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Evidence! Still can't believe this happened. Thanks for an amazing foursome @brian_giuffra @backoftherange @jack_milko
I'll be out of the office for the rest of the day: I have a tee time. I was lucky enough to be one of the 28 winners of the Masters media lottery. Here goes nothing!
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Tune in tonight at 11 PM ET on Samsung TV+ or check your local listings for a new episode of Front Office Sports Tonight! frontofficesports.com/channe…
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It's nice to get some ratings the day a sports event, even if its not the final Big Data figures. Of course, much easier when there's positive news to report.
Some *BIG* viewership gains for Thursday @PresidentsCup coverage on @GolfChannel. Coverage on Golf Channel averaged 688k viewers, up 88% vs. Thursday of 2024 Presidents Cup. Viewership peaked at 935k in the 5:45 p ET quarter hour. Second most-watched opening round on Golf Channel of 2026, only behind Thursday of The PLAYERS. Live From the Presidents Cup viewership on Thursday was up 39% vs. Thursday of 2024. *all Nielsen Panel v. Panel, Big Data not yet available
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Brandt Snedeker was more impressed with the Medinah crowds today, despite the U.S. getting swept. "I thought the fans were great today," he said. "Really, they came out -- it seemed like there was more people out there. They were engaged. It's hard to get the fans going when we just couldn't get any momentum out there. It seemed like every time we started to do something or hit quality golf shots, we couldn't converge. Hat's off to the International Team. They did a great job of stifling any momentum we had going today. This happens in golf. You have days where things don't fall into place for you. That's why our guys are built so that they can do this every week. They're used to adversity. These guys got a huge challenge in front of them now, and it's an opportunity. We're going to view it as an opportunity."
Wyndham Clark said he and his Presidents Cup teammates "weren't really feeling the fans as much as normal" today and it was "kind of dead out there." U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker called it a "weird day" and said the crowd energy "just kind of dissipated as the day went on."
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Last week, Int'l Presidents Cups captain Geoff Ogilvy told @FOS: "If it goes really well, they'll probably want me to do it again" in 2028. "If it doesn't go well, they'll probably kick me out and try to find someone else.” INT 7, USA 3 after Friday. frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Always happy to help golf infiltrate an edition of The Memo newsletter @FOS ⛳️ This afternoon's read includes details on the Presidents Cup's $8,000 ticket and President Trump's 'honorary captain's cart' at Medinah. frontofficesports.com/newsle…
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Some more photos and a behind-the-scenes video of Trump's 'honorary captain's cart' at the Presidents Cup. “The White House team is aware of it and we’re hopeful the president will appreciate it when he arrives,” a Club Car spokesperson told @FOS. frontofficesports.com/articl…
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When President Trump arrives at the Presidents Cup on Sunday, a custom golf cart will be waiting for him. The cart, stamped with a presidential seal and "47" stitching, carries a retail price of $11,299. Details from @_DavidRumsey ⬇️
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New: We have a first look @FOS of the "honorary captain's cart" that @clubcar has made for President Trump ahead of his visit to the Presidents Cup on Sunday. Presidential seal, "47" stitching, top speed of 19mph. Model retails for $11,299. frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Wyndham Clark said he and his Presidents Cup teammates "weren't really feeling the fans as much as normal" today and it was "kind of dead out there." U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker called it a "weird day" and said the crowd energy "just kind of dissipated as the day went on."
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Lots of fans making use of the extra seats on the back side of the first tee stadium that has views of the 18th green.
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Officials had to rip out a bunch cable wiring just off the 17th green for Min Woo Lee's drop just now.
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.@_DavidRumsey asked a series of U.S. players about the benefits and disadvantages of playing team golf every year. “Christmas already feels pretty special, but imagine how much more special it would feel if it was every other year?” Justin Thomas said.
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Here's JT's full response on Presidents Cup–Ryder Cup. Also says he would not be a fan of any top U.S. players taking a year off if not injured.
I asked a bunch of US players about the pros and cons of playing team golf every year. I think Justin Thomas said it best. "Christmas already feels pretty special, but imagine how much more special it would feel if it was every other year?" More @FOS ⬇️ frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Brian Rolapp and Jay Monahan chopping it up in between groups at the first tee of the Presidents Cup. Rolapp officially takes over the commissioner title on Jan. 1 when Monahan's contract expires.
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The Presidents Cup has paid players and captains more than $25M in cash stipends since 2022. @_DavidRumsey breaks down how it all works ⬇️
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Keep learning new things as I’m getting more into golf: As he prepares to work Presidents Cup for NBC, Jim “Bones” Mackay told @FOS that caddies pay their travel expenses out of pocket frontofficesports.com/articl…
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5,000-seat first tee stadium here at Medinah is getting pretty full about an hour before the Presidents Cup begins.
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I asked a bunch of US players about the pros and cons of playing team golf every year. I think Justin Thomas said it best. "Christmas already feels pretty special, but imagine how much more special it would feel if it was every other year?" More @FOS ⬇️ frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Resale market is still cheaper than face value ahead of the Presidents Cup teeing off in a few hours. GA today was $119 and the Captains' Club is supposed to cost $354.
New @FOS: Presidents Cup resale ticket prices are dropping below face value. Thursday tickets for the Captains' Club, which includes free beer and seltzer, can be bought on the secondary market for just over $140—a roughly $200 discount. frontofficesports.com/articl…
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Medinah Country Club has 4 paddle tennis courts right by the media center. I'll be honest it took me a minute to figure out these weren't pickleball or padel. I might still be wrong.
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