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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
TikTok star Tinx on her favorite ‘Rich Mom energy' Hamptons hot spots
Tinx (real name: Christina Najjar) is a podcaster ('It's Me, Tinx'), content creator, advice guru and author of two books. The latest is novel 'Hotter in the Hamptons,' which published earlier this month and has already been optioned as a TV series for 20th Television (with the sisters behind 'Nobody Wants This,' Erin and Sara Foster, executive-producing). The Hamptons — and the colorful rich characters who inhabit it — were the inspiration for Najjar's book about a fallen influencer and the critic who brought her down. Confession: When the Stanford grad first came to the South Fork years ago, she absolutely hated it. 'I didn't get it,' admits Tinx, 34, who was born in Washington, DC, raised in London and now lives in LA. 'I felt so out of place.' But she remained intrigued. 'The Hamptons are known as a glamorous summer destination for the rich and famous. I think everyone's a little curious about what happens there. I certainly was!' Now that she's a regular, Tinx understands the exact formula for achieving the 'Rich Mom energy' she's so obsessed with (though she doesn't yet have kids herself): 'A huge house with lots of staff, a Pilates-toned body, Bottega Veneta everything and a vintage Bronco — so you can drive to Round Swamp Farm in style.' Sounds about right. Read on for her other Hamptons must-hangs. 11 Courtesy of Source Books 'My new book is very sexy, so it puts you in the mood to have a summer fling — or at least be nice to your boyfriend. And there's lots of beautiful imagery, so you can daydream while you're by the pool!' Crow's Nest | 4 Old West Lake Dr., Montauk 11 Courtesy of Crow's Nest 'God bless [the Crow's Nest] staff, who I harass every Wednesday for a Friday reservation for the entire month of July. I simply can't go one week without the lobster pasta or the ricotta with grilled ciabatta [served with lavender honey, truffle oil, black salt and pink peppercorn]. I have definitely rolled down that hill drunk, too! Carissa's The Bakery | 68 Newtown Lane, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Carissa's The Bakery 'My favorite place to get breakfast is Carissa's. It feels very Nancy Meyers and it's simply the best coffee and pastries in town. I always get the croissant.' East Hampton Grill | 99 N. Main St., East Hampton 'The best martinis in the Hamptons. Love me a stuffed olive! Although they are rather strict about dress code and you can't get too rowdy here.' Blue Parrot | 33A Main St., East Hampton 11 Courtesy of The Blue Parrot 'I love to walk into town and go here to get spicy margaritas and lobster enchiladas. It's a fun casual vibe.' The Surf Lodge | 183 Edgemere St., Montauk 11 Courtesy of The Surf Lodge 'You'll have to drag me out of Surf Lodge at age 99 kicking and screaming. It's so fun to go and see who's there and dance with your friends all Saturday.' Parrish Art Museum | 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill 11 Universal Images Group via Getty 'It's so beautiful here. I love when brands throw events here as well, because it's just a really stunning backdrop for an Instagram photo. I'm sure that's what they had in mind when they were constructing this art museum … my Instagram photos.' Common Ground | 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Common Ground East 'I think it's very important that we try to bring back clubbing. It's been my main platform for a while now. I'm going to go to Capitol Hill soon. Anyway, when I'm in the Hamptons, I love to go to Common Ground either to DJ or to dance. It's a great venue.' Lobster Roll Restaurant (AKA Lunch) | 1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett 11 Courtesy of The Lobster Roll 'There is a huge debate amongst the worst people you know as to whether Lunch [aka Lobster Roll Restaurant] or Clam Bar is better. After much deliberation, I prefer Lunch because they have more sauce options. I get the hot dog with coleslaw and mustard on the side and love to get chicken fingers for the table with lots of ranch and any mayo-based dips.' Isabel Marant | 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton 11 Courtesy of Isabel Marant 'I love going in here to shop drunk after a glass of Sancerre or two! I find the cutest summer dresses and boots.' Round Swamp Farm | 97 School St., Bridgehampton 11 Courtesy of Round Swamp Farm 'Home of the $40 chicken tenders. Do I buy them? Absolutely! You only live once.'
Telegraph
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
The only thing that can stop Rory McIlroy now is his own mind
When Rory McIlroy holed a devilish chip for eagle at the second, igniting a sequence of six threes unparalleled in the history of the Masters, the usual decorum of an Augusta crowd evaporated. Everywhere you looked, there were corporate bros hugging each other, high-fiving, dashing to the nearest concession stand for refills of their six-dollars-a-pint Crow's Nest lager. It was an atmosphere more befitting a Ryder Cup than the loftiest stage in sport. Such is the effect of watching golf's purest talent in full free-wheeling mode, fuelled by nothing but adrenalin and the knowledge that he can produce feats of which others merely dream. The gasps were audible, both in the galleries following McIlroy and in those watching the manual scoreboards updated elsewhere. 3-3-3-3-3-3: the start to his third round was without precedent in the tournament's 91 years. So much for the theory about McIlroy feeling inhibited around this course, or disinclined to play his natural game for fear of failure. This was a day when he released the handbrake in spectacular style, staying true to his commitment to let the score come to him. A wise move, all told, given that his card belonged to the realm of fancy. Take his tee shot at the first. A murmur of anticipation stirred the moment that McIlroy removed the fluffy St Bernard head cover from his driver, an early signal of his intent. The noise turned to disbelief when he launched the ball 371 yards, 56 further than anybody else had managed here all week. 'BMW,' his friend Graeme McDowell once nicknamed him. 'The ultimate driving machine.' Discretion tends to be the better part of valour on the opening hole, with a giant fairway bunker on the right awaiting the unwary. But McIlroy's phenomenal distance ensures he pays no heed to the normal obstacles. To think, he had been nursing an elbow injury only a few weeks before. You would hardly have known it from the ferocity with which he uncoiled himself into his drives: 366 yards at the second, 308 at the third, 342 at the fifth. This was an alpha taming of Augusta, an interpretation of 'moving day' at its most literal. It was as if McIlroy wanted, at 35, to channel the fearless front-running of his early 20s, when he won both the 2011 US Open and 2012 USPGA by eight shots. The lesson of his youth is that once ahead, it is best to trust your instinct and turn on the afterburners. Except the mental scar tissue that McIlroy has accumulated at the Masters means it is seldom so straightforward. As he learned from his infamous implosion 14 years ago, the slightest misjudgement can spark an unravelling. On that occasion, one errant drive at the 10th was all it took for the wheels to come off. This time, a faint push into the sand at the eighth threatened to derail him, consigning him to a six at a par-five he would have expected to birdie. His response, though, was one of admirable maturity. While Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler both struggled to fire, McIlroy understood the virtue of patience, waiting until the 15th to conjure a potentially decisive flourish, arrowing a mid-iron to six feet. Eagle on No. 15 launches Rory McIlroy into a four-shot lead. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025 With the type of swagger of which Tiger Woods would be proud, he was walking after the ball as soon as it left the club face. No compromises, no half-measures: that is the philosophy McIlroy has brought to Augusta. He has oscillated between extremes for years, unsure whether to choose containment or all-out attack. But with the help of psychologist Dr Bob Rotella, he has looked eerily confident this time, practically bouncing to the next tee box. And why not, now that the prize he covets most is so tantalisingly within his grasp? The career Grand Slam is a hugely difficult achievement to complete, continuing to elude even Phil Mickelson, a modern great. But McIlroy will never have a more precious chance to become the sixth player to do so than this. Having endured just about every cruelty Augusta can throw at him, he heads into Masters Sunday conscious that he could be about to savour the ultimate catharsis. True, his nearest pursuers are dangerous. McIlroy is reminded by bitter experience, however, that it is wise not to keep looking in your rear-view mirror. The only person he can control in the final reckoning is himself. It is a challenge of which he should be, on the evidence of this stunning round, more than capable. McIlroy's six threes in a row Hole 1 – birdie: There were no first-tee nerves for McIlroy after he cleared the field with a 371-yard bomb to leave just 76 yards in. A flick with a wedge set up a simple birdie putt. Rory McIlroy continues his strong play with a birdie on No. 1. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025 Hole 2 – eagle: Another huge drive was helped by kicking on off the downslope of a bunker to leave just 271 yards into the 575-yard par five. His approach was dart-like towards the pin but just flew over the green to leave a tricky chip which went in for eagle. Eagle for the solo lead. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025 Hole 3 - birdie: All that was needed was short wedge after his tee shot left just 33 yards to the green. His approach hopped once and stopped dead just 7ft past the flag. The putt was read to perfection, just dying into the hole. Rory McIlroy has a hop in his step. He's four under par through three holes today. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025 Hole 4 – par: A slightly pulled tee shot to the left could have produced a complication, but a well-managed Texas wedge from just off the green gave McIlroy his first par of the day. Hole 5 – birdie: With his first full mid-iron approach shot on a par 4, McIlroy found the middle of the green and with 18 feet to the hole a par would have been respectable. Instead, McIlroy drained it with a confident stroke. 342 yards off the tee on No. 5. A nine iron into the green. Another birdie for Rory McIlroy. #themasters — The Masters (@TheMasters) April 12, 2025 Hole 6 – par: An undercooked tee shot left 48 feet to the back-left pin on the 180-yard par 3 and a heavy lag putt left the Northern Irishman with a lot of work to do. However, another confident stoke put him in the Masters record books by becoming the first player to start a round with six consecutive threes.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michelle Wie West ranks 10 Masters concession items (not good for pimento cheese lovers)
Michelle Wie West ranks 10 Masters concession items (not good for pimento cheese lovers) AUGUSTA, Ga. — Michelle Wie West made her first trip to the Masters two years ago and posted a taste-testing session on Instagram, giving the pimento cheese sandwich a five out of 10. The LPGA star and mother of two was back in Augusta this week and, well, things only got worse for the pimento cheese. Here's how Wie West ranked her 10 Masters concession items, from worst to best: 10 – Pimento cheese sandwich, $1.50: 'I thought it would change after two years.' 9 – Classic chicken sandwich, $3: 'Kinda dry.' 8 – Georgia pecan caramel popcorn, $2: 'Pick a little caramel corn every now and then.' 7 – White wine, $6: 'Nice and refreshing, very crisp.' 6 – Masters chocolate chip cookie: 'Ohhh, I think it has a little toffee in it, very good.' 5 – Chicken salad on honey wheat, $3: 'Really good.' 4 – Pork Bar-B-Que sandwich, $3: 'Oh, that's really good.' 3 – Egg salad sandwich, $1.50: 'Definitely a favorite of my sandwiches.' 2 – Georgia peach ice cream sandwich, $3: 'I love dessert.' 1 – Crow's Nest, $6: 'You've gotta get a Crow's Nest when you're here. It's hot outside, you just need a cold beer. It is so good, definitely No. 1 in my books On Saturday, the 2014 U.S. Women's Open champion walked the golf course for the first time during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur. As a hotshot amateur, Wie West once had a goal of competing in the Masters. She made it all the way to the quarterfinals of the men's 2005 U.S. Amateur Public Links, a now defunct USGA event that carried an exemption into the Masters field.
USA Today
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Have Masters players ever taken something from Augusta that maybe they shouldn't have?
Have Masters players ever taken something from Augusta that maybe they shouldn't have? This is part of the Golfweek Masters Survey 2025 series The Masters logo is one of the greatest logos in golf and it has made just about anything with it a collector's item. But that also makes it an easy target for a five-finger discount. Brandt Snedeker admits that he stole a white Masters bathrobe, which he hung in his closet, from the Crow's Nest when he played as an amateur in 2004. "Everybody who goes to Augusta steals a bathrobe," Snedeker said in 2006. But that's nothing compared to Phil Mickelson, who stole a sign from the club's driving range. What will Phil do next? Here are some of the answers from Masters participants on whether they ever stole an item from Augusta National Golf Club. Gary Woodland Never. Too scared. Harris English I haven't even thought about it. They've got cameras everywhere. Jack Nicklaus I took a picture. As in, I took a photo of something. They had these waste-paper baskets in the rooms that we really liked. We wanted something like it at Muirfield Village. So, we took a photo of them. Also, we liked the hooks under the corners of the tables at Augusta National to hang a hat (Barbara interjects and says, 'It's a purse-holder.' Ok, hooks as a purse-holder or for caps.') So, we took photos of those, and we put them in at Muirfield Village and The Bear's Club. Xander Schauffele I wouldn't call it stealing but I did ask can I take home a shoehorn? The locker room attendant said absolutely, don't worry about it. He winked at me and I took that as a green light. Justin Thomas I mean I have some gin decks from the cabins when I've stayed there. Keegan Bradley I don't think I have. I know that's a horrible answer, but I am so scared when I'm there that I don't do any of that. Kevin Kisner I'm not much of a stealer. Maybe something out of a room when you stay like a toothbrush or something. Matt Kuchar No. I took a towel from the Crow's Nest but that was tradition. You don't mess with tradition. Rickie Fowler I've definitely taken matches, but wouldn't consider that stealing, since they have them out. No, I've never stolen anything. Stewart Cink They put out lump crab in the locker room and one time I brought my two boys in there and we scooped it out and took it with us but I don't think we were stealing. Tony Finau No, nothing at all. Wyndham Clark Gin rummy score sheet. Webb Simpson I definitely have matches from Augusta National, but I don't think they were stolen!
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Has an amateur ever won the Masters? Best amateur finishes at Augusta National
Has an amateur ever won the Masters? Best amateur finishes at Augusta National Editor's note: Golfweek is providing live coverage from Thursday's first round of the 2025 Masters. To follow along, click here. Amateurs have plenty of tradition at the Masters, as the tournament celebrates its amateur competitors highly year in and year out. From the Monday night Amateur Dinner with the chairman to spending a night in the Crow's Nest and the reigning U.S. Amateur winner being paired with the defending champion each year, amateurs are a major part of each week at Augusta National Golf Club. But has an amateur ever won the Masters? Not quite. There have been amateur winners at the U.S. Open and Open Championship, but no amateur has ever won at Augusta National. Three players have recorded runner-up finishes. In 2023, Sam Bennett tied for 16th and was in the top 10 for a majority of the tournament. Best amateur finishes at the Masters T-2, Frank Stranahan, 1947; 2, Ken Venturi, 1956; T-2, Charles R. Coe, 1961 Most top-10 finishes by amateurs at Masters 3, Billy Joe Patton, 1954 (first Masters), 1958, 1959; 3, Charles R. Coe, 1959, 1961, 1962
