🏌🏻 Golfers' Earnings Skyrocket

Good morning. The top-ranked PGA stars continue to struggle at Torrey Pines while the LPGA is evenly poised in Florida. We take a look at the latest results from the ongoing PGA and LPGA Tour events.

We also explore the evolution of prize money in Golf over the years and bring to you three drills that could improve your overall game.

Whether you're playing a round, watching the pros, or just enjoying a lazy morning, let's swing into a great golf-filled weekend together!

⛳ This day in history: On this date in 1967, Arnold Palmer shot a 64 at Rancho Municipal, one of his best scores ever, in the second round of the Los Angles Open. He shot 67 and 68 the next two rounds to win and collect the $20,000 first-place prize money.

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Korda Sole Leader At Drive On, Ko Sits T3

Nelly Korda carded a 4-under 67 to take a two-shot lead midway through the LPGA Drive On Championship. Lydia Ko, the overnight joint leader, has dropped down to T3.

So Mi Lee had the second-best round of the day, a 65 and is placed second. World No 1 Lilia Vu sits T40.

Drive On Championship Leaderboard After Round 2

Stephan Jaeger Holds Onto Farmers Insurance Lead

Stephan Jaeger sank a six-foot birdie putt on the final hole to take a one-shot lead after the third day at Torrey Pines. Big names like Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau and Ludvig Aberg are all placed T10.

Max Homa sits T27 while Patrick Cantlay is T38 going into the final day. Both look out of contention for a win.

Farmers Insurance Open Leaderboard After Round 3

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WEEKEND READING
Golf's Financial Evolution: Factors At Play

🚀 27 players earned more in 2023 alone than what Jack Nicklaus did in his entire career.

🚀 The average PGA Tour pro earned $3.6 million in the 2022-2023 season, an increase of around $2 million on the season before. In comparison, when Lee Trevino topped the money list in 1970, he earned just $157,000.

🚀 In the 2022-23 LIV Golf season earnings average of the top-five players was $35 million. The top earner that season, Talor Gooch, took home $44 million which would place him in the top-20 career earners on the PGA Tour.

🚀 The introduction of eight signature events this season boast an increased prize pot that could see the winner take home up to $4 million. Additionally, the $18 million first prize on offer at the Tour Championship is the biggest winner's purse available on the calendar, allowing current players to surge above top stars from the past by winning just one event.

Take a look at the factors influencing Golf's massive financial surge.

DRIVING RANGE
3 Drills That Can Help Every Golfer

In this video, we bring to you three drills that can help you develop your game by working on strike, swing control and club path.