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That means four par fives, and that's a big advantage for Tiger.
NPR: Tiger Woods Rolls into PGA Championship
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Even big shots like Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are obligated to play, though they are usually reserved for the tourney's biggest sponsors. (Woods even had to play in pro-ams last year after his personal life became tabloid fodder.) The rest of the players are entered into a random draw.
FORBES: Magazine Article
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After all, golf ratings are clearly driven by the performances of the big stars, which means the big winners, like Tiger and Phil, with too many tournament wins and Majors to count between them.
FORBES: Why Next Week's Senior PGA Championship Really Matters to Golf