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Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
PGA Championship Sends Surprising Invite to No-Name LIV Golfer
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 PGA of America sent out numerous special invitations to LIV Golf players to compete in the PGA Championship this year. With just over a week to tee off, there was still a gap in the field and the governing body decided to fill it in a somewhat surprising way. The fact is that in the past, special invitations have been extended to players with recent relevant results in professional golf, and a good golfing pedigree has not hurt a player's chances of being invited. The most recent example, however, is a bit of a departure from that trend. Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin, who made his debut with LIV Golf this season after signing onto Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team, was the latest addition to the field. The information was reported by the X account @ProGolfCritic, having allegedly confirmed with McKibbin's camp. However, neither the player nor the official PGA Championship profiles have confirmed it yet. 🚨 #BREAKING: Confirmed with Tom McKibbin's camp that the @LegionXIIIgc rookie has received an invite to the @PGAChampionship that he will likely accept! This will be his 1st appearance at the PGA. Good luck to T-Mc!!! 🙌🏽 @livgolf_league — Pro Golf Critic (@ProGolfCritic) May 5, 2025 McKibbin's name may not be as recognizable as other LIV golfers invited to the PGA Championship, such as Sergio Garcia or Bryson DeChambeau, but he is one of the most exciting young players in the world. At the age of 22 (professional in 2021), he has already won on a major tour, winning the Italian Open on the DP World Tour in 2023. A season later, he had nine top-10 finishes in Europe, with a tie for second as his best result. This led to his debut in major championships, where he made the cut in both tournaments he played, finishing T41 at the US Open and T66 at the Open Championship. It was this background that led Rahm to sign him to his team at the beginning of the current season. Since joining LIV Golf, he has played seven tournaments with two top 10s. His best result was a tie for 6th in Hong Kong and his worst was his most recent start when he tied for 47th in Korea. LIV GOLF sign is seen prior day two of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. LIV GOLF sign is seen prior day two of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Puig will also be at Quail Hollow Another LIV golfer who was also invited to the PGA Championship was Spain's David Puig, who confirmed the information on Instagram after his performance at the Korea event. Although he is also very young (only 23 years old), Puig has much further to go in high-level golf. He has been playing on the LIV Golf tour since 2023 with several relevant performances, although he has yet to win. He has also excelled on the Asian Tour, where he has won two tournaments in the international series. He has played in four major championships, three of them in 2024, with two cuts and a top 40 as his best result (2023 US Open). In 2025, Puig has played in seven LIV Golf events, with three top 10s. His best result was a tie for fourth (Adelaide and Singapore) and his worst was a tie for 20th in Korea. More Golf: PGA Tour: CJ Cup Byron Nelson Full $9.9 Million Payout Revealed
Newsweek
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Viral Video of Plane Crash Landing at Riviera Has Phil Mickelson Concerned
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. Phil Mickelson, known for his unfiltered opinions on everything from golf to politics, recently witnessed a heart-stopping incident that had nothing to do with his usual criticisms. On Friday, a video captured a small private plane making a terrifying crash landing at the iconic Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Within the first few hours, there were over a million views of the viral video. The incident, which occurred around 1 pm local time, was potentially life-threatening, but fortunately, all three people on board the 1966 Cessna 172G Skyhawk escaped without injuries. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 25: Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC gestures on day one of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by... MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 25: Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC gestures on day one of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by) More Getty Images The pilot's decision to land at Riviera Country Club came after he was unable to reach the nearby Santa Monica Airport. The dramatic video shows the plane losing control, touching down, bouncing slightly, and then making a rough landing on the uneven golf course ground. The video also captured one of the golfers saying, "Holy schnikes!" as the plane hurtled towards them. A few seconds later, a cart driver was quick to react, exclaiming, "I'm moving, I'm moving!" The dramatic incident quickly made its way to social media, with golf personality Roger Steele sharing a video of the crash landing on platform X. He captioned it saying: "This happened at Riv today. I pray I'm never this late for a tee time, but I do pray for the means to pull up this way if I was." This happened at Riv today. I pray I'm never this late for a tee time, but I do pray for the means to pull up this way if I was 😂 — Roger Steele (@RogerSteeleJr) May 2, 2025 Phil Mickelson, known for his insightful comments, couldn't stop himself and chimed in saying: "Full flaps. Prop feathered. Looks like everyone is ok." Other fans couldn't resist reacting to the incident with a mix of humor and relief. One commenter joked, "That's one way to get to the course faster!" Riviera Country Club, the site of this harrowing incident, holds a special place in the golf world. It's renowned for hosting the Genesis Invitational, a PGA Tour event that typically takes place there annually and is hosted by Tiger Woods. Although this year's edition was relocated to Torrey Pines due to wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Riviera Country Club is set to host the men's and women's golf competitions at the 2028 Olympics. More Golf: Former Masters Champion Rips PGA Tour, 'They Painted Me a Villain'
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Welcome to the U.S. Open: Joaquin Niemann Makes Golf History
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. Joaquin Niemann confirmed his status as LIV Golf's hottest player on Sunday, overcoming a three-stroke deficit to win the Mexico City event. The Chilean finished at 16-under par, three strokes ahead of Lucas Herbert and Bryson DeChambeau. Niemann carded seven birdies and one bogey in the final round of the tournament to move up two places on the leaderboard and claim the title. DeChambeau, who led after 36 holes, had another poor Sunday, shooting even par. Cam Smith, who was second going into the final round, fell to T5 after carding 1-over for the day and 11-under for the tournament. "It's pretty hard to make it more special than this moment right now," Niemann said after his victory. "I mean, this place is amazing. It was a good battle with Bryson, with Cam, so I'm happy to be in this position right now." The victory at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City earned Niemann a direct ticket to the US Open, which the USGA will begin awarding to LIV Golf players this season. Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the final round during day three of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 27, 2025 in... Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the final round during day three of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 27, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. MoreEarlier this year, the USGA created a direct pathway for the top three in LIV's standings (not already exempt) into the U.S. Open. The win in Mexico guaranteed Niemann will be the first to earn that honor. The 26-year-old spoke about how much this opportunity means to him. "I was actually -- my team was asking me to sign up for the qualifier and the sectional, and I wasn't really into that, so more than anything I'm grateful that I'm not playing 36 holes on a Monday after a tournament. Yeah, I'm pretty happy." This is Niemann's third win of the current LIV Golf season, following titles in Adelaide and Singapore. It is also his fifth in the league, tying him with Brooks Koepka as the top winner on the circuit. His inclusion in the US Open field means Niemann will play in all four majors this season. He has already played the Masters Tournament by special invitation and will play the PGA Championship in a similar capacity. He will also be at Royal Portrush for the Open Championship, thanks to his top-25 finish in the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai 2024. Niemann still faces the challenge of earning his first top-15 finish in a major championship. His best career finish in such events was a T16 at the 2023 Masters. More Golf: Lexi Thompson Turning Clock Back at LPGA Major Chevron Championship
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saigo wins Chevron Championship in 5-way playoff. Novak and Griffin team to take Zurich Classic
Captain Joaquín Niemann, of Torque GC, hits from the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via AP) Captain Joaquín Niemann, of Torque GC, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via AP) First-place individual champion captain Joaquín Niemann, center top, of Torque GC, is sprayed on the 18th green after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf via AP) Andrew Novak hits along the 2nd fairway during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Ben Griffin, 18th green Andrew Novak, after winning the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament with teammate Andrew Novak at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Andrew Novak, right, embraces teammate Ben Griffin on the 18th green after they won the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Mao Saigo, of Japan, celebrates winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, holds the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, celebrates her birdie putt on the 18th green during a playoff of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, jumps into the water after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, prepares to dive into the water off the 18th green after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, prepares to dive into the water off the 18th green after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Captain Joaquín Niemann, of Torque GC, hits from the first tee during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via AP) Captain Joaquín Niemann, of Torque GC, hits from a bunker on the second hole during the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Charles Laberge/LIV Golf via AP) First-place individual champion captain Joaquín Niemann, center top, of Torque GC, is sprayed on the 18th green after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Mateo Villalba/LIV Golf via AP) Andrew Novak hits along the 2nd fairway during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Ben Griffin, 18th green Andrew Novak, after winning the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament with teammate Andrew Novak at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Andrew Novak, right, embraces teammate Ben Griffin on the 18th green after they won the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Mao Saigo, of Japan, celebrates winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, holds the trophy after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, celebrates her birdie putt on the 18th green during a playoff of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, jumps into the water after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Mao Saigo, of Japan, in yellow, prepares to dive into the water off the 18th green after winning the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Sunday, April 27, 2025, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Mao Saigo of Japan won the Chevron Championship on Sunday for her first major title, making a 3-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a five-way playoff. Saigo birdied the par-5 18th in regulation for a 2-under 74, leaving her tied with Hyo Joo Kim, Ruoning Yin, Ariya Jutanugarn and Lindy Duncan. They finished at 7-under 281 at The Club at Carlton Woods. Advertisement Saigo won on the 18th in the playoff after Yin and Jutanugarn had birdie tries lip out. Jutanugarn bogeyed the 18th in regulation after stubbing her third shot only inches. Saigo won for the first time on the LPGA Tour. She was the tour's rookie of the year last season. The 23-year-old player is the first Japanese winner in the event and the fifth major champion. She has six victories on the Japanese tour, five in 2022. Winners had been jumping into Poppie's Pond off the 18th green at Mission Hills since 1988, and Saigo became the second to do it in Texas by leaping into the brown-tinged water. She shrieked and smiled as she went in holding hands with two members of her team. Saigo took home $1.2 million from the $8 million purse. Advertisement PGA Tour AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play to become first-time PGA Tour winners — by one stroke — at the Zurich Classic. They finished at 28-under 260 at the Pete Dye-designed TPC Louisiana and Novak finally broke through after a pair of top-three finishes this month — the last a playoff loss to Justin Thomas a week ago at the RBC Heritage. Play was delayed by weather for just over 90 minutes with Novak on Griffin on the eighth hole. Masters champion Rory McIlroy and fellow Irishman Shane Lowry, the defending champions, were in contention through 12 holes, but fell to 12th — six shots behind — with three late bogeys. Advertisement Danish identical twins Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard narrowly missed out on a first PGA Tour win, finishing second after a 68. LIV Golf League MEXICO CITY (AP) — Joaquin Niemann won LIV Golf Mexico City for his third victory in six events this season, closing with a 6-under 65 for a three-stroke margin over Bryson DeChambeau and Lucus Herbert. Niemann finished at 16-under 197 at Club de Golf Chapultepec. The 26-year-old Chilean star also won last year in Mexico at Mayakoba. He has five LIV victories after winning twice on the PGA Tour. Herbert tied the course record with a 61, and second-round leader DeChambeau shot 70. Advertisement Legion XIII won the team competition Captain Jon Rahm (68), Tyrrell Hatton (68), Caleb Surratt (69) and Tom McKibbin (70) combined for Legion XIII's second victory of the season and sixth overall. LIV Golf Korea is next week. European Tour HAINAN ISLAND, China (AP) — Marco Penge of England closed with a 5-under 67 for a three-shot victory in Hainan Classic for his first European tour title, coming just two months after he returned from a ban for betting on golf. The victory capped off a wild six months for Penge, which began with him narrowly keeping his European card and ended with him finishing third in the Asian Swing to earn a spot in the PGA Championship next month. Advertisement The European tour gave Penge a three-month suspension for betting on golf, though it determined he never bet on himself or on anyone in the tournaments he played. He was fined 2,000 pounds. The 26-year-old Penge finished at 17-under 271 and held off an early charge from Sean Crocker on the front nine. Crocker fell back with too many bogeys and shot 66 to finish three back along with Kristoffer Reitan (67). Keita Nakajima and Eugenio Chacarra also earned spots in the PGA Championship for leading the Asian swing. PGA Tour Champions DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Jerry Kelly won the Mitsubishi Electric Classic for his 13th PGA Tour Champions title, birdieing two of the last four holes for a one-stroke victory over Ernie Els. Advertisement The 58-year-old Kelly, tied with Els entering the round, closed with a 5-under 67 to finish at 20-under 196 at TPC Sugarloaf. He opened with a 62 on Friday and shot 67 on Saturday. Els birdied the last for a 68. He opened with rounds of 65 and 64. Steven Alker was third at 16 under after a 65. Angel Cabrera had a 68 to finish fourth at 15 under. Vijay Singh followed at 13 under after a 70. Korn Ferry Tour ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Johnny Keefer won the Veritex Bank Championship for his first Korn Ferry Tour title, closing with a 7-under 64 for a three-stroke victory over five players Keefer finished at 30-under 254 at Texas Rangers Golf Club. The 24-year-old former Baylor player opened with rounds of 63, 61 and 66. Advertisement Joshua Creel (61), 17-year-old Blades Brown (63), Zach James (64), Julian Suri (64) and Tyson Alexander (65) tied for second. Other tours Takanori Konishi captured his first Japan Golf Tour title when he closed with a 3-under 67 and won the Maezawa Cup by one shot over Shugo Imahira, who bogeyed the 18th hole for a 68. ... Minsun7 Kim closed with a 3-under 69 for a five-shot victory in the Dukshin EPC Championship on the Korea LPGA. ... Briana Chacon won the IOA Championship in Beaumont, California, for her second career Epson Tour title. She closed with a 6-under 66 for a one-stroke victory over Megan Schofill. ... Jay Card III won the Kia Open in Ecuador for his first PGA Tour Americas victory. Her close with a 1-under 71 to finish at 16-under 200, a stroke ahead of Ricardo Celia and Jake Staiano. ... Scott Hend won the Barbados Legends, finishing with a 7-under 64 for a two-stroke victory. The Australian won for the second time on the Legends Tour title. ___ AP golf:
Fox Sports
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Joaquin Niemann wins LIV Golf Mexico City for his 3rd victory in 6 events this season
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Joaquin Niemann won LIV Golf Mexico City on Sunday for his third victory in six events this season, closing with a 6-under 65 for a three-stroke margin over Bryson DeChambeau and Lucus Herbert. Niemann finished at 16-under 197 at Club de Golf Chapultepec. The 26-year-old Chilean star also won last year in Mexico at Mayakoba. He has five LIV victories after winning twice on the PGA Tour. Herbert tied the course record with a 61, and second-round leader DeChambeau shot 70. Legion XIII won the team competition Captain Jon Rahm (68), Tyrrell Hatton (68), Caleb Surratt (69) and Tom McKibbin (70) combined for Legion XIII's second victory of the season and sixth overall. LIV Golf Korea is next week. ___ AP golf: recommended
