🏌🏻Inside Rahm's Luxurious Car Collection

Good morning! Rory McIlroy expects 'billions of dollars changing hands' by the end of the year for the PGA x LIV Golf deal.

The PGA Tour star is all set to play a round of golf with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi Arabia PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan this week in Scotland.

⛳ This day in history: The 1884 and 1885 Open Championships ended on this date. In 1884, at Prestwick GC, Jack Simpson won in windy conditions by four strokes from fellow Scots Douglas Rolland and Willie Fernie. In 1885, Bob Martin won by one shot over Archie Simpson at the Old Course at St. Andrews.

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Presidents Cup Ratings Plummet Despite Thrilling Finish

The 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal drew a sharply smaller television audience compared to the 2022 edition that was played at Quail Hollow Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

1.37 million people tuned in for Sunday’s final day on NBC, marking a 28 percent decline from 2022’s audience of 1.89 million, even though the events were played in the same time zone. Saturday’s all-day coverage, which served as a lead-in to college football on NBC, brought in 1.21 million viewers, down 36 percent from 1.89 million two years ago.

To put Sunday’s 1.37 million viewers into perspective, the NFL matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers on CBS attracted 24.1 million viewers. The Thursday night football game between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, which was only available on Amazon Prime, drew 16.2 million views.

The Presidents Cup’s figures fall significantly short of the golf’s marquee events. The final round of the 2024 Masters was down 20 percent year-over-year but was still viewed by 9.58 million people.

The final round of the 2024 US Open, which featured a duel between Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, was viewed by a total audience on NBC and Peacock of 5.9 million viewers.

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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Chiefs To Play Together

PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan and his partner for the week, tour player Billy Horschel, are playing the first round at Carnoustie with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi Arabian Investment Fund, which finances competitor LIV Golf, and LIV tour member Dean Burmester.

The DP World Tour event - Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is being played on a rotation of Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and the Old Course, with the final round at the Old Course in St Andrews after the field is trimmed to the top 60 pros (including ties) and the leading 20 teams.

One of PGA Tour's literal biggest hitters and stars, Rory McIlroy, is partnered with his father Gerry. The McIlroys are grouped with Monahan and Horschel on Friday, and Al-Rumayyan and Burmester on Saturday.

Representatives of the two tours reportedly met in New York on Sept. 11. A member of the PGA Tour Enterprises transaction subcommittee with Tiger Woods and Adam Scott, which is negotiating with the PIF, McIlroy is optimistic that the talks might bring a conclusion "definitely before the year's end."

📌 Fowler's Equipment Tweaks: Rickie Fowler is set to make three different equipment changes this week in Scotland.

He is adding a TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper into the bag that’s equipped with a Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73TX shaft. Throughout 2024, Fowler has used a standard-sized 3-wood head at 13.5 degrees.

As for the irons, Fowler is switching to a new, black version of his previous Cobra King Tour irons (4-PW), which means the change here is mostly just cosmetic.

Additionally, he is going with an L.A.B. Golf DF3 mallet putter at a standard 34.5 inches, equipped with a TPT shaft and an L.A.B. Press Pistol grip.

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In Memoriam: Susie Maxwell Berning, a three-time U.S. Women Open champion, died this week in the Palm Springs, California area at age 83.

Debut: Korn Ferry Tour points leader Matt McCarty will make his first start as a PGA TOUR member at the Sanderson Farms Championship after earning the Three-Victory Promotion.

Epson Tour: The Epson Tour concludes its season in Indian Wells, California, for the very first time this week. The Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells will be held at the Players Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort - here are five things you need to know.

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These Are Jon Rahm's Most Luxurious Cars

Jon Rahm has a collection of the top 4 Mercedes cars and is on his way to becoming the next car guy in the industry.

The Spaniard's car-collection may not be extensive, but it’s certainly impressive - let's take a closer look.

🏎️ Mercedes G63 AMG: This car stands out as a luxury SUV offering incomparable off-roading capabilities and comfort. Being a golfer who travels a lot, this car seems perfect for the golfer.

Priced at $179,000, this vehicle offers a powerful 4.0-liter Biturbo V8 petrol engine and produces 585 horsepower, which just adds to the awesomeness and luxury.

🏎️ Mercedes SLS AMG: This one has a stunning two-door sports coupe that just stands out. The SLS AMG is a bit more costly at $249,888. It has a 6.2-liter V8 engine, which generates 420 horsepower and 650 Nm of peak power and torque.

Its 7-speed automatic transmission provides outstanding performance, which makes it a favorite among car enthusiasts.

🏎️ Mercedes S-Class: This powerhouse of a car is priced at $114,500 and features exactly what users look for when they opt for Mercedes-Benz: the essence of luxury. This car is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo diesel engine, and it produces 325 horsepower, making it one of the best cars anyone can have in their collection.

🏎️ Mercedes EQS: This car is the latest addition to Rahm’s expensive collection. Priced at $125,950, the EQS showcases cutting-edge technology and eco-friendliness.

Talk about an all-rounder! This all-electric luxury SUV features a dual-motor configuration, which produces 516 horsepower and 828 Nm of peak power and torque.

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Fix Your Balance

In today's video, we discuss the importance of balance in your golf swing and provide a simple test to determine if you're executing it properly.

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