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New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Lottie Woad wins Scottish Open, her first LPGA event as a member
It's officially Lottie Woad Summer on the LPGA. The 21-year-old Englishwoman won the Scottish Open on Sunday, becoming the first person to win her initial LPGA event as a member since 2018. It comes on the heels of her Irish Open win as an amateur earlier this month and a tie for third-place at the Evian Championship. Those two results, on the Ladies European Tour and in the fourth major of the season, respectively, earned the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur winner her LPGA card. Advertisement She is now a major contender for the AIG Women's Open next week at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. Woad came into Sunday's final round at Dundonald Links with a two-shot lead and fired a pair of birdies on the front nine, but Hyo Joo Kim was 5 under through 11 holes to tie Woad at 19-under-par. Woad answered with birdies on holes Nos. 13 and 14, and watched as Kim bogeyed back-to-back holes to fall off the pace. Woad finished her final-round 68 with a birdie on No. 18. She shot 67-65-67-68 over four days, playing almost flawless golf. She had at least five birdies in each of her rounds, and had three total bogeys (and no doubles) during the week. She's from Farnham in Surrey, and enrolled at Florida State in 2022. Her breakout came two years later, with the ANWA win, NCAA runner-up finish and a top-10/low amateur finish at the Women's Open. Jin Young Ko was the last LPGA pro to earn a win in her first start as a member. Rose Zhang won the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open in her first event after turning professional, but she did not yet have her tour card. The Scottish Open was originally scheduled to be streaming only in the United States on NBC Sports, but the LPGA worked with NBC to get two hours of the final round broadcast on CNBC.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Video Of Massive Flood At Augusta National Is Going Viral
Video Of Massive Flood At Augusta National Is Going Viral originally appeared on The Spun. Golf fans around the country nearly fainted this week when they saw a video of floodwaters damaging the grounds at Augusta National. On Thursday, a video of a massive flood raging near Amen Corner went viral on social media. Although the 2026 Masters is so far away, the last thing people want is for Augusta National to suffer extensive damage. According to the video was actually taken earlier this summer. Initially, people thought it was from last September when Hurricane Helene leveled the South. But a source close to Augusta National told that the flooding actually occurred earlier this summer, when intense rains hammered the Augusta area. At the time, the source said, Amen Corner was under construction; off-season upgrades are common at the club, which traditionally closes in May, after the Masters, and doesn't reopen until the second Monday of October. Thankfully, this flood isn't supposed to severely damage this iconic course. "Any impact is really just aesthetic," a source close to Augusta National told "Nothing they can't handle." For what it's worth, Augusta National traditionally closes in May and reopens in early October. Besides, the city is prone to "flood-related problems," so it's not shocking to see this happen. "Augusta has a history of disastrous floods, which led to the construction of the levee in the downtown area," the city's website states. "Due to the topography of the city, certain areas are prone to flood-related problems.' Just this past Sunday, heavy rain triggered flash-flood warnings in the Augusta area." We're certainly glad that no one was harmed during this Of Massive Flood At Augusta National Is Going Viral first appeared on The Spun on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who's on Jack Nicklaus' golf Mount Rushmore? Sorry, Arnold Palmer
Whose faces would be carved into gold's Mount Rushmore if Jack Nicklaus made the final call? Well, obviously, his own likeness would be among the four. The other three, according to a recently resurfaced video on Twitter, would belong to Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan and Tiger Woods. Sorry, Arnie. More: How did Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village get their names? Jack Nicklaus explains Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus' longtime friend and rival, didn't make the legendary golfer's personal cut. The video was originally shot for Golf Digest in August 2024 and was recently repurposed by a popular Twitter account called Official Tour Pro. Nicklaus, 85, became close friends with Palmer, his rival, while they and Gary Player dominated the sport in the 1960s to help golf gain popularity in the U.S. Palmer, who died in 2016 at age 87, won 62 PGA Tour titles and still ranks fifth in all-time victories behind Sam Snead, Woods, Nicklaus and Hogan. Jones, who co-founded the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club where it's played, played only as an amateur while making his living as an attorney. He's considered the greatest amateur player who's ever lived. Nicklaus, meanwhile, won 117 professional tournaments, including 73 PGA wins plus a record 18 major championships. That's three more majors than Woods, who's still playing. Nicklaus also fronts one of the world's leading golf course design and construction firms, Nicklaus Design, and has designed numerous courses – including Muirfield Village in Dublin that hosts the annual Memorial Tournament. Nicklaus has also inspired a line of ice cream flavors plus Golden Bear Lemonade, but neither has a spot on the Mount Rushmore of golf-inspired food/beverage items next to the tasty half lemonade/half iced tea mixture known as an Arnold Palmer. Blue Jackets reporter Brian Hedger can be reached at bhedger@ and @ This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Tiger Woods makes Jack Nicklaus' golf Mount Rushmore. Who made the cut?
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler Stuns Jimmy Fallon With Claret Jug Cameo at 'Tonight Show'
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. Over the years, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" has become a rare off-course stage for golf's elites to entertain their fans beyond the greens. The last time a golfer lit up Fallon's set, it was Rory McIlroy, still glowing from his emotional Masters win at Augusta National. And on Monday night, it happened again. Scottie Scheffler crashes Jimmy Fallon's opening monologue at the 'Tonight Show' with claret jug. (Image Credits: The Tonight Show (BTS)/Instagram) Scottie Scheffler crashes Jimmy Fallon's opening monologue at the 'Tonight Show' with claret jug. (Image Credits: The Tonight Show (BTS)/Instagram) Instagram Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his dominant Open Championship victory at Royal Portrush, made an unannounced and effortlessly cool appearance at Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. His appearance was an iconic walk from the backstage to the set, but of course with the Claret Jug in hand. Earlier that evening, Scheffler had turned heads at the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he posed with the Claret Jug alongside Adam Sandler and fellow PGA Tour pros. But it was his cameo on "The Tonight Show" that stole the spotlight. The segment aired Monday at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Fallon, mid-monologue, asked for a photo of Scheffler. When an image of him swinging a club appeared onscreen, Fallon stated, "I really want to see Scottie and the trophy," as shown in the video posted on YouTube. Seconds later, the classic blue curtain split, and out walked Scheffler in a white button-down short-sleeve shirt, gray jeans, and white sneakers, holding the Claret Jug. The studio audience went crazy with screams of excitement and a standing ovation. What followed next was Fallon posing for a selfie with Scheffler and the trophy after getting utterly shocked and happy at the same time. This week marked Scheffler's fourth major title and his third leg of the career Grand Slam. Yet, for all the historical weight, Scheffler's approach remains unchanged. "I do my best by living in the present. Right now, what that looks like is we're heading back to the States hopefully (Sunday) and get back home as quick as we can and celebrate this win with the boys at home," he told reporters after his Sunday win. That mentality makes Scheffler magnetic beyond his golf. Even on Fallon's set, with a room full of flashing lights and cameras, Scheffler didn't try to be bigger than the game. He just smiled, lifted the Jug, and disappeared backstage as quietly as he'd arrived. In simple words, that's the way he is; the biggest name in golf, and the last person trying to act like it. More Golf: Wyndham Clark Breaks Silence on Oakmont Ban: 'I Did Something Awful'
Mint
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Mint
What majors has Scottie Scheffler won? Check details about his Masters and PGA titles
Scottie Scheffler is holding a commanding lead in the final round of the ongoing 2025 Open Championship. The 29-year-old golf player has dominated the first three rounds, building a several-stroke advantage that positions him as the clear favourite to claim his maiden Claret Jug. Here's a look at Scheffler's major championship victories and his 2025 season. Scottie Scheffler has secured three major championships since joining the PGA TOUR in 2020. His major titles include: The Masters (2022 and 2024) - Scheffler's two green jackets at Augusta National highlight his ability to thrive under pressure. His 2022 victory marked his rise to stardom, while his 2024 win reinforced his dominance at one of golf's most prestigious venues. PGA Championship (2025) - Scheffler's recent triumph at the 2025 PGA Championship added another major to his resume, showcasing his versatility across diverse course challenges. These victories contribute to his 16 PGA TOUR wins, one international win, and $87,896,470 in career earnings, with 71 top-10 finishes in 145 events. Scottie Scheffler's performance at the 2025 Open Championship has been remarkable. Leading by several strokes after three rounds, he continued to widen the gap on Sunday, displaying focus and precision that have left competitors trailing. 1. Scottie Scheffler (USA): -16 (Total), -2 (R4), Thru 11 T2. Haotong Li (China): -11 (Total), -1 (R4), Thru 11 T2. Chris Gotterup (USA): -11 (Total), -3 (R4), Thru 12 T2. Harris English (USA): -11 (Total), -3 (R4), Thru 12 T5. Matt Fitzpatrick (England): -10 (Total), -1 (R4), Thru 12 US Open: Scheffler's best US Open finish was runner-up in 2022. Despite his strong track record, this major remains elusive, known for its punishing setups. The Open Championship: Before 2025, Scheffler's top result at The Open was seventh place in 2024. A victory in 2025 would leave only the US Open to complete the Grand Slam (a rare feat which includes winning all four majors - The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship). Scheffler's 2025 season has been exceptional, leading the FedExCup standings with 4,056 points through the Genesis Scottish Open (July 13, 2025). As the 2024 FedExCup champion, his 126 cuts made in 145 events and 51 top-5 finishes reflect his relentless consistency. A win at The Open would further solidify his status as the world's top-ranked golfer.
