WESTWOOD VS. RORY - November 7th, 2025

07/11/2025 5 min
WESTWOOD VS. RORY - November 7th, 2025

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On November 7th, 2025, we break down Lee Westwood's fiery response to Rory McIlroy, the LPGA granting a rare waiver to a 17-year-old phenom, and an inspirational PGA Hall of Fame induction.LIV vs. PGA TOURThe war of words continues as Lee Westwood fires back at Rory McIlroy's criticism of LIV's format change. Westwood adds a personal, almost bitter, layer to the debate by labeling his former Ryder Cup teammate a "flip flopper."Supporting Stat or Quote: "I don't pay too much attention to what Rory says, really. He'll change his mind for next week." - Lee Westwood on talkSPORT.Human Angle or Fun Fact: The exchange highlights the fractured relationships between former European Ryder Cup stalwarts, turning a professional debate into a personal jab.LPGA'S NEXT STARMeet Gianna Clemente, the 17-year-old amateur phenom who was just granted a rare LPGA age waiver to turn professional. With over 130 amateur titles, she's ready to take on the world's best.Supporting Stat or Quote: "I don't see a reason to delay it now... I love the grind and I feel like I thrive under pressure and under tension." - Gianna Clemente.Human Angle or Fun Fact: At just 14 years old, Clemente had already successfully Monday qualified for three separate LPGA Tour events.A HALL OF FAME STORYWe celebrate the incredible journey of trick shot artist Dennis Walters, who was just inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame decades after a golf cart accident in 1974 left him paralyzed from the waist down.Supporting Stat or Quote: "If my life was a movie, they wouldn't believe it." - Dennis Walters on his career.Human Angle or Fun Fact: After his accident, Walters received an inspiring letter from Ben Hogan and crucial support from Jack Nicklaus, which helped launch his legendary golf show.Quick HitsRory on LIV's 72-hole move: "too little, too late." • Gianna Clemente was the 2024 AJGA Rolex Junior Player of the Year. • Walters told doctors in 1974: "Fix me up because I'm going to play on the PGA Tour." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.