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TRUMP EXEMPTION & LIV'S 72-HOLE SHIFT - November 11th, 2025


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On November 11th, we break down the controversial sponsor's exemption for Kai Trump, Liv Golf's major format change, a historic new PGA Tour event, and Séamus Power's fight for his card.


LPGA TOUR
  • We dive into the heated debate surrounding Kai Trump’s sponsor's exemption into The Annika, weighing her massive social media influence against a junior record that includes an 83.6 scoring average and a 461st ranking.
  • "I have to remind him, I'm a Trump, too." - Kai Trump on playing with her grandfather.
  • This story perfectly encapsulates the modern sports dilemma: is it about pure merit or pure marketability?


LIV GOLF
  • Liv Golf is pivoting to 72-hole, no-cut events starting in 2026, a major strategic shift away from its "Golf, But Louder" identity in a clear attempt to satisfy Official World Golf Ranking criteria.
  • "The amount of holes wasn't keeping golf fans from watching." - Senior writer Sean Zak on the move.
  • The ultimate irony? The tour's name, "Liv," is the Roman numeral for 54, the very format they are now abandoning.


PGA TOUR
  • The PGA Tour announced a new FedExCup Fall event, the Biltmore Championship, marking a historic return to Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in over 80 years.
  • The last time the Tour was in Asheville, Ben Hogan won the Land of the Sky Open three consecutive times from 1940-42.
  • This move taps into a rich vein of golf history, bringing the modern game back to one of its classic venues.


FEDEXCUP FALL
  • It's do-or-die for Séamus Power at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Currently 133rd in the standings, the 2022 champion needs a huge week to keep his PGA Tour card for next season.
  • "It's one of my favourite places I've ever been." - Power on his love for the Port Royal Golf Course.
  • Can a return to a beloved and windy course, which he calls "fun," provide the spark he needs under immense pressure?


Quick Hits

Liv's 72-hole format begins in 2026 • PGA Tour returns to Asheville after 80+ years • Séamus Power sits 133rd in the FedExCup

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