Lost somewhat this weekend amid the Super Bowl hype and the WM Phoenix Open's playoff finish on Sunday was Dustin Johnson's win at the LIV Golf Las Vegas on Saturday. A final-round 69 propelled Johnson to his third LIV Golf individual title and 31st professional title. Johnson's last non-LIV Golf start was the British Open in July and he has now dropped to 231st in the Official World Golf Ranking.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Does the WM Phoenix Open have an alcohol problem after the hole-in-one celebrations in 2022 and the suspension of alcohol sales on Saturday at this year's event?

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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Why Annie's Revenge is quite the pro-am experience
Jamaica Pro-Am founder Donnie Dawson joins host Ann Liguori how the tournament serves up some of the best experiences the island has to offer
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
What is your superpower?
Amy Bockerstette and her father Joe join host Colin Weston to discuss her viral moment at the WM Phoenix Open and how that led to her I Got This Foundation
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DRIVER$: INSIDE THE GOLF INDUSTRY
An app that cracks the code on optimizing tee-time availability
Noteefy founder Jake Gordon joins co-hosts Jon Last and David Klein to discuss the platform that fills last-minute cancellations with close-in demand
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Genesis Invitational: Announces that Kristopher Stiles of San Jose State University has been named the 2024 Pathway Player into the tournament’s Collegiate Showcase. Stiles will compete alongside a field of collegiate golfers at the Riviera Country Club on Feb. 12. The champion will earn an exemption into the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, July 11-14 at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. 

Crushers Golf Club: The LIV Golf League team names Stitch Golf as its on-course apparel partner. This partnership will deliver custom products for the team and fans, with available items on sale to the public online and in-store later this year. The collaboration will produce a co-designed assortment of men’s custom on-course polos, driver head covers and an opportunity to create a wider array of additional items in the future. All custom products worn during play will be made available to the public in late spring of the 2024 season. 

> Dustin Johnson wins LIV Golf Las Vegas in windy and chilly conditions
[Associated Press | Read]

> Nick Taylor outlasts Charley Hoffman with birdie on 2nd hole of Phoenix Open playoff
[Associated Press | Read]

> Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look now that his Nike deal has ended
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]

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