Several News Tidbits

With so many little bits of news floating around Tuesday, I determined to do a short post list the principle ones -- simply in case you missed some of them.

I wager the largest information changed into that Tiger's non-public jet showed up at Augusta, this means that he is there practising, because of this it's very probably that he WILL be playing in the Masters in the end. Agent Mark Steinberg confirmed that he made the trip to Augusta and played a practice spherical on Tuesday with caddie Joe LaCava and membership participants.

Tim Rosaforte reported that Tiger had been playing "worst ball" rounds at his home course -- yes, you play two balls and use the worst result for your next shot, sort of a reverse scramble -- and Tim said he shot a 66 on the course where he holds the record with a 62. That's encouraging news because it sounds like the short game is much better. We'll find out next week.

Jason and Amanda Dufner have reached a divorce settlement -- I admit that I didn't even know they had been having troubles -- and are simply anticipating a judge to ok it. Apparently Amanda is getting over $2mil for a bit over 2 years of marriage. I guess there there are worse approaches to make a living...

Jason will be keeping two houses, and I have no idea whatsoever why that was important enough for GC to report.

Brooks Koepka's rib problem isn't always critical however his medical doctors want him to relaxation. He says he might not hit any balls till he tees off next Thursday, in hopes that the irritation will pass down and he can complete the match. This is his first Masters, .

Adam Scott has announced that his broomstick putter WILL be lower back in his bag for the Masters. Wow, that is a shocker, isn't it?

According to LPGA.Com, Inbee Park can take the Rolex #1 position faraway from Lydia Ko this week if:

• She wins AND Lydia finishes in a tie for third or worse.
• She wins AND Lydia finishes in a five-way tie for second
• She finishes solo second and Lydia finishes 33rd (not counting any ties) or worse

Azahara Munoz will NOT be playing at the ANA Inspiration this week. I said yesterday that I didn't know if she would play but have since found an announcement that she would be out of action for at least two more weeks.

And eventually, Mike Whan has signed a settlement with the intention to hold him inside the LPGA Commissioner's seat for six greater years. Heavy sighs have been heard all over the world from both players and sponsors.

I suppose that covers all the big news.