On September 9th, we cover Xander Schauffele's candid decision to take a mental health break ahead of the Ryder Cup, while the rest of Team USA plays to stay sharp, and Anthony Kim faces relegation from LIV.

TEAM USA RYDER CUP PREP

• Xander Schauffele is skipping the team's tune-up in Napa, citing the need to address his mental state after a frustrating season. This creates a six-week layoff before Bethpage Black, a potential concern for Captain Keegan Bradley.
• "I'm mentally a little tapped... I need to reset a little bit and just get back to a healthy mental place." - Xander Schauffele
• In stark contrast, ten other team members are playing in the Procore Championship specifically to avoid the rust that plagued them in the 2023 Ryder Cup.

ANTHONY KIM'S LIV FUTURE

• Anthony Kim's comeback tour is in serious trouble. He sits 55th in the LIV standings and faces automatic relegation under the new "Drop Zone" rule for players outside the top 48, putting his tour status in jeopardy.
• "SOBER is DOPE" - Anthony Kim via X.
• While his professional career hangs in the balance, Kim is celebrating major personal victories, recently posting about his sobriety and family life.

Quick Hits

Bryson joins team dinner • Rory's win recap • Tomorrow: Procore preview & Stanford recruiting

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