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USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
With the 'circus' behind him, Stewart Cink goes low at PGA Tour Champions major
With the 'circus' behind him, Stewart Cink goes low at PGA Tour Champions major With the Regions Championship — the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season — being contested during the same week as the PGA Championship, the spotlight won't likely shine as brightly on the seniors as they compete at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. But that's just fine with Stewart Cink, who got his fill of media attention and galleries on Wednesday during the event's pro-am when he was paired with none other than former NBA star Charles Barkley and legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban. "It was a blast, "Cink said on Thursday. "We had a circus atmosphere out there for a Wednesday pro-am. The crowd out here, I mean, I'm pretty sure football is the biggest sport in Alabama, I'll just say that I think with confidence. I've been around those guys a little bit before, but to get a chance to play with both of those guys in the pro-am and the other two guys from the bank, we had a good time. "It was a really cool experience and I hope they had a good time playing with me. I sure did enjoy it." More: Stewart Cink commits to playing PGA Tour Champions in 2025 With the pressure off on Thursday, Cink used a scorching back nine to post a 7-under-par 65 that put him just two shots behind leader Richard Green. Cink made the turn in a pedestrian 35, but went five under on the first four holes of the back, following up three birdies with an eagle on the par-5 13th hole. "I didn't realize I shot 30 own the back, so thanks for letting me know," he joked with reporters. "I actually got some momentum with one of those downhill hard breakers for birdie to kind of open my birdie day up on 7, so starting there, I had a little bit of momentum. I made some nice short to medium putts on 10, 11, 12 and 13. The greens are amazing and if you get it online, your ball's going in the hole. "It's going to come down to a putting contest out here because I believe we're probably going to be lift, clean and place I would think in the fairways, and they're receptive. You've got to keep the ball rolling on the greens. The field just won't slow down, they'll keep on making birdies." Cink certainly has a positive mindset, coming off a victory at the Insperity Invitational in Houston two weeks ago, but he knows the field is strong, as seven World Golf Hall of Famers are in the field. But he also knows it's easy to get complacent and he's determined to avoid that. "Every tournament's like a new beginning, we start again. No, it feels great and there's some memories fresh from getting a win there, but it's not like you can go out there and just sleepwalk your way to winning. You've still got to do the right things," he said. "There's a reason we got a win in Houston and the reasons are what we have to keep doing here and forward and we'll hopefully pick up some more wins. "But there's no guarantee, we don't see it like that."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
With the 'circus' behind him, Stewart Cink goes low at PGA Tour Champions major
With the Regions Championship — the first major of the PGA Tour Champions season — being contested during the same week as the PGA Championship, the spotlight won't likely shine as brightly on the seniors as they compete at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama. But that's just fine with Stewart Cink, who got his fill of media attention and galleries on Wednesday during the event's pro-am when he was paired with none other than former NBA star Charles Barkley and legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban. Advertisement "It was a blast, "Cink said on Thursday. "We had a circus atmosphere out there for a Wednesday pro-am. The crowd out here, I mean, I'm pretty sure football is the biggest sport in Alabama, I'll just say that I think with confidence. I've been around those guys a little bit before, but to get a chance to play with both of those guys in the pro-am and the other two guys from the bank, we had a good time. "It was a really cool experience and I hope they had a good time playing with me. I sure did enjoy it." More: Stewart Cink commits to playing PGA Tour Champions in 2025 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA - MAY 15: Stewart Cink of the United States plays his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Regions Tradition 2025 at Greystone Golf and Country Club on May 15, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by) With the pressure off on Thursday, Cink used a scorching back nine to post a 7-under-par 65 that put him just two shots behind leader Richard Green. Cink made the turn in a pedestrian 35, but went five under on the first four holes of the back, following up three birdies with an eagle on the par-5 13th hole. Advertisement "I didn't realize I shot 30 own the back, so thanks for letting me know," he joked with reporters. "I actually got some momentum with one of those downhill hard breakers for birdie to kind of open my birdie day up on 7, so starting there, I had a little bit of momentum. I made some nice short to medium putts on 10, 11, 12 and 13. The greens are amazing and if you get it online, your ball's going in the hole. "It's going to come down to a putting contest out here because I believe we're probably going to be lift, clean and place I would think in the fairways, and they're receptive. You've got to keep the ball rolling on the greens. The field just won't slow down, they'll keep on making birdies." Cink certainly has a positive mindset, coming off a victory at the Insperity Invitational in Houston two weeks ago, but he knows the field is strong, as seven World Golf Hall of Famers are in the field. But he also knows it's easy to get complacent and he's determined to avoid that. Advertisement "Every tournament's like a new beginning, we start again. No, it feels great and there's some memories fresh from getting a win there, but it's not like you can go out there and just sleepwalk your way to winning. You've still got to do the right things," he said. "There's a reason we got a win in Houston and the reasons are what we have to keep doing here and forward and we'll hopefully pick up some more wins. "But there's no guarantee, we don't see it like that." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Stewart Cink goes low at PGA Tour Champions' Regions Tradition
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Alabama native Stewart Cink speaks ahead of Regions Tradition
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Stewart Cink, an Alabama native who won the 2009 Open Championship, will compete in the 2025 Regions Tradition. Cink, who was born in Huntsville and raised in Florence, spoke with CBS 42 morning news anchor David Lamb on Wednesday morning. The 51-year-old golfer turned professional in 1995 and joined PGA Tour Champions in 2023. He won the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club in Texas on May 4. Rain prompts last minute adjustments for Region Tradition PGA Tournament Cink discussed the atmosphere surrounding the Regions Tradition, Wednesday's celebrity pro-am and how course conditions affect play. You can watch the interview in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
John Daly Out of PGA Championship, Offers Grim Reaper Update
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. Sixteen surgeries. A battle with bladder cancer. And several other setbacks along the way. Two-time major winner John Daly has faced more health crises than most athletes could endure, yet he refuses to back down. His latest challenge may not be as severe as his past struggles, but it has still impacted his game. In January, Daly underwent emergency hand surgery, and the lingering effects continue to trouble him. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: John Daly walks off the second hole during the first round of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS 2024 at Timuquana Country Club on October 04, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo... JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: John Daly walks off the second hole during the first round of the Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS 2024 at Timuquana Country Club on October 04, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by) More Getty Images His biggest hurdle? Getting the ball through on three-quarter shots and making putts—a frustrating limitation for a golfer of his caliber. Despite his resilience, the dark cloud of health issues have not fully lifted. Just last week, the 59-year-old finished 27-over par at the Insperity Invitational, an event he once conquered in 2017. Yet, even with his struggles, Daly remains unwavering in his love for the game. John Daly makes tough career choice With his signature larger-than-life attitude, Daly summed up his perseverance in a way only he could. "I'm like Lazarus—I keep coming back from the dead," Daly said to the Associated Press. "Waking up each day is a win." But his determination comes with difficult choices. Despite holding a lifetime exemption to play in the PGA Championship, Daly made the tough call to skip the event this year. The reason? A scheduling conflict between the second major of the season and a Senior Tour event—the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Alabama. John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in... John Daly takes his shot on the 2nd Tee during the first round of the James Hardie Pro-Football Hall of Fame Invitational 2025 at The Old Course at Broken Sound on April 04, 2025 in Boca Raton, Florida. MoreThe Regions Tradition is one of the five majors on the PGA Tour Champions, and Daly wasn't willing to miss his chance to compete. When asked about his decision, he had a clear and logical explanation: "I can go there [PGA Championship] and miss the cut and get $6,000. But I'm playing Birmingham. I love Regions. They're a great sponsor," he said. Still, the scheduling conflict frustrated Daly. "But why are they scheduling Regions the same week as the PGA Championship, where I can see Brooks (Koepka) and all the guys?" One possible explanation for the Regions Tradition being scheduled during the PGA Championship could be Mother's Day on May 11th. The timing might have made it difficult for the Senior Tour authorities to secure support for the event if it were scheduled later. Regardless of the circumstances, Daly remains committed to competing, proving once again that his fighting spirit is as strong as ever. What do you think of his career choice? Let us know in the comment section below! More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Gets Ryder Cup Dinner 'Excused Absence'
Toronto Sun
08-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Golf great John Daly has fans worried after latest health update
'I'm like Lazarus: I keep coming back from the dead ... Waking up is a win for me.' John Daly plays a shot on the 17th hole during the continuation of round one on day two of the Insperity Invitational. Getty Images John Daly has never been the picture of health, but fans are increasingly getting worried for the golfer's well-being after he shared a worrying update about his health this week. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 59-year-old golfing great has overcome several health challenges over the past few years, including 'emergency' surgery on his hand in January. While he has now gone under the knife 16 times and also battled bladder cancer, Daly is keeping a positive attitude. 'I'm like Lazarus, I keep coming back from the dead,' Daly said. 'Waking up is a win for me.' Golfing great John Daly underwent hand surgery this week. Instagram Despite concerns, he's even doing his best to stay out on the golf course, competing on PGA Tour Champions circuit. He's set to tee off in the tour's first major of the season, next week's The Tradition in Birmingham, Ala. But taking part in the tournament means that he'll be missing out the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, which also runs next week – something that bothers the former champion. Daly, who won the PGA Championship in 1991, said that he doesn't understand why both tours are holding major tournaments on the same weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More 'I can go there and miss the cut and get $6,000,' Daly said of the PGA Championship. 'But I'm playing Birmingham. I love Regions. They're a great sponsor. But why are they scheduling Regions the same week as the PGA Championship, where I can see Brooks (Koepka) and all the guys?' According to reports, Regions, which sponsors The Traditions, didn't want to hold the event this weekend because of Mother's Day, while the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional is being held the week after the PGA Championship. Daly isn't expected to contend at The Tradition. After his January hand surgery, he said that his biggest issue remains getting through the ball on three-quarter shots, as well as his putting. Last week at the Insperity Invitational, he shot 27-over par to finish in last place by 11 strokes. He previously won the tournament in 2017 and was runner-up in 2020. Daly has also been keeping busy off the golf course – he's set to appear in Happy Gilmore 2 starring Adam Sandler, which will be released on Netflix this summer. Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists Soccer World Canada
