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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Meet the 7-year-old Australian golfer who could play in the FedEx St. Jude Championship one day
The year is 2040, or thereabouts. Memphis' annual PGA Tour event − which may or may not still be going by its current name, the FedEx St. Jude Championship − is still going strong. Leading the field is Riaan Ayoobi, a young Australian with a pure stroke and an unbridled love of the game. It's a poetic, full-circle moment for Riaan. A pseudo-homecoming of sorts. Because, in 2025, then 7 years old, Riaan saw his first PGA Tour event in person at TPC Southwind. Already an accomplished youth golfer, Riaan's visit to Memphis with his mother and father only further cultivated his already ambitious dreams of professional golf stardom. Of course, it's impossible to forecast whether things will play out that way for Riaan. But for everything the FedEx St. Jude Championship stands for (locally, nationally and globally), it also gives youngsters like Riaan a tangible connection to the game − one that could serve as a spark. Or, one that could illustrate to them a reasonable bridge from where they are to where they want to be. "I love it, because it's fun," Riaan said Aug. 8. With his father, Shadab, by his side by the 18th green, Riaan told stories of the golfers he met the day before. Scottie Scheffler. Tommy Fleetwood. Rickie Fowler. Fellow Australians Jason Day, Cam Davis and Min Woo Lee. A true student of the game, Riaan proudly proclaimed that Scheffler, Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player are his four favorites. Riaan posed for a photo at Scottie Scheffler's Chicken Shack − the "Happy Gilmore 2"-themed concession stand. In all, he rubbed elbows with more than 50 of the 69 golfers in Memphis this week. The only reason Riaan made the trip to the Bluff City is because he and his family were already in the United States for the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship, a tournament that was played at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Riaan, who is a member of Yarra Yarra Golf Club in Victoria, placed 44th out of 105 at the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship. He placed 22nd at the same event in 2024. He has a 33-handicap and has developed a voracious appetite for the game. One that has been plenty satiated during his time in Memphis. His father says Riaan is on the course "morning to evening" every Saturday and Sunday. But Shadab isn't quite ready to start picturing his young son playing among the greats down the road. "I don't know, it depends on him and how he does as he gets older," said Shadab. "He has that setup, that support around him, but I don't know, when he's 14, what he does." But, undoubtedly like many of the kids who show up in Memphis each year, Riaan is full of confidence that it will be him aiming for birdies at TPC Southwind eventually. "I started playing when I was maybe 3 (years old) with plastic clubs around the house," he said. "I'm having so much fun. I will be back." Reach sports writer Jason Munz at follow him @munzly on X.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Scottie Scheffler chicken shack gives fans 'Happy Gilmore 2' arrest experience
MEMPHIS — Scottie Scheffler was in a concession tent next to the St. Jude Pavilion near the 18th hole at TPC Southwind posing for photos with everyone who came up to him on Friday. It wasn't the real Scheffler, who is competing in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. This was a photo with Scheffler on a bench in a jail cell, mimicking one of his most memorable scenes from the "Happy Gilmore 2" film. In the scene, Scheffler was told he could get a phone call after sitting in the cell for three days. After learning that inmates would be having chicken tenders for dinner, Scheffler voluntarily stayed in jail. Scottie's Chicken Shack, presented by Netflix, is available at TPC Southwind for the 2025 tournament, offering chicken tenders for guests. And of course, there's a local touch. Honey gold and lemon pepper are among the options. Sam Maddox, a student at Rhodes College, was working at a nearby tent when he decided to try out the chicken tenders. A Little Rock, Arkansas, native, he dipped into the Memphis honey gold sauce for the first time. "It's really good," Maddox said. "It's almost like the perfect name for it. That's exactly what it is." Behind the counter, several employees were wearing uniforms similar to correctional and police officers. The scene from the movie humorously references Scheffler's 2024 PGA Championship arrest in Louisville. Now that the chicken shack is gaining notoriety, more and more fans are coming over. Maddox was stopping by on his lunch break, but he made sure to tell his father, who is also a Scheffler fan. Some fans are grabbing a plate of chicken tenders, and others are just posing for a photo. "Last night I saw that it was posted, so we wanted to find it today," Scheffler fan Justin Scobey said of the tent. Scobey, a Memphis native, said he knows his chicken, citing his fandom for Gus's fried chicken. He didn't have enough time to try out the chicken at the tent since he was trying to catch Scheffler on the front nine, but he made sure to lie across the bench and lean into the photo with Scheffler. "I think you got to match it," Scobey said. Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
07-07-2025
- Business
Shake Shack offers free chicken sandwiches every Sunday in July
Shake Shack is helping customers get more bang for their buck this July. In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day, the New York City–based chain is offering a free Chicken Shack sandwich with a $10 minimum purchase every Sunday from July 6 through July 27, according to an announcement on its website. The deal applies to qualifying orders placed at in-Shack kiosks, through the Shake Shack mobile app or online at and must be fulfilled at participating U.S. locations. To redeem the offer, customers must use the promo code CHICKENSUNDAY at checkout with the chain noting that the code is case-sensitive and must be entered in all caps. The promotion is not valid for drive-thru orders, third-party delivery apps or at Shake Shack locations in airports, stadiums, arenas, museums or travel plazas. The announcement added that the $10 minimum must be met with food or beverage purchases such as burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes or drinks excluding the free Chicken Shack, taxes, fees or gift card purchases. The offer also excludes BBQ chicken sandwiches, chicken bites and paid add-ons like avocado or bacon. Only one free Chicken Shack is allowed per order, and the deal cannot be combined with other promotions. This new July offer follows the chain's May promotion for National Hamburger Month, where Shake Shack gave away a different single burger each week with a $10 minimum purchase, through the beginning of June.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shake Shack Will Give Out Free Chicken Sandwiches Every Sunday in July – Here's How to Get One
Shake Shack will be marking National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6, by handing out free Chicken Shack sandwiches The restaurant chain will be giving free Chicken Shacks on orders costing a minimum of $10 Customers can obtain the free deal by using the promo code 'CHICKENSUNDAY' through either theApp, or in-Shack at the kioskShake Shack customers are in for a treat! The restaurant chain will be marking National Fried Chicken Day on Sunday, July 6 by handing out free Chicken Shack sandwiches every Sunday in the month of July. According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, Shake Shack will be giving free Chicken Shacks to customers who place an order of at least $10. To obtain the free sandwich, customers will need to use the promo code 'CHICKENSUNDAY' through either the Shack App, or in-Shack at the kiosk from July 6 and the following Sundays until July 27th. 'Shake Shack is bringing back a fan-favorite deal. Starting this Sunday on National Fried Chicken Day (7/6), guests can get a FREE Chicken Shack with any $10 purchase using promo code CHICKENSUNDAY via the Shack App, online at or in-Shack at the kiosk. Shake Shack is offering its Chicken Sunday deal every Sunday for a limited time,' the statement issued to PEOPLE read. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. According to the release, the Chicken Shack sandwich consists of antibiotic-free chicken breast that is always served fresh. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! According to the terms and conditions, the deal is not valid via drive-thru or third-party delivery apps. "Offer excludes Smoky Classic BBQ Chicken, Carolina BBQ Chicken with Fried Pickles, Avocado Bacon Chicken, and Chicken Bites," per the terms and conditions. "Limited to one use per order. Offer excludes all paid add-ons such as avocado and bacon." The treat day comes after Shake Shack marked national National Hamburger Month by giving out free burgers on orders that cost $10 or more. Sunday, June 1 was the last day of the offer, with customers using the promo code of "BURGERMONTH.' ! Read the original article on People
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
I Tried Shake Shack's New Fried Pickles & Have BIG Feelings
You know what's absolutely shocking? Shake Shack only has a single side dish (crinkle-cut fries) on its menu. And it's been that way since the chain first opened 20 years ago. But that's about to change—for the first time ever, Shake Shack is introducing a new side to its menu. While you may have previously enjoyed the chain's fried pickles atop its Carolina BBQ Burger (another limited-time menu item), this marks the first time customers can order up a side of fried pickles to enjoy alongside any of the Shack's delicious handhelds. The catch? This option will only be available throughout the summer. And let me tell you, you're going to want to get your greedy fingers all over these. The fried pickles are made with the brand's own dill pickles (the same ones you'll find on many of its burgers) and proprietary brine, and are coated in a seasoned, fried batter, served alongside house-made Shack Ranch for dipping. The seasoning on the fried pickles might taste familiar—it's the same stuff you'll find on the Chicken Shack and is every bit as delicious when surrounding a pickle. One of the chefs in Shake Shack's Innovation Kitchen calls them a "warm pickle explosion," and I agree, they're dill-licious. These fried pickles have all the elements that take a fried pickle from good to great. There's a tangy bite of acid, a slight hint of heat, a substantial crunch, and, of course, fresh dill pickle flavor. Not only is the flavor perfectly executed, but the outer fried breading holds up extremely well—my fried pickles never got soggy, even over the 20 minutes that I kept going back for more, even after my full stomach kept telling me to stop. The ranch sauce provides a creamy juxtaposition to the crunchiness of the pickles and only adds to the overall dish. (I say this as someone who doesn't even really like ranch!) Now, this isn't my first foray into fried pickles. Like any New Yorker, I've paired the addictive snack with many a sports-viewing outing. I even recently got my hands on Popeyes' new fried pickles and, for that matter, its whole pickle menu. While I liked the chicken chain's version just fine, Shake Shack's takes the snack to the next level. Honestly, after what's sure to be a 10 out of 10 fan reaction, I wouldn't be surprised if (hot take incoming!) no one ever orders the fries again. At $3.99, the fried pickles are available beginning May 20 throughout the summer. And yes, it must be said: they're kind of a big dill. You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
