This teen? He’s a pro, he flew private and he’s leading on Tour

Below is a quick snapshot of the piece you’ve drafted, followed by a few editorial suggestions that can help tighten the story, fill in the gaps, and make the “Weekend 9” list feel complete.

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1️⃣ QUICK SUMMARY (What the reader should take away)

• Who: Blades Brown, a 19‑year‑old PGA Tour rookie (still a full‑time Korn Ferry player) with a notable family background (dad/mom in the WNBA, mother Rhonda blades—the first player to hit a three‑pointer in the league).
• Event: The American Express (AmEx) tournament – a three‑round PGA event that also serves as a platform for Korn Ferry players.
• performance: Brown opened with 72, followed by a 64 (the lowest round by a sub‑18 player on the PGA Tour in the last 40 years). He missed the cut with a 74 on day 3 but stayed for interviews.
• Invitation & Schedule: AmEx invited him back for a potential eight‑day stretch (four PGA rounds + four Korn Ferry rounds). The itinerary includes a private‑jet hop from the Bahamas to Palm Springs, a night of Panda Express, early‑morning warm‑up, and a 60‑shot round that tied for the day’s low score.
• Context: If he makes the cut again, Brown could become the first modern player to compete in eight consecutive tournament rounds across both tours—something the PGA Tour social media team highlighted.
• Broader angle: Your article also weaves in a discussion with Ole Miss coach Chris malloy about a different young star (Michael La Sasso) who left the NCAA for LIV golf,exploring the tension between short‑term prestige (a Masters invite) and long‑term financial security.
• Call‑to‑Action: You invite readers to email you ([email protected]) with thoughts.

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2️⃣ WHAT’S MISSING / WHERE THE TEXT STOPS

Your draft ends mid‑sentence after “as were th”. It looks like you were about to introduce a fifth piece of “Weekend 9” content (perhaps another tweet, a video, or a statistic). You’ll need to:

1. Finish the fifth item – be explicit about what the Graeme McDowell tweet adds (e.g., his perspective on LIV‑to‑PGA transitions, a commentary on Brown’s schedule, or a broader industry trend).
2. Add items 6‑8 – the “let’s find eight more items” line suggests you want a total of eight takeaways.