Rory McIlroy Tight-Lipped On Divorce ... At PGA Championship
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Rory McIlroy was not in the mood to discuss his personal life while facing a pool of reporters at the PGA Championship on Wednesday ... sticking to sports as he fielded questions.
TMZ Sports broke the story -- the 35-year-old golf superstar filed for divorce from his wife, Erica Stoll, earlier this week ... but anyone hoping to get some more info about Rory's off-course affairs was left without a sound bite.
Journalists were instructed to NOT ask anything about McIlroy's personal matters as he took the stage at Valhalla ... with someone hopping on the mic beforehand to tell reporters all they need to know was included in the statement his team released on Tuesday.
Calvin Johnson I Could Be A Pro Golfer ... For Real!!!
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Did you know Megatron could transform into a PGA Tour golfer in retirement?
It's true ... at least that's according to Calvin Johnson himself, who tells TMZ Sports he's that good with a club in his hands!!!
The former Detroit Lions superstar is adamant he could make a real run at earning cash full-time at hitting fairways and greens in regulation ... if only he had just a little bit more free time on his hands.
PGA Tour's Adam Schenk Nails Approach Shot Into Fan's Cup ... Fore Real!!!!!!
A golf fan had to a get himself a new drink at a PGA Tour event on Thursday ... and it's all 'cause one of the pros hit his approach shot right into his cup.
The crazy moment happened just minutes ago out at The American Express tournament in La Quinta, Calif. ... when Adam Schenk was attempting to hit one of his first-round shots close to the green on the 16th hole.
That one's in the drink. 🥃😅
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) January 18, 2024 @GolfChannel
Adam Schenk's second shot on 16 at the Stadium Course landed in a spectator's cup.
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The 31-year-old, however, pushed his ball to the right ... and when it came crashing down from the sky, it improbably landed in a spectator's beverage!!
The guy holding the cup was stunned ... but in perhaps even more shocking news, once Schenk fished the ball out of the dude's refreshment -- he birdied the hole!!
No word yet if Schenk replaced the fan's drink -- or if he gave him some cash to go grab another one.
But, seems it was all pretty good luck regardless -- 'cause he finished the day with a solid 2-under par score ... and the confidence that he can make it in any hole going forward.
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Barstool's Jersey Jerry Finally Hits Hole-In-One!!! After Tom Brady Support
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Thirty-seven hours and 2,627 strokes later, Barstool Sports personality Jersey Jerry finally did it -- he hit a hole-in-one on a golf simulator ... after huge names like Tom Brady rallied behind the guy on his grueling journey.
For those who haven't been keeping up, the beloved Barstool employee does weekly challenges on his "Jerry After Dark" show ... and this time around, he tasked himself with playing virtual golf until he carded an ace.
As it turns out, Jerry's self-imposed quest was a LOT harder than expected ... and he quickly lost hope in achieving the feat.
Some big stars in the sports world voiced their support for Jerry -- golfers Brooks Koepka and Max Homa ... and even TB12 himself, who sent an encouraging X post to stay the course.
It’s darkest before the dawn. @Jerrythekid21 https://t.co/MnXUv3KiKK https://t.co/eYf4qQnMef pic.twitter.com/JCkO8GjIJ3
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 4, 2024 @TomBrady
"It's darkest before dawn," the 7-time Super Bowl champ said Thursday morning.
Just minutes later, the moment of glory happened -- Jerry hit his perfect shot, and the entire room erupted in celebration.
Even the PGA Tour chimed in on the accomplishment ... congratulating JJ on the "LegenJerry" performance.
SPEECH @JerryAfterDark #LegenJerry pic.twitter.com/S6VzxH39kB
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) January 4, 2024 @barstoolsports
Jerry gave a speech shortly after reaching glory ... and naturally, the diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan used it as an opportunity to ask T.J. Watt out to dinner.
"T.J. Watt, listen," an emotional and fatigued Jerry said. "I love you so much, bro. We couldn't make dinner happen last year, my dream is to have dinner with T.J. It could be one-on-one, it could be multiple people. I don't care. I just want to have a nice steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus, mac and cheese with T.J. Watt."
After all this, Jerry certainly earned that dinner.
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ScHoolboy Q I'm Dropping In '24 ... Gonna Be Special!!!
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ScHoolboy Q hasn't released a new album in over 4 years ... a quiet streak the rapper says he plans on ending next year!!!
While attending Top Dawg Entertainment's 10th annual Christmas toy drive on Wednesday, Q gave props to his team -- he says they actively help the community even when it's not a holiday but still loved seeing everyone come together.
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Q also performed classic cuts, like his 2016 platinum Kanye West collab "THat Part" ... but did promise he'll return in 2024 with "something special."
L.A. rapper EastSide K-Boy suggested Q should get his comedy show -- an idea Q didn't reject -- but his fans wouldn't be surprised if his homecoming somehow incorporated golf ... a sport he's gotten into much more, and not just for fun.
Q's been playing in big, legit tournaments -- he competed in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2022 and even appears in the "PGA Tour 2K23" video game.
Well, the Tiger Woods of rap is yelling, "Fore!!!"
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CHARLIE EL HIJO DE TIGER WOODS ¡GANA EL CAMPEONATO DE GOLF DEL INSTITUTO!
Está claro que el talento se hereda en la familia Woods, porque el hijo de Tiger, Charlie, acaba de ayudar a su instituto a ganar un campeonato de golf.
El estudiante de primer año de 14 años de edad, compitió junto a otros cuatro para el equipo masculino de la Escuela Benjamin en el campeonato estatal de Florida FHSAA esta semana, y con sus dos puntuaciones de 78 y 76 ayudó a su equipo a levantar el codiciado trofeo durante la tarde del miércoles.
Charlie Woods’ team won the @FHSAA State Championship in front of Tiger 🔥🐅
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) November 16, 2023 @GolfonCBS
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Charlie terminó cuarto de cinco en su equipo y empató en el puesto 26 del torneo. Papá estuvo animando a su hijo durante toda la competición.
Además de hacerse con una medalla, Charlie protagonizó uno de los mejores momentos de la semana, anotando un punto a larga distancia a lo Tiger por parte del adolescente.
💰💪 Charlie Woods with a massive fist pump after chipping in during the Florida High School State Championship. @TWlegion
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) November 15, 2023 @NUCLRGOLF
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Charlie ahora tiene derecho de jactarse de sus habilidades, ya queTiger nunca ganó un campeonato estatal cuando era joven.
Por otra parte, el legendario jugador tiene 15 campeonatos más importantes que Charlie... ¡así que el joven Woods tendrá que ponerse al día a partir de ahora!
Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie Wins H.S. Golf Championship!!!
The tee clearly doesn't fall far from the green in the Woods family ... 'cause Tiger's son, Charlie, just helped his high school win a golf championship!!
The 14-year-old freshman competed alongside four others for The Benjamin School's boys team at Florida's FHSAA Class A state championship this week ... and with his two scores of 78 and 76, he helped his squad raise the coveted trophy on Wednesday afternoon.
Charlie Woods’ team won the @FHSAA State Championship in front of Tiger 🔥🐅
— Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) November 16, 2023 @GolfonCBS
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Charlie finished fourth out of five on his team ... and tied for 26th overall in the tournament. Dad was at the scene for the entirety of the week -- cheering on his boy throughout the competition.
In addition to snagging a title medal, Charlie also had one of the best highlights of the week ... sinking a long chip that elicited a very Tiger-like fist pump from the teenager.
💰💪 Charlie Woods with a massive fist pump after chipping in during the Florida High School State Championship. @TWlegion
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) November 15, 2023 @NUCLRGOLF
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Charlie now has some bragging rights over his Pops ... as Tiger never won a state championship when he was growing up.
Then again, The Big Cat has 15 more major championships than Charlie ... so there's a bit more catching up to do for the young Woods from here!
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MICHELLE WIE WEST "NUNCA DIGAS NUNCA"
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Apenas cinco meses después de colgar los palos de golf, Michelle Wie West le cuenta a TMZ Sports que hay una mínima posibilidad de que se retire en el futuro.
"Nunca digas nunca", dijo esta semana en el aeropuerto de Los Ángeles.
Sin embargo, Wie West, que le puso punto y final a su carrera en julio, tras el US Women's Open de este año, cree que es casi seguro que haya terminado para siempre.
En cuanto a su retiro, Wie West dijo que el golf sigue formando parte de su rutina semanal, pero que no es ni de lejos lo que solía ser cuando era un fenómeno de grandes campeonatos.
"Definitivamente no practico, eso es seguro", dijo con una sonrisa. "Sólo juego".
Wie West dice que también ha estado haciendo un poco de jardinería... y siendo madre de su hija.
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Michelle Wie West Stepping Back From Golf Full Time At 32 Years Old
Si pensabas que ahora que su tiempo en los greens profesionales ha terminado, la vida de Michelle se ha vuelto relajada... ella dijo que no es el caso, diciéndo: "Soy madre, ¡no me relajo!".
¡Feliz jubilación, Michelle!
Michelle Wie West Could I Unretire??? 'Never Say Never'
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Just five months into hanging up her golf spikes, Michelle Wie West is admitting to TMZ Sports there's at least a modicum of a chance she unretires at some point in the future.
"Never say never," she said out at LAX this week.
Then again, Wie West -- who called it a career in July following this year's U.S. Women's Open -- said she believes she's almost certainly done for good.
As for what she's been up to in retirement ... Wie West said golf is still part of her weekly routine -- it's just nowhere near what it used to be when she was a phenom hunting for major championships.
"I definitely don't practice, that's for sure," she said with a smile. "I just play."
Wie West says she's also been doing a little gardening ... and being a mom to her daughter.
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Michelle Wie West Stepping Back From Golf Full Time At 32 Years Old
And, if you thought any relaxation was involved now that her time on pro greens is over ... she said that's simply not the case, hilariously telling us, "I'm a mom -- I don't relax!"
Happy retirement, Michelle!!
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LeBron James Spotted In Saudi Arabia ... Weeks After Joking He'd Play There
Perhaps LeBron James wasn't kidding when he said he'd play in Saudi Arabia if the bag was big enough ... 'cause the King was spotted in the country, just weeks after he made the comment on social media.
Bron was in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, earlier this week. The exact reason for the trip is unclear, but James was seen hanging out in a gymnasium with a banner that said "Welcome to Arabia" and "Ministry of Sport."
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— Saudi Basketball (@KSAbasket) September 5, 2023 @KSAbasket
من تواجد ليبرون جيمس في مدينة الرياض اليوم 🔥 https://t.co/seAO6oE0oq pic.twitter.com/SxIoxdomoI
LeBron was invited to watch a match between Saudi prospects at the AZM Academy, according to an online report.
So, while Lakers fans shouldn't worry (for now, at least) ... it doesn't seem impossible that James could play in Saudi for a massive amount of money after his NBA career is over.
🚨🚨
— Saudi Basketball (@KSAbasket) September 5, 2023 @KSAbasket
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In July, the Lakers superstar used a Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump GIF to show how fast he'd go to the Middle Eastern company if he got Kylian Mbappe-type money (the French soccer superstar got a staggering $776 million offer to play for Al-Hilal, but turned the money down).
Many fans perceived LBJ's tweet as a joke, but ... maybe not.
LeBron's not alone. We talked to Giannis Antetokounmpo a few weeks ago about the same subject ... and the Milwaukee Bucks superstar told us he'd be down to suit up in Saudi if the cash was right.
Just James visiting the country will likely be enough to spark a debate ... considering Saudi Arabia's history of human rights violations.
Despite the controversy, Saudi Arabia, with their enormous wealth, has lured some of the world's biggest athletes to their country, including Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. Golfers like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, among others, also bolted for Saudi.
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Money talks!
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PGA Tour's Gary Woodland Undergoing Surgery On Brain Lesion
Former U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland just announced some scary news -- he's undergoing surgery to remove a lesion from his brain next month ... though he said he's in good spirits despite it all.
Woodland said on X on Wednesday morning he was actually diagnosed with the ailment a few months ago ... though he had initially tried to treat it with medication.
However, he says after talking it over with docs recently, he's now decided to go under the knife to try to remedy the problem.
"We've made the decision that surgery to remove the lesion is the best course of action," the 39-year-old said.
"I'm in good spirits," he added, "with my family and team by my side and so thankful for the love and support of everyone."
Woodland -- who holds four career PGA Tour wins, including the 2019 U.S. Open -- said surgery is slated for Sept. 18.
Get well soon.
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Jon Rahm Drops Loud F-Bomb On Hot Mic ... At Open Championship
Jon Rahm's gonna have to wash his mouth out with soap ... 'cause the golf star was caught letting an expletive fly after a putt didn't go his way at the Open Championship on Friday -- passionately yelling out, "F***!!!"
The outburst happened on hole 10 in the second round as Rahm was looking to make par ... but things didn't go as planned, and he let everyone hear his frustration.
There’s also apparently no dump button on the world feed. pic.twitter.com/LaVhSPF60W
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) July 21, 2023 @KylePorterCBS
"Apologies for any language there," the announcer said shortly after the f-bomb.
The 28-year-old Spanish pro hasn't been the happiest of campers at the Royal Liverpool Golf Course this week ... voicing his frustrations over his play, as well as the amount of people surrounding him during the first round.
He even teed off on the media members who were following Rory McIlroy ... saying he had a "boom mic on my ass" as cameras kept up with his pairing partner.
The two-time major winner will have some work to do if he's looking to improve his spot in the standings ... he's currently tied for 49th at +2 through two rounds.
Jon Rahm might kill someone. pic.twitter.com/Zu36v1MyqV
— Schu (@tschu_22) July 21, 2023 @tschu_22
It's not the only wild moment of the Open so far -- as we previously reported, a bird crapped on Viktor Hovland during his first round outing on Thursday.
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Tiger Woods Ex-GF Drops $30 Million Lawsuit
Tiger Woods is no longer being sued for allegedly cooking up a scheme to toss his ex-girlfriend out of his home after they broke up.
Tiger's ex, Erica Herman, recently dropped the $30 million lawsuit she filed against his trust ... this according to new court documents obtained by The New York Post.
Erica's decision to drop the suit comes on the heels of a related legal win for Tiger ... as we reported in May, a judge ordered the case to arbitration, which is what Woods wanted.
Tiger's ex originally filed suit against his trust back in March, alleging he wrongly kicked her out of the Florida mansion they lived in together.
Remember ... Erica claimed she was living with Tiger in his Hobe Sound estate for 6 years while they were dating, with Erica claiming she performed "valuable services" for Tiger in exchange for living rent-free.
Erica claimed they had an "oral tenancy agreement" which was supposed to last 5 years after their 2022 split ... but admitted she didn't have it in writing.
She sued Tiger's trust -- the titleholder on the house -- for $30 mil because she claimed it was the "reasonable rental value" of Tiger's house for the 5 remaining years on their alleged oral agreement.
When Tiger and Erica broke up in the fall of 2022, she claims Tiger cooked up a scheme to throw her out of the home, including alleged false promises and a spontaneous vacation.
She claimed Tiger's people convinced her to pack a suitcase for a vacation without Tiger, allegedly driving her to the airport, where they allegedly told her she'd been "locked out" of the house and couldn't go back.
For his part, Tiger denied ever making a pact with Erica ... brushing her off as a "jilted ex-girlfriend."
PGA Golfer Adam Hadwin Leveled By Security At Canadian Open ... For Celebrating Friend's Win
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A security guard was left saying "sorrey" after the Canadian Open on Sunday ... when he mistakenly LAID OUT a PGA Tour golfer who ran onto the green to celebrate his buddy's big victory!!
The wild moment went down shortly after Nick Taylor nailed a 72-foot eagle putt to win the tournament on the fourth playoff hole in Toronto ... which made him the first Canada native to win the event in more than half a century.
Adam Hadwin -- who finished tied for 12th place in the same tourney -- was super stoked for his fellow Canadian's historic win ... so he grabbed a bottle of champagne and sprayed it as he darted toward Taylor.
But one security guard went into protective mode before Hadwin could even get near the big winner ... 'cause he rushed over and put the pro's ass on the grass!!
A group of people darted over to check on Hadwin right after the brutal hit ... but thankfully, he wasn't injured. Taylor looked upset over it all ... yelling as he watched his friend get laid out.
Hadwin has been a good sport about it all, though ... cracking jokes and having a playful interaction with Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen.
I think I’ll stick to golf! https://t.co/KfKtLPNb5o
— adam hadwin (@ahadwingolf) June 12, 2023 @ahadwingolf
Hadwin's wife, Jessica, also laughed off the situation ... saying, "I'm thrilled to report that @ahadwingolf is still among the land of the living and in true Canadian form, apologized to the security guard for being tackled."
Who says golf is boring?!?!
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9/11 Families United 'Deeply Offended' By PGA/Liv Merger ... Saudi Shills!!!
A prominent 9/11 memorial organization is teeing off on the PGA's decision to join forces with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour ... saying the move is nothing but an act of betrayal.
9/11 Families United -- a group of thousands of family members whose loved ones were killed or impacted during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks -- tells TMZ Sports it is "shocked and deeply offended" by Tuesday's news of the PGA/LIV merger.
"PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan co-opted the 9/11 community last year in the PGA's unequivocal agreement that the Saudi LIV project was nothing more than sportswashing of Saudi Arabia's reputation," chairman Terry Strada, whose husband died in the World Trade Center's North Tower, said in a statement.
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"But now the PGA and Monahan appear to have become just more paid Saudi shills, taking billions of dollars to cleanse the Saudi reputation so that Americans and the world will forget how the Kingdom spent their billions of dollars before 9/11 to fund terrorism, spread their vitriolic hatred of Americans, and finance al Qaeda and the murder of our loved ones."
Of course, the 9/11 hijackers had strong ties to Saudi Arabia. Fifteen of the nineteen men who carried out the attack were citizens of the Middle Eastern country. Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was also born in Saudi Arabia in 1957.
Despite the hijackers largely coming from Saudi Arabia, the country has always denied playing any role in the terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 people. The FBI and CIA have also stated Saudi Arabia was not behind the attacks.
"Make no mistake – we will never forget," Strada added.
Monahan is well aware of the backlash directed at players who jumped to LIV last year -- he was previously asked about 9/11 Families United calling it an act of betrayal at the time ... and he felt it was necessary for those athletes to apologize to those affected by the terrorist attacks.
It's safe to say the 9/11 org. no longer feels his words were sincere.
"Mr. Monahan talked last summer about knowing people who lost loved ones on 9/11, then wondered aloud on national television whether LIV Golfers ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour. They do now -- as does he. PGA Tour leaders should be ashamed of their hypocrisy and greed."
"Our entire 9/11 community has been betrayed by Commissioner Monahan and the PGA as it appears their concern for our loved ones was merely window-dressing in their quest for money – it was never to honor the great game of golf."
Monahan has yet to address the backlash ... but he will certainly have to at some point.
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PGA Tour, LIV Golf End Bitter Dispute, Merge 🤝 ... Players Pissed!
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4:02 PM PT -- While some fans don't necessarily love the PGA Tour and LIV Golf merger, legendary golf broadcaster (and longtime tour player) Gary McCord believes the new organization will be a net positive for the game.
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After more than a year of bitter arguing that included lawsuits and public feuds, PGA Tour is merging with Saudi-backed LIV Golf ... and a lot of the players are pissed!
The stunning announcement was made Tuesday morning, with the companies saying they'll form a new, yet-to-be-named organization -- news that some of the PGA Tour players say totally blindsided them.
Collin Morikawa, the 18th-ranked player in the world, clearly had no idea the merger was in the works, Tweeting ... "I love finding out morning news on Twitter"
Another pro, Wesley Bryan, expressed anger over the merger.
"Love finding out info on twitter. This is amazing. Y’all should be ashamed and have a lot of questions to answer."
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Bryan fired off another message ... "I feel betrayed, and will not be able to trust anyone within the corporate structure of the PGA TOUR for a very long time"
Tuesday's announcement was especially shocking because of the disdain the organizations have had for one another since LIV launched.
Aside from just being a business dispute, a lot of Americans were against LIV because of its tie to the Saudi Arabian government. In fact, LIV Golf is backed by Saudi's Public Investment Fund (PIF), controlled by the Crown Prince. A majority of the 9/11 hijackers (15 of 19) were from the country.
"Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?”
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 12, 2022 @TSN_Sports
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan comments on players joining LIV Golf. pic.twitter.com/MeHAbR1qQL
Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA Tour, once posed the question ... "Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?," in response to blowback on American golfers who took large checks from LIV.
Monahan was talking about several high-profile former PGA Tour players who bolted for LIV, including Phil Mickelson who reportedly received around $200 million to join the org. Dustin Johnson left too, reportedly getting $125 million. Brooks Koepka reportedly got $100 million.
Not all players took the big money ... Tiger Woods reportedly turned down a whopping $800 million offer, while Rory McIlroy reportedly said no to $500 million.
As for Toger, Rory and the other players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour and turned down millions, Cheerios gotta be tough to swallow this morning ...