Based on the article content, I'll slightly modify the original title while keeping its core focus and newsworthy elements:

Pro's Emotional Exit, Woods' Health Update, and Dahmen's Epic Finale | Monday Finish

Based on the article content, I'll slightly modify the original title while keeping its core focus and newsworthy elements: Pro's Emotional Exit, Woods' Health Update, and Dahmen's Epic Finale | Monday Finish

By Michael Thompson

November 26, 2024 at 04:34 AM

Here's a more concise, valuable version of the article focused on key information:

Professional golfers concluded their 2024 season with several notable retirements and victories. Here are the key highlights:

Notable Retirements:

  • Marina Alex retired after nearly winning the Toto Japan LPGA Classic and finishing T12 at her final event
  • Lexi Thompson completed her final full LPGA Tour season
  • 11 total LPGA veterans announced retirements, including Catriona Matthew, So Yeon Ryu, and others

Tournament Winners:

  • Jeeno Thitikul won CME Group Tour Championship ($4M prize)
  • Maverick McNealy claimed first PGA Tour victory at RSM Classic
  • Elvis Smylie won BMW Australian PGA Championship
  • Patrick Reed won Hong Kong Open on Asian Tour

Key PGA Tour Status Updates:

  • Joel Dahmen secured Tour card at #124 with clutch final round 64
  • Daniel Berger moved from #127 to #100
  • Sam Ryder held final safe spot at #125
  • Changes coming in 2025 will reduce full Tour cards from 125 to 100

Other Notable News:

  • Tiger Woods withdrew from Hero World Challenge due to recovery from back surgery
  • Expected to play in PNC Championship with son Charlie
  • Set to participate in TGL league launch in January

![Charlie Woods, Tiger Woods, Maverick McNealy, Joel Dahmen, Geno Bonnalie and Marina Alex](Getty Images)

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