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Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Staggering Lucas Glover golf cheat claims must be investigated by sport's chiefs
Comments from the former US Open champion damage the integrity on which the game is founded Golf chiefs simply cannot ignore the staggering cheat claims made by Lucas Glover and have to get to the bottom of them instantly. The former US Open champion's stunning revelations about individuals finding ways around the driver testing set-up is a thunderbolt. The sport prides itself on integrity and Glover's words have called that very notion into question. They just cannot be set aside. Whether he's right or wrong, it has to be investigated and either rectified or put to bed immediately. It was deemed a regular event. Nonetheless, ex-pros and pundits subsequently called for everyone in fields and not just a percentage of players each week. But Glover has taken it to a new level. By claiming on SiriusXM radio show that some competitors actively swerve the system, he's asked the game a serious question. He is quoted as saying: 'I've been trying to think all morning and all day how to say this without sounding like it's gonna sound, but most guys don't give them their real driver anyway. "They give them their backup just in case. No, it's true. And the testing is the way it is, why, and again, I know a lot of guys, they keep two drivers in their bag just in case. Hey, oh, yeah, it's this one. It's this one right here. Yeah, do this, test this one.' Effectively, Glover is saying players are at it. He didn't use the word cheating, but he may as well have done and that is not something golf can allow to go unchecked for another second. Not when a sport is built and based around the aforementioned integrity. Glover says the checks have to be widespread as he continued: 'I came to the realisation that we're not all playing under the same umbrella at these majors unless we did test everybody. "So we got LIV guys, we got other tour guys, we got tons of different players and tours being represented at the four biggest tournaments of the year. "So why doesn't everybody get tested at every major? And why don't we somehow try to make sure it's the driver being used? 'If that costs X amount of dollars, great. Let's do it. All these organisations got plenty. Look at the tents they build every week. "If we're going be on an equal playing field and the four biggest events are going to bring all these people and all these tours together, let's make sure we're playing under the same rules.'
Newsweek
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
US Open Champ Drops a Bomb, Claims PGA Tour Players Cheat Driver Tests
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. Every golfer steps onto the course aiming to compete under fair conditions, but U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover revealed - that might not be the case! Speaking on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio Show, Glover shared a blunt realization: "I came to the realization that we're not all playing under the same umbrella at these majors unless we did test everybody." His comments came in the wake of one of the biggest controversies of the month—the USGA's driver testing during the 107th PGA Championship. ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Lucas Glover of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and... ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 19: Lucas Glover of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walk during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 19, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by) More Getty Images Before the Quail Hollow event started, Rory McIlroy's driver was tested and shockingly declared "non-confirmed." But instead of addressing the growing debate, McIlroy stayed silent, skipping media duties throughout the event, fueling speculations. Recently, McIlroy opted out of the Memorial Tournament, an event he had attended consistently for the past eight years. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, the PGA Championship winner, faced a similar issue. His driver also failed testing, forcing him to switch clubs, but unlike McIlroy, Scheffler spoke openly, diffusing much of the speculation before it could spiral out of control. 'I would argue that if we're going to test the drivers, we need to be more robust in the way we test them.' Scottie Scheffler reveals his driver failed testing this week but says it's time for a more consistent, stricter process. — (@GOLF_com) May 19, 2025 But that did not deter Glover, who was not convinced by how selective testing was applied, questioning whether players were truly competing under equal conditions. Lucas Glover reveals how players cheat driver test For Glover, the problem is not just isolated incidents—it is an inconsistency in testing across major tournaments. "I've been trying to think all morning and all day how to say this without sounding like it's gonna sound, but most guys don't give them their real driver anyway. They hand over their backup so it won't fail testing. It's their way of protecting the driver they actually use." "I know a lot of guys, they keep two drivers in their bag just in case. 'Hey, oh, yeah, it's this one. It's this one right here. Yeah, do this, test this one,'" he revealed. But the issue is bigger than just the players themselves. The lack of consistency in testing players' drivers and putters puts things on an unequal footing. "We got LIV guys, we got other tour guys, we got tons of different players and tours being represented at the four biggest tournaments of the year. "So why doesn't everybody get tested at every major? And why don't we somehow try to make sure it's the driver being used?" His solution? Universal driver testing for all players at every major event to eliminate loopholes. "If that costs X amount of dollars, great. Let's do it," he said. According to the US Open champion, these organizations "got plenty." FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 24: Lucas Glover of the United States looks on from the 16th green during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 24,... FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 24: Lucas Glover of the United States looks on from the 16th green during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 at Colonial Country Club on May 24, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by) More Getty Images "Look at the tents they build every week. If we're going be on an equal playing field, and the four biggest events are going to bring all these people and all these tours together, let's make sure we're playing under the same rules." he expressed. Glover's own experience with testing Unlike McIlroy and Scheffler, Glover was among the few players whose driver was selected for testing, and he passed without any issues. "I don't hit far enough to thin a face out anymore," he joked. "But mine was fine." Had his driver failed, Glover admitted, "I'd have been devastated." Switching drivers, even if they are the same model, can significantly impact a player's performance, which is why he sympathized with McIlroy's situation. "I found out a couple days later, the next day, whatever it was, that that was an entirely new driver" "We should all be held under the same rules at [the majors]." Lucas Glover wants to see more expansive testing of equipment and beyond at the four major championships. Check out the newest episode of The Lucas Glover Show now on the SiriusXM App! 🔊: — SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (@SiriusXMPGATOUR) May 22, 2025 "And I said, wow, that stinks for him because you gotta drive it there [Quail Hollow] really, really, really well. And obviously, coming off the Masters and coming off playing great all winter, all spring, and you gotta do that. Yeah, I was like, man, that's tough." With McIlroy's silence to date, the debate over driver regulations is now front and center. Will the PGA Tour and USGA step up to enforce fair testing? More Golf: Rory McIlroy Turning Heads with Stunning Decision Ahead of US Open
Time Business News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Amanda Cryer Reflects on the Legacy of Actor Bruce Glover
Irish-Canadian filmmaker and impact advisor Amanda Kasmira Cryer shared her thoughts on the life and career of actor and mentor Bruce Glover. Glover, a skilled character actor known for his roles in films such as 'Diamonds Are Forever', 'Chinatown', and 'Walking Tall', was a significant influence on Cryer's career and life during the early stages of her time in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. Cryer first met Glover when she was 21 and took acting lessons from him. Over time, he became her close friend and her talent manager. She described Glover's passion for discovering talent and his ability to inspire those around him. They often discussed the entertainment industry during lunch breaks from class, and their conversations provided Cryer with a sense of security in Los Angeles, then a new city for her. Glover helped her find her first Los Angeles agent, an important step in her career. His teaching emphasized storytelling and created an open environment that encouraged her to explore her individuality and develop her voice as an actress. Beyond his acting career, Glover's personality was one of a kind. Cryer remembered him as a kind man who provided a welcoming environment that supported artistic growth. She also mentioned the warmth of his wife, Betty, which left a lasting impression on her. Bruce Glover's legacy was that of friendship, mentorship, and imagination for Cryer. She continues to remember him fondly, expressing her appreciation for his continued influence in her life and sending love to his sons, Crispin and Michael, as he joined Betty in heaven. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
The Drive
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Vermont's Lt. Governor Is Trying to Seize a Public Road as His Own Private Driveway
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Vermont's Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers is threatening his tiny hometown of Glover with legal action if the selectboard doesn't concede a public dirt road to him personally. Rodgers Road, about two miles of gravel track in a bucolic corner of a largely rural state, apparently runs through his property. But it's also been a public right-of-way for the lifetime of everyone involved. The road in question is not a critical piece of infrastructure; travelers have an easy alternative road to get from one end to the other, just a little to the north. That's not really the point, though. Most of the road is considered 'Class 3,' while a small section in the middle is 'Class 4.' An important distinction between road types is that Class 3 roads must be maintained for year-round travel by the town, while Class 4 roads do not. But they're both town highways. That small stretch of Class 4 in particular is what Rodgers is trying to seize, according to Glover's selectboard meeting minutes from May 5. As those notes specify: '[Rodgers] has proposed making a class four section of Rodger's Road a trail and stated that if this is done, he will not pursue legal action against the town. Alternatively, he stated that if he were to file a suit in court, and succeed, he would close the road to motorized vehicles.' I wasn't able to quickly confirm exactly why the road already shares the Lt. Governor's last name, but it's possible that his ancestors were early residents when the track was first cut. Rodgers isn't even the only one with property there—there are eight other houses on Rodgers Road, according to a local newspaper. 'James and Hella Coe own property on the class four section of the road and don't want to lose access,' writes The Newport Daily Express . No kidding! Glover's attorney reportedly 'advised the town that all documented evidence shows Rodgers Road as a Class 4 town road and the Selectboard asserted that the section is a long standing right of way used by other residents.' A week later (Thursday, May 22) the town had another selectboard meeting in which 'almost 20 neighbors who say they need to access that section of the road signed a petition asking the town to maintain control of the road,' according to WCAX , the CBS affiliate in Orleans County, where Glover is. The Lt. Governor hadn't responded to the local news for comment as of midday Friday, so it remains to be seen whether he wants to make good on his threats of judicially beating the town into submission on the matter. Not exactly a super highway, but it looked like a perfectly passable public way as recently as August 2024 when Google's Street View car went down it. Google Street View screenshot WCAX had previously shared some of a Zoom meeting earlier this month between Glover's selectboard and Mr. Rodgers, who seemed to be trying his hardest to come off like a villain in the first act of a Pixar movie. 'I've spent a lot of money on lawyers, and I'll spend more if I have to … If I win. I'm going to shut the road down completely. There'll be no access. If you win, you're going to spend a whole bunch of money on lawyers and then have to spend money fixing up the road,' Rodgers said. Glover Selectboard Chair Phil Young's response concisely articulates the opposing view: 'It doesn't make sense to me to give up a right-of-way that we've had for 200 years.' Vermont Roads is a great resource for finding dirt routes in the state. Here's a screenshot of Rodgers Road from that site. You can also find that kind of info on ArcGIS, which highlights the same section of Rodgers as Class 4. Vermont Roads screenshot WCAX did some real journalism and dug up emails recounting contentious encounters between Mr. Rodgers and town road crews, reporting: '… a road crew member alleges that Rodgers called him a moron.' and that Rodgers said, 'I have over 20 years of public service serving this town and this area. To have these lowlifes discriminating against me is a serious slap in the face.' I'm not sure what he means by discriminating, but slinging personal insults at the public works crews in a town of about 225 people doesn't seem like a prudent way to politic. Here's a crop of one of the state's official maps of Glover, with Rodgers Road highlighted in purple. Vermont Agency of Transportation As it stands, the town and the state's Lt. Governor seem to be at an impasse. 'If we don't negotiate, we'll go to court … I can close a section of the road and you can sue me,' the local county paper quoted Rodgers saying. He apparently 'contends the class four section of the road hasn't been a road since the horse and buggy.' That's very easily disproven, as a Google Street View car cataloged the whole thing just last summer. I guess I can see why Rodgers would want the road to himself—sure, I'd like the road in front of my house to be my own private property too, why not? But his apparent tactic of strongarming the town seems so bizarrely short-sighted and high-risk, low-reward. I've actually been to Glover, Vermont (it's lovely), and I'd be surprised if as many as a dozen different cars trundle down that two-mile stretch of dirt road any given week. So, best-case scenario, he gets that down to zero, at the cost of all his legal fees and indefinite bad blood with all his neighbors? Just let the people have their dang dirt road, man. Got some spicy infrastructure drama happening in your town? Tell us about it: tips@ Pro car critic since 2012. Andrew's also been an off-road tour guide, repo man, and Baja co-driver, among other things. Lifetime car nerd, amateur tinkerer, very slow casual racer.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
As bitcoin hits another record high, why smaller crypto coins still lag behind
Bitcoin has hit another record high. But it hasn't brought other cryptocurrencies along for the ride. The largest cryptocurrency BTCUSD briefly traded at $109,497 on Wednesday, an all-time high, surpassing its previous high of $109,225 set on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump's inauguration day. Bitcoin rallied along with gold GC00, while stocks tumbled Wednesday afternoon, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA recording its worst day in a month. My ex-wife said she should have been compensated for working part time during our marriage. Do I owe her? 30-year Treasury yield is above 5% again — that's usually a bad sign for stocks My brother's 'good daughter' siphoned $70,000 from her father's accounts. Should she still get an inheritance? Bond 'vigilantes' are sending warnings globally. What does that mean for your portfolio? Three bank stocks to avoid — and 18 to buy — from analysts at Jefferies However, most other smaller cryptocurrencies were not performing as well. Ether ETHUSD, the second-largest cryptocurrency, was still 64% below its record high at $4,105 set in November 2021, though it has traded up 45% over the past 30 days. XRP XRPUSD, the fourth-largest crypto following Tether USDTUSD, a stablecoin with its value pegged to the U.S. dollar, traded 29% below its all-time high reached in January. Solana SOLUSD, often considered a strong competitor to ether, was 36.6% away from its record high recorded in January. Read: For altcoins to catch up, investors will need to see a clear breakout in bitcoin's price above its previous all-time high, according to John Glover, chief investment officer at crypto financial-service firm Ledn. Altcoins, which refer to cryptocurrencies with market capitalization smaller than bitcoin's, often follow bitcoin's rally, Glover said in emailed comments. A clear breakout means that bitcoin needs to trade above $110,000 for at least 24 hours, Glover added. 'That way you get the market across the globe to react to the 'breakout,'' he said. Altcoins will also need to see more regulatory clarity, which has already benefited bitcoin and helped it attract more institutional attention, according to Gerry O'Shea, head of global market insights at crypto asset-management firm Hashdex. While there have been exchange-traded funds investing in bitcoin and ether, there haven't been such products investing directly in other cryptocurrencies. In positive news for the industry, a bill aiming to regulate stablecoins, or cryptocurrencies with their value pegged to another asset, moved through a procedural vote on Monday, allowing Senate Republican leaders to bring the legislation to the floor for a final vote, which could happen as soon as this week. If enacted, the legislation could power more stablecoin adoption and benefit the blockchains where the stablecoins are issued, such as Ethereum, O'Shea said. U.S. budget deficits are reaching the tipping point where they could start hurting stocks My father's widow keeps sending me $200 checks in the mail. Why would she do this? I'm 57 and ready to retire next year on $7,500 a month, but my wife says no. Who's right? My husband and I spend more money on our daughter and her family than on my single son. Do we compensate him? 'What we found horrified us': My elderly relative mistook charity envelopes for overdue bills — and gave thousands to other family members 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
