{
  "id": 13075532,
  "title": "PGA Tour Champions welcomes newcomer Ryan Palmer, who debuts in Furyk & Friends",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/pga-tour-champions-welcomes-newcomer-ryan-palmer-who-debuts-in-furyk",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T09:01:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pga-tour-champions-welcomes-newcomer-090141688.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Palm Coast, Florida — Jim Furyk, who turned 50 six years ago, has claimed two victories on the PGA Tour Champions. Zach Johnson, also 50, leads the tour with six wins this season. The circuit is filled with retired PGA Tour champions thriving in their 50s and beyond. Up next is Ryan Palmer, who marked his debut in the Furyk & Friends tournament at Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course on Friday. Palmer, who turned 50 three weeks ago, boasts four career PGA Tour victories from 2004 to 2019. He reminisces about a 2008 win at a nearby course. Palmer acknowledges the importance of his putting skills, noting that he dedicated a drill to short putts throughout the year. He anticipates that his driving prowess and short game will serve him well on the senior golf courses. Two more tournaments are left on the Champions regular-season schedule, leading into the three-week Charles Schwab Cup playoffs. Palmer could secure a playoff spot but requires at least one win and another strong result in the upcoming two weeks. With a career earnings near $34 million, Palmer didn’t face the challenge of finding post-50 competition, unlike many newcomers. He remains proud of his longevity on the course. Palmer also credits his health as a major factor in his extended career.",
  "summary": "Ryan Palmer, four-time PGA Tour winner, makes his Champions tour debut this week at the Furyk & Friends in Palm Coast. He turned 50 three weeks ago.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}