Commissioner institutes a new rule

It’s nice being King but embarrassing that after 24 years, I haven’t yet addressed this. But if it should happen that there is a tie for first at the end of the regular season, those managers will compete in the following week’s event with the same teams they had when the season ended. No trades. This playoff will continue for as many weeks as the tie continues. Just something for us to complain about in winter meetings!

Time for THE Open. Peacock carries it when I'm sleeping. Then USA/NBC

Manager Golfers expected to play

Laustin Scottie Scheffler, Jimmy Conners, Collin Morikawa, Mito Pereira, Gary Woodland

Monica Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Don Henley, Sungjae Im

Commish Rory McIlroy, Cameron Smith, Cameron Young, Aaron Wise, Stewart Cink

Jim Justin Thomas, Jason Kokrak, Max Homa, Captain Kirk, OJ Simpson, Patrick Reed

Kevin Brooks Koepka, Pete Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Abraham Ancer

Doug Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood Mac, Talor Gooch, Kevin Kisner, Tiger, Harold Varner

Big J Jordan Spieth, Joaquin Niemann, Louis Oosthuizen, Mackenzie Hughes, Billy Horschel

Paul Viktor Hovland, Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Hideki Matsuyama, Henrik Stenson,

The Doctor Dustin Johnson, Tony Finau, Marc Leishman, Shane Lowry, Great Scott, Sepp Straka

B.T.O. Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Lefty, Emiliano Grillo

Team Laustin adds to management team

Besides Al (Happy birthday Doctor), we now have another Independence Day baby. Julian Matthew was born far too early in the morning of July 4th. 7 pounds and 10 ounces. Mom has been discharged and Julian will be home in a day or two. Mom is doing well and so is Austin. Both are likely wondering when they’ll ever sleep a whole night ever again.

TWO TOURNAMENTS COMING UP. Barbasol in Kentucky. Terrible field. Someone might be able to steal an easy win. Scotish Open - first time we've had that. Strong field

Golfers expected to play

Manager Scotish Open Barbasol

Kevin Pete Rose, Matt Kuchar, Matt Fitzpatrick No one

Big J Spieth, Newman!!!, Mackenzie Hughes, Billy Horschel, Jack Senior No one

Commish Cameron Smith, Cameron Young, Stewart Cink No one

Jim Justin Thomas, Jason Kokrak, Max Homa, Cap’n Kirk No one

Laustin Scottie, Jimmy Conners, Morikawa, Mito Pereira, Gary Woodland Doug Ghim

Paul Viktor Hovland, Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Matsuyama, Henrik Stenson Dr Redman

B.T.O. Patrick Cantlay, lil Rickie Fowler Grillo

The Doctor Sepp Straka No one

Monica Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Sungjae Im No one

Doug Jon Rahm, Fleetwood Mac, Harold Varner III No one

Breakfast Souffle comes through - pushing Monica into solid 2nd place

Xander almost blew it but held strong to take the victory at The Travelers.

I think a lot of FGL golfers had US Open hangover. Most managers ended up scoring 0 points or less for this event.

Jim’s boy Kokrak needed a birdie on his last hole Friday to make the cut. His second shot flew way over the green out of bounds. Kokrak just walked off the course upsetting tournament officials. I’ve been there. I get it. I’ve felt that was sometimes by the 2nd hole.

Most everyone is skipping the John Deere Classic. The following week, we have two tournaments: the Barbasol and the Scotish Open.

Daniel HamBurger did not work out well with Team Jim earlier this season. While an amazing manager, I recall working well with Daniel just a few years ago. And so, I have chosen to pick up the Hamburger and also hope that Stewart Cink has some luck in his sticks with the British coming up. Gone are Alex Noren and LIV golfer Kevin Na Na Na Na.

Time for the Travelers. Decent field for this.

Manager Golfers expected to play

Kevin Brooks Koepka, Jason Day

Big J Jordan Spieth, Joaquin Niemann, Mackenzie Hughes

Commish Rory McIlroy, Aaron Wise

Jim Justin Thomas, Jason Kokrak, Webb Simpson

Laustin Scottie Scheffler, Mito Pereira, Doug Ghim

Paul Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Doc Redman

B.T.O. Patrick Cantlay, Carlos Ortiz, Rickie Fowler

The Doctor Tony Finau, Marc Leishman, Sepp Straka

Monica Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im, Lanto Griffin

Doug Tommy Fleetwood, Kevin Kisner, Harold Varner III

Commissioner slips into the lead

Thanks Rory for playing amazing in Canada. I could be picky and wish you had done that last week at the Memorial or next week at the US Open. But I suppose I should just enjoy the moment.

If you watched Sunday’s round, there were soooooo many really low rounds. Jim - I thought Justin Thomas had it until the 17th hole. He finished in 3rd thanks to Finau’s long birdie on 18. Sorry Jim.

As we move into our 4th of 5 Majors, I’d like to point out an unwritten rule. Perhaps it should be in the official rules. But there is no sympathy rooting in the FGL. Even Mrs. Commissioner was guilty of that last week as she, along with other FGL managers recently, commented on how nice it would be if Austin won. No - it would not! It would be nice if he came in 2nd place. I’d even be happy if all of you tied for 2nd place. But no rooting for the win. Especially when it’s against me!

Only 16 points separates 1st - 4th place. This could be a battle to the end!

The USGA presents: The US Open at The Country Club. I think it's going to be a bit awkward in the clubhouse for a few of these guys.

Manager Golfers expected to play

Monica Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im, Lanto Griffin, Adam Hadwin

Commish Rory McIlroy, Cameron Smith, Cameron Young, Aaron Wise, Kevin Na, Alex Noren

The Doctor his dusty Johnson, Tony Finau, Marc Leishman, Shane Lowry, Great Scott, Sepp Straka

Big J Jordan Spieth Newman!, Louis Oosthuizen, Mackenzie Hughes, Billy Horschel

Doug Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood Mac, Talor Gooch, Kevin Kisner, Varner III

Jim Justin Thomas, Jason Kokrak, Max Homa, Homer Simpson, Patrick Robert Reed

Laustin Scottie Scheffler, Jimm Conners, Collin Morikawa, Mito Pereira, Gary Woodland,

Kevin Brooks Koepka, Pete Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Abraham Linclon Ancer

Paul Viktor Hovland, Will Zalatoris, Tom Hoge, Hideki Matsuyama

B.T.O. Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Phil