Exploring the True Villian Who Is Destroying Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda’s Popularity Battle
Only four months into the new year, and seven titles have gone to only two people. And, given the way things are moving right now, it looks like one more will head to Dallas and Bradenton on Sunday. Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler , the world No. 1s, are on an unparalleled streak that has not been seen in many years. The last time two players dominated the male and female circuit simultaneously was in 2005, when Tiger Woods reigned supreme and Annika Sorenstam won five back-to-back titles.
No doubt, the golf world is witnessing history unfold. But TV ratings and audience numbers won’t give you that. The audience is still not buying it, and despite both Korda and Scheffler playing some spectacular golf, there is something amiss.
The TV rating slip followed weather delays in each event
Both the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour have been unfortunate in facing the wrath of nature. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am had to be canceled, resulting in CBS broadcasting a re-run of the third round, which drew a 1.9 million audience. With Wyndham Clark setting the course on fire in the third round, the canceled Sunday was a missed opportunity.
