Major(s) News & Notes, January 12th, 2024

Mickelson concedes he would not be a good '25 Ryder Cup captain option. Plus, Portrush changes approved ahead of the next Open along with a bunch of Quotables, This, That and Reads.

• Days to the 2024 Masters first tee shot: 90

• Days to the 2024 PGA Championship first tee shot: 125

• Days to the 2024 U.S. Open first tee shot: 153

• Days to the 2024 Open Championship first tee shot: 188

Note to self: &%$# happens in the second week of January.

Golf had the double-whammy of Martin Slumbers leaving by year’s end and Keith Pelley departing the E…