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Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Max Homa Literally Saves Par From Across the Street at John Deere Classic
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. There's no doubt that Max Homa is in a state of grace at the John Deere Classic. Not only has he posted his best scores for a single tournament all season, but he's also been able to make the most of even the worst situations. Those who don't believe this can check out the video that has gone viral on social media, showing Homa saving an impossible par from across the fairway and over the trees. Max with a HUGE par save from across the street. LFG. — Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) July 5, 2025 The play occurred on the 599-yard, par-5 10th hole. Homa completely missed the green with his second shot, sending the ball wide left, beyond the cart path that borders the greenside slope. The ball came to rest 40 yards from the pin, requiring an uphill shot. Furthermore, it was completely blocked by trees, so Homa had no view of the flagstick. However, the six-time PGA Tour winner rose to the occasion and made the best shot possible. The ball hit the green and rolled into the rough, coming to rest 46 feet away from the hole. From there, Homa two-putted to save an incredible par. Max Homa's Extraordinary Run at John Deere Classic This was the first of only two difficult situations for Homa in the third round of the John Deere Classic. One hole later, he missed the green again with his second shot and ended up carding his only bogey of the day. Max Homa of the United States walks off the second tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. Max Homa of the United States walks off the second tee during the third round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 05, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois."If I can feel like this week where I have a go-to shot and I have smaller misses and I feel like I can compartmentalize why balls go left and right, that to me is usually the mark of a great golfer and that's how it's felt this week," he said after his third round performance. "That's what I've been searching for for a while, and it's starting to click the last four, five days." Max Homa has carded his best 18-hole score (63), 36-hole score (131) and 54-hole score (199) of the season at TPC Deere Run. This performance places him tied for second with 18 holes remaining, just one stroke behind leader Davis Thompson. According to Golf Channel journalist Brentley Romine, Homa has trailed after 54 holes in five of his six PGA Tour victories: 2021 Genesis Invitational (by 2 shots) 2021 Fortinet Championship (by 2 shots) 2022 Wells Fargo Championship (by 2 shots 2022 Fortinet Championship (by 1 shot) 2023 Farmers Insurance Open (by 5 shots) Let's see what happens Sunday. More Golf: LeBron James' golfing video goes viral for exact reason you think it would
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Silverado Resort: The Gold Standard In Napa, CA
Maintaining its classical beauty, upgraded to modern hospitality standards, Silverado is more appealing than ever. NAPA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Danny Willett of England plays a shot on the sixth hole during the ... More third round of the Fortinet Championship at Silverado Resort and Spa North course on September 17, 2022 in Napa, California. (Photo by) Over the past few decades, I've had glorious occasion to stay and play--golf, of course--at Silverado Resort in Napa, California, located in the heart of wine country for the last fifty years and still going strong. PGA golf great--and former resort co-owner-- Johnny Miller grew up in a house by the eleventh hole and helped update the golf courses from the original Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designs. Peregrine Hospitality acquired Silverado in 2022 from KSL and is in the midst of a $14 million restoration of the venerable property, intent on 'strengthening its legacy and expanding its appeal to new and present generations of guests.' Not that it needed major surgery, mind you! Much of the charm of Silverado Resort has always depended on its unvarnished rustic setting amid the 1200 acres of rolling hills and towering oaks that give the golf courses their traditional parkland character. The accommodations could have formerly been described as shabby chic or Spartan, but Peregrine is intent on changing that impression--upgrading the aesthetic appeal and functionality of its 345 guest rooms. Co-owners of the spacious full-service condos--kitchens and living area included--have collaborated with the new owners to donate the old accoutrements to Habitat for Humanity to make way for the new look. Good karma that… Newly upgraded guest room The elegant old bones of the property are due to the efforts of one John Franklin Miller--no relation to the golfer--a lawyer and former general in the Union Army who bought the all-wilderness acreage back in 1869. The Mansion that serves as centerpiece of the resort was Miller's stately home until his death in 1886, and the indoor/outdoor "Mansion Terrace" looks onto the 18th hole of the South Course, serving drinks and comestibles to guests whose timely arrival at sunset is wholly strategic. The shadowy views of 300 species of trees tinted with an orange-red sky is worth the price of admission alone. Commemorative plaque at Silverado Golf Course. The above-pictured plaque memorializes some of the many golf greats who have competed at Silverado over the years. Currently, the resort hosts the annual Procore Championship, the first tournament of the FedExCup Fall season, which has been held here since 2014. Compliments are to be given to the management gurus at Troon Golf for their superb maintenance of the golf operations at Silverado--its lush rye-bluegrass blend makes for cushiony fairway shots and the bentgrass/Poana greens are always true-rolling and consistent. The North Course plays longer at 7,166 yards and is guarded by strategically placed water features and copious bunkers, while the shorter South layout has narrower fairways and demands a well-fitting thinking cap. Kicking it old-school at the Silverado Spa. The already resplendent spa has also gotten a facelift--its 16,000-square-foot premises are across Atlas Peak Road and feature an expanded fitness center replete with the latest gleaming gadgetry as well as spacious studios for group classes. New flooring and furniture give the place a bright and cheery atmosphere and the updated Boost Cafe joins the resort's other excellent food and beverage offerings. Also recipient of a luxury upgrade is The Grove, which when soon completed will offer an elegant, ind0or-outdoor event space that can host up to 1000 guests. Let the wedding bells ring! Truth be told, the former f&b offerings at Silverado were in sore need of a makeover and executive chef Patrick Prager is to be commended for his farm-to-table ethos and imaginative offerings at The Grill, the resort's headquarters for three daily meals. The fried chicken sando with fresno chilies and apple slaw is a stone cold winner, hands down. And the wine list is Napa Valley-serious, with vintners like Duckhorn and Alpha Omega gracing a long list of distinguished varietals. P.S., don't forget to visit Forno Pizza at The Market, which makes a great Neapolitan, thin-crust pie and is not to be missed. Exec chef Patrick Prager, inked-up and ruling his garden roost at Silverado Resort. Of course, no respectable account of Silverado's palate-pleasing edibles would be complete without props given to the legendary Burgerdog, available on the South Course at the 10th hole or the 6th hole of the North. Custom-grilled per order, the sandwich is essentially a horizontal hamburger, served on a hot dog-shaped bun replete with onions, dill pickles and sweet relish, a divine concoction which originated at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. Johnny Miller was a huge fan and made sure that 'Burger Bill' Parrish's original recipe became a staple of on-course offerings at Silverado. Whether hungry or not, golfers are obliged to try one on for size and will never regret the choice. Now play away! The one and only BurgerDog, the pride of Silverado.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Sahith Theegala withdraws from PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Here's why
Sahith Theegala withdraws from PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. Here's why Sahith Theegala, who withdrew from last week's signature event at Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course during the final round, has now pulled out of this year's PGA Championship. Theegala, 27, withdrew on Sunday morning before the final round of the Truist, citing a neck injury. He had shot a 78 in the third round of the event and was in last place when he WD'd prior to his final round. It marked the first time in 116 career Tour starts that the Pepperdine product had withdrawn from a tournament. After a sterling 2024 season in which he finished third in the FedEx Cup standings, Theegala has struggled this season with just two top-25 finishes in 14 starts. He was slated to make his third appearance at the PGA Championship after finishing T-40 at Oak Hill in 2023 and then T-12 last year at Valhalla. Theegala has one career Tour title, in the 2023 Fortinet Championship, and earned a spot on last year's U.S. Presidents Cup team. There were 10 names on the original alternate list released last Tuesday by the PGA of America, but first alternate Patrick Fishburn later received an official invite, while second alternate Rico Hoey got the call when Billy Horschel had to withdraw as he prepares for hip surgery. Alex Smalley was next on the list and he will make a start at Quail Hollow. The alternate list now looks like this: Vince Whaley Doug Ghim Matt Kuchar Carson Young David Lipsky Golfweek's Adam Schupak and Todd Kelly contributed to this article.
