{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/6983f2c292cc2b35f6d73bd3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"LIV FINALLY GETS OWGR POINTS (WITH A CATCH) - February 5th, 2026","description":"<p>We break down the OWGR’s controversial decision to finally award LIV Golf ranking points, recap a wild Round 1 in Riyadh, and preview the vibes at the WM Phoenix Open.</p><p><br></p><h3>LIV GOLF &amp; OWGR NEWS</h3><ul><li>The OWGR officially recognizes LIV for the 2026 season, but the new \"Small Field Tournament\" classification restricts points to only the top 10 finishers.</li><li>Jon Rahm slammed the ruling as \"unprecedented,\" criticizing the lack of parity compared to the Hero World Challenge.</li><li>Peter Uihlein pulled off a miracle hook shot around a palm tree to share the Round 1 lead in Riyadh.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>WM PHOENIX OPEN PREVIEW</h3><ul><li>The party starts in Scottsdale as Scottie Scheffler jokes he’s eating with plastic silverware to avoid injury while welcoming Brooks Koepka back to the fold.</li><li>Justin Thomas shared an emotional moment on the 13th green with shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin, calling her putt \"dead center.\"</li><li>Brooks Koepka and Travis Kelce teamed up for a high-energy Pro-Am pairing.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Bryson tests illegal prototype driver • Phil Mickelson WD for family health • Apple Sports adds golf scores • Harrington’s 500th start</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}