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Akshay Bhatia shoots career-best 62 to lead in St. Jude Championship
Akshay Bhatia had a blazing finish to get his PGA Tour postseason off to a good start, closing eagle-birdie-birdie for an eight-under 62 to post his career low and take a one-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Scottie Scheffler, playing for the first time since winning the British Open for his second major of the year, made bogey on the final hole for a 67, his 10th straight round in the 60s. Bhatia comes into the FedEx Cup playoffs at No. 45, with only the top 50 advancing to the second of three tournaments in the lucrative postseason. The idea is to be among the top 30 who reach East Lake for a shot at the US$10-million bonus. He was paired with Harry Hall of England, who is at No. 44. Hall was matching Bhatia until the final two holes, when Bhatia rolled in a 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th and stuffed a short iron into two feet on 18. Bhatia said he has been spending too much time thinking about numbers, whether it's his score or his world ranking or his position in the FedEx Cup. The goal is to keep his mind peaceful. 'I felt pretty relaxed, and I'm just not trying to force anything,' he said. 'It's OK to get mad at golf shots but not at yourself.' Justin Rose and Bud Cauley, who is at No. 53, also were at 64 on a TPC Southwind that has 18 new greens and a course with much thicker rough. Fleetwood is all but set for the FedEx Cup finale at No. 9, though he would love to get that first PGA Tour title to go along with European tour wins against strong fields. He hit 13 out of 14 fairway, and the one he missed led to a birdie when he holed a bunker shot on No. 9. 'People talk about this golf course as a second-shot golf course, but it's only a second-shot golf course if you're in the fairway,' Fleetwood said. 'I hit the ball so well off the tee that I was always giving myself an opportunity.' And then it helped to see the putts drop, four straight birdies to close out his round. Fleetwood has the right outlook for this postseason series. Asked if he looked at the three weeks as one big event or each tournament on its own, Fleetwood said, 'It really [is] day to day.' Projections can fluctuate with shots from anyone on any part of the course. Rickie Fowler, who missed the top 70 who qualify for the postseason last year, came in at No. 64 and shot 66, which projects him inside the top 50. Jordan Spieth was at No. 48. He had to rally on the back nine for a 69 that put him out of the top 50, and then back to No. 50 by the end of the day. Scheffler is assured the No. 1 seed for at least another week. He looked plenty sharp, giving himself a lot of looks at birdie and converting four of them. He missed out on a good birdie chance at the par-five 16th when he drove into the rough and sent the next shot into a bunker about 100 yards short of the green. He also took three putts from 70 feet on the final hole. 'Today was a good day. I did some solid stuff,' Scheffler said. 'Felt like I was close to playing a really great round but ended up with a solid round. Overall a decent start.' This is one of the more important weeks of the PGA Tour because of what's at stake. Not only do the top 50 advance to the BMW Championship, they are assured of being in all the US$20-million signature event for next year. Among those on the bubble, Si Woo Kim (No. 46) opened with a 65 and former U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark had a 67. 'It's kind of like dicey spot right now,' Kim said. 'But tried to keep it as simple as possible, and that helps me a lot. I had a great round, so hopefully I've got more room the next couple days. Just trying to make it simple and not much think about next week.' Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley, who might be the first playing captain since 1963, opened with a 72. Bradley is No. 10 in the Ryder Cup standings. He played with Maverick McNealy, who is 11th in the standings. McNealy shot 66.
Cision Canada
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- Cision Canada
The Sidoo Family Giving Foundation Supports Concussion Research at BC Lions Alumni Golf Tournament
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - David Sidoo and Sidoo Family Giving Foundation have donated $5,000 to support brain health and concussion research at the 19th Annual BC Lions Alumni Association (BCLAA) Golf Tournament. The donation is earmarked for HeadsUpGuys, a mental health program at the University of British Columbia (UBC)led by Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of UBC's Psychotherapy Program. The organization focuses on men's mental health, especially issues stemming from depression and concussion-related trauma. Dr. Ogrodniczuk, who will attend the tournament, has helped make HeadsUpGuys the world's leading research-informed resource for men's mental health. Their work, rooted in clinical research and lived experience, helps men navigate the lasting effects of head trauma, depression, and emotional struggle—issues that affect countless former athletes. "These players gave everything to the sport," said David Sidoo, a former CFL player himself. "Now it's our turn to support them, especially when it comes to something as serious and often invisible as brain health." Concussions and repeated head trauma have long been a concern in contact sports like Canadian football. But despite growing awareness, research funding remains limited, and many retired athletes continue to suffer in silence from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and other mental health challenges. Sidoo's contribution builds on years of community involvement and a commitment to health-focused giving through Sidoo Family Giving. His support of the BCLAA Golf Tournament not only honors the legacy of the BC Lions but also addresses a critical, underserved area of player care. "This isn't just a donation—it's about standing up for the health and futures of our athletes," Sidoo emphasized. The BCLAA Golf Tournament has supported HeadsUpGuys for the past three years, reflecting the growing need to prioritize mental wellness in the athletic community. Thanks to generous supporters like Sidoo, this year's event helps fuel life-changing work for current and former players alike. David Sidoo is a former CFL athlete, accomplished entrepreneur, and committed philanthropist. Through the Sidoo Family Giving Foundation, he champions initiatives in education, youth development, health, and, most recently, concussion research and mental health support for athletes. Learn more at HeadsUpGuys, based at the University of British Columbia, is a global leader in men's mental health. The organization provides clinically backed resources, tools, and research to help men navigate depression, trauma, and the long-term effects of concussions.
CTV News
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