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Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffs
The tournament at TPC Southwind is the start of three straight FedEx Cup playoff events that culminate with the FedEx Cup title to whoever wins the Tour Championship. In a revamped postseason, the $25 million to the winner has been split up into three parts. Scheffler already picked up $10 million for leading the FedEx Cup in the regular season (along with $8 million from the Comcast Business Top 10 bonus program). Advertisement The FedEx Cup leader after the BMW Championship next week gets $5 million, and the winner of the Tour Championship — all 30 players start from scratch this time — gets $10 million. The TPC Southwind is where Scheffler last missed a cut in 2022 (when the postseason was for the top 125 players, not the top 70). This year he comes to the postseason off a double major season — the PGA Championship and the British Open — and has finished in the top 10 in his last 11 tournaments dating to March. Advertisement It's safe to say his game is in reasonably good shape. Now it's about conserving energy for August stops in Memphis, Baltimore and Atlanta. 'I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open [in July] and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury,' he said. 'So making sure I'm rested, ready to play,' he said. 'My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue.' Scheffler stopped in New York for a brief appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show and to attend the Happy Gilmore 2 premier. A lot of time included that silver claret jug he picked up from a dominant victory at Royal Portrush. 'We had a party two weeks ago at home with some of our friends, and everybody got to drink out of it. It was a lot of fun,' Scheffler said. He also has brought golf's oldest trophy to his home course at Royal Oaks — Justin Leonard brought the claret jug to the course when he won the Open in 1997 — and there was one time he went with just his son. 'He whacked some golf balls around, and we hung out for a bit,' Scheffler said. 'I took him to the 19th hole with me, and I got some pretty funny pictures with Bennett sitting in the 19th hole at the men's only grill where you've got to be — I think you've got to be 19 to get in there, but I figured if we bring in a couple major championship trophies with us, they'll let the rules slide on that one.' Advertisement And now it's back to work. The points are quadrupled for the postseason, but Scheffler has such a lead — and Rory McIlroy is sitting this one out — that he is assured of staying at No. 1. This is one of the most important tournaments of the year because the top 50 after this week not only advance to the BMW Championship, they are assured of getting in all the $20 million signature events next year. Among those on the bubble for that is Jordan Spieth at No. 48, who is also trying to keep his shrinking Ryder Cup hopes alive.
5 days ago
- Sport
Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Scottie Scheffler returned home from his British Open victory, made a few brief appearances in New York and used the claret jug to get 15-month-old son Bennett into the men's grill at Royal Oaks in Dallas. He is rested. The key for Scheffler, regardless of the tournament, is to be ready. But this is the time of the year, even with $15 million at stake, not to be grinding on the range. 'At this point in the year, that extra practice is maybe only going to be draining for me a little bit, and that's something that I've learned to manage as my career has gone on,' Scheffler said Wednesday after his pro-am round in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The tournament at TPC Southwind is the start of three straight FedEx Cup playoff events that culminate with the FedEx Cup title to whoever wins the Tour Championship. In a revamped postseason, the $25 million to the winner has been split up into three parts. Scheffler already picked up $10 million for leading the FedEx Cup in the regular season (along with $8 million from the Comcast Business Top 10 bonus program). The FedEx Cup leader after the BMW Championship next week gets $5 million, and the winner of the Tour Championship — all 30 players start from scratch this time — gets $10 million. The TPC Southwind is where Scheffler last missed a cut in 2022 (when the postseason was for the top 125 players, not the top 70). This year he comes to the postseason off a double major season — the PGA Championship and the British Open — and has finished in the top 10 in his last 11 tournaments dating to March. It's safe to say his game is in reasonably good shape. Now it's about conserving energy for August stops in Memphis, Baltimore and Atlanta. 'I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open (in July) and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury,' he said. 'So making sure I'm rested, ready to play,' he said. 'My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue.' Scheffler stopped in New York for a brief appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show and to attend the Happy Gilmore 2 premier. A lot of time included that silver claret jug he picked up from a dominant victory at Royal Portrush. 'We had a party two weeks ago at home with some of our friends, and everybody got to drink out of it. It was a lot of fun,' Scheffler said. He also has brought golf's oldest trophy to his home course at Royal Oaks — Justin Leonard brought the claret jug to the course when he won the Open in 1997 — and there was one time he went with just his son. 'He whacked some golf balls around, and we hung out for a bit,' Scheffler said. 'I took him to the 19th hole with me, and I got some pretty funny pictures with Bennett sitting in the 19th hole at the men's only grill where you've got to be — I think you've got to be 19 to get in there, but I figured if we bring in a couple major championship trophies with us, they'll let the rules slide on that one.' And now it's back to work. The points are quadrupled for the postseason, but Scheffler has such a lead — and Rory McIlroy is sitting this one out — that he is assured of staying at No. 1. This is one of the most important tournaments of the year because the top 50 after this week not only advance to the BMW Championship, they are assured of getting in all the $20 million signature events next year. Among those on the bubble for that is Jordan Spieth at No. 48, who is also trying to keep his shrinking Ryder Cup hopes alive.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Scottie Scheffler will take being rested and ready over practice for FedEx Cup playoffs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned home from his British Open victory, made a few brief appearances in New York and used the claret jug to get 15-month-old son Bennett into the men's grill at Royal Oaks in Dallas. He is rested. The key for Scheffler, regardless of the tournament, is to be ready. But this is the time of the year, even with $15 million at stake, not to be grinding on the range. 'At this point in the year, that extra practice is maybe only going to be draining for me a little bit, and that's something that I've learned to manage as my career has gone on,' Scheffler said Wednesday after his pro-am round in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The tournament at TPC Southwind is the start of three straight FedEx Cup playoff events that culminate with the FedEx Cup title to whoever wins the Tour Championship. In a revamped postseason, the $25 million to the winner has been split up into three parts. Scheffler already picked up $10 million for leading the FedEx Cup in the regular season (along with $8 million from the Comcast Business Top 10 bonus program). The FedEx Cup leader after the BMW Championship next week gets $5 million, and the winner of the Tour Championship — all 30 players start from scratch this time — gets $10 million. The TPC Southwind is where Scheffler last missed a cut in 2022 (when the postseason was for the top 125 players, not the top 70). This year he comes to the postseason off a double major season — the PGA Championship and the British Open — and has finished in the top 10 in his last 11 tournaments dating to March. It's safe to say his game is in reasonably good shape. Now it's about conserving energy for August stops in Memphis, Baltimore and Atlanta. 'I would say my prep week last week definitely looked a bit different than it would have looked before the Scottish Open (in July) and definitely looked a little bit different than it would have looked if you go back to the beginning of the year when I was coming off injury,' he said. 'So making sure I'm rested, ready to play,' he said. 'My game is in a good spot, and I feel like some extra practice at this point in the year can almost be detrimental in terms of just physical and mental fatigue.' Scheffler stopped in New York for a brief appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show and to attend the Happy Gilmore 2 premier. A lot of time included that silver claret jug he picked up from a dominant victory at Royal Portrush. 'We had a party two weeks ago at home with some of our friends, and everybody got to drink out of it. It was a lot of fun,' Scheffler said. He also has brought golf's oldest trophy to his home course at Royal Oaks — Justin Leonard brought the claret jug to the course when he won the Open in 1997 — and there was one time he went with just his son. 'He whacked some golf balls around, and we hung out for a bit,' Scheffler said. 'I took him to the 19th hole with me, and I got some pretty funny pictures with Bennett sitting in the 19th hole at the men's only grill where you've got to be — I think you've got to be 19 to get in there, but I figured if we bring in a couple major championship trophies with us, they'll let the rules slide on that one.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. And now it's back to work. The points are quadrupled for the postseason, but Scheffler has such a lead — and Rory McIlroy is sitting this one out — that he is assured of staying at No. 1. This is one of the most important tournaments of the year because the top 50 after this week not only advance to the BMW Championship, they are assured of getting in all the $20 million signature events next year. Among those on the bubble for that is Jordan Spieth at No. 48, who is also trying to keep his shrinking Ryder Cup hopes alive. ___ AP golf:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Comcast Extends its High-Speed Internet Network and Brings Advanced Connectivity Services to Block 59 Redevelopment in Naperville
Expansion follows network investment of $1.4 billion in Illinois over the last three years NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Business today announced the completion of a project to extend its network in Naperville, IL, bringing Comcast Business's high-speed Internet, cybersecurity, and other advanced technology solutions to Block 59, a 16.5-acre redevelopment on the northeast corner of Route 59 and Aurora Avenue with new dining, retail, and entertainment attractions. With the extension complete, businesses in Block 59 now have access to Comcast Business's full suite of solutions, including Internet speeds up to 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps) over Ethernet, Advanced Voice, Comcast Business Mobile, and a variety of cloud services. Comcast Business is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, helping businesses of all sizes adapt, evolve, and thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape. Across industries and around the globe, Comcast Business designs and delivers reliable, flexible, and scalable solutions that help empower business growth. "Block 59 has already announced many new businesses who have been eager to call Naperville home," said Scott Wehrli, Mayor of Naperville. "Comcast's investment in this redevelopment will continue to invigorate the city's Route 59 corridor with new restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment options for our community." "The Block 59 redevelopment is more than a revitalization project – it's a catalyst that will bring more people to Naperville to connect, shop, dine, and invest in our community," said Kaylin Risvold, President & CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce. "We're fortunate to have so many Chamber Members already investing in Block 59. Knowing that Comcast Business, a dedicated member for over 20 years, is expanding their services to this vibrant new area shows how working together helps our businesses – and Naperville – continue to move Business Forward." With a suite of solutions including connectivity, networking, cybersecurity, and unified communications and a range of service models, Comcast Business can meet the needs of any size business at scale. Comcast Business' position as a part of Comcast Corporation – a Fortune 50 leading media, technology, and entertainment company – enables a unique set of capabilities and a broad perspective to customers. "Comcast is proud to bring our full suite of connectivity and technology solutions to Block 59 businesses to ensure they have the speed and reliability necessary to thrive," said Sean McCarthy, Comcast's Regional Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Initiatives. Overall, Comcast has invested over $80 billion in the last ten years to grow and evolve its next-generation network nationwide across the company's service footprint, including $1.4 billion in Illinois alone over the past three years. Comcast has more than 65,000 miles of advanced network infrastructure in Illinois and offers gigabit+ Internet speeds to residential and business customers across its service footprint in the Chicago area and nationally. In addition, the company has more than 1.8 million WiFi hotspots in the state and more than 23 million nationwide. About Comcast BusinessComcast Business offers leading global businesses the technology solutions and forward-thinking partnership they need. With a full suite of solutions including fast, reliable connectivity, secure networking solutions and advanced cybersecurity and a range of managed service options, Comcast Business is ready to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. Comcast Business has been recognized by leading analyst firms for its continued growth, innovation, and leadership, and is committed to partnering with customers to help them drive their businesses forward. For more information, call 800-501-6000. Follow @ComcastBusiness on social media networks at About Comcast CorporationComcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit for more information. Media Contact:Teddy Bailey630-716-0874teddy_bailey@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Comcast Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
How the PGA Tour FedEx Cup playoffs work and why Rory McIlroy is skipping Week One
The recent Wyndham Championship marked the end of the 2025 PGA Tour regular season, with the top 70 players in the FedEx Cup Rankings now advancing to the playoffs. All but one of those 70 players have, so far, committed to this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events. Notably, Rory McIlroy, currently ranked second in the FedEx Cup standings, is not in the field. Following the FedEx St. Jude Championship, only the top 50 players will move on to the BMW Championship, and then the top 30 will qualify for the Tour Championship at East Lake. This year, the $100 million FedEx Cup prize pool includes player position bonuses awarded after each of the first two playoff events. Additionally, both tournaments offer quadruple points compared to regular-season events, and feature no cuts. Financially Driven Event The FedEx Cup Playoffs are very much financially driven, rewarding top performers with lucrative incentives, including the Comcast Business Top 10 bonuses; a model seen across many sports leagues. However, one notable change to the Tour Championship format could have influenced Rory's decision to skip week one, and it will be interesting to observe the impact. Over the years, the Tour Championship has seen numerous format tweaks, all aimed at delivering a dramatic season finale. Most recently, it used a staggered-start, handicap-style system: the FedEx Cup leader would begin at 10-under-par; second place at 8-under; and so on, down to the fifth place at 5-under. Standalone Tournament This year, however, every player will start at level par, treating the Tour Championship as a standalone tournament. Rory McIlroy, now 36 years old, has chosen to skip three of the eight Signature Events this season: The Sentry, RBC Heritage, and The Memorial Tournament. He's well known for being deliberate with his schedule, and has publicly stated he plans to play less in future, focusing on events that suit his game, schedule, and personal preferences. McIlroy is committed to performing at his best year-round, across the world, and carefully selects tournaments where he traditionally plays well; a decision he's fully entitled to make. Media Value to UAE We're fortunate to regularly see Rory competing in the UAE, and his presence continues to bring enormous media value and global attention to events here; often referred to as the "Rory Factor." From a promoter's perspective, attracting top players like Rory is one of the toughest jobs; vital not only for fans and sponsors but also for the long-term growth of tournaments.
