Shawn Tipton

Professional golfer, Morehead State 09', God first

[Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow]

LETS GOOOOOO @TommyFleetwood1!!!

[Brentley Romine @BrentleyGC]

Erik van Rooyen was asked about qualifying for next week's $20 million, no-cut Truist Championship via the Aon Swing 5, and he responded:

"How honest do you want me to be?"

He then continued: "I hate it (laughter). I strongly believe that the strongest fields are the ones with the most players in them. The guys on the PGA Tour are so good. It’s so deep. I get that you’ve got the Scotties of the world, the Rorys of the world, and people want to see them, it’s entertaining. Like the PGA Championship coming up, for example, I think it’s the strongest field in the game, similar to The Players. I love competing, so selfishly I want to compete against those guys. Again, really proud of playing my way into it."

Van Rooyen has been consistent on his opposition to the PGA Tour's new signature-event model. At last year's Arnold Palmer Invitational, he shared with Golf Channel his opinion of remarks by Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark wishing for a leaner, meaner tour:

“I saw Wyndham’s comment. Two years ago, Wyndham was in the 100-125 spot. He would’ve lost his card, and now he’s a major winner, and all of a sudden…"

"And Rory, I know he said he wants the Tour to be more cutthroat. Well, this is the most cutthroat sport there is; you miss the cut, you’re gone, bro. You’re not making money. … The NBA has over 300 guys playing. We have 144 guys playing [next week at The Players]; that’s not a lot, and more than half of them aren’t making money."

"I think this idea that we’re worth what Premier League soccer players are worth is completely mind-blowing. I’m sorry, Jon Rahm, you’re a fantastic player, but you’re not worth the zeroes they gave you, you’re not worth more than what Cristiano Ronaldo is making. I’m sorry, we don’t have the following. We’re not the NBA, we’re not the NFL. I get there are a handful of really famous and really good golfers; how many of them have won tournaments so far this year?"

That story from 2024: https://t.co/qU5cky4uhV

Today's article: https://t.co/Yke52hhfaI

[Monday Q Info @acaseofthegolf1]

Nelly Korda (and others) said pace of play is an issue and a few months later, the LPGA changes its policy.

If men top players just admitted pace of play is an issue, the policy would change.

The players have all the power. And until they want it to change, it won’t.

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

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[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

@3bowling @shelliebowling Congratulations to you and Shellie!

[Wall Street Mav @WallStreetMav]

And people will still do it ...

[Ward Jolles @wardjolles]

BREAKING: @LMPD releases the only official video we have of the incident involving PGA Golfer Scottie Scheffler. The black Lexus you see going around the bus is Scheffler. You also see the officer running him down and arresting him. @wave3news #scottiescheffler #pga

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

@LIVGolfNation This is laughable!

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

Couldn’t have said it better.

[LT @UKLogan1]

Not going to pretend this is who I had hoped for or even thought was a possibility. But at the end of the day, this is @KentuckyMBB head coach. The program is bigger than any one person or hire. I’m going to support Pope as long as he’s on our side. And if you’re a true fan, you will too.

[Big Blue Express @bigbluexpress]

The fans saying they are out if Pope is the coach were never Kentucky fans at all. Glad to lose them. Be sure to hold them to it as well.

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

I loved Mark Pope as a player. I’ll be honest and say I know nothing about him as a coach, but why are we in such a hurry to hire. Did we even offer Billy Donovan? I’ll even take Ricky P back!! #BBN #UK #NCAABasketball

[Sports Spectrum @Sports_Spectrum]

“I believe in Jesus. Ultimately I think that’s what defines me most.”

The number one golfer in the world, Scottie Scheffler, shares what defines him.

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

@KySportsRadio It’s a foul. If that had been UK you would agree all day!! Doesn’t matter how much time is left in the game, it’s a foul. Rules are rules!

[Andrew Strother @abstrother]

I don’t care who we get. I know one person I don’t want coaching another game for Kentucky.

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

UK up 42-26 early in the 2nd half and you can see the effort on the defensive end goes out the window. The intensity they had for the 1st 22 minutes was not there for most of the 2nd half. It’s disappointing to see such a great group not giving 40 minutes of effort #ksr #BBN #UK

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

Everyone in NCAA basketball just took notice that the CATS went to a different level!! #CATS #UK #BBN #BigZFree #strivefor9 #NCAABasketball

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

I’m not sure the media was prepared for these answers from @OU_Softball players. Grace Lyons and her teammates didn’t hesitate to tell @ESPN the source of real joy.

"The only way that you can have a joy that doesn't fade away is from the Lord,” Grace said. That’s truth—and I appreciate that Grace and her teammates aren’t afraid to tell the world about their faith in Jesus Christ every chance they get. God bless you @Grace_Lyons5, @JaydaC00, and @Alyss_33—and congratulations on your big national championship win last week!

Take a minute to watch their interview and you’ll be encouraged and inspired. Do you know that joy? #EyesUp

[Tim Tebow @TimTebow]

This Memorial Day, may we take a moment to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. God bless the fallen heroes of this country and their families. 🇺🇸

[Shawn Tipton @stipton21]

@larrywardgolf Praying for you and your family.