On November 27th, the PGA Tour rolled out new financial safety nets for its members, LPGA stars battled a wave of online impersonation scams, and we profiled the unlikely journey of DP World Tour breakout Marco Penge.PGA TOUR'S NEW SAFETY NETThe PGA Tour responds to player financial insecurity with two new programs: the "Member Support Program" and the "Pathways Player Achievement Grant," creating a crucial financial floor for players trying to maintain or achieve tour status.The new programs provide a $150,000 guaranteed earning assurance for players ranked 126th and beyond.This is a direct lifeline for players on the bubble who face an uncertain season, providing stability for those fighting to keep their cards.THE FOOTBALLER FINDING HIS WAYWe profile DP World Tour breakout star Marco Penge, whose path to a Masters debut included youth football trials with Reading F.C. and Southampton F.C. and a recent, transformative three-month betting ban.Penge called the ban a "blessing in disguise," which allowed him to overhaul his swing and mindset.Despite football being his "passion," Penge is now most excited about the Masters Par 3 contest with his son, asking, "how good's that?"LPGA STARS BATTLE ONLINE FAKESA serious wave of online impersonation scams is targeting top LPGA players. Stars are warning fans about fake accounts using their likeness for financial schemes, including AI-altered videos and fraudulent fundraising requests.Charley Hull issued a stark warning to her followers: "I DO NOT HAVE A TICK TOCK ACCOUNT. They are all FAKE!"The scams are increasingly sophisticated, with Nelly Korda's team fighting off fake accounts that use AI to manipulate videos, creating a new challenge for athletes.Quick HitsCam Smith aims to get back to his "cruisy" approach amid mental struggles • The new PGA Tour grants will support players from the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA TOUR Americas, and Q-School • Penge plans to take up PGA Tour membership while remaining loyal to the DP World Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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