This week’s newsletter features:

• Is Finau leaving the PGA TOUR for LIV?

• DP World Tour Negotiating with PIF

• Is Norman being replaced?

• A Tiger Woods press conference is scheduled

• And much more!

The Champions 🏆

It was a quiet week in the world of golf, with just two tournaments on tap, including the ISPS Handa Australian Open on the DPWT and the International Series Qatar on the Asian Tour.

• On the DPWT, 24-year old American Ryggs Johnston took home his first pro win, with the victory in Australia. Click here to see his winning moment.

• On the Asian Tour, LIV Golf’s Peter Uihlein collected his 2nd Asian Tour win, with a victory in Qatar. Click here to see his winning moment.

Tony Finau WD’s from Hero…

Speculation has started to swirl. Tony Finau, who has been the subject of LIV rumors for a couple of years now is a late withdraw from the Hero World Challenge, prompting many to wonder if Finau could be on the move to LIV. The World #26 has previously been linked to the league and the subject of a lot of rumors within LIV circles. The timing of his withdraw from the Hero is interesting. In recent weeks, there have been reports that LIV could be circling back to a couple of bigger players who previously turned down large contract offers. Finau is also dealing with some personal business matters pertaining to a legal dispute involving members of his family. That lawsuit was recently pushed back to 2025. It remains to be seen if any of this means anything and as of right now we should caution that it’s all speculation.

Crypto Prize Pool Confirmed 💰

December’s edition of the Match, which in this case is being dubbed ‘The Showdown’, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka will feature a winner takes all prize pool. The catch? The near $10M winnings will be paid out in the form of CRO Cryptocurrency, a first for a professional golf tournament, Front Office Sports reported. The event has also gained a title sponsor in Crypto.com. The event is slated to take place on December 17th at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas.

DPWT Negotiating with PIF 🤝

The DP World TOUR has reportedly entered negotiations of its own with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Bloomberg reported that the development comes as the PIF continues its negotiations with the PGA TOUR. If everything works out, the report details that there could be multiple deals that would see the PIF gain more control over the sport globally. A proposed deal could pave the way for more cohesiveness between the DPWT and the LIV Golf schedules.

Is Bryson Golf’s Content King? 👑

Bryson DeChambeau continued his social media run this week. The U.S. Open Champion and LIV Golf star dropped not one, but two viral videos this week. First, he uploaded a new episode of ‘Break 50’ alongside none other than Tom Brady on his YouTube channel. A few minutes later, Bryson lit up the golf world right before Thanksgiving with the moment many had been waiting for… a hole-in-one over his house.

Greg Norman Being Replaced? 🦈

According to reports, LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman could soon be replaced at the top. Sports Business Journal reported that the league is getting ready to announce that Scott O’Neil could soon take the reins. O’Neil recently stepped down from his role as CEO at Merlin Entertainment. Norman is expected to stay with the league in an advisory role.

Tiger Woods Press Conference 🐅

TW has revealed that he won’t be ready to play this week’s Hero World Challenge, taking to X to share that he’s disappointed to be unable to compete. The tournament host will still hold a press conference, however. The annual news conference from the Bahamas will take place on Tuesday at 9:00 AM ET and he will surely be asked about his health, the upcoming TGL simulator league, the state of pro golf, and much more. Be sure to follow TWLegion for updates from the presser.

DISCUSSION: What are you doing to fix slow play? 💬

How do you think we should fix this big issue? Thanks to all 400+ of you who chimed in in the comments!

Golf Gone Viral 🎥 

Each week, we’re recapping the most viral moments from around the world of golf with ‘Golf Gone Viral’.

This week’s feature is: ‘The walk of shame is what did it for me’ (1.9M views)

Plus, don’t forget to check out some of the most viral content from our page during the week that was:

• Man needed just one shot to complete Bryson challenge (1.8M views)

• Absolutely striped… (1.3M views)

• Epic celly at 40K feet in the sky (1.1M views)

• This kid attempted the Bryson Hole-in-one… (1M views)

• Flashback: Mickelson makes ace in Nantz backyard (592K views)

• F@*&…” (588K views)

• Great swing, great result. (516K views)

• Fred Couples swing… (355K views)

NUCLR Bombshell of the week 💣

This week’s ☢️ Bombshell is Van Einerson.

Take a look…

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What’s next? ⛳️🗓️

Here’s what’s coming up next on the calendar in pro golf!

That’s all for this week! Be sure to stay tuned for next week’s newsletter when we’re back to recap all the best news & content from the week in golf.

Until then,

Stay NUCLR ☢️