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Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
U.S. Senior Open: Padraig Harrington Has Words with NBC Analyst
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. The stars of the PGA Tour Champions may have lost a few yards on their drives, but they certainly haven't lost their competitive spirit. If you have any doubts, just watch the intense exchange between Padraig Harrington and Roger Maltbie. KOAA News5 Colorado Springs reporter Brett Forrest posted a video of this moment, and it quickly went viral on social media. The footage shows Harrington engaged in a lively debate with Maltbie following the second round of the U.S. Senior Open on the East Course at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Harrington is one of the 36-hole leaders, while Maltbie is covering the event as NBC's on-course reporter. Video from the US Senior Open shows Irish pro Padraig Harrington going at it with NBC on-course analyst Roger Maltbie. Sounds like Harrington, who's tied for first, wasn't happy with where Maltbie stood. But Maltbie wasn't having it either. Maltbie is a pro golfer himself — Brett Forrest (@brettforrestTV) June 27, 2025 The video doesn't allow you to hear the entire exchange, but it's clear that Harrington was upset with Maltbie for not helping to find a ball during the round. "Never on a golf course stand up looking at somebody looking [for a ball]...That's the etiquette of the game," Harrington said. Everything seems to indicate that Maltbie did not agree with Harrington at all: "That's a hard one, that's a hard one," he said. It's unclear if they were referring to Harrington's ball or another player's. For whatever reason, the three-time major champion believed that Maltbie should have helped with the process. It's worth noting that Maltbie is a PGA Tour veteran with more than 20 years of experience, but he was present as a reporter. In other words, he undoubtedly knows golf etiquette, but it's unclear whether he should have helped with the alleged search. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2025 at Broadmoor Golf Club on June 26, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championship 2025 at Broadmoor Golf Club on June 26, 2025 in Colorado Springs, 7 of the Rules of Golf, established by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the R&A, holds players absolutely responsible for searching for their ball after each shot. Tournaments and tours provide ball finders to assist with the process and establish time limits for the search. The rule does not expressly prohibit other persons present (players, caddies, etc.) from assisting in the search. However, the rule neither establishes this as an obligation for those other persons, only for the player. The most logical conclusion seems to be that Harrington wanted all the help he could get and was upset when he didn't get what he expected from Maltbie. Hence, he gave him a piece of his mind at the end of the round. However, the Dublin, Ireland, native didn't need much help to bolster his performance. After 36 holes of the US Senior Open, Padraig Harrington is tied for first place with Stewart Cink and Mark Hensby, with a score of 8-under entering the final round. More Golf: Phil Mickelson Confident, Lefty is Not Done at US Open
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Padraig Harrington doesn't back down as PGA icon confronts him - ‘Don't do that'
Padraig Harrington was involved in a confrontation following his second round at the US Senior Open. The golfer, who is aiming to win the tournament for a second time, got caught up in an argument on Friday. The 53-year-old is setting his sights beyond the T2 spot he secured at the Senior PGA Championship last month. At the midway point of the US Senior Open, Harrington sits at the top of the leaderboard, locked in a three-way tie with America's Stewart Cink and Aussie golfer Mark Hensby. Yet, it wasn't a completely celebratory moment for Harrington as he walked off the course at Broadmoor Golf Club situated in Colorado Springs. The three-time major champion got caught up in a heated exchange with NBC's on-course commentator, Roger Maltbie. The bone of contention seemed to be Harrington's displeasure over Maltbie's perceived lack of help during a search for a misplaced golf ball. A local KOAA News5 reporter in Colorado Springs shared the clip, showing Maltbie - a former pro with a handful of PGA Tour victories under his belt - stating his case. "Never on a golf course stand and look at somebody looking for a golf ball," Harrington said. In response to Maltbie arguing that this stance was difficult, Harrington countered: "You've played golf all your life. You understand." As Harrington repeated his point, Maltbie retorted that Harrington was "dead wrong". Before tensions could escalate further, Harrington's caddie, Ronan Flood, intervened, but not before Maltbie had his final say: "I'm not a player. I'm working and being paid to do a job." Harrington nailed six birdies during his second outing at the US Senior Open. Despite a strong start, he experienced a touch of frustration as half of those birdies were sunk during the first four holes. "Most of Thursday and Friday is jockeying for position, keeping yourself in the tournament, trying not to lose the tournament, but after the start I had today, I could have got some daylight between myself and the field and got out there," Harrington said. "I just have to go and do it all again the next two days." The golfer acknowledged fellow leader Cink's influence on his last putt, which secured his tie for the lead. The two share a history of success, with Harrington seizing the Open championships in 2007 and 2008 and Cink grabbing the title in 2009. "We've played together so many times," Cink admitted. "I would be shocked if there's anybody I've played more golf with in major championships than Padraig Harrington over my career and it's probably by double the next guy. "I just get paired with him all the time. This goes way back 20, 25 years. I've always respected his game and we're very good friends with their family. "It's a comfortable pairing. I love watching him play. I would hope that he probably feels similarly about me. "We have mutual respect for each other. He's a world class player and he's been doing it a long time. I would love it if we could go the distance here."
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
This Woman Staged a Cross Burning to Help Elect First Black Mayor of Colorado Springs
Supporters flocked toward Yemi Mobolade, Colorado Springs' first Black mayor, when he was in the running following what appeared to be a serious racial threat. However, the threat in question may have been less of a threat and more of a cruel campaign strategy, police say. Deanna West pleaded guilty in Denver federal court to the 2023 incident. Prosecutors claim West was one of three conspirators who staged a cross burning and sent photos and videos of it to the news and local organizations as if it was an attack targeting Mobolade, NBC reports. West's plea says the motive behind the hate crime hoax was to gather sympathy points for Mobolade's campaign, painting him as the victim of racial violence and sparking outrage on his behalf. The report says one of the alleged conspirators messaged Mobolade ahead of the incident saying they were 'mobilizing their squadron in defense and for the final push in the end.' Court documents also say the two had a five-minute conversation following the cross-burning. While Mobolade he did indeed win the May 2023 election after the hoax went viral, he denied having any knowledge of the incident. Attorneys for West's co-defendants claimed their actions were the likes of 'political theater' and were protected by their First Amendment rights to free speech, the report says. They also argued that no one was threatened by the cross burning as only the defendants bore witness to it. That argument didn't help West any given she was charged with conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud the United States and using instrumentalities of interstate commerce to maliciously convey false information to intimidate someone by means of fire, per KOAA News5. West faces a maximum of five years in prison. Her two buddies are still awaiting trial, the report says. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
