Tiger's Call, Rising Star's Victory: PGA Tour Winner Stunned by Woods' Surprise Voicemail
Tiger Woods remains highly engaged in golf, both as a competitor and mentor, as shown by his thoughtful voicemail to Karl Vilips after the young Australian's first PGA Tour win at the Puerto Rico Open. Despite personal challenges, including the recent loss of his mother Tida, Woods continues to influence the sport in multiple ways.
The week's notable winners include Russell Henley at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he claimed victory with a dramatic eagle on 16 to reach World #7. Karl Vilips earned his first Tour win in Puerto Rico, Rio Takeda dominated the Blue Bay LPGA, and Sergio Garcia won LIV Hong Kong.
At Bay Hill, Keegan Bradley shot an impressive final round 64 to finish T5, adding intrigue to his potential dual role as both Ryder Cup captain and player. Meanwhile, Collin Morikawa continued his strong form with another runner-up finish, moving to World #4.
The TGL experience offers a unique, intimate viewing experience in a warehouse venue setting, featuring rotating greens and up-close access to top players. However, the format could benefit from improvements like audio access to player conversations.
Looking ahead, Scottie Scheffler approaches The Players Championship focused solely on the present, despite chasing a historic three-peat. The PGA Tour continues negotiations with LIV Golf, though Rory McIlroy suggests a deal isn't essential for the Tour's success.
LIV Golf introduces a new "reserve playoff" format this week, where four players will compete for the final Iron Heads team spot through an elimination-style tournament over 18 holes.
