On this Thursday, December 12th, we definitively shut down the rumors of a Korean exodus to LIV, analyze Tiger Woods's evolution into the Tour's chief policymaker, and preview the mixed-team action at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

THE KOREAN EXODUS THAT WASN'T

• The rumors are officially dead: Si Woo Kim has rejected the Iron Heads captaincy and the "Becko East GC" rebrand, while Sungjae Im took to Instagram to stamp "Fake News" on reports of his departure.
• Quote: Caddie Willy Wilcox joined the denial, joking he was signing with a "NASA space tour" instead.
• The Angle: Despite the noise, the top Korean stars are staying put, solidifying the PGA Tour's international roster.

TIGER WOODS: THE ARCHITECT

• Tiger has transitioned from competitor to the Tour's ultimate builder. As Chairman of the Future Competition Committee, he now holds the "hammer and chisel" to shape the sport, even as he withdraws from the PNC Championship to prioritize his physical recovery.
• The Reality: Woods admitted he isn't physically ready to be fair to Charlie for the event.
• Human Angle: We touch on his personal stability with Vanessa Trump and the growing connection between the Woods and Trump families.

GRANT THORNTON PREVIEW & Q SCHOOL GRIND

• We head to Tiburon for the mixed-team event, highlighting the "VuNau" pairing and Jessica Korda’s return. Plus, a deep dive on Q School contender Tyler Leach, who overcame the yips after growing up on a course with no driving range.
• Quote: Lydia Ko admits she is "drooling" over partner Jason Day’s swing, while Day praises her bowed left wrist.
• Fun Fact: Leach’s career-saving switch to a L.A.B. broomstick putter was actually his wife's idea.

Quick Hits

Sydney Sweeney calls golf boring • Rory’s Feb-Aug schedule proposal • The "12 Days of Scottie" Marathon • Jessica Korda returns

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