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But Augusta National is now in the rear-view mirror, so we can start to look at what else is happening in the world of golf.
There is still no DP World Tour or Asian Tour golf this week, but there’s plenty of other action to remain locked in to – including a PGA Tour Signature Event plus the return of the LPGA Tour and LIV Golf League.
Below are some of the key storylines to have already taken place as well as what else you can expect in golf over the coming days.
RBC HERITAGE (MAYBE WITH BROOKS KOEPKA)
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The PGA Tour is straight back into it this week with its fourth Signature Event of the season – the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina.
Justin Thomas won this last year, scooping $3.6 million from a $20 million prize purse, and he’s back to defend against a field which has seen multiple changes since its original iteration.
Firstly, Rory McIlroy chose not to play while Justin Rose withdrew at the weekend – with Rose replaced by Michael Thorbjornsen – while Brooks Koepka is on the precipice of making his first Signature Event start via the Aon Next 10.
At this stage, eight of the World’s top-10 will be teeing it up at the RBC Heritage – including the betting favorite, Scottie Scheffler.
LA CHAMPIONSHIP
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Off the back of a small break, the LPGA Tour also returns this week with the JM Eagle LA Championship.
Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad managed to win this tournament last year in what was just her third start on the LPGA Tour.
The young Swede triumphed by a single stroke at El Caballero Country Club and scooped over $550,000 in prize money – kicking her pro career off quite nicely indeed.
This time around, top names include Miyu Yamashita and Minjee Lee star while Asterisk Talley is among those given a sponsor’s exemption. However, neither Jeeno Thitikul or Nelly…
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