Lee Trevino's Golf Wisdom and McIlroy's Gas Station Moment | Weekend 9
A concise, informative weekend golf roundup covering key highlights from events and notable golf stories:
Golf TV audiences may be experiencing fatigue with year-round tournament coverage across PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LPGA and other tours. Justin Thomas recently advocated for players to be more "viewer friendly" through increased fan access and interviews to help boost engagement.
Jason Day candidly admitted to sometimes not reading Tour emails, highlighting communication challenges within professional golf. Former PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh emphasized in a Golfweek interview the importance of making golf "more efficient and sustainable" while respecting its traditional ecosystem.
Golf legend Lee Trevino shared invaluable insights in GOLF's "Warming Up" series, including swing thoughts and career lessons. Meanwhile, Gary Player's practice philosophy reveals that even after 63 years as a pro and 165 tournament wins, he believes "you never own your swing - you're just renting it, and the rent is due every day."
Weekend TV Coverage:
- Saturday: Ras Al Khaimah Championship (3:30-8am ET, Golf Channel)
- Farmers Insurance Open (2-4pm ET Golf Channel, 4-8pm ET CBS)
- Sunday: Ras Al Khaimah Championship (3-8am ET, Golf Channel)
- APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational (4:30-7pm ET)
Notable social media moment: A fan's humorous but relatable failed interaction with Rory McIlroy at a gas station went viral on Twitter, capturing the challenges of meeting golf idols in unexpected places.