Major(s) News & Notes, February 22, 2024

More on the precarious state of pro golf as run by pro golfers. Plus, Augusta course news, Riviera's fourth under siege, new GB&I captain, Africa Amateur underway, This, That and Reads.

• Days to the 2024 Masters first tee shot: 49

• Days to the 2024 PGA Championship first tee shot: 84

• Days to the 2024 U.S. Open first tee shot: 112

• Days to the 2024 Open Championship first tee shot: 147

Before Tiger Woods required an IV and Jordan Spieth’s signed an incorrect scorecard, something was missing from last week’s Genesis Invitational. Even with play…