Hello and welcome back to the Nukes Only News Report!

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and didn’t overdo it on the stuffing and potatoes. In this edition, we’re spotlighting two young ballers already making waves at the professional level—and a host of others who are gearing up to follow in their footsteps.

Back to the grind—let’s dive in:

The Rundown

Ryggs Johnston wins in just his second ever-start on the DPWT

(via The Guardian)

Arizona State alum Ryggs Johnston shocked the field last week, taking home the victory at the ISPS HANDA Australian Open in just his second DP World Tour start.

After grinding through Q-School and finishing inside the top 50 in his debut event, Johnston fired a clutch 4-under 68 on Sunday to hold off Lucas Herbert and secure his first four-round tournament victory since high school.

With a solid team supporting him and a ton of momentum, the former Sun Devil—dubbed “The Big Slick”—is definitely one to watch going forward.

Neal Shipley headlines Q-School second stage

(via NBC Sports)

Fresh off three top-20 finishes since turning pro in June, Neal Shipley is headed to Valdosta, Georgia, to compete in the second stage of Q-School this week.

The low amateur at both Pinehurst and Augusta this year, Shipley will need a strong showing to secure full-time PGA Tour status for 2025. Joining him in the hunt for a card are notables like Chase Sienkiewicz, Canon Claycomb, Bryce Lewis, Cole Sherwood, Ben Lorenz, and Dylan Menante.

The final stage of Q-School is set for Dec. 12–15 at TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley) and Sawgrass Country Club (East/West). The top five finishers and ties will earn PGA Tour cards, while others will secure various levels of KFT status.

The Jones Cup Invitational field is shaping up to be absolutely LOADED

(via @jonescupinv)

The 2025 Jones Cup Invitational, scheduled for Jan. 9–12, is already boasting an absolutely stacked field. Recent commitments include:

• Tommy Morrison (Texas)

• Max Herendeen and Jackson Buchanan (Illinois)

• Gordon Sargent and Jackson Van Paris (Vanderbilt)

• Jackson Koivun and Josiah Gilbert (Auburn)

• Michael La Sasso (Ole Miss)

Defending champion and Notre Dame Soph. Jacob Modleski, who recently made his PGA debut at the RSM Classic, will also return to defend his title.

With this much talent, Sea Island is sure to deliver some thrilling action next month, stay tuned!

Player Spotlight

Miles Russell caps off another big week in San Antonio
After teeing it up at the Butterfield Bermuda on the PGA Tour, Miles Russell shifted gears and delivered an emphatic win at the AJGA Tournament of Champions in Texas.

Russell fired a bogey-free 65 in the final round to claim a six-stroke victory. The top 5 was rounded out by future stars like Vanderbilt commit Luke Colton, as well as Tyler Watts and Michael Riebe.

Expect to see Russell and this elite group of players continue racking up accolades in 2025 and well beyond.

Quote of the Week

That’s it for this week!

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