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Like Father, Like Swing: Tiger & Charlie's Return (Plus a 89-Year-Old Who'll Make You Feel Lazy)

When golf legends bring their kids to work... expect missed putts and dad jokes. Plus: The teen phenom who's making Bobby Jones look like a late bloomer

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Good morning. This is your Happy Valley Golf Team newsletter. Let’s get it!

Here’s what we’ve got for you today:

  • PNC Championship returns with golf's most epic family reunion - featuring Tiger & Charlie Woods' fifth appearance (and yes, the kid still has better form than you)

  • 89-year-old Gary Player proving age is just a number while Bernhard Langer defends his title with more wins than most players have golf balls

  • Breaking: US golfers finally getting paid for Ryder Cup appearances (Europeans still competing for bragging rights and commemorative teacups)

  • Meet Blades Brown (yes, that's his real name) - the 17-year-old wonder kid who's making his PGA Tour debut while his classmates are studying for finals

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FAMILY FAIRWAYS: Golf's Greatest Show Off Their Mini-Mes

Get ready for golf's ultimate "Take Your Kid (or Parent) to Work Day" as the PNC Championship returns to the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando this week! This isn't your typical tournament – it's where golf legends prove that keeping it in the family isn't just a saying, it's a strategy.

The Big Stories

Tiger and Charlie Woods are back for their fifth appearance, and let's be honest – watching Charlie's swing is like seeing Tiger's highlight reel from the 90s played at 0.75 speed. Despite recent back surgery (apparently being superhuman has its limits), Tiger couldn't resist another chance to show his son how it's done – or perhaps more accurately these days, how it used to be done.

Defending Champions & Notable Teams

Bernhard Langer and son Jason return as defending champions, with the elder Langer continuing to defy both age and gravity with his fifth PNC victory last year. At this rate, he might still be winning this thing when his grandkids are old enough to compete.

The field is packed tighter than a pro's travel bag:

  • Nelly Korda teams up with dad Petr, bringing some tennis-golf crossover energy that would make Happy Gilmore question playing hockey

  • The evergreen Lee Trevino, 85, maintains his perfect attendance record – he's been here so long, he probably helped design the course

  • Gary Player, 89, brings his grandson Alexander, proving that while the black knight may have aged, his competitive spirit still fits into those signature dark outfits

Fresh Faces

Fred Couples makes his tournament debut with stepson Hunter Hannemann. Freddie's famously smooth swing might be the only thing more relaxed than his personality, and that's saying something.

Tournament Details

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando hosts this family affair, where 20 teams will scramble their way through 36 holes. With five different sets of tees, it's like a golf version of Goldilocks – there's one that's just right for everyone.

Between them, these players hold 69 majors and 40 senior major titles – though trying to count them all might take longer than a round with a foursome of beginners. Whether you're watching for the golf, the family dynamics, or just to see if Charlie Woods has inherited his dad's famous Sunday red and competitive stare, this weekend promises to be more entertaining than a John Daly outfit selection meeting.

Just remember, this is where golf legends come to prove that while their kids might have their swing, they definitely didn't inherit their fashion sense from the 1980s tour days.

News You Need to Know

Team USA just scored more than bragging rights at the Ryder Cup—players are now getting a $200K paycheck to play, plus $300K for charity. But here's the kicker: Europe’s still playing for pride (and maybe tea and biscuits?). Is this the start of Ryder Cup capitalism or just a generous hole-in-one?

PGA Tour COO Ron Price is hanging it up after nearly 20 years, leaving Jay Monahan to steer the ship through golf’s wild drama—including that Saudi deal. Retirement sounds nice, but who's bringing the snacks to the next board meeting?

The Showdown - Dechambeau and Koepka went head to head with Rory and Scheffler last night. Find out how it went HERE 

Seventeen-year-old Blades Brown (hell of a name) is trading textbooks for tee shots as he makes his PGA Tour debut at the Myrtle Beach Classic. The Nashville teen, fresh off breaking Bobby Jones’ century-old record as the youngest U.S. Amateur medalist, is ready to test his game against the pros. But can he still get home before curfew?

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Enjoy the rest of your week,

Cody.