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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
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U.S. Open Sends Two-Word Message on Bryson DeChambeau
U.S. Open Sends Two-Word Message on Bryson DeChambeau originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 U.S. Open tees off this week, starting Thursday at the legendary Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. As the third major of the year, the anticipation is sky-high and so is the rough. Oakmont has a reputation for being one of the toughest tracks in golf, and it's living up to it. Advertisement With 5-inch rough and no graduated cuts, the course is punishing even the smallest mistakes. 'Soakmont,' as it has been dubbed online, is ready to test every facet of the players' game. And who better to defend the title than Bryson DeChambeau? The 2024 champion rolled into Oakmont with swagger — literally. Bryson DeChambeau of team Crushers GC reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Burke-Imagn Images As he stepped onto the grounds, the official U.S. Open social media summed up the moment with two simple but electric words: 'Bryson's arrived.' Fans went wild as DeChambeau, now a two-time U.S. Open winner, kissed the trophy and calmly placed it back in its case. "Wait a minute. Hold the phone. Do you mean to say who ever won the last trophy has to return it for the next winner. That is SUPER LAME U.S. OPEN," one fan wrote. Joining him in the 156-player field are top stars from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, including Scottie Scheffler, who's chasing a triple crown this season, and Rory McIlroy, who's eyeing his second U.S. Open title. Rory will need to navigate both Oakmont's hazards and the intense competition, which includes 14 LIV players like Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson. The cut line will narrow the field to the top 60 and ties after 36 holes, and if there's a tie at the top, the drama will only escalate with a two-hole aggregate playoff. With a course this brutal and a lineup this elite, the 2025 U.S. Open promises nothing short of fireworks. Advertisement Related: U.S. Open Is Going Viral for the Wrong Reasons on Monday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
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Jamie Bryson denies leaking secret messages to newspaper
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has denied leaking secret messages he exchanged with a Sinn Féin politician to a newspaper to try to cause political embarrassment. At his trial at Belfast Crown Court, he said he did not know how private messages on Twitter with Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay in 2015 ended up being published in The Irish News a year later. Mr Bryson also rejected the accusation that he broke the law in his dealings with Mr McKay who was the chair of the finance committee at Stormont at the time. "It was entirely the cut and thrust of politics," he said. "There are many things that go on in the world of politics, day in day out, that would make your hair curl, but they're not criminal offences." Mr Bryson, 35, from Rosepark, Donaghadee denies a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office in September 2015. Mr McKay, 43, from Loughan Road, Dunnamanagh, denies a charge of misconduct in public office. The Crown's case is that Mr McKay and Mr Bryson manipulated how evidence was presented to a committee meeting on 23 September 2015. At the committee, Mr Bryson spoke about how Northern Ireland property loans were handled by the National Asset Management Agency, known as Nama. He made an allegation about the then leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Peter Robinson, which was later denied and described by the politician as "scurrilous". The prosecution say Mr Bryson and Mr McKay were involved in an attempt to subvert the rules of the committee, in order to cause "considerable political embarrassment" to a number of people including Mr Robinson. At the centre of the case are screenshots of direct messages said to have been exchanged on Twitter between Mr Bryson and Mr McKay before the committee meeting in question in 2015. News of their existence first emerged almost a year later when the Irish News published a story by journalist Allison Morris claiming that Sinn Féin had "coached" Mr Bryson before the committee hearing. Prosecution barrister Toby Hedworth KC pressed Mr Bryson on how the Irish News learned of the Twitter messages which were detailed in the newspaper article. Mr Bryson responded: "I did not provide those messages to Allison Morris." He insisted there was nothing untoward about his contact with Stormont politicians, on all sides, on issues of interest. He told the court it was "standard political procedure". Mr McKay was a high-profile member of Sinn Féin in 2015. Mr Bryson has admitted sending him private messages but denied making any deals with him. The court was told that in a police interview during the investigation into the case, Mr Bryson described the screenshots of the messages as "potentially doctored images on social media". In court, Mr Bryson said he accepted that he exchanged messages, the screenshots at the centre of the case were "not a complete transcript, not a complete picture". Another man, who was a Sinn Féin member at the time, is also on trial. Thomas O'Hara, 41, from Lisnahunshin Road, Cullybackey, faces a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, which he denies. The Crown alleges he, like Mr McKay, was involved in an exchange of messages with Mr Bryson in the run up to the committee meeting. Mr Bryson told the court that Mr McKay then put him in contact with Mr O'Hara. It was suggested that Mr O'Hara's role as a Sinn Féin worker meant he operated as a "back channel" to Mr McKay, but Mr Bryson rejected this. The non-jury trial, in front of Judge Gordon Kerr KC, began last month. The judge has told Mr Bryson to focus on answering the questions which he is asked and not to give speeches. The trial continues.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jamie Bryson denies leaking secret messages to newspaper
Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has denied leaking secret messages he exchanged with a Sinn Féin politician to a newspaper to try to cause political embarrassment. At his trial at Belfast Crown Court, he said he did not know how private messages on Twitter with Sinn Féin's Daithí McKay in 2015 ended up being published in The Irish News a year later. Mr Bryson also rejected the accusation that he broke the law in his dealings with Mr McKay who was the chair of the finance committee at Stormont at the time. "It was entirely the cut and thrust of politics," he said. "There are many things that go on in the world of politics, day in day out, that would make your hair curl, but they're not criminal offences." Mr Bryson, 35, from Rosepark, Donaghadee denies a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office in September 2015. Mr McKay, 43, from Loughan Road, Dunnamanagh, denies a charge of misconduct in public office. The Crown's case is that Mr McKay and Mr Bryson manipulated how evidence was presented to a committee meeting on 23 September 2015. At the committee, Mr Bryson spoke about how Northern Ireland property loans were handled by the National Asset Management Agency, known as Nama. He made an allegation about the then leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Peter Robinson, which was later denied and described by the politician as "scurrilous". The prosecution say Mr Bryson and Mr McKay were involved in an attempt to subvert the rules of the committee, in order to cause "considerable political embarrassment" to a number of people including Mr Robinson. At the centre of the case are screenshots of direct messages said to have been exchanged on Twitter between Mr Bryson and Mr McKay before the committee meeting in question in 2015. News of their existence first emerged almost a year later when the Irish News published a story by journalist Allison Morris claiming that Sinn Féin had "coached" Mr Bryson before the committee hearing. Prosecution barrister Toby Hedworth KC pressed Mr Bryson on how the Irish News learned of the Twitter messages which were detailed in the newspaper article. Mr Bryson responded: "I did not provide those messages to Allison Morris." He insisted there was nothing untoward about his contact with Stormont politicians, on all sides, on issues of interest. He told the court it was "standard political procedure". Mr McKay was a high-profile member of Sinn Féin in 2015. Mr Bryson has admitted sending him private messages but denied making any deals with him. The court was told that in a police interview during the investigation into the case, Mr Bryson described the screenshots of the messages as "potentially doctored images on social media". In court, Mr Bryson said he accepted that he exchanged messages, the screenshots at the centre of the case were "not a complete transcript, not a complete picture". Another man, who was a Sinn Féin member at the time, is also on trial. Thomas O'Hara, 41, from Lisnahunshin Road, Cullybackey, faces a charge of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office, which he denies. The Crown alleges he, like Mr McKay, was involved in an exchange of messages with Mr Bryson in the run up to the committee meeting. Mr Bryson told the court that Mr McKay then put him in contact with Mr O'Hara. It was suggested that Mr O'Hara's role as a Sinn Féin worker meant he operated as a "back channel" to Mr McKay, but Mr Bryson rejected this. The non-jury trial, in front of Judge Gordon Kerr KC, began last month. The judge has told Mr Bryson to focus on answering the questions which he is asked and not to give speeches. The trial continues.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bryson DeChambeau Seen Playing Golf at 'TPC White House'
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. It is not news that President Donald Trump and top professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau share a close bond. Their friendship has played out on golf courses across the country, with the two often spotted teeing it up together. DeChambeau's viral "break 50" challenge with Trump during the U.S. presidential elections now has 15 million views, revealing just how much the pairs golf chemistry resonates with fans. Bryson DeChambeau was seen playing golf at the White House. (White House/X) Bryson DeChambeau was seen playing golf at the White House. (White House/X) But it does not stop with the video. The LIV Golf pro has also played casual rounds with Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, even praising her game and calling it "pure skill." Trump, too, highlighted DeChambeau's talent, frequently praising the golfer's performance in various tournaments. Despite their close ties, it had been a while since the two were last seen playing together—until Sunday. That reunion quickly gained traction when golf journalist Dan Rapaport shared a post on X, captioning it, "More like TPC White House with those soft ass greens." More like TPC White House with those soft ass greens — Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) June 2, 2025 Earlier in the day, the two-time U.S. Open champion had also joined Trump at his golf course in Washington, D.C., where the president complimented Bryson's monster driving ability. "Bryson's a great guy, he's a great golfer, he's probably the number one golfer now," Trump said. "I always consider myself a reasonably long hitter, and then I play with him, and I go home, and I say, my wife says, 'Are you as long as Bryson? I said, 'Yeah, sort of, pretty close.' It's not close." Wrapping up the outing, the White House official X account posted a photo DeChambeau was shaking hands with the 47th president. Bryson Isn't the Only Pro Golfer in Trump's Circle The president's relationships in the golf world run deep, including with Tiger Woods. Trump has been a pillar of support for Woods, especially when the 15-time major winner's mother passed away. Woods also earned Trump's seal of approval after news surfaced of his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the president's former daughter-in-law. "I love Tiger, and I love Vanessa," he said during a media briefing. He also expressed his desire for their happiness, stating: "I'm very happy for both. I just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They're both great." Kai Trump, 18, was also spotted swinging clubs alongside Rory McIlroy in one of her YouTube golf videos. Rory McIlroy and Kai Trump talk on the on the ninth green prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025, in La Jolla, California. Rory McIlroy and Kai Trump talk on the on the ninth green prior to The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 12, 2025, in La Jolla, California. Photo byTrump's influence in the golf world was also prominent during Public Investment Fund, the main investor in LIV Golf, merger discussions. In February, he hosted a White House meeting with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan, aiming to push the stalled deal forward. The 2023 announced merger remains incomplete. More Golf: Kai Trump Makes Strong Statement amid Massive Golf Improvement
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
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Pair charged following high-speed police chase from Hooksett to Franklin
Two people were taken into custody following a police chase involving speeds over 100 mph on Interstate 93 late Monday that began in Hooksett and ended in Franklin, State Police said. Phillip Bryson Phillip Bryson At 10:59 p.m. Monday, State Police were notified to be on the lookout for a vehicle whose driver, later identified as Philip Bryson, 53, of Somersworth, had allegedly fled from a Hooksett Police officer during an attempted traffic stop. The vehicle, a 2015 white Ford Escape, was reported to be traveling northbound on I-93 from the Hooksett Welcome Center at speeds over 100 mph and with no taillights, State Police said in a news release Tuesday. A state trooper reported spotting the Ford traveling northbound near Exit 12 in Concord — still at a high speed and with no taillights — and attempted to pull the SUV over but the driver failed to stop and a chase ensued. State troopers deployed spike strips, which deflated one of the Ford's front tires, officials said, but the driver continued north until exiting I-93 at Exit 17. The chase continued onto Route 4, through Boscawen and Salisbury, where the driver eventually turned onto Route 127, according to the report. Roxanne Quaile Roxanne Quaile After crossing the border into Franklin, State Police say, the Ford turned onto a small dirt road and stopped about a half-mile later in front of a mobile home. A male driver, identified as Bryson, exited the vehicle and entered the home, police said, while a female passenger, identified as Roxanne Quaile, 38, of Franklin, was taken into custody on an unrelated arrest warrant. Troopers and officers from the Franklin Police Department set up a perimeter around the mobile home, and after 'a period of negotiations' Bryson exited the home and was taken into custody, the report said. Bryson was charged with operating as a habitual offender, disobeying an officer, resisting arrest, reckless conduct and reckless operation. He was held at the Merrimack County Jail pending arraignment June 3 in Franklin District Court. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Trooper Ben Olmstead at 603-223-3831 or
