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Newsweek
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Collin Morikawa's Axed Caddie Lands on Ryder Cup Hopeful's Bag at Colonial
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. As expected, it didn't take long for JJ Jakovac to get a call from a PGA Tour player after parting ways with Collin Morikawa. Jakovac is at the Colonial Country Club, tending to Englishman Matt Wallace's bag. However, this does not seem to be Jakovac's last port of call. The veteran caddie made that clear in a text message to Golfweek: "No, just helping him out for one week. Still waiting for the right long-term opportunity." Wallace is one of seven players tied for second place at 4-under after the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge. The one-time PGA Tour winner has had a difficult season so far on the American-based circuit, but remains in contention to play in next September's Ryder Cup. Caddie J.J. Jakovac on the second hole during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Caddie J.J. Jakovac on the second hole during the second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 07, 2023 in Augusta, is currently ranked 10th in the list to make the European team for the biennial event. To include himself in the top 6 would allow him to qualify directly for the team, while finishing as close to that group as possible would increase his chances of being one of captain Luke Donald's six free picks. To do so, the 35-year-old must improve his results on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour. He currently sits 237 points behind Justin Rose, who completes the top 6 on the standings. Jakovac and Morikawa parted ways in early May, with the player stating that it was time to make changes to his team: "Sometimes things just aren't feeling you know, on the golf course, things just don't feel right," Morikawa said at the time. Player/caddie teams for Colonial! Too many different for the week to list really, but highlights stood out. JJ (former 'Kawa) back in the saddle with Matt Wallace. — John Rathouz (@Rathouz) May 21, 2025 Player and caddie had been together since Morikawa began his professional career in 2019. That means Jakovac was at his side during his six PGA Tour victories, including two major championships. Morikawa and Jakovac's split was not the only one that occurred recently, as Max Homa also dispensed with the services of his long time caddie Joe Greiner. Coincidentally, Greiner went on to fill the vacancy that arose to man Morikawa's bag. Homa now works with Bill Harke. According to the Golfweek report, other new player-caddie pairings on the PGA Tour include Cameron Young and Kyle Sterbinsky, Harry Hall and Henry Diana, and Ryo Hisatsune and Micah Fugitt. The latter works regularly with Billy Horschel, who underwent hip surgery and will be out of competitive golf for most of the rest of the season. More Golf: Charles Schwab Challenge: Scottie Scheffler Sends Direct Shot at LIV Golf
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Quail Hollow Closed Yet Hideki Matsuyama Goes Viral in Brutal Conditions
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. All signs point to a very soggy weekend at Quail Hollow, home of the upcoming PGA Championship. Judging by Monday's torrential downpours, the players will face a very, very wet and very, very soft course. Heavy rain and the threat of thunderstorms forced organizers to close the course on the first day of the second major of the season. Several videos circulating on social networks clearly show the tremendous force of the downpours. Hideki Matsuyama of Japan on the 12th tee as the rain falls during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Hideki Matsuyama of Japan on the 12th tee as the rain falls during the third round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, the midst of the storm, one figure made his presence felt at Quail Hollow. It was none other than 2021 Masters Tournament winner Hideki Matsuyama, who continued to practice his putting as the rain turned the putting green into a near pond. A video posted by Austin Eckroat on his Instagram Stories, and later reposted by numerous X users, shows Matsuyama practicing in the rain like it was no big deal. You can clearly see that the green is completely soaked, while the caddie does his best to protect the player with an umbrella. "This guy wants it", Eckroat said on Instagram. 🏌️♂️☔️ Hideki Matsuyama is in full grind mode at Quail Hollow 😲 — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 12, 2025 Just looking at the Underdog Golf and NUCLR GOLF's X accounts, the video had more than 45,000 views in less than an hour. The bad weather doesn't look like it's going to get any better in Quail Hollow over the next few days. According to the weather forecast website Accuwather, there is an 88% chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, a 25% chance on Thursday, and a 40% chance on Friday and Saturday. Only Sunday looks like a rain-free day (only 1% chance). Hideki Matsuyama has had an up and down 2025 season. He started with a win at The Sentry, but has not finished in the top 10 in 10 tournaments since. He also missed two consecutive cuts at The Players Championship and the Valero Texas Open. I don't think the heavy stuff's coming down for quite a while — Patrick McDonald (@pmcdonaldCBS) May 12, 2025 However, his results have not been excessively poor, as he has added six top 25s to his victory at the Kapalua Resort. Matsuyama's record at the PGA Championship includes 12 appearances in which he has never missed the cut. However, he has only two top-10 finishes, coming in 2016 (T4) and 2017 (T5), the latter precisely at Quail Hollow. His 2017 PGA Championship experience was the best of his career at the legendary course in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Japanese pro has played in six editions of the Wells Fargo Championship there and has never finished inside the top 10. More Golf: PGA Tour pro's epic chip-in to win earns a place in PGA Championship
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Jon Rahm Shades His Masters Win with Glaring Take on Team Golf
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. In professional golf, nothing is more cherished than a major title, especially when it comes to the Masters Tournament. When a major winner claims that he or she values any other component of their career more than those victories, disbelief is the least they can expect. Jon Rahm just did that. Speaking at the site of the LIV Golf Korea event, the winner of the 2021 US Open and 2023 Masters Tournament revealed the source of his favorite golf memories. To the surprise of many, it's nowhere near to Augusta National or Torrey Pines: "Something I always enjoyed, my whole life I've been part of a team until I turned professional," Rahm said. "All of my fondest memories in golf, all the ones I remembered as the most fun was when we accomplished something as a team. It was a lot more fun to celebrate together." Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2023 in Augusta, comments may surprise you when you consider that LIV Golf, where Rahm has been playing since 2024, has among its main particularities the existence of 13 teams competing alongside the individual tournament. The Spaniard is the captain of Legion XIII, one of the current most successful teams in the league, if not the most successful. "What about his majors?" you might think. Well, two years ago, during his winner's press conference at Augusta National, Rahm had the opportunity to talk about his two major titles, as he became the first European to win both the Masters and the US Open. "I find it hard to believe, the first one," he said. "You know, there's -- if there's anything better than accomplishing something like this, is making history." Nevertheless, Rahm elaborated on his feelings about team golf, pointing out the lack of it at the professional stage: "The only team event we ever had as pros being Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and it used to be the World Cup," he said. "Now the Olympics isn't even a team sport. It might be coming up in the future. We didn't have a lot of experience." To be fair, Rahm did not completely dismiss individual wins during his recent press conference in Korea: "Even though individual wins are great and you have your own individual team, it's not the same as sharing the stage with someone and celebrating those wins," he said. 💬 "All of my fondest memories in golf, all the ones I remembered as the most fun was when we accomplished something as a team - @JonRahmOfficial#LIVGolfKorea @LegionXIIIgc — LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) April 30, 2025 But, it does look like he forgot to mention the only team event on the PGA Tour, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. It's a tournament the Spaniard has played three times and even won in 2019, teaming up with Ryan Palmer. It's a forgivable omission considering the Spaniard has won 21 other non-team professional events in his career. Rahm is not the first LIV player to express similar views recently. Early last March, two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson said that what he's doing with LIV Golf is "the greatest thing he's ever done in golf." More Golf: Former Masters Champion Rips PGA Tour, 'They Painted Me a Villain'
