INTERVIEW: Genesis Invitational tournament director says 'positive vibes only' after wet 1st day
Genesis Invitational tournament director Mike Antolini summoned all of the positive energy available at Torrey Pines as he predicted a perfectly sunny Day 2 of the tournament.
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04-06-2025
- Newsweek
Golf Fan POV Video of Jordan Spieth Nearly Taking His Head off Surfaces
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jordan Spieth performed excellently at the 2025 Memorial Tournament, finishing tied for 7th with a score of 1-under. However, it wasn't his result that made headlines this weekend. As usual, the three-time major champion faced several challenging situations during the tournament, including a moment when Spieth hit a shot just over the heads of several spectators. Video of the moment quickly went viral throughout the golf world. If the point of view of the television broadcast was frightening, it was even more so from the perspective of the fans in attendance. Video footage showing the spectators' view of the play has also surfaced, revealing the tremendous danger involved. A user identified as MCondon posted the video on X. The footage shows fans deep in the rough, right at the edge of the fairway, and Spieth hitting the ball directly toward them at a height that could easily have hit someone's head. Guy I was with was. Here's his POV — MCondon (@Marc_Condon) June 2, 2025 In a later post, McCondon stated that the fans were deeper into the fairway but that Spieth had asked them to move back. Nevertheless, this wasn't enough, and the now-famous situation arose. The play occured at the 490-yard par-4 hole 1 of the Muirfield Village Golf Club. As is also common for him, Spieth ended up making par on the hole. During the Memorial Tournament, the 31-year-old carded rounds of 72, 69, 72, and 74. This earned him his fourth top-10 finish of the season. Spieth has played in 14 events in 2025, making 12 cuts. His best finish of the year has been fourth place, which he has achieved twice, at the WM Phoenix Open and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, notable result was his tie for 14th place at the Masters Tournament. However, he missed the cut at two relevant events: the Genesis Invitational and the PGA Championship. This was also his fourth top-10 finish in 13 Memorial Tournament appearances. His best result at Muirfield Village has been a tie for third place in 2015. His results this season keep him ranked 45th in the world, earning him a spot in next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. However, he is also qualified because he won the title in 2015. More Golf: Max Homa Ditches Caddie amid Carrying Own Bag at Painful US Open Qualifier
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- NBC Sports
Memorial Tournament 2025 prize money: Full payout for the $20 million purse
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USA Today
28-05-2025
- USA Today
Jack Nicklaus says 'I doubt it' that Tiger Woods would play Memorial Tournament ever again
Jack Nicklaus says 'I doubt it' that Tiger Woods would play Memorial Tournament ever again DUBLIN, Ohio – Tiger Woods won Jack Nicklaus's Memorial Tournament a record five times, but Nicklaus said he doesn't expect Woods to chase a sixth title at Muirfield Village Golf Club ever again. 'I doubt it,' Nicklaus said on Tuesday. 'I don't think that he'll be able to walk this place. I'd love to have him playing again.' Woods, 49, had his latest surgery in March after rupturing his left Achilles tendon while training and practice at home. In September, Woods underwent microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the lower back. Woods last competed in a Tour event when he missed the cut at the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland in July. In February, he had entered the field for the Genesis Invitational but withdrew ahead of the signature event, saying he wasn't ready to compete after the recent death of his mother. Woods isn't the only player to deal with an Achilles injury recently. Last February, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer tore his left Achilles playing pickleball. Three months after the surgery, he returned to PGA Tour Champions but was allowed to use a golf cart, and in December teamed with his son, Jason, to beat Woods and son Charlie at the PNC Championship in a playoff. Nicklaus was more optimistic about Tiger's chances to play next year on the Champions Tour once he turns 50 in December. 'When he gets in a cart, he'll tear it up, absolutely,' Nicklaus said. 'If he plays, he'll win. He'll win better than 50 percent of the tournaments he plays in, I think. He's a good player. You all know how good a player he is, but I mean, his work ethic is so good. He likes to work at it. He loves it.' Woods did play in four TGL matches this season for his team, Jupiter Links, most recently on March 4, a week before undergoing surgery. So far, he has been silent about his rehab and recovery and hasn't given any indication when he will play next.
