Jack Nicklaus knocks PGA for anti-Trump ‘cancel culture’: ‘He loves golf and he loves this country’
The PGA tour’s most successful player ever has called out the association for engaging in “cancel culture” against former President Donald Trump.
Mito Pereira steadied himself with three birdies over the last six holes, the final one from just outside 25 feet for a 1-under 69. That gave the 27-year-old from Chile a three-shot lead at the PGA Championship over Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris.
Tiger Woods produced a couple of firsts Saturday, neither cause for a fist pump. He posted his highest score ever in the PGA Championship, and later withdrew from a major for the first time in his pro career.
The PGA tour’s most successful player ever has called out the association for engaging in “cancel culture” against former President Donald Trump.
K.H. Lee’s 240-yard shot on the par-5 12th hole stopped less than 5 feet from the pin, and the eagle put him in front for good Sunday on the way to a 9-under 63 and a one-shot victory over Jordan Spieth at birdie-besieged TPC Craig Ranch.
Phil Mickelson withdrew Friday from the PGA Championship, electing to extend his hiatus from golf following incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports and the PGA Tour he accused of greed.
When the final field was announced Monday — one of the 156 spots is set aside for the winner of the AT&T Byron Nelson if he’s not already eligible — the PGA Championship was assured of having the top 100 players in the world, provided they all play.