. In a 2010 book named ‘His Father’s Son’, Royce told the author Tom Callahan, “I would live in a shack, literally a shack, if I could have my relationship with my brother back.”

Not just Royce, but Woods’ half brothers also share the same feelings for him.

Earl Woods Jr. alleges Tiger Woods of estrangement

Woods also has two half brothers, Kevin Dale Woods and Cheyenne Woods’ father, Earl Jr. Kevin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2009. His condition was 60 to 70 percent worse, according to Earl Jr., which led him to a life in a wheelchair.

The golfing legend is apparently not in the mood for any interaction, according to Earl Jr., who claimed they tried to approach the 15 times major champion for assistance but their messages never made it to Woods. ”I leave messages. I leave updates on Kevin, but for whatever reason I don’t get a response. … Kevin loves Tiger. A call from Tiger would really pump Kevin up. When he doesn’t call, it just makes him feel worse,” Earl Woods Jr. said.

Tiger has always been a wonderful father to his kids and a wonderful son to his parents, but it is undeniable that his relationship with his half-siblings requires more time and love to mend.

What are your thoughts on Woods’ relationship with his half-siblings? Let us know in the comments below.

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Charlie Woods tee-box confusion at PNC cleared up by rules official

Charlie Woods might be just 14 years old, but he still garners plenty of attention.

This week, at the PNC Championship, that spotlight shines the brightest. Having the last name “Woods” has that effect.

Earlier this week, we got a prime example of that trickle-down Tiger effect.

On Wednesday, according to a PGA Tour report, “Charlie was listed among the group of players who would compete from the second-longest set of tees, but with an asterisk next to his name that signified that he had been moved at the discretion of the Tournament Committee.” That led Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis to report that Charlie would play back two tee boxes at the PNC from where he played a year ago, which was picked up by several news outlets, including GOLF.com. If Charlie were to play those tees, he would be playing a setup longer than 6,700 yards, alongside the likes of John Daly and Nelly Korda.

But, according to Joe Terry, the PGA Tour’s chief referee, that decision was never made.

“The thing is, there’s no change,” Terry told GOLF.com Thursday. “We had heard that Tiger might wish for Charlie to play a longer golf course. But I had scheduled Charlie to play the tee box for his age with the 14-year-olds. So there’s been no change — he will play from the 14-year-old tees.”

The initial report sparked debate on social media as to the fairness of Charlie playing back a tee box. But, according to Terry, that was merely “ill-founded speculation.” The only reason the rules committee would have moved Charlie back a tee box would have been if his father had requested it.

“If Tiger requested it, we would certainly honor that request,” Terry said. “The committee does have the authority to allow a change if someone wants to play a longer golf course. … Just because he’s playing better and he’s Charlie Woods — we’re not going to punish him because he’s 14.”

Now, Charlie will play from a course that is some 300 yards shorter (6,452 vs. 6,754) than the original report indicated.

Charlie and Tiger Woods are scheduled to tee off in the first round of the PNC Championship at 12:02 p.m. ET on Saturday. You can find full tee times here.

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Charlie Woods is also hurting. Here’s what happened, according to family friend

Charlie Woods is hurting, too? Charlie Woods is hurting, too.

But you can exhale.

“You know these kids: They’ll be running by tomorrow,” Notah Begay said.

Indeed. That’s the good news. But the unfortunate update is that Charlie, the 14-year-old son of 15-time major champion Tiger Woods, may be slowed for this weekend’s PNC Championship, the event that pairs major winners with family members. A left leg limp from the younger Woods was noticeable during Friday’s pro-am, and on the Golf Channel broadcast, Begay, an analyst and Woods family friend, said it came after he rolled his ankle while hitting on the range.

After the round, Tiger was asked in a press conference if Charlie is feeling OK.

“He is,” Tiger said. “His ankle’s not exactly — well, it’s better than mine.”

He chuckled, then added, “We’ll be ready come game time tomorrow.”

Following Tiger’s presser, Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis reported that Woods said Charlie’s limp was the result of a “growth spurt.”

Whatever the cause of his discomfort, Charlie joins his father at less than 100 percent, though Tiger’s troubles are in the opposite leg. The elder Woods is battling plantar fasciitis in his right foot, and that injury came as an extension of multiple injuries to his right leg suffered during a car crash in early 2021.

“I know people at home are going: ‘You got to be kidding me. What’s going with Charlie? Does he have plantar fasciitis?’” announcer Dan Hicks said on the broadcast. “But apparently, Notah Begay, Charlie sprained his ankle while hitting golf balls on the range?”

“Yeah, I wouldn’t call it a sprain,” Begay said. “He just kind of rolled it. I asked him, he’s like, ah, it’s just a little bit wobbly at this point.”

“We got limping Woods,” Hicks said. “That’s not what we signed up for here. Man, if they win this thing, it will be the most incredible win ever.”

Ahead of the pro-am, the PGA Tour’s Twitter account had filmed the younger Woods warming up, and the Twitter account @TWlegion noticed that his left leg was taped up. On the broadcast, he limped, but played on, and he and dad are scheduled to start their first round at just after noon ET on Saturday.

On Friday, Hicks and analyst Peter Jacobsen noticed the younger Woods’ limp multiple times.

“I want to be like my dad, but I’m even going to incorporate the limp,” Jacobsen said.

“He’s going to extremes here,” Hicks said.

Friday’s news follows a year from Tiger Woods where he played in just three events — the Masters, PGA Championship and Open Championship. He was set to play in the Hero World Championship earlier this month, but withdrew three days ahead of the start due to the plantar fasciitis.

Woods then played last week, at the latest edition of the Match, and he’s scheduled to this weekend. But both events allow for the use of carts.

“Yeah, I can hit golf balls,” Woods said at the Hero World Challenge, which his foundation also hosts. “It’s the walking that just hurts. So that’s just a — something that — when you’ve got plantar fasciitis, the only thing you can do is rest and try and stretch that out as best as possible, but it’s rest. How do you rest when you’re hosting a tournament? You know, it’s hard.

“So this will be a tough week. The Father-Son will be a very easy week, Charlie will just hit all the shots and I’ll just get the putts out of the hole, so pretty easy there. But other than that, in the match we’re playing in, we’re flying in carts.”

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Charlie Woods’ Presence at the LACC Might Have Been a Relief to Some Tiger Woods’ Fans But It Hints Towards a Much Bigger Problem

While there is a legion of superstar golfers at the Los Angeles Country Club this week, all eyes veered toward one person on the field. No, it wasn’t the legendary Tiger Woods but his son Charlie Woods.

Indeed, the 14-year-old’s image at the LACC was enough to get people talking. While it was a refreshing sight, it suggests discouraging news about his father.

Why Charlie Woods’ appearance spells bad news for Tiger Woods

Despite non-involvement in the US Open, Charlie Woods managed to grab the headlines after he was pictured attending the prestigious tournament. It was followed by clips of his beautiful drive at the Riviera Country Club near LACC, which left many gushing over the promising talent.

However, while a glimpse of Charlie put a smile on many faces, some were disappointed to see him alone. While the boy remains close to his father, the legendary golfer wasn’t anywhere near the course.

It means that Woods’ condition hasn’t got much better in the last few months. While accompanying his son to the US Open would have been a no-brainer, the 47-year-old’s absence hints at his persistent troubles.

But what got the fifteen-time major championship winner to miss some of the most prominent golf tournaments this year?

Tiger Woods’ injury struggles in 2023

The 82-time PGA Tour winner survived a treacherous car crash in February 2021, which left an ever-lasting wound on the golfer. He took months to recuperate from the grave injuries, but at the outset of the 2023 season, looked raring to go.

Closely picking tournaments to monitor his health, Woods participated in the year’s first major championship, the Masters Tournament. Back at the famed Augusta National, the former World No. 1 made it to the weekend yet again, albeit finishing off with a worrying limp.

The pain that followed left Woods with no other option but to withdraw from the tournament. He quickly chose to put an end to his troubles by undergoing fusion surgery on his ankle.

While a timeline wasn’t set before, it seems like Woods has been out for a long time. The golf icon has missed two of the four major championships during his time off the field. With only one major left to play this year, can Woods return to action and mesmerize the audience like he has done before for so many years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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We asked an AI if Charlie Woods could become better than Tiger Woods (and it had the perfect answer)

Tiger Woods is a golfing legend. The 47-year-old 15-time major winner’s career remains unmatched in the present day. However, the ace golfer could have someone compete and overtake his legendary status in the coming years. According to many, Tiger’s son Charlie could well be that someone to beat him.

Charlie Woods is a rising golf prodigy, who has displayed his impressive skills on multiple occasions. Most recently at the 2022 PNC Championship, the 13-year-old showcased glimpses of his immaculate potential. The golfer has also been shining in his junior circuit. But can he ever become as great as his father or even beat him? We asked Google AI Bard to answer this and it had a positive take on the query.

Tiger Woods is a golfing legend. The 47-year-old 15-time major winner’s career remains unmatched in the present day. However, the ace golfer could have someone compete and overtake his legendary status in the coming years. According to many, Tiger’s son Charlie could well be that someone to beat him.

Charlie Woods is a rising golf prodigy, who has displayed his impressive skills on multiple occasions. Most recently at the 2022 PNC Championship, the 13-year-old showcased glimpses of his immaculate potential. The golfer has also been shining in his junior circuit. But can he ever become as great as his father or even beat him? We asked Google AI Bard to answer this and it had a positive take on the query.

Google AI Bard’s answer to the aforementioned question was as follows:

“It is possible that Charlie Woods could become a greater golfer than his father, Tiger Woods. Charlie has shown a great deal of talent at a young age, and he has the benefit of learning from one of the greatest golfers of all time. However, there are no guarantees in golf, and Charlie will need to work hard and stay focused if he wants to achieve greatness.”

Bard AI went on to list “some of the factors” that could help Charlie Woods become a great golfer, like his father.

It said:

“Charlie has natural talent. He has shown a great deal of skill and potential at a young age. He has a smooth swing, and he is able to hit the ball long and straight. He has access to great coaching. Charlie is being coached by his father, Tiger Woods, who is one of the greatest golfers of all time. Tiger is able to provide Charlie with expert instruction and guidance. He has a strong work ethic.

“Charlie is a hard worker, and he is dedicated to improving his game. He is willing to put in the time and effort to become a great golfer.”

Interestingly, Bard also listed some factors that “could hinder” Charlie’s chances of becoming a better golfer than Tiger. The AI pointed out that the pressure of being Tiger Woods’ son was unavoidable. It also stated that Charlie would be compared to his father throughout his career, which could add further pressure on the player.

It is pertinent to note that Tiger hasn’t been on top of his game for a while now. The PGA Tour star has been consistently missing events due to injuries. Bard seems to have taken this as a lesson. The AI pointed out that injuries could be a major deterrent for Charlie in his quest for greatness.

In conclusion, Google AI Bard said that it is possible Charlie Woods will become a greater golfer than his father. But, it doesn’t give any guarantees for it as golf is a demanding sport.

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When can Charlie Woods qualify for the PGA Championship? Exploring the young golfer’s path to future major

Charlie Woods, legendary golfer Tiger Woods’ 14-year-old boy, is still competing in junior events. He will then compete at the amateur level before moving on to professional competitions. The teenager might turn pro in five to six years and then need to qualify for the PGA Tour to compete in the PGA Championship.

Charlie Woods will not be competing in any major professional events anytime soon. He could attend the event in eight to nine years, most likely in 2032-33.

Charlie Woods is a fantastic golfer. He had competed in front of cameras in the PNC Championship three times with his father Tiger Woods, finishing second once. The duo will very certainly play in the tournament again this year. It is traditionally held in December.

Tiger Woods, on the other hand, has been struggling with his game recently owing to injury. Following ankle surgery this month, he was officially ruled out of the 2023 PGA Championship.

The second major of the year is quickly approaching, but Tiger and Charlie Woods will not be on the course. The 15-time major champion will miss the event and will relax, therefore Charlie will not be there to support his father.

How to qualify for the PGA Championship?

The PGA Championship is designed specifically for top-level professional golfers, and there are certain criteria that must be met in order to compete in the tournament. This week at Oak Hills, 156 players have qualified for the 2023 event.

As of 2023, the following are the PGA Championship qualifying criteria:

#1 All the former winners of the tournament are invited

#2 US Open, The Masters, and The Open Championship winners

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Charlie Woods Shoots His Best Round Ever as Tiger Caddies at Junior Golf Championship

By Trust July 26, 2023

Charlie Woods continues to improve his golf game, especially with the help of superstar father Tiger Woods as a caddy.

The younger Woods shot a career-best 68 in the final round of the Notah Begay III Junior National Golf Championship on Sunday, helping him tie for fourth place in the Boys 12-13 division, via Cameron Jourdan of Golfweek.

Charlie finished Sunday’s round with two birdies and an eagle on the back-nine after a slow start.

“Dad told me to stay patient. I just played steady golf,” Charlie said.

Charlie Woods turned heads playing alongside his father in the PNC Championship, displaying similar mannerisms to Tiger. The 14-year-old proved at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, that he has a promising career on his own.

Of course, it also helps to have a 15-time major champion on the bag to provide guidance.

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7 things you need to know about Charlie Woods

By Trust July 26, 2023

Charlie Woods might still be a young man, but he is already turning heads on the golf course.

The son of the 15-time major champion has already made a mark in the game, competing at the annual PNC Championship, where he’s been almost as big an attraction as his father. As well as that, he’s featured in junior events around Florida, where he’s competed against other players his age.

Here’s seven things you need to know about the son of Tiger Woods.

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