Listen "TRUMP EXEMPTION & LIV'S 72-HOLE SHIFT - November 11th, 2025"
Episode Synopsis
On November 11th, we break down the controversial sponsor's exemption for Kai Trump, Liv Golf's major format change, a historic new PGA Tour event, and Séamus Power's fight for his card.LPGA TOURWe dive into the heated debate surrounding Kai Trump’s sponsor's exemption into The Annika, weighing her massive social media influence against a junior record that includes an 83.6 scoring average and a 461st ranking."I have to remind him, I'm a Trump, too." - Kai Trump on playing with her grandfather.This story perfectly encapsulates the modern sports dilemma: is it about pure merit or pure marketability?LIV GOLFLiv Golf is pivoting to 72-hole, no-cut events starting in 2026, a major strategic shift away from its "Golf, But Louder" identity in a clear attempt to satisfy Official World Golf Ranking criteria."The amount of holes wasn't keeping golf fans from watching." - Senior writer Sean Zak on the move.The ultimate irony? The tour's name, "Liv," is the Roman numeral for 54, the very format they are now abandoning.PGA TOURThe PGA Tour announced a new FedExCup Fall event, the Biltmore Championship, marking a historic return to Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in over 80 years.The last time the Tour was in Asheville, Ben Hogan won the Land of the Sky Open three consecutive times from 1940-42.This move taps into a rich vein of golf history, bringing the modern game back to one of its classic venues.FEDEXCUP FALLIt's do-or-die for Séamus Power at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Currently 133rd in the standings, the 2022 champion needs a huge week to keep his PGA Tour card for next season."It's one of my favourite places I've ever been." - Power on his love for the Port Royal Golf Course.Can a return to a beloved and windy course, which he calls "fun," provide the spark he needs under immense pressure?Quick HitsLiv's 72-hole format begins in 2026 • PGA Tour returns to Asheville after 80+ years • Séamus Power sits 133rd in the FedExCup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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