Another Setback for Golf’s Big Hitters

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October 01, 2026

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Things seem to be moving ahead in the big debate over distance in pro golf. After a series of discussions, the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour have sent notice to the USGA and the R&A. It’s left to be seen what the governing bodies make of it. Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson is seeking treatment, one caddie suffers a freak injury, and more.

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1921: Walter Hagen defeated Jim Barnes 3&2 to win the PGA Championship. It was Walter’s third major win.
1939: George Archer was born in California. After getting involved in caddying, Archer was kicked out of the school’s basketball team for missing too many practices for golf. The dedication paid off, and he went on to win 43 pro titles, including the 1969 Masters.
1950: Babe Zaharias tied the U.S. Women’s Open record t(-9, 291) to beat Betsy Rawls by 9 strokes.

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