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Newsweek
7 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
LPGA Star Minjee Lee Reveals 'Goal' With Career Grand Slam in Sight
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. LPGA star Minjee Lee will be looking to make history next week at the AIG Women's Open. The Australian is one of two players with a chance to complete the career Grand Slam with a win at Royal Porthcawl, according to LPGA rules. However, Lee disagrees. Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf. "I think for me, like all five is the goal," she said, according to the transcripts of her pre-tournament press conference. "So I think it's just different for us because we have five (majors) and we don't have four. ... I just think for me, five is the goal." Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22, 2025 in Frisco, won the third leg of the Career Grand Slam a few weeks ago when she captured the Women's PGA Championship. She previously won the 2022 US Women's Open and the 2021 Amundi Evian Championship. In Gee Chun is the other player in the AIG Women's Open field with three previous wins at three different majors. However, the Korean hasn't won on the LPGA Tour since 2022 and hasn't finished in the top 10 in 12 tournaments played this season. In addition to Lee and Chun, two other active players are one step away from completing the career Grand Slam: Lydia Ko (needs the Women's PGA Championship or the US Women's Open) and Anna Nordqvist (needs the Chevron Championship or the US Women's Open). The Women's Career Grand Slam Controversy Although the LPGA Tour has recognized five major championships since 2013, its rules establish that any player who wins four different major championships in her career is considered to have completed the Career Grand Slam. Aussie golfer Minjee Lee has won her third major title by just three strokes in the Women's PGA Championship. — The Project (@theprojecttv) June 23, 2025 The issue has been controversial, but it has deep historical roots. Unlike its male counterpart, women's golf has not always had four major championships, but has fluctuated between two and five. For this reason, attempts have been made to harmonize all historical stages by creating the Career Grand Slam and the Super Career Grand Slam. The first term applies to players who have won four different major titles, and the second to those who have won five. Only seven players have completed the Career Grand Slam according to these terms: Pat Bradley, Juli Inkster, Annika Sörenstam, Louise Suggs, Karrie Webb, Mickey Wright and Inbee Park. Webb is the only Super Career Grand Slammer, according to the LPGA, having won five majors during her career, although one of them (due Maurier Classic) later lost its status as a major championship and became the current CPKC Women's Open. There is one notable exception missing from this list. Babe Zaharias won all three tournaments recognized as major championships in her playing days multiple times and never had the opportunity to compete in a fourth tournament with that status. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's Chipotle Chat Uncovers Prize Beyond His Open Win
Irish Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy strikes it rich despite Portrush Open heartbreak
Rory McIlroy will have to settle with a single major and a Career Grand Slam for 2025 after falling short at the Open Championship in Portrush. McIlroy seemed reinvigorated coming into this one after some patchy form post-Masters. And although he hit it far from his best, the five-time major winner did enough to get himself into the penultimate group on the final day of the Open. Trying to chase down eventual winner and world number one Scottie Scheffler, McIlroy finished in a tie for seventh and seven shots off Scheffler. But he still struck it rich, earning a cool €388,600 to add to his net worth, while Shane Lowry earned a not-so-shabby €58,800 for his week's work. Here is how much each player earned. Full Open Pay Out 1 Scottie Scheffler -17 $3,100,000 (€2,666,000)2 Harris English -13 $1,759,000 (€1,513,000)3 Chris Gotterup -12 $1,128,000 (€970,100)T4 Wyndham Clark -11 $730,667 (€628,800)T4 Matt Fitzpatrick -11 $730,667 (€628,800)T4 Haotong Li -11 $730,667 (€628,800)T7 Robert MacIntyre -10 $451,834 (€388,600)T7 Xander Schauffele -10 $451,834 (€388,600) T7 Rory McIlroy -10 $451,834 (€388,600) T10 Bryson DeChambeau -9 $304,650 (€261,000)T10 Corey Conners -9 $304,650 (€261,000)T10 Brian Harman -9 $304,650 (€261,000)T10 Russell Henley -9 $304,650 (€261,000)T14 Rickie Fowler -8 $240,000 (€206,400)T14 Nicolai Hojgaard -8 $240,000 (€206,400)T16 Jesper Svensson -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 Hideki Matsuyama -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 Tommy Fleetwood -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 John Parry -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 Justin Rose -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 Rasmus Hojgaard -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T16 Tyrrell Hatton -7 $185,258 (€159,300)T23 Maverick McNealy -6 $138,040 (€118,700)T23 J.J. Spaun -6 $138,040 (€118,700)T23 Lucas Glover -6 $138,040 (€118,700)T23 Dustin Johnson -6 $138,040 (€118,700)T23 Ludvig Aberg -6 $138,040 (€118,700)T28 Harry Hall -5 $119,950 (€103,200)T28 Oliver Lindell -5 $119,950 (€103,200)T30 Daniel Berger -4 $104,850 (€90,200)T30 Akshay Bhatia -4 $104,850 (€90,200)T30 Keegan Bradley -4 $104,850 (€90,200)T30 Kristoffer Reitan -4 $104,850 (€90,200)T34 Sergio Garcia -3 $86,517 (€74,400)T34 Aaron Rai -3 $86,517 (€74,400)T34 Jon Rahm -3 $86,517 (€74,400)T34 Justin Thomas -3 $86,517 (€74,400)T34 Christiaan Bezuidenhout -3 $86,517 (€74,400)T34 Lee Westwood -3 $86,517 (€74,400) T40 Shane Lowry -2 $68,340 (€58,800) T40 Jordan Spieth -2 $68,340 (€58,800)T40 Jason Kokrak -2 $68,340 (€58,800)T40 Takumi Kanaya -2 $68,340 (€58,800)T40 Nathan Kimsey -2 $68,340 (€58,800)T45 Matt Wallace -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Matthew Jordan -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Thomas Detry -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Henrik Stenson -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Jordan Smith -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Sam Burns -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T45 Thriston Lawrence -1 $51,186 (€44,000)T52 Adrien Saddier E $44,350 (€38,100)T52 Sepp Straka E $44,350 (€38,100)T52 Marc Leishman E $44,350 (€38,100)T52 Sungjae Im E $44,350 (€38,100)T56 Phil Mickelson 1 $42,334 (€36,400)T56 Jhonattan Vegas 1 $42,334 (€36,400)T56 Tony Finau 1 $42,334 (€36,400)T59 Antoine Rozner 2 $41,550 (€35,700)T59 Justin Leonard 2 $41,550 (€35,700)T61 Dean Burmester 3 $41,100 (€35,300)T61 Romain Langasque 3 $41,100 (€35,300)T63 Riki Kawamoto 4 $40,280 (€34,600)T63 Andrew Novak 4 $40,280 (€34,600)T63 Viktor Hovland 4 $40,280 (€34,600)T63 Ryggs Johnston 4 $40,280 (€34,600)T63 Francesco Molinari 4 $40,280 (€34,600)68 Jacob Skov Olesen 6 $39,400 (€33,900)69 Matti Schmid 8 $39,100 (€33,600) 70 Sebastian Soderberg 11 $38,900 (€33,500)
Newsweek
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Open Championship: $17 Million Purse Breakdown as Scottie Scheffler Runs Away with It
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. Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship with a score of 17-under, four strokes ahead of runner-up Harris English. The new Champion Golfer of the Year gave another example of his extraordinary superiority in men's professional golf, earning standing ovations from the crowd at Royal Portrush. Scheffler carded a final-round 68, with five birdies and a double bogey on the eighth hole. That was precisely his only difficult moment of the day, when he sent his tee shot into a fairway bunker and, as he tried to clear it with his second shot, the ball hit the edge of the slope and rolled straight back to his feet. The rest of the round was more of the good old Scheffler. He hit 57% of the fairways in the round, reached 83.3% of the greens in regulations, and didn't three-putt a single hole. Just as he said he would the day before. Scheffler thus claimed the fourth major title of his professional golf career and the third leg of the Career Grand Slam. Only the US Open remains for him to complete this tremendous feat. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the seventh green during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the seventh green during day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 20, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Getty Images/Warren Little The World No. 1 will have the extraordinary chance to complete it on his 30th birthday, as his birthday, June 21, coincides with the final round of next year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills. The local hero at Royal Portrush, Rory McIlroy, charged hard during the final round, but ultimately only managed to finish tied for seventh at 10-under. Open Championship 2025 $17 Million Purse Breakdown Scheffler took home the winner's share of the $17 million purse, a paycheck of $3.1 million. This is the purse breakdown for the 2025 Open Championship: 1 Scottie Scheffler $3,100,000 2 Harris English $1,759,000 3 Chris Gotterup $1,128,000 T4 Wyndham Clark $730,667 T4 Matt Fitzpatrick $730,667 T4 Haotong Li $730,667 T7 Robert MacIntyre $451,833 T7 Xander Schauffele $451,833 T7 Rory McIlroy $451,833 T10 Bryson DeChambeau $304,650 T10 Corey Conners $304,650 T10 Russell Henley $304,650 T10 Brian Harman $304,650 T14 Rickie Fowler $240,000 T14 Nicolai Højgaard $240,000 T16 Jesper Svensson $185,257 T16 Hideki Matsuyama $185,257 T16 John Parry $185,257 T16 Tommy Fleetwood $185,257 T16 Justin Rose $185,257 T16 Rasmus Højgaard $185,257 T16 Tyrrell Hatton $185,257 T23 Maverick McNealy $138,040 T23 J.J. Spaun $138,040 T23 Dustin Johnson $138,040 T23 Lucas Glover $138,040 T23 Ludvig Åberg $138,040 T28 Harry Hall $119,950 T28 Oliver Lindell $119,950 T30 Daniel Berger $104,850 T30 Akshay Bhatia $104,850 T30 Keegan Bradley $104,850 T30 Kristoffer Reitan $104,850 T34 Sergio Garcia $86,517 T34 Aaron Rai $86,517 T34 Jon Rahm $86,517 T34 Justin Thomas $86,517 T34 Christiaan Bezuidenhout $86,517 T34 Lee Westwood $86,517 T40 Shane Lowry $68,340 T40 Jordan Spieth $68,340 T40 Takumi Kanaya $68,340 T40 Jason Kokrak $68,340 T40 Nathan Kimsey $68,340 T45 Thomas Detry $50,462 T45 Matthew Jordan $50,462 T45 Henrik Stenson $50,462 T45 Thriston Lawrence $50,462 T45 Jordan Smith $50,462 T45 Sam Burns $50,462 T45 Marc Leishman $50,462 T45 Matt Wallace $50,462 T53 Adrien Saddier $44,000 T53 Sepp Straka $44,000 T53 Sungjae Im $44,000 T56 Phil Mickelson $42,333 T56 Jhonattan Vegas $42,333 T56 Tony Finau $42,333 T59 Antoine Rozner $41,550 T59 Justin Leonard $41,550 T61 Dean Burmester $41,100 T61 Romain Langasque $41,100 T63 Riki Kawamoto $40,280 T63 Andrew Novak $40,280 T63 Viktor Hovland $40,280 T63 Francesco Molinari $40,280 T63 Ryggs Johnston $40,280 68 Jacob Skov Olesen $39,400 69 Matthias Schmid $39,100 70 Sebastian Söderberg $38,900 More Golf: 'Proud Daddy' John Daly Congratulates Son Amid Spectacular Win
Irish Daily Mirror
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Inside Scottie Scheffler's family life including wife and children
World Number One Scottie Scheffler made headlines with his profound press conference in the build up to the Open Championship as he questioned his desire to win golf tournaments. The typically unflappable American proved in Portrush why he is the world number one as he toyed with the field throughout. A win at Portrush brings his major count to four and just one victory away from the Career Grand Slam. Scheffler is putting up stats and winning margins similar to a prime Tiger Woods. His long-term partner and supportive family have been by his side. Here is everything you need to know about Scottie Scheffler's private life. Where is he from and who are his parents? Born in New Jersey in 1996, Scottie's parents, Diane and Scott, played a big role in his golf success. Scott was a stay-at-home father and helped taxi him from tournament to tournament while Diane worked at various law firms and established herself in a highly successful career. The pair were married in 1994 and have four children, including the world's top golfer. Scheffler has credited his family for his success due to their support and their ability to keep him grounded. Who is his wife, and do they have children? Also by Scottie's side is his loyal wife Meredith. Through all the fame, riches, and success, Scheffler has never wavered from his long-term partner. The pair met in high school, made things work while going to college, and endured a long-distance relationship. On the verge of becoming one of the best players in the world, Scheffler popped the question in 2020, with the pair tying the knot in December of that year. The couple are now parents as they welcomed first-born Bennett to the Scheffler family in 2024 and his arrival created much dramawith Scottie divulging that Meredith could go into labour at any point during the 2024 Masters. Thankfully for Scottie, Bennett decided to wait a few more days while his Dad cruised to victory to earn his second green jacket. Scottie and Meredith Scheffler with their son Bennett
Newsweek
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Open Championship: Rory McIlroy Struggles Amid Local Hero 'Added Pressure'
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. Rory McIlroy didn't get off to the start he would have liked in the Open Championship. The Holywood, County Down native is playing as the local hero and went through the first 10 holes in spectacular fashion, but the back nine proved to be too challenging and he couldn't keep up. McIlroy opened the round with a bogey on the first hole, but responded with a birdie on the second. His game only improved from then on, carding three more bogey-free birdies over the next eight holes. The five-time major champion reached the 11th hole at 3-under, just one stroke behind the leaders. However, his luck changed dramatically from that point on, and he played the next four holes at 3-over (three bogeys), hitting just one fairway and missing three putts inside 11 feet in that stretch. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts during day one of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 17, 2025 in Portrush, Northern recovered like a champion and finished the round playing the last four holes with a bogey-free birdie, for an 18-hole score of 1-under. Overall, McIlroy performed above average in every aspect of his game, except for driving, which was his mantra throughout the round. He hit only two fairways and lost 1.02 strokes off the tee. The issue is even more relevant considering the Northern Irishman is one of the world's leading drivers. Rory McIlroy Felt the "Added Pressure" of Playing on Home Soil Naturally, McIlroy's presence at Royal Portrush drew massive crowds to watch his performance. Let's recall that the Northern Irishman is not only one of the best players in the world, but this is his first official start in his homeland after completing the Career Grand Slam. "Absolutely incredible," he told reporters during his post-round interview. "Look, I feel the support of an entire country out there, which is a wonderful position to be in, but at the same time, you don't want to let them down. So there's that little bit of added pressure." Some post round thoughts from Rory McIlroy@GolfDigest — Rory Tracker (@RoryTrackr) July 17, 2025 McIlroy went through a similar situation the last time Royal Portrush hosted the Open in 2019. On that occasion, the 29-time PGA Tour winner missed the cut with rounds of 79 and 65. "I felt like I dealt with it really well (Thursday). Certainly dealt with it better than I did six years ago," McIlroy said, according to a transcript. He also noted that he's not out of it at all, adding via reporters, "I was just happy to get off to a good start and get myself into the tournament. ...Only three back with 54 holes to go, I'm really happy with where I am." More Golf: Viktor Hovland Reveals Shocking Use of Millions From Golf Success
