Golf Talk Extra

Gary Player Finds Love Again

At 89 years young, golf legend Gary Player has found love anew with Susan Waterfall, an 83-year-old New Yorker who shares his passion for life.

"I'm so happy," Player exclaimed. "Isn't it amazing that at 89 you can find a girlfriend?"

Nelly Korda's Winter Vacation

World number one Nelly Korda is gearing up for an exciting vacation, starting with an early Christmas celebration with her brother, Sebastian.

"I'm excited to go dog sledding," Korda said. "I love the mountains and snow."

Crypto.com Showdown: Hype vs. Reality

The highly anticipated Crypto.com Showdown between PGA Tour stars and LIV Golf rebels drew a lackluster viewership of only 625,000.

"It was pitch dark and freezing. I don't know why they would do that," said Fred Couples, one of the few viewers who tuned in late.

PGA Tour Executive Retires

Ron Price, who held several key positions at the PGA Tour, including serving as co-commissioner for a brief period, has announced his retirement.

Price played a pivotal role in the Tour's financial matters and was instrumental in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf deal.

Charity Cases

The Western Golf Association announced a record-breaking donation of $10.2 million to the Evans Scholars Foundation from the BMW Championship.

The Wells Fargo Championship also contributed $5.9 million to various charities.

Divots

The PNC Championship has extended its partnership with title sponsor PNC Bank through 2032.

The Epson Tour will host 20 tournaments in 2025 with a total prize money of $5 million.

Fred Couples will introduce players at the returning Skins Game in 2024.

Stat of the Week

Ten of the 20 professional golfers in the PNC Championship have held the world number one ranking.

Final Word

"I'm super proud of what we accomplished this year, but next year I'm hungry for more," said Nelly Korda, reflecting on her record-breaking season.