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The Sanderson Farms Championship: Where Golf Meets Southern Charm (and Occasional Gator Hazards)

The Sanderson Farms Championship is here, kicking off the PGA Tour Fall Swing with more excitement than a hole-in-one at a mini-golf course.

Defending Champion's Quest for History (and Maybe a Lifetime Supply of Chicken)

Luke List returns, hoping to become the first back-to-back winner in 50 years. If he pulls it off, we might have to rename it the "Luke List Invitational featuring Some Other Guys." His 5-way playoff victory last year was so thrilling, even the squirrels stopped to watch.

Star Power and New Faces (No Autographs on the Greens, Please)

• Rickie Fowler makes his Sanderson Farms debut, trading diaper duty for divot repair. Will new-dad strength translate to lower scores, or just more efficient napping between holes?

• Keep an eye on Matt McCarty, fresh from the Korn Ferry Tour. He's so hot right now, they're considering renaming sand traps to "McCarty bunkers."

A True Test of Skill (and Patience, and Maybe Mosquito Repellent)

The Country Club of Jackson stretches 7,461 yards of pure golfing challenge. With greens trickier than a Mississippi poker game and winds that could blow the socks off a centipede. Players will need more than just a good swing – a good sense of humour might help too.

More Than Just a Tournament (It's a Golfer's Version of 'Survivor')

The Fall Swing isn't just about winning; it's about surviving. Players are battling for FedExCup points and 2025 Tour cards. The top 125 get their 2025 cards. 126-150 get conditional status. It's like musical chairs, but with golf carts and much higher stakes.

News You Need to Know

Grading Every Player's Performance at the 2024 Presidents Cup.

A one-liner for all 74 Korn Ferry Tour Championship participants. Top 30 this week get 2025 Tour Cards.

Nelly Korda, Annika Sorenstam Set to Compete at 2024 PNC Championship.

Saudi boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan grouped with Jay Monahan and Rory McIlroy at Dunhill Links.

Why Are So Many LIV Golfers Allowed To Play At The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship?

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Enjoy the rest of your week,

Cody.