
No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1107: Best Players Without a Major + Weekly Recap
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Jan 12, 2026 The hosts dive into the top ten players still chasing that elusive major title, sparking lively debates. Brooks Koepka's potential PGA Tour reinstatement raises questions about reaccepting stars. They discuss Derek Sprague's resignation and its implications for the PGA of America. Exciting new announcements include Michael Block's partnership with Malbon and the launch of the Women's Team Golf League. Plus, insights into upcoming PGA Tour rule changes for 2026 and a recap of LIV promotions keep the conversation buzzing.
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Women's Team Golf Risks Fragmentation
- WTGL will launch a women's team golf league modeled on TGL but risks fragmentation and diluted momentum.
- Integrating women into existing TGL infrastructure might have delivered more scale and cohesion.
Blockie Joins Malbon
- Michael Block signed with Malbon Golf and the hosts joked about his cultural fit and fame.
- The segment compared Block's recognition to many PGA Tour winners and debated his broader fame.
Career Exemptions Create Entitlement Issues
- Vijay Singh used a career-money exemption to play PGA Tour events, exposing entitlement quirks in exemptions.
- These legacy exemptions can bump younger players from fields and raise fairness questions.
