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A player on the DP World Tour’s developmental circuit has been suspended for 10 events for what is being described as a “serious breach” of the tour’s code of conduct.
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Doug Ghim reflects on his near-59 and putt to reach -10, Davis Thompson details a windless day that let him stack seven 3s on the back for 62 and Rico Hoey points to soft conditions at the RSM Classic fueling birdies.
Jeeno Thitikul’s first-round 67 at the CME Group Tour Championship features crisp ball-striking and steady birdies to reach five under, capped by her post-round update on the wrist she’s managing through the week.
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