JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J.—The aspirations of those seeking fame and fortune at the elite level in men’s professional golf is a storyline few truly appreciate. The headlines and the lion’s share of attention gravitate to those star players the public is most aware of, with such names as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau leading the way.
Stars such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson remain a focal point given the significant records produced in the sport. But each is now moving into a closer kinship with the word “past” rather than present.