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USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
U.S. Open qualifying 2025: 7 big golf names trying to make it to Oakmont
U.S. Open qualifying 2025: 7 big golf names trying to make it to Oakmont Welcome back to "Golf's Longest Day." June 2 marks the day when hundreds of golfers hoping to qualify for the 2025 U.S. Open have to play 36 holes at various courses around the country. Some of the qualifiers might be regular Joes or athletes from other sports who happen to be good enough at golf that they can try to get into the Open (hence why it's called an "open" in the first place). U.S. OPEN QUALIFYING LIVE BLOG: Head over to Golfweek to follow along! But there are also the pros who haven't made it, so they need to go through the local qualifiers like everyone else. That's the list we have here as they all compete to be a part of the event in Oakmont that starts in over a week. Let's take a look: Max Homa He's at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Ohio to try and get in. Matt Kuchar Same with him -- he'll be teeing off at Kinsale as well. Rickie Fowler Good news: he qualified for the British Open thanks to his performance at The Memorial, but he'll need a strong performance at Kinsale to get into the U.S. version. Webb Simpson That's right, a past Open champion needs to get in at Duke University Golf Club to play. Blades Brown The teenage golf sensation will try to get in at Emerald Dunes in West Palm Beach. Zach Johnson The vet will give it a shot at Piedmont in Atlanta. Mark Leishman He'll be in Rockville, Maryland at Woodmont to attempt to qualify.
CBS News
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Boston celebrates 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's famous ride
Cheering crowds lined the streets in Boston and Lexington Friday night to welcome Paul Revere and the dawn of a rebellion that would change the world. The 250th reenactment of the patriot's famous ride was a time to celebrate and reflect. "On the anniversary of Paul Revere's ride, you can feel the ghosts around you just walking amongst us and it's wild," said Katherine Waters-Clark of Arlington There was no wild applause, nor even an audience on this night 250 years ago. With a candle and some courage lighting the way, an emotional embrace between Paul and Rachel Revere began the historic trek. "I'm sure it was terrifying for her and for him and it shows how committed they were to the cause," said Waters-Clark. This thrilling reenactment took over Boston's North End neighborhood. Crowds filled the cobblestone streets to retrace Revere's footsteps along his heroic journey, walking, rowing, and riding to warn the Minute Men in Lexington of British troops on the way. Two lanterns were lit inside the Old North Church, signifying the British troops were coming by sea. "You can text people around the world and simply call them and do anything like that. It really kind of puts things in perspective what we have now and how different it was, not even that long ago," said Eddie Hulit of Seattle. The immersive experience brought history to life, replaying a pivotal moment in our country's story, and allowing these patriotic participants to really reflect on our hard-fought freedom. "Right now, we're at this kind of flashpoint if you will, where a citizen uprising is maybe warranted and needed. It's definitely reflective of 250 years later," said Anne Grauso of the South End. "Realize what this country is about and just the regular Joes who risked their lives to form it and follow that dream and here we are." From Boston, Revere headed to Lexington, where he delivered the message that the British were coming. The Battles of Lexington and Concord started the next morning.
Yahoo
25-12-2024
- Business
- Yahoo
7 Things the Wealthy Elite Do With Their Money (That You Should Also Be Doing)
Wealthy people have a track record of making some pretty serious money moves. When you have that much wealth, a whole world of opportunities opens up for you. For the rest of us, these strategies can feel completely out of reach. Consider This: For You: It's true to an extent, but even the wealthy elite are following some core principles any of us can adopt. If you're interested in growing your net worth, consider taking a page from their book. These are some tried and true things the super-rich do with their money that any of us can do. Many people live a lifestyle that creates the illusion of wealth, without actually having the cash to back it up. But people who are truly wealthy know not to spend money they don't have. In fact, it's common for people with serious wealth to live below their means. They often live in modest homes, drive practical cars and adhere to a strict budget. Their net worth might surprise many people, but this is exactly how they were able to build it. Of course, this isn't true across the board. Plenty of wealthy people do live lavishly, but we can all take some inspiration from those rich people known for living like average Joes. Read Next: Wealthy people are almost always looking toward the future. Instant gratification usually comes at the expense of long-term stability, and they know this all too well. That's why the rich often focus on securing future income, and one good way to do this is with an annuity. Annuities are contracts between you and an insurance company that allow you to earn interest on a lump-sum investment. Generally speaking, payouts can be offered for life or span a specific time period. This investment option is growing in popularity, and many issuers are currently offering high rates. Wealthy people don't tend to let their money sit around collecting dust. Sure, they put a certain percentage of their wealth in standard savings accounts, but they also don't shy away from investments. Risk tolerance varies, of course, but most realize the importance of taking at least some risk. A solid investment strategy is a key part of any portfolio. And you can invest, even if you're not wealthy. Frivolous spending doesn't lead to affluence. This is why the wealthy pay themselves first. Specifically, they save money from every paycheck before having the chance to spend it elsewhere. They typically have the money automatically transferred to a savings account, ensuring it never even touches their hands. This practice essentially treats saving money like a bill. Prioritizing saving in this manner is smart, because it eliminates any temptation to spend the money instead. Interest adds up fast and wealthy people are acutely aware of that. Therefore, you won't catch them racking up high-interest debt — i.e., credit cards. They also don't waste money financing assets that depreciate quickly, such as cars and boats. However, many do take a mortgage out to purchase real estate, especially when interest rates are low. For example, in 2012, Mark Zuckerburg reportedly refinanced a $5.95 million mortgage on his Palo Alto, California home with a 30-year adjustable-rate loan starting at 1.05%, according to Bloomberg. While taking out a mortgage with a low interest rate does ultimately increase the overall amount a wealthy person will pay for a real estate property, it can make sense. This allows them to have more cash in hand for investments offering high returns. In this case, the money they'll pay in mortgage interest is more than offset by the gains they'll make on their investments. It's certainly not a secret that wealthy people often hire help. However, some have reasons for doing so that you might not suspect. You might assume they pay for services like housekeeping, landscaping and car detailing because they don't want to do these tasks. This might be true, but sometimes, this is actually a way to save money. For example, if a wealthy person earns $400 per hour, but can hire someone to detail their car for $100 per hour, this is a cost-effective move. They're still able to net $300 per hour, while having a much-needed task accomplished on their behalf. The average person might be able to do this on a less-pricey scale. For example, if you can earn time-and-a-half at a rate of $45 per hour, but would need to hire a babysitter who charges $15 per hour, doing so would make financial sense. The wealthy elite don't rely on just one form of income. They know it's important to have multiple income streams — both to generate extra cash and as a backup plan. For example, they might invest in a local small business or purchase rental properties and act as a landlord. Of course, having multiple income sources can also be achieved in a more attainable way. You might consider creating printables to sell on Etsy or serving as a food delivery driver once per week. Wealthy people clearly know a thing or two about money, so applying at least some of their favorite strategies to your own finances can make a big difference. You might be surprised at the impact a few seemingly small adjustments can make to your own financial situation. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on 7 Things the Wealthy Elite Do With Their Money (That You Should Also Be Doing)
