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CNN
03-06-2025
- General
- CNN
Max Homa carries his own bag and falls just short of qualifying for the US Open
Max Homa stood out more than usual Monday in a US Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag. Homa didn't have a caddie and didn't feel like talking about it, regardless of how much attention it was getting on social media. He and his caddie of two months, Bill Harke, are no longer together, according to a person informed of the split who said only that Harke 'lost his job.' The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because word of the separation needed to come from Homa. And Homa didn't offer much insight. 'I'd much rather talk about the golf instead of all the questions about the caddie,' Homa said. 'I'm good. Just hoofed it 36.' As for the golf? 'It's going to probably be heartbreaking, but it's alright,' Homa said. 'I haven't carried my bag 36 holes in a while, so I'm a little tired.' He wound up hoofing it 38 holes. Homa's three-putt for par on his 36th hole at Kinsale put him in a five-man playoff for the final spot to get to the US Open. Cameron Young won it with a 12-foot birdie. Homa then lost a playoff for an alternate spot on the next hole. When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split. 'It seems to be better than when someone is standing next to me for some reason,' he said. 'I might need to walk by myself more. Maybe I just looked at it as a nice, peaceful walk. Probably got to battle some demons and have no one to lean on. Maybe that helps a little bit. There's no one … everything is me. The battle helped that a little bit.' The qualifier at Kinsale offered six spots to the US Open at Oakmont next week. Homa was around the bubble most of the day. He left a chip in the rough on his ninth hole of the second round and made double bogey, followed that with a bogey and then responded with two straight birdies. He looked to be safe with a second shot into 25 feet on the par-5 ninth hole, his last one. But the uphill putt turned around the hole and came back some six feet, and he three-putted for par to finish at 5-under 139. Homa didn't imagine being in this position a year ago when he was No. 10 in the world, but he has changed equipment and changed coaches. He split with his caddie of six years right before the Masters, and then he had no caddie at all. Homa said he never felt the fatigue because he was around the cutoff line all day, pushing forward. After he three-putted his final hole was when it started to hit him. He said not having anyone to consult over a shot led him to be a little more conservative, not a bad tactic on a course he doesn't know all too well. Asked one last time about the caddie situation, Homa whispered, 'I wanted to carry for 36 holes. Everyone is going to ask me that.' Homa is not entirely out of the US Open. He is playing the Canadian Open this week, though he likely would have to win to get into the top 60 and qualify.
CNN
03-06-2025
- General
- CNN
Max Homa carries his own bag and falls just short of qualifying for the US Open
Max Homa stood out more than usual Monday in a US Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag. Homa didn't have a caddie and didn't feel like talking about it, regardless of how much attention it was getting on social media. He and his caddie of two months, Bill Harke, are no longer together, according to a person informed of the split who said only that Harke 'lost his job.' The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because word of the separation needed to come from Homa. And Homa didn't offer much insight. 'I'd much rather talk about the golf instead of all the questions about the caddie,' Homa said. 'I'm good. Just hoofed it 36.' As for the golf? 'It's going to probably be heartbreaking, but it's alright,' Homa said. 'I haven't carried my bag 36 holes in a while, so I'm a little tired.' He wound up hoofing it 38 holes. Homa's three-putt for par on his 36th hole at Kinsale put him in a five-man playoff for the final spot to get to the US Open. Cameron Young won it with a 12-foot birdie. Homa then lost a playoff for an alternate spot on the next hole. When asked about his attitude, Homa dropped one clue about the split. 'It seems to be better than when someone is standing next to me for some reason,' he said. 'I might need to walk by myself more. Maybe I just looked at it as a nice, peaceful walk. Probably got to battle some demons and have no one to lean on. Maybe that helps a little bit. There's no one … everything is me. The battle helped that a little bit.' The qualifier at Kinsale offered six spots to the US Open at Oakmont next week. Homa was around the bubble most of the day. He left a chip in the rough on his ninth hole of the second round and made double bogey, followed that with a bogey and then responded with two straight birdies. He looked to be safe with a second shot into 25 feet on the par-5 ninth hole, his last one. But the uphill putt turned around the hole and came back some six feet, and he three-putted for par to finish at 5-under 139. Homa didn't imagine being in this position a year ago when he was No. 10 in the world, but he has changed equipment and changed coaches. He split with his caddie of six years right before the Masters, and then he had no caddie at all. Homa said he never felt the fatigue because he was around the cutoff line all day, pushing forward. After he three-putted his final hole was when it started to hit him. He said not having anyone to consult over a shot led him to be a little more conservative, not a bad tactic on a course he doesn't know all too well. Asked one last time about the caddie situation, Homa whispered, 'I wanted to carry for 36 holes. Everyone is going to ask me that.' Homa is not entirely out of the US Open. He is playing the Canadian Open this week, though he likely would have to win to get into the top 60 and qualify.
The Guardian
03-06-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Former world No 5 Max Homa carries own bag at US Open qualifier after split from caddie
Max Homa stood out more than usual on Monday in a US Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag. Homa didn't have a caddie and didn't feel like talking about it, regardless of how much attention it was getting on social media. He and his caddie of two months, Bill Harke, are no longer together, according to a person informed of the split who said only that Harke 'lost his job.' And Homa didn't offer much insight. 'I'm much rather talk about the golf instead of all the questions about the caddie,' Homa said. 'I'm good. Just hoofed it 36.' As for the golf? 'It's going to probably be heartbreaking, but it's all right,' Homa said. 'I haven't carried my bag 36 holes in a while so I'm a little tired.' He ended up carrying it for 38 holes. Homa's three-putt for par on his 36th hole at Kinsale put him in a five-man playoff for the final spot to get to the US Open. Cameron Young won it with a 12ft birdie. Homa then lost a playoff for an alternate spot on the next hole. When asked about his approach to golf, Homa dropped one clue about the split with his caddie. 'It seems to be better than when someone is standing next to me for some reason,' he said. 'I might need to walk by myself more. Maybe I just looked at it as a nice, peaceful walk. Probably got to battle some demons and have no one to lean on. Maybe that helps a little bit. There's no one ... everything is me. The battle helped that a little bit.' The qualifier at Kinsale offered six spots to the US Open at Oakmont next week. Homa was around the bubble most of the day. He left a chip in the rough on his ninth hole of the second round and made double bogey, followed that with a bogey and then responded with two straight birdies. He looked to be safe with a second shot into 25ft on the par-5 ninth hole, his last one. But he three-putted for par to finish at five-under. Homa didn't imagine being in this position a year ago when he was No 10 in the world. But he has changed equipment and changed coaches. He split with his caddie of six years just before the Masters. And then he had no caddie at all. His highest ranking was No 5; he is now 90th. Homa said he had not felt tired on Monday because he was around the cutoff line all day, pushing himself forward. After he three-putted his final hole was when fatigue started to hit him. He said not having anyone to consult over a shot led him to be a little more conservative, not a bad tactic on a course he doesn't know all too well. Asked one last time about the caddie situation, Homa whispered, 'I wanted to carry for 36 holes. Everyone is going to ask me that.' Homa is not entirely out of the US Open. He is playing the Canadian Open this week, though he likely would have to win to get into the top 60 and qualify.
BreakingNews.ie
01-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- BreakingNews.ie
Kinsale property with stunning views of harbour on market
A stunning property in Kinsale has gone on the market with views over the harbour and within walking distance of Kinsale's town centre. Constructed in the 1950s, 9 Father McSweeney Terrace is one of 14 semi-detached houses perched high on the hillside in Ardbrack overlooking the southern approaches to Kinsale Harbour. Advertisement Nearly all these south-facing properties have been extended, upgraded and improved over the years to capitalise on the breathtaking elevated views over Kinsale's picturesque harbour, looking towards the town, the marina, and the forts. In 2016 the house was extended and totally modernised to an exceptional standard with generously proportioned accommodation designed to capitalise on the truly outstanding panoramic views, stretching from the inner harbour and town of Kinsale over to the famous James Fort, across the estuary then down the approaches to Charles Fort, both of which protected Kinsale during the Williamite Wars in Ireland from March 1689 to October 1691. Kinsale was originally a medieval fishing port and is known far and wide for its natural beauty and rich history. Kinsale, from the Irish Ceann tSaile – 'Head of the Sea'. Situated 25km south of Cork City and Cork International Airport, it is deemed to be the gateway to the scenic region of 'West Cork' and the start/finish of the much-acclaimed 'Wild Atlantic Way'. The town is a cacophony of brightly coloured buildings, an outstanding harbour, and is much influenced by its mediaeval history. Apart from the architecture and harbour, Kinsale is a vibrant, thriving town, also internationally known as the 'Gourmet Capital of Ireland', with numerous cafes, public houses and restaurants catering for all tastes and budgets. Advertisement Leisure activities are well catered for, Kinsale provides excellent sailing, yachting and fishing facilities from its two marinas. There are two world-class golf courses, including the renowned Old Head of Kinsale. Other recreational pursuits include scenic coastal walks, bathing, surfing, horse riding and field-based sport activities through the local sports clubs. There are numerous cultural events held throughout the year, such as the world-famous Kinsale Arts Festival, the Cork Jazz Festival, the Cork Film Festival, Kinsale Gourmet Festival. Cork City has several fine theatres, and Cork Opera House hosts many exceptional productions throughout the year. The harbour is a destination port for the yachting enthusiast, whether on passage or looking to keep a boat within the West Cork area with the most magnificent coastal and sailing scenery For more information, visit
Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Fashion comes full circle — with farming as a driving force
F ashion and farming might not seem like natural bedfellows, but in the not-too-distant past, what we wore was intrinsically linked to the earth. Natural fibres such as wool, linen, cotton and flax have been largely replaced by synthetic materials, thanks to their scaleability and low cost. The inaugural Fashion and Farming Festival took place in Kinsale Community School earlier this month, with representatives from the worlds of farming and fashion coming together to discuss how fostering a deeper connection with nature could be the antidote to fast fashion and the many problems it has created. The festival is the brainchild of Mareta Doyle, founder of the award-winning international Kinsale Arts Festival. Doyle collaborated with Ciara Hunt, a former magazine editor who is now an organic farmer.
