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Good morning. Tickets go on sale for LIV Golf’s first USA championship debuting Jon Rahm, who cannot make any public appearance until the championship. Our team at Golf Reporter did some digging to find out the most winning golf equipment brands in US Open through the years. These and much more, in today’s edition of Golf Reporter.

So, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and let's get ready to explore everything golf!

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ALBATROS
Jon Rahm ‘Not Allowed’ To Make Public Appearances

Jon Rahm’s move to LIV Golf has made him and his family incredibly wealthy for generations, but it has also come at a cost.

The two-time major champion, who doubles as one of the best orators in the sport, is not allowed to make public appearances for the time being, according to a report from Reuters.

“I am under very strict instructions not to do public events, which I have imposed on myself a little bit for myself, and for the change I have given to the world of golf in the last week,” Rahm said.

“There will be nothing until February. I’m not allowed to.”

The 2024 LIV Golf season kicks off during the first weekend of February, so until then, Rahm will have to lay low.

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Golf Brands That Won The Most US Open Titles

Golf Reporter’s team gathered information about what’s in the winners’ bag of the past 20 US Open golf champions and stumbled upon some interesting findings. This equipment includes their golf clubs like the driver, fairway woods, irons, wedges, putters, and golf balls.

Most professionals have signed deals with specific brands for their equipment. Yet, some of these brands have found their way into the US Open winners’ bags in different years. These brands, and more importantly, some specific products, have repeated themselves frequently.

Here are the most frequently winning equipment brands and the players that had them at the time of winning.

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What else is making news

LIV Las Vegas: League’s First U.S. Tournament of 2024 to be held at historic Las Vegas Country Club, February 8-10, featuring many of golf’s biggest stars including the US LIV Golf debut of Jon Rahm. Buy tickets here.

Woods vs Thomas: Tiger, Charlie Woods to play with Justin Thomas, his father at PNC Championship.

Tiger’s Coach: Butch Harmon tells the fascinating story of how he became Tiger Woods' coach.

Seagate Golf Club: This Florida golf club just got a $14.5M renovation to the course and clubhouse.

PGA + Aon: Aon, PGA TOUR evolve partnership to increase use of real-time analytics, highlight drama ahead of Signature Event starts.

Seniors: Vance Welch leads tightly contested 2023 Golfweek Senior Tournament of Champions.

BIRDIE
Why John Daly Is Playing $750 Set

John Daly will likely be using a different driver and 3-wood at this week’s PNC Championship, as well as a different set of irons, wedges and putter.

Daly said he wasn’t certain that the driver and 3-wood would be in the bag for Saturday’s first round from the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Daly did say he would be playing Sub 70’s 659 CB irons and TAIII wedges this week, however.

Sub 70 – a golf company based out of Sycamore, Illinois – is a golf club manufacturer that offers forged-and-milled heads direct to consumer, and at relatively inexpensive prices compared to similar options on the retail market.

“I don’t have a deal with (Sub 70) or anything, there’s no money involved,” Daly told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday. “I just like what they do, and the clubs are great.”

Daly’s Sub 70 659 CB irons are currently available on the company’s website for $750 per set, and the TAIII Milled Forged wedges cost $135 apiece.

DRIVING RANGE
How Scottie Scheffler Hits A Down Hill Chip Shot

World No. 1 and Team TaylorMade's Scottie Scheffler is an absolute wizard around the greens. He can get up and down from just about anywhere and in this video, he's going to be teaching you how he handles those downhill chip shots to a short pin and a back pin.

A 60º wedge isn't always the play, and he'll teach you the way he goes about these different shots.