No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1114: Team Rose stunts, P is back, Florida cold catastrophe
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Feb 2, 2026 DJ Pajowski, on-the-ground LPGA reporter, brings firsthand perspective from Orlando. Justin Rose’s dominance at Torrey and Patrick Reed’s return are hot topics. Cold weather chaos cut the LPGA event to 54 holes and sparked controversy. Quick takes cover LIV/DP World dynamics and a grab bag of tour news.
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OWGR Status Remains Contentious
- LIV Golf's attempt to secure OWGR approval remains uncertain and contentious given event structure and qualification issues.
- Granting points could inflame tour relations and fan frustration if criteria seem unmet.
DP World Tour Playing-Release Trade
- DP World Tour appears to be negotiating release terms allowing LIV players to play select events if they commit to DPWT appearances.
- That trade-off shifts the leverage and could reshape where returning players route back to the PGA Tour.
Caddying Gives Ground-Level Perspective
- DJ Pajowski caddied in the celebrity division at the LPGA event in Orlando and described the week on the ground.
- He used that perspective to contrast event atmosphere and on-course conditions with broadcast narratives.