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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Check it out: Justin Herbert highlights from celebrity golf event
While things are on the slower side for quarterback Justin Herbert at this point of time, he's using his spare time to do things that he enjoys doing, including golfing. This past weekend, Herbert partook in the AmFam Championship, a PGA Tour event, played at TPC Wisconsin. He paired up with NFL legend Charles Woodson, as the two took on soccer legend Mia Hamm and two-time U.S. Open champion and event host Andy North. The event was to raise money for a children's hospital. Advertisement Ultimately, Herbert and Woodson came up short against Hamm and North. But the event brought plenty of highlights of the Chargers signal-caller, including a clip of him signing the back of a baby's Chargers shirt. This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Highlights of Justin Herbert at AmFam Championship
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Check it out: Justin Herbert highlights from celebrity golf event
Check it out: Justin Herbert highlights from celebrity golf event Justin Herbert signing a baby is an all time GOATed moment 🤣 @amfamchamp — ESPN Madison (@ESPNMadison) June 7, 2025 While things are on the slower side for quarterback Justin Herbert at this point of time, he's using his spare time to do things that he enjoys doing, including golfing. This past weekend, Herbert partook in the AmFam Championship, a PGA Tour event, played at TPC Wisconsin. He paired up with NFL legend Charles Woodson, as the two took on soccer legend Mia Hamm and two-time U.S. Open champion and event host Andy North. The event was to raise money for a children's hospital. Ultimately, Herbert and Woodson came up short against Hamm and North. But the event brought plenty of highlights of the Chargers signal-caller, including a clip of him signing the back of a baby's Chargers shirt. Just SOME of our favorite shots from Saturday's @amfamchamp Celebrity Foursome! Can we run it back again next weekend? #AmFamChamp — ESPN Madison (@ESPNMadison) June 8, 2025 Thanks @MiaHamm, @CharlesWoodson, Justin Herbert and host Andy North for a fun day! Team North-Hamm won the #AmFamChamp Celebrity Foursome and will have a $25,000 donation made in their names from the @StrickerFNDN to the American Family Children's Hospital. — AmFam Championship (@amfamchamp) June 8, 2025
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Packers' Jordan Love Speaks Out After Aaron Rodgers Signs With Steelers
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. The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Jordan Love will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season on Sunday Night Football. That matchup is now officially going to happen. On Friday, Rodgers agreed to terms with the Steelers. He flew to Pittsburgh to sign his deal, and he will be the new starting quarterback for the storied franchise. For the first time since the Packers traded Rodgers to the New York Jets back in April of 2023, the future Hall of Fame quarterback will have a chance to play against his old team. Fans on both sides could not be more excited to watch Love and Rodgers play against each other. Aaron Rodgers #12 and Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walk onto the field prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on November 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.... Aaron Rodgers #12 and Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers walk onto the field prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at Lambeau Field on November 17, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More Photo byWhen Love learned about the news of Rodgers officially agreeing with the Steelers, he spoke out about his old teammate. He received the news during the AmFam Championship. Read more: Steelers Trade Proposal Would Land Another Superstar for Aaron Rodgers As shared by Jason Wilde of WISC-TV News 3, Love had nothing but good things to say about Rodgers. He's clearly excited to face off against his old mentor. "I was excited for A-Rod. I don't think I was too surprised," Love said. "I feel like there were a lot of rumors going on throughout the whole offseason about him going to the Steelers. I was excited for him, that he was obviously coming back and going to be playing. There were also some rumors that he might be done, so just knowing he's going to keep playing, that's pretty awesome." Love continued on, speaking out more about how Rodgers treated him when he was drafted. He's thankful for Rodgers and the way he handled things. "I appreciate definitely the way A-Rod handled being in that situation, and I think a big part of it — which he told me — was he knew how it was for him being in that same position, and the things that he went through and the way the situation might've been handled [differently]," Love said. "I think his perspective was, 'I'm trying to go about this a little bit differently,' which I think was awesome." Finally, the Green Bay franchise quarterback spoke out specifically about his matchup with Rodgers during the 2025 season. Read more: Vikings' Kevin O'Connell Speaks Out About Rumored Aaron Rodgers Interest "It's going to be fun. It's going to be awesome. I'm excited for it," Love said. "I can't wait to be on different sides, meeting up, and I know we'll talk pre-game, things like that. And hopefully we can exchange jerseys after." Just like Rodgers when he faced off against Brett Favre, there will be some emotions involved in the game. Even though Rodgers is no longer connected to the Packers, what he did with the franchise will never be forgotten. However, when the two teams step onto the field, all friendships will be forgotten for 60 minutes of game action. Love playing against Rodgers on Sunday Night Football will be must-watch football. For more Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Like old times as Ryder Cup partners Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke lead PGA Tour Champions event
Like old times as Ryder Cup partners Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke lead PGA Tour Champions event Show Caption Hide Caption Packers quarterback Jordan Love talks at AmFam Championship in Madison The Packers quarterback is a brand ambassador for American Family Insurance. MADISON, Wisconsin – In many ways, it felt like the previous eight editions of the American Family Insurance Championship, the PGA Tour Champions' annual swing through the state. The weather was perfect, and fans were enjoying a few Leinenkugel's beverages on their strolls around the course. The biggest crowds were following Wisconsin legends Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly. But one glance at the leaderboard and a scan of the houses lining TPC Wisconsin and it's clear that this is definitely not University Ridge, the tournament's previous home. The AmFam switched to the course that Stricker co-designed and also went to a team format, with 38 duos playing best ball in the first round. That's a first for golf's senior circuit. More: AmFam leaderboard Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke emerged as leaders with a 12-under 59. They had success playing together in the 2002 Ryder Cup. 'Certainly for me knowing Thomas' game so well made it so much easier for me to go out there and free it up today,' Clarke said. 'I really enjoy playing with him because I know he's there if I mess up, and likewise, I try to be there for him.' Steve Stricker is happy with course ... but not with his shots Stricker thought the course played well in its professional debut. 'We thought the scoring would be pretty good,' Stricker said. 'Weather, we knew it was going to be good today and it's going to be good tomorrow. 'The course is in great condition. But you have to play well going around here. You have to hit it in the fairway, and if you don't have two guys hitting it in the fairway, you put a lot of pressure on the other guys. That's what I'm sure some teams did. If you can get two balls in the fairway, you can actually get pretty aggressive and have a lot of opportunities for birdies.' More: Packers quarterback Jordan Love surprises fans at AmFam Championship Despite the 7-under 64 that Stricker carded with brother-in-law Mario Tiziani, Stricker was less-than-enthused with his own round. There is added emotion with being a teammate. 'I was telling (wife and caddie) Nicki, that could have been a 10-under round pretty easily, really,' Stricker said. 'I left (Tiziani) hanging on these par 5s. 'On 7 I hit it in the hazard, 11 I didn't get it up over the top of the hill. Uncharacteristic of some of the things that I do, too. Kind of left him hanging on those holes where he's in perfect position. If you have another guy in there, kind of frees him up to hit a better chip or whatever the case may be. Yeah, not happy with how I left him hanging on some of those par 5s where we should have been making birdies.' Stricker also not feeling his best Stricker has battled numerous health problems over the past few years. Most serious was a mysterious illness in 2022 that sidelined the 58-year-old Edgerton native for several months in 2022, not long after captaining the U.S. team to a Ryder Cup victory at Whistling Straits. Lately, pain in his back, neck and shoulder has been nagging him, keeping him from a chunk of the Champions Tour schedule. 'Yeah, I'm frustrated,' Stricker said. 'I'm frustrated how I feel, to be quite honest because I don't feel like I'm capable of doing what I want to do. 'I actually hit a really couple, two good shots in a row at 13 and then again at 14, and then it was gone again. It's not … I don't know, I don't know what it is. Struggling to get through the ball in general, so that's frustrating.' Jerry Kelly talks about scramble format for second round Kelly was paired with Justin Leonard and ended up at 6-under. 'It was all right through the first 10,' said Kelly, a Madison native who won back-to-back AmFam titles in 2019 and 2021. 'We got through 5 and 9 ham-and-egging it. 'And then Justin made another one on 10 and, here we go, we've got a par 5 coming up. He hits one left, I top a 3-wood and basically … we didn't really have our best games from there on.' The unique format changes in the second round with a switch to a scramble. 'Tomorrow will be fun,' Leonard said. 'Just our games are very similar. 'Jerry's so consistent. I wasn't very consistent today. I found a little something late in the day and … look, we love playing golf, we love competing, we love playing together. 'To be able to do it in Jerry's hometown with the crowds tomorrow will be a lot of fun. And we'll make a few more birdies tomorrow and hopefully hear the crowds a little bit more than we did today.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steve Stricker's PGA Tour Champions event has a new golf course and new team format
Steve Stricker's PGA Tour Champions event has a new golf course and new team format Show Caption Hide Caption Drone view of Erin Hills Golf, the site of the 2025 U.S. Women's Open Check out a drone view of Erin Hills Golf Course, the site of the 2025 U.S. Women's Open May 29-June 1 Wisconsin might not have any more major tournaments on the horizon after the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills, but there is still some high-level golf coming to the state. That includes the American Family Insurance Championship, the annual stop on the PGA Tour Champions circuit hosted by state legend Steve Stricker, which runs this weekend in Madison. But there is a lot different about the tournament this year. Here's what to know: When is the 2025 AmFam Championship? June 6-8. What course is hosting the AmFam Championship? Here's a big change. After being at University Ridge for its first eight years, the tournament is moving to TPC Wisconsin, a course that was co-designed by Stricker. What is the format this year? Also a big change. For the first time in a Champions tour event, there will be a team format. The field has 38 two-man teams. Friday and Sunday will be a best-ball competitio s, switching to a scramble in the second round on Saturday. Are Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker playing again this year? You betcha. The two most prominent pro golfers from Wisconsin are in the field, but they aren't paired together. Kelly will play with Justin Leonard, while Stricker's partner is brother-in-law Mario Tiziani. Who's leading the 2025 AmFam Championship? The duo of Thomas Bjorn and Darren Clarke teamed up for a12-under 59 on Friday and lead by two over the Aussie duo of Richard Green and Mark Hensby. Stricker and Tiziani are tied for ninth after a 7-under 64. What is the prize money? The purse is $3 million. The winning team will share $600,000. Will the tournament be on TV? Yes, the Golf Channel will broadcast all three rounds, though on tape delay in the evenings. June 6: 6-8 p.m. 6-8 p.m. June 7: 7-9 p.m. 7-9 p.m. June 8: 7-9 p.m. Who are the other famous golfers? John Daly? Ernie Els? Fred Couples? Yes, perennial crowd favorite John Daly will be in Madison. Els and Couples will be, too. They are among five former No. 1 golfers in the world in the field, along with Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh and David Duval. Has Steve Stricker ever won his own event? Yes, after several near-misses, Stricker broke through in 2023. Kelly won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2021 (there was no 2020 event because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Els won last year in a thrilling playoff with Stricker. Other past winners include Thongchai Jaidee (2022), Scott McCarron (2018), Couples (2017) and Kirk Triplett (2016). Who is in the celebrity foursome this year? Two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North will be joined in the annual celebrity foursome by Hall of Famer and former Green Bay Packers great Charles Woodson, two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Mia Hamm and 2020 NFL rookie of the year Justin Herbert, quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers. The quartet will play a nine-hole exhibition beginning about 2 p.m. on Satuday off the first tee following the final groups of the PGA Tour Champions
