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Yassi Pressman, Luigi Villafuerte’s Vietnam getaway triggers romance buzz

LOS ANGELES, United States — Uncertainty and controversy over a potential merger with LIV Golf’s Saudi backers loom over the US PGA Tour as its 2024 season tees off later this week in Hawaii.

The PGA’s tournament of champions, now dubbed The Sentry, again will be played at Kapalua, this time in support of wildfire-devastated host Maui following last August’s tragedy.

A field of 59 wi ll compete in the $20 million opener with four-time major winner Rory McIlroy the only qualified player skipping the event to begin his 2024 campaign later.

Even as the PGA Tour returns to a calendar-year format, the impact of last June’s shock announcement of a framework merger deal with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and DP World Tour lingers over the series.

Reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm of Spain, who won last year’s Kapalua crown, wil l not defend his title, having jumped to LIV last month for rich financial guarantees.

That signals the upstart series can drain top PGA talent ahead of LIV’s season openers next month at Mayakoba in Mexico and Las Vegas during Super Bowl week there.

Negotiations between PGA and PIF officials have gone beyond an original December 2023 deadline and still no details have emerged about plans for what a unified PGA-LIV structure would feature even as the rivals plan separate 2024 seasons.

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, criticized by many players for keeping details of LIV merger tal ks secret, said in a memo to players on Sunday that LIV talks were “active and productive” and the PGA was working to extend talks into 2024.

Three of the past five major winners are now with LIV Golf — Rahm, 2023 PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka and 2022 British Open winner Cameron Smith — even though its lack of world ranking points means fewer L IV golfers qualify for majors.

For now, the only events where LIV and PGA rivals will compete are the majors, which this year feature the Masters on April 11-14 at Augusta National, the PGA Championship at Valhalla on May 16-19, the US Open at Pinehurst on June 13-16 and the British Open at Royal Troon on July 18-21.

Tiger Wo ods, a 15-time major winner and member of the Tour Policy Board that must approve any LIV deal, said last month he was “pleased at the process and how it has evolved” in PIF talks but frustrated by its slowness.

Asked how a merged PGA-LIV series would work, Woods said, “The answer is murky,” citing a large number of possibilities and trying to find what works best for players.

“I’m confident a deal will get done in some way,” Woods said. “We’re working together. We’re trying to get a deal done for the tour and for all parties involved.”

Until then, the PGA Tour’s revamped 2024 schedule includes eight “signature” tournaments, starting this week, in a 36-event lineup ending with 70 players qualifying for the FedEx Cup playoffs that conclude September 1.

Other signature events, with limited fields and higher prize money, include Pebble Beach, Riviera, Bay Hill, the Heritage a week after the Masters, Quail Hollow and the Memorial Tournament and Travelers Championship in the weeks before and after the US Open.

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Yassi Pressman and Camarines Sur Gov. Luigi Villafuerte ushered in the New Year together in Vietnam, sparking speculation about possible romance between the pair.

Yassi took to her Instagram account, sharing snapshots of her time alongside Luigi during their Vietnam trip.

“Last year was such a rollercoaster, but the ride, be it scary sometimes, will always be fun,” Yassi captioned the post. 

“So excited for 2024, to all your highs and lows, stops and go-sss, laughs and cries (hopefully more for joy tho) and for the opportunity for us to breathe more, share more, learn more, give more, live more & love more.”

“First day of the year in a place I’ve never been before, here’s to new life discoveries,” Yassi said.

Luigi also shared glimpses of his 2023 experiences, with one of the highlights showing Yassi.

“Happy new year to everyone! 2023 was a year when prayers and blessings came true.  Excited for what’s to come!” he said. 

In August last year, Luigi planted a kiss on Yassi’s cheeks during the actress’ hosting duties at the 74th Foundation Event of Bombon, Camarines Sur.

The viral video shows Yassi and Luigi playfully teasing each other with the prospect of a kiss.

“Ako na lang ha [ang ki-kiss],” Yassi said. 

The crowd, however, wanted the governor to initiate the kiss. 

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